3. Requirements for UK jumpers abroad and foreign jumpers in the UK.
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This article is from the Skydiving FAQ, by Barry Brumitt with numerous contributions by others.
3. Requirements for UK jumpers abroad and foreign jumpers in the UK.
UK jumpers abroad
Usually your current documentation is sufficient. Most countries will
respect your reserve packing (but I think the US may demand that your
reserve repack is less than 4 months old - the UK cycle is 6
monthly). You may also have problems if your reserve is not
sealed. The BPA third party insurance is NOT valid in North America,
so USPA membership or equivalent may be required. Medical cover is
strongly recommended when jumping abroad - make sure you have your
form E111 when jumping in the European Union.
Foreign jumpers in the UK
BPA-OM Section 6. EQUIPMENT, Para 8.5 Reserve parachutes that have
been packed in a foreign country, in a manner acceptable to the
parachuting organisation in that country, may be jumped at a BPA club
for up to 180 days from the date of that packing. This is provided
that the parachuting organisation of that foreign country allows 180
days validity for a reserve repack; otherwise the foreign country's
lesser time will apply.
BPA-OM Section 11 MEDICAL, Para 2.6 Foreign Parachutists. A
Parachutist from a foreign country may parachute at a BPA club if
he/she fulfils the medical requirements of that parachutist's own
country.
N.B. Beware, this is not always honoured - e.g.
Strathallen, July 2000
BPA-OM Section 12 DOCUMENTATION Para 1.1 All
Parachutists, riggers, pilots, judges and DZ controllers
must be current members of the British Parachute
Association.
This is a 3rd party insurance requirement
In general, foreign parachutists have no problems jumping in the UK -
just be sure to bring all your documents. Note that headgear, an
altimeter and a knife are mandatory in the UK
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