Progressive Freefall Instructor (PFFI)

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. Candidates have the option of completed a pre-course module if they are not a JM or a SSI (Contact the CF_PFFI directly). 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
Supervise progression of PFF students and jumps
Certify Solo Checkout Jump endorsement
Administer Solo Certificate Test
Administer Emergency Procedures Review Solo endorsement
Conduct FJ PFF jump training, if a Skydiving School Instructor

Prerequisites

Coach 2 Certified (with at least 25 contacts)
certified in either JM or SSI, or pre-course module
observe 2 complete FJC within last year
CSPA "C" CoP
600 jumps - recommended 800 jumps
6 hours accumulated freefall time - recommended 8 hours

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 with a certified PFFI, of which:
- A minimum of 15 jumps must be 2:1 (in both MSI and RSI roles)
- A minimum of one jump (and up to 10 jumps) must be 1:1
complete the requirements of the PFFI Portfolio