And we, the skydivers, thought that you who operate and manage airports might like to know more about our role in general aviation and how we view the relationship between us. Most of the rest are infrequent enthusiasts and student members who make enough jumps to say they have experienced the thrill and enjoyment of our sport. USPA is like its sister aviation associations. USPA is not, however, in the regulation business. Our agenda at airports is simple-we want to avoid conflict.
Coexistence is fine, but cooperation for mutual benefit is better.
Put quite simply, skydivers don't want to be flying around in a crowded sky or over crowded, populated areas. Small isolated airfield accessible to, but not near, a major population center. Require obstruction-free open area for parachutists to land. Parachute operation fully compatible with flight training and small charter or commercial operation. Airports with towers need not apply.