"A" CoP
Introduction
The "A" Cop is the first level in the Certificate of Proficiency recognized internationally.
The holder of a Class "A" CoP may:
- participate in 2 ways with a "B" CoP holder experienced in that discipline (minimum of 100 jumps and Coach 2 approval) with a minimum activation altitude of 2500 ft.
- participate in intentional night and water jumps, once briefed and signed off by an Instructor B. The jumps must be under the supervision of a "B" CoP holder experienced in that activity
- verify by signature, witnessed jumps by other certified skydivers
- participate at provincial and national competitions
Prerequisites
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TASK
| SIGNING OFFICER |
|---|---|
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Performed in freefall, a backloop, frontloop and barrel roll on the same jump. |
C1 |
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Completed 10 self-guided accuracy landings to within 30 m of target |
C1 |
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Under canopy, demonstrated a 360 front riser spiral (above 2000 ft) |
C1 |
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Under canopy, demonstrated a 360 rear riser spiral (above 2000 ft) |
C1 |
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Under canopy, demonstrated a rear riser flare (above 2000 ft) |
C1 |
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Under canopy, demonstrated a 180 flat turn in both directions |
C1 |
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Performed the 5 jumps required for completion of the 2-Way RW Endorsement |
C2 |
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Completed the Sport Canopy "A" Endorsement |
C2, IB |
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Completed the Main Packing Endorsement |
JM, SSI, PFFI, C2, RA, IA |
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Completed the Emergency Procedures Review A |
JM, SSI, C2, IB |
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Completed 25 jumps and accumulated 10 min FF time |
IB, CA |
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Achieved a pass mark of a least 80% on a written exam administered by a CSPA CA |
IB, CA |
Evaluations
The evaluations for this CoP are completed by the Signing Officer listed for the appropriate task. These requirements must be witnessed and signed in the logbook by the Coach/Instructor who has the proper rating. During processing of the application, the logbook entries are reviewed with special attention being paid to the specific practical qualifications for this certificate.
Practical Skills
All practical skills for this certificate must be achieved prior to writing the "A" CoP exam.
Endorsements
The endorsements required for this certificate are:
These endorsements will be tested by either written testing, verbal questioning and/or practical testing, or a combination of these.
All endorsements for this certificate must be obtained prior to writing the "A" CoP exam.
If your log book does not have an endorsement card, a stick-in page can be obtained from your member group or the CSPA office.
Technical Knowledge
The technical knowledge evaluated for this CoP is done during the written examination. Please check the study guide for this CoP to help with exam preparation.
How to Apply
Contact a Certificate Administrator (CA), so as to determine if requirements and qualifications have been met, prior to applying for a CoP. Each member group normally has at least one CA.
