Section
1
USPA
Section
2
BSRs
Section
3
Classification of Skydivers
Section
4
Integrated Student Program
Section
5
General Recommendations
Section
6
Advanced Progression
Section
7
Exhibition Jumps
Section
8
Awards
Section
9
Federal Aviation Regulations
Appendix
A
Freefall Hand Signals
Appendix
B
USPA License Study Guide
2008 Skydiver's
Information Manual
A United States Parachute Association Publication
Section 9: FAA Documents
| 9-1 Federal Aviation Regulations |
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Subchapter D--Airmen
Subchapter F--Air Traffic and Operating Rules
Subchapter G--Air Carriers and Commercial Operators for Compensation or Hire: Certification and Operations
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| 9-2 Advisory Circulars |
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| 9-3 Air Traffic Bulletins |
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation has the responsibility for regulating airspace usage in the United States. Concerning skydiving activities, the FAA fulfills this responsibility by specifically regulating certain aspects of skydiving and by relying upon the self-regulation of the participants through the guidelines and recommendations published by USPA.
The FAA's main responsibility is to provide for the safety of air traffic, as well as persons and property on the ground. The FAA does this by certificating pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers and parachute riggers and by requiring approval data for aircraft and parachutes. The agency has the authority to impose fines and suspend or revoke certificates it has issued. In the case of a skydiving violation, the FAA can fine the pilot, rigger, and the jumpers, as well as suspend or revoke the certificates of pilots and riggers.
The FAA relies upon self policing from within the skydiving community for most training and operational requirements.