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REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE COURSE:
To participate in the United Parachute Technologies (Vector/SIgma) Tandem
instructor rating course you need the following:
- 18 years of age
- At least 500 ram air jumps
- Hold a USPA D-license or foreign equivalent
- Hold a current FAA Class III medical certificate or foreign equivalent
- At least 3 years in the sport
- Currently possess a USPA Coach or Instructional rating or foreign
equivalent
THE COURSE:
The Tandem rating course will take 2-3 days (weather
permitting). The course consists of one day of classroom, 10 evaluation
jumps and a written exam. The class starts with verification of the requirements.
The Vector and Sigma Tandem Manual's are the course books. I strongly recommend
to purchase this manual from the United Parachute Technologies prior to
the course or download it from their website (www.uptvector.com). The questions
for the written tests are there and there is a study guide online. These
are open book tests and can be done at home prior to the course.
You need to bring copies of:
- USPA membership card with D-license number and coach or instructor
endorsement
- Copy of a current FAA Class III medical certificate or military equivalent
- Copy of logbook pages with 500 jumps (unless USPA card shows a Gold
Wings award)
- Copy of logbook pages showing 3 years in the sport and 4-hourse of
freefall
After the first 5-evaluation jumps you can make
the other 5-tandem jumps with anexperienced jumper who has at least 100
jumps. I require you to make these jumps during the course with the examiner
or a designated person for continuous education and to complete the requirements
for the USPA Tandem rating.
SIGMA ENDORSEMENT:
To get the Sigma endorsement you need to take
an additional written test.
COURSE FEES:
The course fee is $300 for the training. This
cost includes the ground instruction, and the examiner fee for the evaluation
jumps. My Tandem equipment may be rented at $35.00 per jump ($350) or you
may use drop zone specific equipment. You will still be responsible for the
jump tickets (20 slots). United Parachute Technologies charges $25 rating
fee for Vector and an additional $10 for the Sigma endorsement. Ask for group
discounts!
CROSS- TRAINING:
If you already possess a current Tandem Instructor
rating from another manufacturer you can get crossed over to the Vector/Sigma
rating.
To qualify for cross-training you must:
- Possess a current rating from another manufacturer
- Show proof of at least 25 jumps on this system
- Meet all the requirements for the initial UPT tandem course (see above)
You need to bring copies of:
- current tandem rating
- 25 tandem jumps
- USPA card with D-license and Instructional endorsement
- FAA medical certificate or military equivalent
The course consists out of a classroom portion and a minimum of 2 examination
jumps. I recommend getting the system Tandem manuals from the UPT prior
to the course. Cross-over candidates must also take the open book written
exams.
COURSE FEES:
The course fee is $170 and includes the Sigma
endorsement. This cost covers the instruction ,the examiners fee for the
evaluation jumps and the use of the tandem equipment (if we use the drop
zones equipment cost is only $100). You will still be responsible for the
jumptickets (4 slots). The UPT charges $25 rating fee and an additional $10
for the Sigma endorsement.
COURSE REGISTRATION:
For further information or course registration
please contact Jay Stokes at (580) 595-2190 or email mostjumps@aol.com.
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