What does USPA mean in SPORTS

The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a non-profit, member-run organization dedicated to promoting safe skydiving nationwide through training, licensing, and the establishment of regulations. USPA is the official governing body for sport parachuting in the United States.

Any individual who has taken a skydive or enrolled in a basic skydiving course can join USPA. Additionally, anyone interested in sport parachuting—including jumpers, pilots, riggers, coaches, and other support staff—is encouraged to join.

As an official member of USPA, you'll have access to discounted parachute equipment and gear as well as exclusive deals on travel insurance and more. Additionally, membership gives you important liability protections afforded only to members of the association.

To obtain your parachuting license with USPA you must first undergo required training that covers basic safety skills such as proper packing techniques and emergency procedures. Once you pass this training, you’ll be awarded your USPA student license which allows you to make low altitude jumps on aircrafts under the supervision of an instructor.

Yes. Participants must be at least 18 years old to engage in solo parachuting activities or take part in advanced freefall activities such as relative work or canopy piloting without parental authorization forms signed by both parents/guardians. Additionally anyone wishing to jump from an altitude higher than 3100 feet requires an A-license issued by USPA. For these reasons we strongly encourage people under 18 years old not attempt any skydiving activity until they turn 18 or older

Yes it does. Your health should always be taken into careful consideration before any decision is made regarding participating in athletic events like parachuting. It is highly recommended that prospective participants consult their doctors prior engaging in any kind of physical activity including freefall sports.

All personal equipment used for parachuting must be inspected regularly by a certified rigger at least once every 180 days or after every 25 jumps (whichever comes first). In addition to having all gear double checked for safety before each jump.

The number of passengers permitted on board will vary depending on the type/size of aircraft used as well as necessary weight limits imposed by different types of jumps (i.e., formation jumps tend require more passengers). On average, however smaller planes usually carry smaller numbers while larger ones may carry up to 10+ people at once!