The organisation of jumping sessions takes into account the aerological and meteorological conditions. If changes in these conditions are likely to jeopardise the safety and health of jumpers, the person in charge of the jumping session will adapt or cancel it.
Jumps by beginners are preceded by compulsory training, adapted to the nature of the jump. The only jumps that beginners may make on their first jump are the following 1° An automatic opening jump using a “full back” type parachute whose main container is opened by a strap connected to the aircraft. It is performed from a minimum height of one thousand metres; 2° A controlled opening jump, where the…
All the jumps made are recorded in a specific logbook, held by the student, on which the instructors certify the skills acquired: 1° Apart from the accompanied progression in the chute, the students first carry out jumps in automatic opening which enable them to demonstrate their ability to make stable exits and to simulate the action of opening. They must make a minimum of four automatic opening jumps before entering…
Self-sufficient skydivers in an establishment keep a record of their jumps in a special logbook that is regularly stamped by an instructor with the necessary qualifications. They must have a minimum of one hundred jumps and have demonstrated the following skills: -be able to take part in an autonomous practice session ; -be capable of ensuring the safety of the release during an autonomous practice session; master free-fall ; -be…
The jumps referred to in this article are not authorised for the pupils referred to in article A. 322-150 and in progression referred to in article A. 322-151. They are organised according to the following characteristics: 1° Water jumps : -Participants must have a good command of swimming. They are equipped with a buoyancy aid and receive specific training; -the recovery of parachutists and their equipment is ensured by a…
With the exceptions provided for in article A. 322-150, 1° and article A. 322-151, the minimum height of the main canopy extractor jet is 850 metres. Depending on the characteristics of the drop zone and the aerological conditions, the maximum wind speed on the ground may not exceed that set by the parachuting federation. In all cases, it may not exceed eleven metres per second.
The operator must obtain permission from the landowner. The landing zone must be accessible to emergency services. Prior to the first jump in the facility, jumpers receive training on the drop zone and its characteristics: prevailing winds, landing instructions, clearance zones, obstacles to avoid. Several establishments may use the same landing zone. To this end, and prior to the start of the activities, if they do not use the same…
For jumps defined in 1° and 2° of articles A. 322-150 and A. 322-151, the landing zone is clear and at least one hundred metres in diameter. In addition, its surroundings allow safe landings outside the zone. For jumps defined in 3° of articles A. 322-150 and A. 322-151, the landing zone is clear and at least fifty metres in diameter.
Helmets must be worn for the jumps defined in 1° and 2° of articles A. 322-150 and A. 322-151. Clothing and ancillary equipment must allow access to the functional controls for opening parachutes and implementing the rescue procedure. All on-board camera equipment that presents a risk of snagging must be fitted with a quick release system in the event of snagging. It is compulsory to carry an altimeter. A strap…
With the exception of jumps defined in 3° of article A. 322-150 where the student is equipped with a passenger harness specifically designed for the activity, no jump may be made if the skydiver is not equipped with a harness bag, a main canopy, a reserve canopy and a safety release device. For the jumps defined in article A. 322-150, the harness bag must be of the “full back” type,…
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