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Oppose the "blanket rule" against jumping from tandems

Oppose the "blanket rule" against jumping from tandems

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 5 months ago
At the Spring 2012 USHPA board meeting the tandem committee will be voting on this agenda item: "Revisit rule for 'not dropping people' and discuss making it a blanket rule." The current rule prohibits skydiving/jumping from a tandem glider at insured flying sites, and the proposed "blanket rule" would apply to both insured and non-insured flying sites. By signing this petition you are letting the tandem committee know that you oppose the "blanket rule".

Updates

March 17, 2012

Reaching five hundred signatures marks a shift in how this conversation about tandem autonomy is being perceived by the committee. It is clear that many people value the ability to make their own decisions regarding safety and risk at our flying sites.

Reached 500 supporters

March 16, 2012

March 13, 2012

The momentum behind this petition suggests that our community is deeply committed to preserving autonomy in how we fly. We are nearing five hundred signatures and reaching this threshold would provide a clear signal to the committee that a blanket rule is not the path forward. Please consider sending this link to a fellow pilot who has not yet weighed in.

Reached 100 supporters

March 12, 2012

6 Comments

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Kelly Kapoor
14 years ago Featured

so tired of them trying to put a leash on every single aspect of this sport. let us jump.

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Mike Wilson
14 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. We are adults and know the risks. Stop trying to control everything we do.

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Dave Foster
14 years ago Featured

totally agree. keeping it restricted to insured sites is one thing but hitting non-insured sites too? way over the line.

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Brian Cole
14 years ago Featured

Keep flying free. dont fix what isnt broken!

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Jason Kelly
14 years ago Featured

NEVER seen such a pointless rule change in my life. keep the gov out of my hobby.

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Sarah Chapman
14 years ago Featured

Ridiculous overreach. Leave the rules alone and let us fly how we want.

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