SkyDiving

All skydivers intending to make a descent are to be equipped with a minimum of two airworthy parachutes attached to a common harness, except Student Tandem Skydivers who must be attached to a Tandem Instructor. Jumpmasters or instructors not intending to make a skydive must be equipped with a minimum of one airworthy parachute.

Parachutes may only be used if they are manufactured for Skydiving or Military Parachutists, by recognised parachute equipment manufacturers or riggers with the necessary qualifications.

Any modifications to parachute equipment must be carried out by a parachute equipment manufacturer or a rigger with the necessary qualifications. Modifications to equipment, including changes to manufacturer’s specifications, used by Student Skydivers, including Tandem equipment, must be Checked by the Certified Riggers’ Subcommittee and Safety Committee (SC) before use.

All equipment, other than main parachutes used by Student Skydivers must be acceptable to PS Skydiving (via Riggers’ Subcommittee and SC).

Under arrangements made by a Prime Solution Coordinator who is the Parachuting Coordinator and who is normally present, on a daily basis, when skydiving is taking place.

By skydivers with a current Declaration of Fitness/Medical/Doctor’s Certificate who are trained, equipped and briefed to undertake the planned descent.

When an adequate Ground Control Organisation is in progress (See Prime Solution Skydiving Operations Manual).

With an authorised Pilot and a Jumpmaster who is qualified to take charge of the skydivers on board the aircraft.

With skydiving equipment in good condition, correctly packed, well fitted, and checked before emplaning.

From an aircraft that is correctly documented, suitably equipped and prepared for skydiving.

When weather conditions are suitable. (See Prime Solution Skydiving Operations Manual)

Onto an approved Parachute Landing Area, and within an approved Dropping Zone.

With all documentation in order and up to date.

According to the conditions laid down in the Prime Solution Skydiving Operations Manual.