[A
license][B
license][C
license][D
license]
A License
Persons holding a USPA A license may pack their own main parachute, engage
in basic group jumps, perform water jumps, should become familiar with
the Skydiver's
Information Manual and must have
- completed 20 jumps
- completed all requirements listed on the USPA
A License Proficiency
Card
- received the signature and official stamp on
the USPA A License Proficiency Card or USPA A
License Progression Card (ISP)
B License
Persons holding a USPA B license are able to exercise all privileges
of an A-license holder, perform night jumps, and must have
- obtained a USPA A license
- completed 50 jumps including:
- accumulated at least ten minutes of controlled
freefall time
- landed within ten meters of target center
on ten jumps
- demonstrated the ability to perform individual
maneuvers (a figure 8, backloop, figure 8, backloop)
in freefall in 18 seconds or less
- documentation of live water landing training
with full equipment in accordance with the procedures
in the Skydiver's Information Manual
- passed a written exam
conducted by a current USPA I, I/E, S&TA,
or USPA Board member. [SIM
Study Guide]
C License
Persons holding a USPA C license are able to
exercise
all privileges of a B licensed jumper, are eligible for the USPA Coach
ratings, may ride as passenger on USPA Tandem Instructor training and
rating renewal jumps, and must have-
- met all current requirements for or hold a
USPA B license
- completed 100 jumps including accumulating
at least 20 minutes of controlled freefall time
- landed within five meters of target center
on 20 jumps
- completed at least four points on a 4-way or
larger random skydive or perform individual maneuvers
(a figure 8, backloop, figure 8, backloop) in
freefall in 15 seconds or less
- Passed a written exam
conducted by a current USPA AFF, IAD, or Static-Line
Instructor, I/E,
S&TA, or USPA Board member. [SIM
Study Guide]
D License
Persons holding a USPA D license are able to exercise
all privileges of a C license holder, participate
in certain demonstration jumps, are eligible for
all USPA ratings, and must have-
- met all current requirements for or hold a
USPA C license
- completed 200 jumps including
accumulating at least one hour of controlled
freefall time
- landed within two meters of target center on
25 jumps
- demonstrated the ability to perform individual
maneuvers (either of the following):
- during freefall, perform in sequence within
18 seconds-a backloop, front loop, left 360-degree
turn, right 360-degree turn, right barrel roll
and left barrel roll
- completed at least two points on an 8-way
or larger random skydive
- made two night jumps (one solo and one in a
group) with a freefall of at least 20 seconds
- with verification of prior night jump training
from a USPA Instructor
- with the advice of
an S&TA, in accordance
with USPA BSRs
- passed a written exam
conducted by a current USPA I/E, S&TA,
or a USPA Board member. [SIM
Study Guide]
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