"D" CoP

"D" CoP

Introduction

The holder of a "D" CoP may:

  • Choose not to wear protective headwear, with the permission of the DZ Operator, as long as not in the Coach/Instructor role
  • Participate in a CSPA Learning Facilitator Training Seminar

Prerequisites

TASK SIGNING OFFICER
Freefall Proficiency  
Completed ONE of the following FOUR tasks:  
  • On 5 FS 4-way jumps, score 7 points within 35 seconds of using a minimum of 5 different FAI formations per jump
C2, FS Judge
video, CDC
  • On 5 FS 8-way jumps, score 7 points within 50 seconds from exit using a minimum of 5 different FAI formations per jump
C2, FS Judge
video, CDC
  • Style series in less than 11.5 seconds, including penalties (LT, RT, BL, RT, LT, BL)
C2, Judge, CDC
  • 2 way freefly series consisting of: HU-A, HD-03, HD-01, HD-05, HD-F.
    The CoP candidate being evaluated must be the red flyer taking the grips.
    See attachment below.
This jump may be done with inside video worn by the second flyer,
or judged on video by a C2, C3 - FF, a Competition Development Coach, or an FS Judge.
Canopy Proficiency  
Completed ONE of the following FOUR tasks:  
  • Completed 15 consecutive pre-planned canopy standup landings to within 2 meters of a target
C2, C3-CP, Judge, CDC
  • Successfully complete the two technical assessment jumps as specified in the Coach 3 – Canopy Piloting portfolio.
See C3-CP portfolio
  • 5 CF 4 way jumps with 8 rotations within 2 min 30 sec of aircraft exit
C2, Judge, CDC
  • Less than 5 cm scored on an electronic scoring pad on 5 precision accuracy jumps
C2, Judge, CDC
Sport Canopy Endorsement D  
  • Completed 10 consecutive pre-planned canopy standup landings to within 5 meters of a target
C2, C3-CP, Judge, CDC
  • Demonstrate Canopy skills appropriate for a D CoP
C2, C3-CP
Technical Knowledge  
  • Achieved a pass mark of a least 80% (and corrected to 100%) on a written exam administered by a SSE
SSE
Other Requirements  
  • Completed 500 jumps and accumulated 180 minutes (3 hr) of freefall time
SSE

 

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.

Practical Skills

The practical skills that are observed are meant to demonstrate competent ability in more than one discipline of skydiving.

Endorsements

There are no additional endorsements for the D CoP because all endorsements must have been completed and signed off for the C CoP.

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.