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USPA B-, C- and D-License Requirements and Forms

See also:

• A-License Requirements and Forms
• USPA License FAQ

Downloads

B-, C- and D-License Application Form

B-License Canopy Proficiency Card

License Exam Answer Sheet

USPA B License

Members holding a valid USPA B License may exercise all privileges of the A License and perform night jumps.

Additionally, after reaching a total of 100 jumps, members holding a valid B-License are eligible to earn a USPA Coach Rating.

B-License Requirements

Official requirements can be found in SIM chapter 3. In summary, jumpers must:

1. Be a current USPA member in good standing 
2. Meet the requirements of the A License or hold an A License
3. Reach a total of 50 jumps
4. Accumulate a total of 30 minutes of controlled freefall time
5. Complete the Canopy Proficiency Card
6. Take water training as described in SIM chapter 5
7. On 10 jumps, land within 33 feet (10 meters) of a target center
8. On 10 jumps, pre-plan and complete a formation in freefall, with five jumps involving three or more participants
9. Pass the written exam with 75%+

USPA C License

Members holding a valid USPA C License may exercise all privileges of the B License, are eligible to earn USPA Instructor Ratings (except Tandem Instructor and Tandem Examiner) and may participate in certain demonstration jumps.

C-License Requirements

Official requirements can be found in SIM chapter 3. In summary, members must:

1. Be a current USPA member in good standing 
2. Meet the requirements of the B License or hold a B License
3. Reach a total of 200 jumps
4. Accumulate a total of 60 minutes of controlled freefall time
5. On 25 jumps, land within 7 feet (2 meters) of a target center
6. On 50 jumps, pre-plan and complete a formation in freefall, with 10 jumps involving four or more participants
7. Pass the written exam with 75%+

USPA D License

Members holding a valid USPA D License may exercise all privileges of the C License and are eligible to earn all USPA Ratings.

D-License Requirements

Official requirements can be found in SIM chapter 3. In summary, members must:

1. Be a current USPA member in good standing 
2. Meet the requirements of the C License or hold a C License
3. Reach a total of 500 jumps
4. Accumulate a total of 180 minutes of controlled freefall time
5. Complete two (2) of the following:
   • On 100 jumps, land within 7 feet (2 meters) of a target center
   • On 100 jumps, pre-plan and complete a formation in freefall, with 25 jumps involving eight or more participants
   • A full ‘rotation’ of a canopy formation stack of three or more participants, starting and ending at the same position at least once
   • An intentional water-landing jump
   • An intentional night jump
6. Pass the written exam with 75%+

Apply for a B, C or D License

Talk to a USPA instructor to learn which documents are needed to apply for a B, C or D License, how to submit them and how to complete payment.