Skydiver Training Program
based on USPA Skydiver's Information Manual, and
The USPA Integrated Student Program

A-License Training: What You Will Learn

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Above: the official USPA A-License Stamp

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During the First Jump Course.

1.	All solo equipment handling and operation
2.	Freefall position training
3.	Freefall communication signals
4.	How to deploy a parachute while in freefall
5.	How to fly a canopy
6.	How to land a canopy in normal and emergency situations
7.	What are "equipment problems" and how to solve them
8.	Standard equipment emergency procedures and when to use them
9.	Aircraft procedures
10.	How to exit an aircraft and what to do if problems occur during exit
11.	What to do in aircraft emergencies

During the 25 skydives requried for an A-license

12.	How to establish stability immediately upon exit
13.	Maintaining correct body position in freefall
14.	Leg awareness and control
15.	Deployment initiation at proper altitude
16.	Solo deployment
17.	Understanding and planning a descent strategy under canopy
18.	Flaring the canopy
19.	Freefall turns (90, 180, and 360 degrees)
20.	Canopy back riser operation and turns and flare
21.	How to "stand up" a canopy landing
22.	How land on or very near the target
23.	How to "spot" an aircraft jump run
25.	Freefall barrel rolls, back and front loops
26.	How to "self-supervise" yourself in freefall (jump alone)
27.	How to "track" in freefall
28.	How to make a low altitude emergency aircraft exit
29.	How to pack your own parachute
30.	How to perform equipment checks on yourself and others
31.	How to "dock" on another skydiver in freefall
32.	Explore the high performance capabilities of your parachute
33.	How to "Swoop" down to another skydiver safely in freefall
34.	Front riser operation of your canopy
35.	How fly in a three-way formation skydive