Tandem Instructor Rating Course – Sigma

The USPA/UPT tandem rating course may take up to 4 days. The pre-requisites for the course are 18 years of age, current USPA membership,500 ram air jumps, 100 ram air jumps in the last 12 months, 3 years of continuous skydiving experience, USPA D license or foreign equivalent, Current or expired Coach or Instructor rating, and a current FAA class 3 medical or foreign equivalent. You must also complete the UPT written test and the USPA proficiency card prior to the course and have documentation of all pre requisites. The first day of the course is a full day of class with lots of practical training and reviewing the written exam. The 2^nd day is a good review, complete any requirements for USPA and start the first 5 jumps. The next 2 days will be making jumps to complete the 10 required jumps to get your rating. The USPA Tandem course will be part of the UPT factory rating course. The last 5 jumps can be made with a B license holder with 100 jumps I recommend that you use one of my evaluators as you will get instructions to improve your proficiency and confidents. The USPA/UPT Examiner will have to be present for the first ten jumps. After successful completion of the USPA/UPT tandem course, you will be on probation for 15 jumps. You may take first time students during the probation period. For more information, contact Bob Mehl at bobmehl@outlook.com