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United States Parachute Association

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Skydive at Chambersburg

The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a self-governing body for the sport of skydiving. Its headquarters are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia parallel to I-95. The USPA's roots go back to the National Parachute Riggers-Jumpers, Inc., which formed in the 1930s.

Functions

USPA performs the following functions:

  • Issues sport skydiving licenses and longevity/skill/achievement awards
  • Publishes and maintains skydiving training manuals and course guidelines from which instructional ratings are issued
  • Serves as legal advocate and political lobbyist for skydiving
  • Provides third-party insurance for skydivers
  • Maintains the Basic Safety Requirements (BSR's) as a set of voluntarily followed safety guidelines
  • Coordinates skydiving competitions and awards
  • Publishes Parachutist, a monthly magazine for members

The National Skydiving Museum is planned to be built next door to the USPA facility.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Museums" RDG Planning & Design. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
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