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Operators set minimum and maximum combined passenger weight and age rules based on equipment and wind—tandems often need a weight spread that keeps the canopy balanced. Ask at booking; do not assume a child can ride solo. Maryland and operator waivers govern who may fly.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · U.S. Coast Guard · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
