Certification Unlimited Skydiving Instructor Rating



Strong Tandem Instructor Rating Course Information

REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE COURSE:

To participate in the Strong Tandem instructor rating course you need the following:
  • 18 years of age
  • At least 500 jumps
  • 3 years in the sport
  • 4 hours of freefall time
  • 50 jumps within the last 12 months
  • Documentation of a cutaway (real emergency or intentional)
  • Hold a USPA D-license or foreign equivalent
  • Hold a USPA Coach, instructional rating (AFF, SL, or IAD) or foreign equivalent
  • Hold an FAA Class III medical certificate, foreign equivalent or HALO Physical
  • Purchase the Strong Tandem Packet

THE STRONG TANDEM PACKET:

Strong requires each candidate to get the tandem packet before the course starts. This packet contains the course books, videos and the rating application forms. You cannot attend the course without the packet!

THE COURSE:

The course will take 2 -3 days (weather permitting). The course consists of one day of classroom, 10 examination jumps (phase I and phase II) and a written exam.

You need to bring copies of:
  • Drivers license (age verification)
  • Logbook 500 jumps
  • Logbook pages 3 years in sport
  • Logbook pages 50 jumps within last 12 months
  • Logbook page 4 hours of freefall
  • Logbook page cutaway
  • USPA membership card with D-license number and coach or Instructor endorsement
  • FAA medical certificate, military, or foreign equivalent

COURSE FEES:

The course fee for the Strong tandem rating course is $300. This cost covers the instruction and the examiners fee for the Phase I and Phase II jumps. My equipment may be rented for $35 per jump or you can supply your own Tandem rig for the certification process. You would still be responsible for the jump tickets (20 slots). Strong does not charge a rating fee, but the Strong tandem packet costs around $100. (plus shipping). You can order it by calling 1-800-344-6319 or visit their website at www.strongparachutes.com. Ask for group discounts!

CROSS- TRAINING:

If you already possess a current tandem rating from another manufacturer you can get crossed-over to the Strong rating.

To qualify for cross-training you must:
  • Hold a current tandem instructor rating from another manufacturer
  • Have at least 100 jumps on that Tandem system
  • Purchase the Strong Tandem Packet prior to the course
  • Meet all the requirements for the initial Strong rating (see above)
You need to bring copies of:
  • Current tandem rating
  • Proof of 100 tandem jumps
  • Drivers license (age verification)
  • Logbook pages 3 years in sport
  • Logbook page 500 jumps
  • Logbook pages 50 jumps within last 12 months
  • Logbook page 4 hours of freefall
  • Logbook page cutaway
  • USPA membership card with D-license number and instructional endorsement
  • FAA medical certificate, military, or foreign equivalent

The course consists of a classroom portion and a minimum of 3 examination jumps. Each candidate must take the open book written exam.

COURSE FEES:

The cross-training fee is $210. This cost covers instruction and examiners fee for the 3 jumps and the use of my tandem equipment (only $100 if we use your gear). You would still be responsible for the jump tickets (6-slots).

COURSE REGISTRATION:

For further information or course registration please contact Jay Stokes at (580)595-2190 or email mostjumps@aol.com.