Progressive Freefall Instructor (PFFI)

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

Certification

Submit to CSPA:

  • completed PFFI Portfolio with SSE signoff
  • complete and submit GCI portfolio