Page updated 30 June 2008

For an introduction to the parachuting training structure, ratings and licences, please click on the summary of the Canopy Handling System in the green right-hand column below.  For further information, please refer to the BPA Operations Manual (linked under 'BPA Safety Documents' left-hand column below).

BPA Safety Documents

How safe is sport parachuting / skydiving?

BPA Operations Manual -  Latest update April 2008

BPA Rigging Technical Manual - Latest update April 2007

 BPA Equipment Manual for Instructors

New!   BPA Pilots' Manual 2008

BPA Safety Information and Safety Notices

BPA-Approved Tandem modifications

BPA Safety Minutes

STC Minutes 05/06/08 (pdf file)

Riggers Minutes 10/04/08 (pdf file)

Pilots Minutes 12/01/08 (pdf file)

For previous minutes and above in Word (.doc) format click here

 

BPA Training Manuals

Click here

 

BPA Canopy System

The BPA Canopy Handling and Canopy Piloting programmes aim to eradicate, or at least lower, the number of accidents caused by low turns.

    Click here for a summary (pdf file)

CH Manual (pdf file)

CP Manual (pdf file)

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Other Canopy handling documents

BPA Safety Posters  click, download and print 
Form Title Date
  Safety poster:  Cloud  pdf file 08/04/05
  Safety poster:  Safety in parachuting aircraft  pdf file 23/04/07
F227a Safety Poster "If you spot a potential problem"  Word file 04/12/02
F227b Safety Poster: Altimeter Settings  Word file

04/12/02

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