105.41 Skydivers student
requirements
(a) General:
(1) All student instruction is to be under the
supervision of a currently and appropriately rated instructor; and
(2) All student skydives are to be made under the
direct supervision of a currently and appropriately rated jump master aboard
the aircraft until the student has been cleared by the instructor to jump
master himself.
(b)
Each student is to be equipped with:
(1) A rigid helmet (except tandem student);
(2) A piggyback harness / container system that
includes a single point release and reserve static line;
(3) A visually accessible altimeter;
(4) An automatic activation device;
(5) Ram-air main canopy or round canopy suitable
for student use;
(6) Steerable reserve canopies appropriate to the
student's weight;
(7) A light when performing night jumps;
(8) Supplementary oxygen available on the
aircraft is mandatory for skydives from over 15.000 feet; and
(9) For Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) jumps the
student shall be equipped with a ripcord activated spring loaded pilot chute
equipped main parachute.
(c) Student training requirements:
(1)
Initially make 5 static line and four tandem jumps to include successfully
pulling a practice ripcord on 3 successive jumps while demonstrating the
ability to maintain stability and control prior to being cleared for free fall;
(2) Successfully complete all learning objectives of accelerated free fall levels 1 through 7 mentioned in “d” prior to being cleared to jump without direct supervision;
(3)
Free fall jumps should be stable, controlled jumps with stable parachute
opening. It may include maneuvers that
are stable and controlled including formation; and
(4)
All parachute jumps will be under the supervision of an approved, current, and
appropriately rated instructor.
(d) Levels:
(1) Basic safety requirements and Basic Human
factor course;
(2) High altitude doctrine;
(3) Sport parachuting-general;
(4)
ECAA regulations (concerning skydiving);
(5)
Parachuting history;
(6)
Maintenance and nomenclature of the
parachute;
(7)
World record attempts;
(8)
Clothing and equipment used for
parachute jumping;
(9)
Aircraft exits and parachute landing
zones; and
(10)
105.43
Skydivers certificate and rating
(a) The
certificate and rating:
(1) Parachute basic certificate is a certificate
showing that the jumper has completed the student phase;
(2) Parachute intermediate certificate;
(3) Parachute advanced certificate; and
(4) Parachute master certificate.
(b) Certificate requirements:
(1)
"A" Parachute certificate - Basic:
(i) Completed 20 free falls jumps including:
(A) At least 3 controlled free falls of 40 seconds
or longer; and
(B) Accumulating 5 minutes of controlled free fall
time.
(ii) Landed within 20 meters of target center on 5 free fall jumps during which they selected the exit and opening points;
(iii) Demonstrate the ability to hold heading during free fall and make 360 degree flat turns to both the right and left;
(iv) Demonstrate the ability to safety jumpmaster
themselves to include independently selecting the proper altitude, exit and
opening points;
(v) Demonstrate the ability to properly pack
their own main parachute and conduct a safety check on their own and other
skydiver equipment; and
(vi) Pass a written exam administered by an
approved instructor. Persons holding an "A" parachute certificate are
able to jump master themselves and pack their own main parachute.
(2) "B" Parachute certificate -
intermediate:
(i) Meet all current requirements for or hold
"A" parachute certificate;
(ii) Completed 50 free fall jumps including:
(A) At least 3 controlled free falls of 45 seconds
or longer; and
(B) Accumulate at least 10 minutes of controlled
free fall time.
(iii) Landed within 10 meters of target center on 10
jumps;
(iv) Demonstrate the ability to perform individual maneuvers in free fall in 18 seconds or less;
(v) Pass a written exam conducted by an approved
instructor; and
(vi) They are able to jump master themselves and
pack their own main parachute.
(3) "C" Parachute certificate - Advanced:
(i) Meet all current requirements for or hold
"B" certificate;
(ii) Complete 100 free fall jumps including:
(1st) At least 10 controlled free falls of 45 seconds or longer; and
(B) Accumulate
at least 20 minutes of controlled free fall time.
(iii) Land within 5 meters of target center on 20
jumps;
(v) Completed at least 4 points on a 4-way or
larger random skydive;
(vi) Pass a written exam conducted by an approved
instructor; and
(vii) Be able to jump master other licensed skydivers,
pack their own main parachute, participate in certain competitions and record
attempts and they are eligible for the ECAA jump master rating.
(4) "D" Parachute certificate - master:
(i) Meet all current requirements for or hold
"C" parachute certificate;
(ii) Complete 200 jumps including:
(A) At least 10 controlled free falls of 60
seconds or longer; and
(B) Accumulate at least 1 hour of controlled free fall time.
(iii) Demonstrate the ability to perform individual maneuvers in sequence (back loop, front loop, left turn, right and left barrel roll in free fall in 18 seconds or less), or complete at least 2 points on an 8-way or longer random skydive;
(iv) Make two night jumps; and
(v) Pass a written exam conducted by instructor
and are able to jump master other licensed skydivers, pack their own main
parachute, participate in all competitions and record attempts and are eligible for all ECAA ratings and for
appointment as a safety and training advisor.
(c)
Recurrent training: All the students must have Human factor training every (2)
years, in addition those who have not jumped in 30 days or more must:
(1)
Receive refresher for all standard and emergency procedures:
(2)
Make at least one satisfactory static line jump with a successful practice
ripcord pull under the direct supervision of a currently rated jumpmaster;
(i) Basic
skydivers ("A" parachute certificate):
(A) Who have not made a free fall skydive within
the preceding 60 days should make at least one clear and pull, not to exceed 5
seconds in duration, under the direct supervision of a currently rated jump
master; and
(B) Who have not made a free fall skydive within
the preceding 90 days should make at least one satisfactory static line jump
with a practice ripcord pull one 5 second free fall, and one 10 second free
fall while maintaining a stable body position under the direct supervision of a
currently rated jump master.
(ii) Intermediate skydivers: ( parachute
certificate ): Who have not made a free fall skydive within the preceding 90
days should make at least one clear and pull, not to exceed 5 seconds in
duration;
(iii) Advanced skydives: ("C" parachute
certificate): Who have not made a free fall skydive within the preceding 120
days should make at least one clear and pull, not to exceed 5 seconds in
duration; and
(iv) Master skydivers: ("D" parachute certificate): Who have not made a free fall skydive within the preceding 6 months should make at least one clear and pull, not to exceed 5 seconds in duration.
(d)
Annual rating renewal requirements are to demonstrate proficiency within the
previous 12 months by:
(1) Performing an accuracy jump landing within 25 centimeters of target center (not required to be a stand-up landing) in the presence of a conference and a national rated judge or national director;
(2) Performing a stand-up landing within a 10 meters diameter circle in the presence of any of the above mentioned persons; or
(3) Performing a level 2 (as defined by the ECAA) demonstration jump in the presence of any of the above mentioned persons.
A certificate and
rating effective period of not more than (120) days may be issued to a
qualified applicant, pending review of his application and supplementary
documents or the issue of the certification and ratings for which he applied.
105.47
Skydivers instructors ratings
(a)
The following information describes the framework of the modular instructional
rating training program. There are seven types for various grades of instructor
and various training methods:
(1) Basic instructor: This course will provide an
entry-level instructor-rating candidate with specific training in the
techniques of student instruction and supervision and will include an
evaluation of basic skydiving skills;
(2)
Static line (SL) free fall instructor: This course will provide an entry level
instructor rating candidate with the knowledge and skills needed to instruct
and supervise students in the SL free fall training method. Candidates
successfully completing this course and meeting the prerequisites will be rated
as SL free fall qualification added to previously held rating of any grade;
(3)
Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) instructor: This course will provide an AFF
instructor-rating candidate with the knowledge and skills needed to instruct
and supervise students in the AFF training methods. Candidates successfully
completing this course and meeting the prerequisites will be rated as AFF
instructors or have the AFF qualification added to a previously held rating of
any grade;
(4)
Tandem instructor: A manufacturer who holds an appropriate approval to
manufacture tandem equipment will provide this course. Candidates receiving a
tandem equipment manufacturer's endorsement, successfully completing the basic
instructor training course and meeting the prerequisites will be rated as
tandem instructor or have the tandem qualification added to a previously held
rating of any grade;
(5)
Instructor assisted deployment: This course will provide an entry level
instructor rating candidate with the knowledge and skills needed to instruct
and supervise students in the instructor assisted deployment method. Candidates
successfully completing this course and meeting the prerequisites will be rated
as assisted deployment instructors or have the instructor assisted deployment
qualification added to a previously held rating of any grade;
(6)
Advanced instructor (AI): This course will provide an instructor-rating holder
with the skills and the knowledge necessary to manage a student-training
program. An advanced instructor is rated at one grade higher than the entry
level. The AI is qualified in any training method for which the rating holder
has previously qualified for in the future; and
(7)
Instructor trainer: This course will provide a rating of the highest grade and
will qualify the holder to conduct other rating courses as designated.
(b) Rules for issuing skydiving instructors
approval and adding ratings and their renewal:
(1)
To issue approval for skydiving instructor requirements for instructors
approval (mentioned in the rules governing approval procedures for ground
training activities conducted in civil aviation field) should be fulfilled;
(2)
When an approved skydiving instructor receives any approved specific course
from those mentioned in this section their ACPS could add the appropriate
ratings on their instructor's approval; and
(3)
The ACPS can renew their instructors' ratings, according to the internal rules
of the ACPS mentioned in their approved exposition.
105.49
Skydivers additional ratings
The
following information describes the framework of additional rating training
programs for skydivers. However for operational requirements necessary to
comply while performing each operation refer to subpart C of this section.
(a) Night jump recommendations:
(1) Skydivers participating in night jumping
should possess a currently valid "B" parachute certificate or higher;
and
(2) Participants should complete comprehensive
training and drills within 60 days before the intended flight jumps. The
approved training should be conducted by a safety and training advanced
instructor (S&TA) authorized from the ECAA The training, including the date
and location, should be documented in the jumpers logbook and signed by an
(S&TA).
(b) Procedures for international water landing
training and jumping:
(1) Any person intending to make an international
water landing should:
(i) Undergo preparatory training within 60 days of the water jump. The approved training should be conducted by an (S&TA) instructor. The training (including the date and location) should be documented in the jumper's logbook and signed by an (S & TA);
(ii) Hold "A" certificate and have undergone wet training for water landings; and
(iii) Be a swimmer.
(2) Theoretical training should include classroom
lessons covering:
(i) Preparations necessary for safe operations;
(ii) Equipment to be utilized;
(iii) Procedures for the actual jump;
(iv) Recovery of jumpers and equipment; and
(v) Care of equipment.
(c) Professional exhibition (PRO) rating:
The professional
exhibition (PRO) rating is recognized by the ECAA and serves as a certificate
of proficiency. To quality for the PRO rating the applicant must:
(1) Possess an Egyptian skydivers' "D"
certificate;
(2) Have at least 350 jumps on ram-air type
canopy;
(3) Make 10 successive pre-declared jumps into a circle 10 meters in diameter (within five meters of the center point);
Note:
This means that these 10 jumps must be one declared jump after another declared
jump. If a jump is not pre-declared then it does not count for or against
meeting the requirements.
(4) Make all landings standing up;
(5) Make all jumps in front of at least three
witnesses from any licensed skydivers;
(6) Score at least 75% on the PRO rating exam;
and
(7) Submit the completed application form with
application fees to the ECAA.
(d)
High altitude jump and oxygen use experience recommendation:
Persons making
skydives from altitude above 15000 ft MSL should have the following minimum
experience:
(1) For intermediate altitude jumps
(15,000-20,000 MSL) participants should hold at least a 'C" certificate;
(2) For high altitude jumps (20,000-40,000 MSL)
participants should:
(i) Hold "D" parachute certificate;
and
(ii) Have made at least one jump from 15,000 ft
MSL or below using the same functioning bailout oxygen system.
(3) For extreme altitude jumps (40,000 ft MSL and
higher) participants should:
(i) Hold "D" parachute certificate;
and
(ii) Have made at least two jumps from below 23,000 MSL using the same functioning bailout oxygen and pressure system.
(a) The following parachute rigger certificates
are issued under this subpart:
(1) Senior parachute rigger; and
(2) Master parachute rigger.
(b) Eligibility: requirements, general:
To be eligible for
a parachute rigger certificate a person must:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Be able to read, write, and speak the English
language; and
(3) Comply with the sections of this subpart that
apply to the certificate and type ratings desired.
105.53 Senior
parachute rigger certificate, experience, knowledge and skill requirements
The applicant for
a senior parachute rigger certificate must:
(a) Present evidence satisfactory to the ECAA that he has packed at least 20 parachutes of each type for which he seeks a rating in accordance with the manufactures instructions and under the supervision of a certificate parachute rigger holding a rating for the type or a person holding an appropriate military validated rating.
(b) Pass a written test with respect to parachutes in common use, on:
(1) Their construction, packing and maintenance;
(2) The manufacture's instruction; and
(3) The regulations of this Part.
(c) Pass an oral and practical test showing his
ability to pack and maintain two types of parachutes in common use appropriate
to the type rating he seeks.
105.55 Master
parachute rigger: certificate, experience, knowledge and skill requirements
An applicant for a
master parachute rigger certificate must meet the following requirements:
(a) Present evidence satisfactory to the ECAA that
he has had at least 3 years of experience as a parachute rigger and has
satisfactory packed at least 100 parachutes of each of two types in common use,
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructors:
(1) While being a certificated and appropriately
rated senior parachute rigger; or
(2) While under the supervision of a certificated
and appropriately rated parachute rigger for a person holding an appropriate
military validated rating.
(b) If the applicant is not the holder of senior
parachute rigger certificate, he must pass a written test with respect to
parachute in common use on the matters mentioned in 105.53(b).
(c) Pass an oral and practical test showing his
ability to pack and maintain two types of parachutes in common use, appropriate
to the type rating he seeks.
(a) The following type ratings are issued under
this subpart:
(1) Seat;
(2) Back;
(3) Chest; and
(4) Lap.
(b) The holder of a senior parachute rigger
certificate who qualifies for a master parachute rigger certificate is entitled
to place on his master parachute rigger certificate the ratings that were on
his senior parachute rigger certificate.
105.59
Additional ratings requirements
A certificate
parachute rigger who applies for an additional type rating must:
(a) Pack at least 20 parachutes of the type he
seeks; and
(b) Pass a practical test to the satisfaction of
the ECAA, showing his ability to pack and maintain the type of parachute for
which he seeks a rating.
(a) A
certificated senior parachute rigger may.
(1) Pack or maintain (except for major repair) any type of parachute for which he is rated; and
(2) Supervise another person packing any type of
parachute for which he is rated.
(b) A
certificated master parachute rigger may:
(1) Pack, maintain or alter any type of parachute
for which he is rated; and
(2) Supervise other persons in packing
maintaining or altering any type of parachute for which he is rated.
(c) Riggers
facilities and equipment:
No certificated
parachute rigger may exercise the privileges of his certificate unless he has
at least the following facilities and equipment available to him:
(1) A smooth top table at least three feet wide
by 40 feet long or suitable ground sheet;
(2) A compartment for hanging parachutes
vertically to allow drying and airing;
(3) Enough packing tools and other equipment to
pack and maintain the types of parachutes that he services;
(4) Adequate housing facilities to perform his duties and to protect his tools and equipment; and
(5) A seal with an identification mark prescribed on the organization exposition and a seal press that will secure the parachute after packing.
No certificated
parachute rigger may:
(a) Pack, maintain, or alter any parachute unless
he is rated for that type;
(b) Pack a parachute that is not safe for
emergency use;
(c) Pack a parachute that he has not been
thoroughly dried and aired;
(d) Alter a parachute in a manner that is not
specifically authorized by the ECAA or the manufacturer;
(e) Pack, maintain, or alter a parachute in any
manner that deviates from procedures approved by the ECAA or the manufacture;
and
(f) Exercise the privileges of this certificate
and type rating unless he follows the current manufacturers' instructions for
the operation involved and has:
(1) Performed the duties of his certificate for
at least 20 days within the preceding 12 month; and
(2) Presents satisfactory proof to the ECAA that
he is able to perform those duties.
(a) Each certificated parachute rigger shall keep
a record of the packing, maintenance and alternation of parachutes performed or
supervised by him, and shall keep in that record, with respect to each
parachute worked on a statement of:
(1) Its
type and make;
(2) Its
serial number;
(3) The
name and address of its owner;
(4) The
kind and extent of work performed;
(5) The
date when, and place where the work was performed; and
(6) The
results of any drop tests made with it.
(b) Each person who makes a record under
paragraph (a) of this section shall keep it for at least 2 years after the date
it is made; and
(c) Each certificated parachute rigger who packs
a parachute shall write on the parachute packing a record attached to the
parachute.
105.67
Personal requirements for parachute repairmen
(a) General: To be eligible for parachute
repairmen certificate a person must:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Be specifically qualified to perform the type
of repair intended for certain types of parachutes;
(3) Be employed for a specific job requiring
those special qualifications by an approved parachute: Manufacturer, workshop
or ACPS;
(4) Be recommended for certification by the
employer;
(5) Have at least 18 months of practical
experience in the field of parachute repairs; and
(6) Completed formal training that is acceptable
to the ECAA and is specifically designed to qualify the applicant for the job
on which the applicant is to be employed.
(b) Parachute repairmen certificate:
privileges and limitations.
(1) A certificated repairman may perform or supervise repair or alteration of a parachute and its components, for which he is certificated; and
(2)
A certificated repairman may not perform or supervise duties under the
repairman certificate unless he follows the current manufacturer's instructions
for continued airworthiness related to the specific operation concerned.
105.69
Validation of military certificates
(a) The ECAA may validate the Egyptian military
parachuting certificates and issue the equivalent parachute certificate in
accordance with the tabled in appendix A of this Part.
(b) The ECAA may ask for any additional
requirements or verification of experience in order to validate the military
certificate for the purpose of issuance of the equivalent parachute certificate
and/or rating.