PFF Instructor


Introduction

This training will be completed at a clinic at a CSPA dropzone with a recognized conductor. Prerequisites include having completed the Coach 2 and either the Jump Master or Skydiving School Instructor training courses, and being certified in one. Following the clinic, the PFF Instructor practical component involves jumping with student parachutists in the PFF role.

Privileges

The privileges of this rating are to:

Conduct

  • PFF training programs
  • First Jump PFF jump training if SSI certified
  • First Jump PFF jumps as Main Side if PFFI certified

Supervise

  • progression of PFF students and jumps

Signoff

  • practical requirements for Solo Certificate

Certify

  • Solo Checkout Jump endorsement

Prerequisites

  • Coach 2 trained ==> Coach 2 Certified
  • certified in either IA or JM or SSI
  • CSPA "C" CoP
  • 600 jumps - recommended 800 jumps
  • 6 hours accumulated freefall time - recommended 8 hours

Course Curriculum

 

Practical Requirements

The following practical requirements for the PFFI's portfolio must be met within 1 year of completing the training course:

  • perform 25 PFF jumps; at least 10 must be in the Reserve role (suggested)
  • complete the requirements of the PFFI Portfolio

Certification

Submit to CSPA:

  • completed PFFI Portfolio
  • proof of C2 certification