Article A322-159 of the French Sports Code
November 7, 2023
Supervision is adapted to the nature of the activity and the level and number of participants.
Supervision is adapted to the nature of the activity and the level and number of participants.
For supervised skydiving sessions as defined in 1° and 2° of articles A. 322-150 and A. 322-151, there must be at least two instructors, at least one of whom, whether paid or unpaid, holds the diploma required by article L. 212-1, the other of whom may hold either this diploma or, if acting on a voluntary basis, the federal parachuting instructor’s certificate, adapted to the type of jump being made,…
The jump sessions defined in 3° of articles A. 322-150 and A. 322-151 as well as in article A. 322-152 require at least the presence of two designated autonomous parachutists, one on the ground, the other in the air, who coordinate, in liaison with the pilot, the general conditions of the drop. However, the tandem instructor may ensure the safety of his release alone in flight. On board the aircraft,…
The technical resources are adapted to the nature of the activity and the level and number of participants.
All establishments have the following equipment: 1° A plan or aerial view of the landing area so that any obstacles in the vicinity of the landing area can be identified. This must be displayed in a place visible to all users; 2° A windsock or pennant indicating the wind; 3° A ground-to-air radio link with the pilot of the aircraft; 4° An anemometer; 5° A means of alerting emergency services;…
In addition to informing the Prefect of the département, the operator of the establishment must inform the Minister for Sport, within forty-eight hours, of any serious accident occurring in the establishment, specifying the identity of the victim, the circumstances and the location of the accident. A fatal accident or a serious personal injury accident involving parachuting gives rise to an investigation, initiated by the Minister for Sport or by the…
For freefall in wind tunnels, the age, weight and height limits of the participants are defined by the operator of the establishment according to the characteristics of the machine. However, the age of the participant may not be less than five years. Before starting the activity, the operator of the establishment must inform the participants of any medical conditions that may present contraindications. Minors must be able to show proof…
The organisation of flying sessions is adapted to the nature of the training, the level and the number of participants. 1° For all types of activity, an operator must be present outside the air stream; 2° For all types of activity, an instructor must be present in the air stream, at the entrance to the air stream or nearby to allow immediate intervention; 3° An instructor must be present in…
Autonomous pilots must have demonstrated the following skills: -be able to control the entry and exit of the airflow; mastery of stability on the yaw and roll axes; – mastery of front, rear and side slips -be able to control front, rear and side skids; -be able to control rotation around the yaw axis; -master height variations; -be able to control the return to the ground.
Autonomy is attested by a certificate issued by an instructor, bearing the date and the full name of the participant. This certificate also includes the instructor’s surname, first name, qualifications and signature. A logbook is kept to record the level of practice and techniques mastered.
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