Archive-name:  sports/skydiving/uk-faq
Last-modified: 1996/6/26
Posting-Frequency: Monthly
Version: 2

[Changes since last version - May 1996
        1. Reworked progression wording
        2. Updated Langar's details
        3. Added British Collegiate Parachute Association
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             Rec.Skydiving F.A.Q. Sheet (United Kingdom)
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This posting constitutes a complement to the Rec.Skydiving F.A.Q. with
specific reference to the pursuit of the sport in the United Kingdom. 
Its intended audience is those resident in, or planning to visit, the 
UK.

Additions, corrections, or suggestions can be posted or emailed to the
current maintainer, Pete Shew, peteshew@cix.compulink.co.uk. 

NOTE: BPA-OM refers to the British Parachute Association Operations 
Manual 1984 (Second re-write February 1996).

Rec.skydiving has regular questions along the lines of "If I go to the 
USA to take an AFF course, will I be able to jump when I return to the 
UK?", and "I'm planning to come to the UK for a few days, where can I 
jump and what documents do I need?". This FAQ attempts to answer some 
of these questions. Please read to see if your question can be answered 
before posting a question to rec.skydiving.

If you cant find the answer here, then please let me know the question
AND answer, when you get it, for possible inclusion in a later version.

I have initially arranged this FAQ into the following sections:

-.      The British training systems and how they differ from the US 
        equivalents.

-.      Requirements for UK jumpers abroad and foreign jumpers in the UK.

-.      British Drop Zone listing.

-.      Disclaimer


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1. The British training systems and how they differ from the US
    equivalents.

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Training is carried out at parachuting clubs which are usually run 
under the auspices of the British Parachute Association, although there
are a few exceptions. Before being accepted on a course you will have 
to provide evidence of fitness to parachute - either a self declaration,
or if over 40, a doctors medical certificate.

1.1  Qualifications of parachutists 

The BPA qualifies parachutists according to a category system. The 
significant levels are:

Cat 8 - qualified as a parachutist. Restricted formation skydiving, 
restricted weather conditions, can use throw away pilot chute, must 
wear a Protec helmet.

Cat 9 - some FS and weather restrictions lifted.

Cat 10 - all FS and weather restrictions limited.

In addition there are Fdration Aronautique Internationale (FAI) 
certificates of which the only significant ones are:

FAI C licence - Cat 10 and 50 jumps and cleared for spotting. 
Permitted to do certain demo jumps, may be jumpmaster.

FAI D licence - Cat 10 and 200 jumps. May wear a frappe hat. 
This is the ultimate qualification unless instructor or rigger 
qualification is sought. 

1.2 Static Line Round progression to Cat 8

Still in common use in the UK is the static line round parachute 
course. This is largely used on "charity farms" where the majority of 
first time jumpers are doing charity associated jumping and are 
unlikely to stay in the sport. 

This is the traditional first introduction to parachuting and uses a 
round parachute which is automatically opened when the student leaves 
the plane - just like in the war movies. The round can be steered and 
has a forward speed of five to eight m.p.h., and is an extremely safe 
and reliable piece of kit. The student will also have a belly mounted 
reserve parachute.

The progression system requires the student to demonstrate over a 
series of jumps, stability and ability to pull a dummy ripcord handle 
before progressing to freefall. A further series of jumps incorporating 
increasing freefall delays and showing control by performing turns, 
back loops and tracks leads to the Category 8 qualification dive of a 
half series. That is, a dive exit, back loop, alternate 360 degree 
turns, a short track and wave off, usually from 8000ft. 

The student may convert to a RAPS canopy at any time during the 
progression subject to approval of the Club Chief Instructor (CCI).
No progression may take place for at least the first two jumps. The 
conversion may be left until after Cat 8. 

After Cat 8 (and conversion to RAPS kit if necessary) the parachutist 
may then convert to a throw away pilot chute. This must be on kit 
fitted with an Automatic Activation Device (AAD)  - see RAPS below.

The absolute minimum number of jumps is 17 or 18 depending on how the 
manual is interpreted, but expect a good progression to take less than
30 jumps, plus conversion jumps (two lots).

1.3 Ram Air Progression System (RAPS) or Static Line Squares to Cat 8

This is available at most Drop Zones in the UK now, and has totally 
replaced rounds at a large number.

This system is very similar to the Static Line Rounds progression 
system. The student first uses a Static Line Square parachute that is 
opened automatically on leaving the aircraft. The student also has a 
piggyback mounted reserve parachute and an Automatic Activation Device 
(AAD) which will attempt to deploy the reserve if conditions merit it.

The square parachute has a higher forward speed, may be jumped in 
higher wind conditions (giving a significantly higher number of 
jumpable days) and a potentially much more gentle landing than the 
round.

The progression is from stable exit, dummy ripcord pull to freefall 
just as for the rounds. The ripcord may be mounted on the legstrap or 
the bottom of the container - it is not usually possible for a student 
to change between equipment with different ripcord locations, so moving
between DZs may be difficult.

The rest of the progression to Cat 8 is identical, except that a RAPS 
student who has reached Category 5 may transfer to the AFF system at 
Level 3. (This could reduce the cost of AFF by avoiding the expensive 
early AFF jumps with two instructors).

After achieving Cat 8, the parachutist may convert to a throw away
pilot chute.  This must be on kit fitted with an AAD.

The absolute minimum number of jumps is 17 or 18 depending on how the 
manual is interpreted, but expect a good progression to take less than
30 jumps, plus conversion jumps.

1.4 Accelerated Freefall (AFF) to Cat 8

AFF or Accelerated Free Fall takes the student to Cat. 8 in just eight 
training jumps plus ten consolidation jumps if all goes well. The 
equipment used is a rip cord deployed ram air parachute with AAD like
the RAPS kit.

All training jumps except the last are from at least 10000 feet, and 
the first three are with two instructors holding the student and 
performing in-air coaching. A major part of AFF is the pre jump 
briefing, and the post jump debrief, many centres use air to air video 
to supplement the training and to review the jump.

The seventh training jump is the same half series that the category 
jumpers perform. The final jump in the training is a hop and pop from 
around 5000ft to simulate aircraft emergency bale out and give 
experience of subterminal deployment. NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN AFF 
REQUIREMENT IN THE USA.

Following the hop and pop, ten consolidation jumps must be made at an 
approved AFF club before Cat 8 is awarded. NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN AFF 
REQUIREMENT IN THE USA. Converion to throw away pilot chute 
deployment may be carried out during the consolidation.

This is the most likely cause for problems with UK students going to 
the USA to do AFF courses. Unless they use BPA approved instructors 
they may have problems when returning to the UK. I dont have any 
general guidelines, but I am aware of cases where the student has had 
to repeat the half series jump. As far as I am aware, the student will 
always have to do the hop and pop and the ten consolidation jumps.

I remember one case (a few years ago) where someone returned after 
doing AFF in Florida and a number of FS jumps, and they were asked to 
return to the category system by their home DZ! 

The UK student should also be careful of cheap AFF courses offered at 
boogies and DZs in continental Europe - their rules may be different 
and you may have to repeat some of the course back in the UK. 

[This is an area in which I need more information and case histories. 
I will also try to tie down a few CCIs].

The minimum number of jumps is 18  including consolidation and 
conversion, and is unlikely to be much more. 

1.5 Progression to Cat 10.

The WARP system is the usual method of progression to Cat 10. 
This is identical to the US WARP system, so no problems should be 
encountered. The old BPA progression system (4 point 4 way) still 
exists but is out of favour. Skydive University taining is also 
now acceptable.

1.6 Progression to D licence - just keep loggin them jumps.

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2. Requirements for UK jumpers abroad and foreign jumpers in the UK.

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2.1 UK jumpers abroad

Usually your current documentation is sufficient. Most countries will 
respect your reserve packing (but I think the US may demand that your 
reserve repack is less than 4 months old - the UK cycle is 6 monthly). 
The BPA third party insurance is NOT valid in North America, so USPA 
membership or equivalent may be required. Medical cover is strongly 
recommended when jumping abroad - make sure you have your form E111 
when jumping in the European Union.

2.2 Foreign jumpers in the UK

BPA-OM Section 6. EQUIPMENT, Para 8.5 Reserve parachutes that have been 
packed in a foreign country, in a manner acceptable to the parachuting 
organisation in that country, may be jumped at a BPA club for up to 120 
days from the date of that packing.

BPA-OM Section 11 MEDICAL, Para 2.6 Foreign Parachutists. A Parachutist 
from a foreign country may parachute at a BPA club if he/she fulfills 
the medical requirements of that parachutist's own country.

BPA-OM Section 12 DOCUMENTATION Para 1.1 All Parachutists, riggers, 
pilots, judges and DZ controllers must be current members of the 
British Parachute Association.

In general, foreign parachutists have no problems jumping in the UK - 
just be sure to bring all your documents. Note that headgear, an 
altimeter and a knife are mandatory in the UK

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3. British Drop Zone listing.

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Most of this information has been gathered from the listing published 
in the BPA magazine Sports Parachutist. Some bits have been added from 
personal experience.

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BRITISH PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION
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[This is the major parachuting authority in the UK. It is now 
recognised by the British Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) as an 
Approved Organisation (28 Mar 1996), and is deputised to handle certain 
matters on behalf the CAA. I am not certain whether this extends to
the regulation of non-BPA parachuting centres or whether they are still
answerable directly to the CAA.]

        British Parachute Association,
         Wharf Way,          
          Glen Parva,
           Leicester   LE2 9TF

        Tel: 0116 278 5271        Fax: 0116 247 7662

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DROP ZONES
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Army Parachute Association
The Commandant, JSPC  (Joint Services Parachute Club)
Airfield Camp
Netheravon
Salisbury
Wilts   SP4 9SF
Tel: Bulford Camp 01980 33371 ext: (Commandant) 8245
                                   (Chief Instructor) 8229
                                   (Staff) 8277
       

[Usually known just as Netheravon, this is the largest of the military
drop zones. It is open to the public, and has instruction in AFF, RAPS, 
S/L rounds, WARP etc. A couple of Islanders (one a turbine) and a 
Short's Skyliner]
 
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Black Knights Parachute Centre
Bob Parry,
Patty's Farm,
Hilliam Lane,
Cockerham Nr Lancaster
Tel: 01524 791820 (Weekend)  0151 924 5560 (Midweek)

Week-end and Bank Holiday centre. 1st jump S/L courses. Radios and
Aeroconicals. SL and FF progression to category 10. WARP, RW, and CRW
instruction. Tandems. Air-to-air video available. Cessna 185 (in
flight door). Accuracy pit. Canteen, showers, washing and toilet
facilities. Tents and caravans on DZ. B&B local.

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Blue Skies Parachute Club
Jim Rolston
15 Moyra Crescent
Saintfield
County Down
N.  Ireland
BT24 7AG

CCI George McGuinness

Weekends

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Border Parachute Centre
Tim Andrewes
Brunton Airfield,
Chathill,
Northumberland NE67 5ER
Tel: 01665 589000
     
On Northumbrian coast (area of outstanding natural beauty) ideal for
combining a family holiday. Cessna 207, Cherokee 6 and Reims Rocket. 
Canteen on DZ, bar, restaurant and great accommodation centre, 3
miles. Open weekends

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British Parachute School
The Control Tower
Langar Airfield
Langar
Nottingham
Tel:/Fax: 01949 60878

BPA club.

Large airfield only used for parachuting, with unlimited altitude.
Open every day. Visitors welcome. Static line round and square
courses. AFF, Tandem and WARP. Progression encouraged. Porter, Cessna 
206, Islander and Turbolet (Big, fast, seatbelts fitted and available
all summer).


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British Skysports, Bridlington
Dave or Nick Johnston
East Leys Farm,
Grindale
Bridlington
E.  Yorkshire YO16 4YB
Tel: 01262 677367 or 0836 276188

7 days. RAPS, Tandem, AFF WARP, CRW
Camping Showers

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Cornwall Parachute Centre
Frans Ranch
Old Naval Airfield
St Merryn
Cornwall
Tel: 01841 540691

A different kind of skydiving centre! Cleanest and friendliest centre
around. Emphasis on having fun and learning. C128 with inflight door,
unrestricted altitude, static line squares, R.W. instruction under
the Kinesthesia program, creepers, video facilities, all types of
jumping, including RW & freestyle, good jump prices. Everyone welcome,
local accommodation available.

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Devon and Somerset Parachute School
30 Tower Way
Highfield
Dunkeswell
Nr Honiton
Devon
Tel: 01404 891690

Part time club based at Dunkeswell airfield. Running 1st jump static
line courses, Tandem, AFF courses with very experienced instructors
who have been running AFF at Dunkeswell for 5 years. Student radios,
reserves with AADs. Local accomodation available. Meals available on
airfield as well as a bar.

[This is the same place as the Royal Naval & Royal Marines Sports
parachute Association (RN&RMSPA). Beautiful countryside, great local 
pub. See comments on RN&RMSPA -  Pete]

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Eaglescott Parachute Centre
Eaglescott Airfield
Ashreigney
Chumleigh
Devon EX18 7PH
Tel: 01769 560726 or 01769 520552

Open every weekend and also weekdays by arrangement. Friendly small
club atmosphere with emphasis on safety. All students equipped with
AADs, helmet radios, and GQ Aeroconicals. RW, CRW, Style and Accuracy
pit. Tents and caravans on the DZ. Local B&&B. If it windy, you can
always go surfing! New RAPS equipment.

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Headcorn Parachute Centre
Headcorn Airfield
Headcorn
Kent    TN27 9HX
Tel: 01622 890 862

Fulltime 9 to dusk, very active midweek. All levels of instruction /
progression. Tandem, AFF, RAPS, Rounds, WARP, Accuracy, two Islanders
- Free accomodation. Cafeteria run by skydivers, parachute club shop
on site. Competitions, lots of fun, everyone welcome. 

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Ipswich Parachute Centre
Ipswich Airport
Nacton Road
Ipswich
Suffolk IP3 9QF
Tel:01473 710044

Open 5 days a week (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) Islander permanently
available. Student, RW and CRW  instruction by full time staff. 
Accuracy pit, excellent rigging facility. Food, accommodation, camping
and bar on drop zone.

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London Parachute School 
P.O. Box 18
Goring on Thames
Reading RG8 9EW
Tel: 01249 651909 DZ 
     (Weekends) 0860 559112

Weekend club: beginners courses and progression training. Farmland
DZ. B&B available locally. Aeroconicals, radios, boots and helmets
loaned free. All welcome at small but friendly club. Please telephone
beforehand for weekend activity.

[DZ is at Lewknor, just off the M40]

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Merlin Parachute Centre
Alanbrooke Barracks Topcliffe,
Near Thirsk
North Yorkshire
Tel: Weekends 01748 875367
     Weekdays 01274 631044

Open every weekend and bank holiday. Beginners courses, excellent
student progression, student radios, AADs, boots and helmets. Tandem,
WARP, AFF, RW/CRW instruction and air to air video available. Purpose
built training areas, toilet and canteen facilities. accuracy pit and
Islander aircraft. Friendly atmosphere, non members made very
welcome. B&B and free camping off site.

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Midlands Parachute Centre
The Control Tower,
Windrush Camp,
Nr Burford,
Oxfordshire OX18 4TW
Tel: Weekends 0451 844422 or 844449
     Weekdays/fax 01787 461621        

Skydive MPC. Great weekend club. Static line, tandem and WARP. 
Bunkhouse and showers, and cafe all on airfield. Camping but no 
caravans.

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North West Parachute Centre
Cark Airfield
Flookborough
Nr Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria
Tel: Airfield 015395 58672/58555
     Weekdays 01787 461621

In fabulous lakeland scenery. RW, CRW, WARP, Kit Hire, BN Islander,
bunk house, showers, etc. Camping on airfield, visitors welcome open
weekends and bank holidays mostly.

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Oxon and Northants Parachute Centre
Mike Bolton
Hinton-in-the-hedges Airfield
Steane, Nr. Brackley
Northants NN13 5NS
Tel: Office 01384 393373
     Mobile 0850 762349

Situated off A422 between Banbury and Brackley. Open every Weekend,
midweek evenings during BST months. Beginners S/L courses, radios,
freefall progression, kit hire, C182 and C206. 

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Peterborough Parachute Centre
Sibson Airfield
Wansford
Peterborough PE8 6NE
Tel: 01832 280490
Fax: 01832 280409

Tuesday to Sunday from 0800hr. Islander C206 + large turbine a/c during 
the summer. AFF, WARP, Tandem. Bunkhouse accommodation, free camping, 
bar, food. UNRESTRICTED ALTITUDE, Unrivalled experience.

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Peterlee
Shotton Colliery Airfield
Peterlee
Co. Durham DH6 2NF
Tel: 0191 5171234 / 0191 3865315

BPA club.

Shotton Colliery Airfield, 2 miles west of Peterlee Flyover
intersection. Open daily up to 8:30 pm. Beginners, Tandem, WARP, CRW, 
canteen, toilets and indoor packing facilities.

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Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association (RAFSPA)
Weston-on-the-Green
Nr. Bicester
Oxon       
Tel:    01869 343343
        
Turbine Islander, C206, Occasional Skyvan. Showers, bar, canteen, 
camping. RAPS, AFF, WARP.

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Royal Naval & Royal Marine Sports Parachute Association (RN & RM SPA)
The Old Control Tower
Dunkeswell Airfield
Dunkeswell
Honiton
Devon
Tel: 01404 891697 / 891716

Islander and Cessna 185 both with in flight doors. 1st jump courses, 
S/L rounds, AADs, radios, WARP, RW. Good partying, great local pub, 
beautiful countryside. Free camping. 

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Skydive Scotland
The Parachute Centre
Errol Airfield
Grange Errol
Perthshire PH2 7TB
Tel: 01821 642881 (Office)
     01382 360664 (Airfield)        
 

Weekends. Rounds RAPS AFF WARP CRW Tandem. Islander and C207.
Canteen, dormitories, showers and camping.

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Skydive Strathallan
Scotty Milne
Strathallan Airfield
Nr Auchterarder
Perthshire      PH3 1LA
Tel 01764 62572 (Weekends)

Over thirty years of skydiving in Scotland. Open weekends and Friday
evenings. C206/207. WARP, RW, CRW, Style. Accuracy (pit and electronic 
pad) air to air video. Canteen, lounge, video room, shop. Good camping, 
B&B nearby.

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Stirling Parachute Centre
Thornhill
Nr. Stirling   FK8 3QT
Tel: 01786 870788         
Fax: 01786 870748

Full parachute training facility set in spectacular scenery.
Convenient for both Glasgow and Edinburgh, and easily reached off the
M9. Beginners courses run midweek and weekends. Progression from
first jump to experienced free fall, RW, WARP, CRW, Tandem. Lecture
rooms, indoor training and packing facilities. Camping available, B&B
nearby.

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Target Skysports Parachute Club
Hibaldstow Airfield
Hibaldstow Brigg
South Humberside
Tel:    0113 250 5600
        DZ 01652 648837

Open Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays - other weekdays by 
arrangement. 1st jump static line courses, tandem jumps, excellent 
student progression - WARP, RW, CRW, and AFF instruction. Radio 
helmets, AADs student and experienced kit hire, Cafe, toilet and 
shower facilities, accommodation, caravanning and camping. Twin Dornier, 
C206, Cherokee VI and Piper Lance. Competitive jump prices, everyone 
welcome. Unrestricted altitude.

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The Parachute Centre
Tilstock Airfield
Whitchurch
Shropshire
Tel:    01948 841111
email:  skydive@tilstock.demon.co.uk

Open Saturdays and most Fridays (phone first) 8:30 until 21:00. No
Sunday operation due to local planning restrictions. Easy to find on the
A41, 3 miles South of Whitchurch. S?L round, Tandem, AFF, RAPS, FS &CF
coaching. Cessna 206 with in-flight door to 10,000'. Clubhouse with
canteen and showers. Accommodation available. Good vibes with a friendly
atmosphere. Everybody is welcome and nobody has to get up early on
Sunday!

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West Wilts Parachute Club
John Davis
24 Turners Lane
Crudwell
Malmesbury
Wilts SN16 9EN

Tel: 01666 577756

Ex Badminton Parachute Club

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Wild Geese Skydiving Centre
Maggie Penny
Movenis Airfield
116 Carrowreagh Rd
Garvagh
Coleraine
Co.Londonderry
N.Ireland        BT51 5LQ
DZ             Tel: 012665 58609         Fax: 012665 57050

Open 7 days a week. Accommodation for 36, hot showers, full catering. 
Camping welcome. Daily student courses - full indoor training - 
training to Cat 10, RW and CRW instruction. S/L square courses, AFF, 
Tandem jumping and Display Team. Kit hire, AADs, radios, Air to air 
video and large accuracy pit with competition pad. Cessna 206 and 
Pilatus Porter.

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ASSOCIATED AND AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS
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British Collegiate Parachute Association
77 Trafford Road
Eccles
Salford
Gt. Manchester
M30 0JT
(0161) 950 9095
jason@bcpa.u-net.com
http://www.u-net.com/~bcpa

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Cyprus Combined Services Parachute Club
CJSATC Pergamos Camp, BFPO 58
Tel: +357 47 44337 (Office)
     +357 47 44245 (DZ)

[Skydive in the morning, laze on the beach in the afternoon, party at
night .. it's a hard life. - Pete]
 
[Accommodation can be had at the Sussex Pub - discounts to
parachutists and convenient for the DZ:

        Sussex Hotel Apartments
        PO Box 289
        Dhekelia Road
        Larnaca
        Cyprus
        Tel:    Office  +357 4 644811/1
                Home    +357 4 644698
                Fax     +357 4 631779
]

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POPS UK (Parachutists over Phorty Society)
John Crowhurst
Hon. Sec. POPS UK
32 Colston Road.
East Sheen
London SW14 7PG 

Tel: day:   0181 392 9291 
     eve:   0181 878 0147
     fax:   0181 392 9322
     email: peteshew@cix.compulink.co.uk
     web:   http://www.worldserver.pipex.com/sedgwick/shew/popsuk.htm 

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Joint Services Parachute Centre, Hong Kong
Borneo Lines, 
Shek Kong
NT Hong Kong
BFPO 1
Tel: +852 483 7221
Fax: +852 4889341
                
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4. Disclaimer

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All information provided herein is offered on an "as is" basis.  There 
is no warranty expressed or implied concerning its applicability or 
fitness for any particular purpose.  Consult a trained professional 
before attempting any of the activities described in this document; it 
is not intended to be a substitute for proper professional instruction.

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          Rec.Skydiving F.A.Q. Sheet (United Kingdom)


Pete Shew
peteshew@cix.compulink.co.uk

