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Section 1
USPA

Section 2
BSRs

Section 3
Classification of Skydivers

Section 4
Integrated Student Program

Section 5
General Recommendations

Section 6
Advanced Progression

Section 7
Exhibition Jumps

Section 8
Awards

Section 9
Federal Aviation Regulations

Glossary

Appendix A
Freefall Hand Signals

Appendix B
USPA License Study Guide

2007 Skydiver's Information Manual
A United States Parachute Association Publication


Category F freefall Dive Flows

Category F Freefall Dive Flows Category F Canopy Dive Flowww

Dive Plan #1: Tracking

  • Spot with minimal assistance.
  • Choice of exit position.
  • Delta for ten seconds, turn 180 degrees, return.
  • Altitude check.
  • Repeat until 6,000 feet.
  • Wave off and pull by 3,500 feet.

Dive Plan #2: Clear and Pull from 5,500 feet (former AFF students only)

  • Spot with minimal assistance.
  • Poised exit.
  • Initiate deployment within five seconds.

Dive Plan #3: Clear and Pull from 3,500 feet (former AFF students only)

  • Spot with minimal assistance.
  • Poised exit.
  • Initiate deployment within five seconds.
  • Discovery of stall point.
  • Discovery of flattest glide; lowest descent.
  • Practice flaring from deep brakes.
  • Identify all the power lines in the area during descent.
  • Fly the pattern in brakes.
  • Landing flare from brakes (with suitable canopy).

Category F Equipment

  • Pack with assistance.

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