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Skydiving FAA Regulations, Safety And Parachutes
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Published: November 7, 2007
Bored with life? When most people feel like their lives are falling into the same old routine, they usually opt for something spontaneous to make them feel alive again. Skydiving seems to be growing in popularity for those who want an exhilarating experience.
While this may sound like an incredible experience, skydiving can be dangerous. It is imperative in skydiving to follow the correct safety regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable time. Safety is crucial in skydiving, and is the number one priority of all skydiving agencies and instructors. The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, creates and controls skydiving regulations. The United States Parachute Association has a website which states all the various rules and regulations from the FAA in regards to skydiving.
There are different categories of rules when it comes to skydiving, including aircrafts, parachutes and jumping. For example, a skydiver must tandem jump, with an instructor, five times before allowed to jump alone. This is a crucial step that should be followed, even if a beginner feels experienced enough to jump alone without legally passing the requirements. Skydiving must also take place during daylight; it is illegal between sunset and sunrise. This is due to visibility issues, since it is dark and difficult for the pilot and the skydiver to see clearly.
Skydiving may seem like a stunt only daredevils can do, but this activity can be done by most people. Other than being pregnant or having serious health problems, skydiving can be a fun experience for everyone. In order to skydive, an hour long course about skydiving basics and safety regulations must be completed. Once in the plane, the participant is strapped together with an instructor. This tandem jump can be very nerve-racking for the participant while waiting for the plane to reach the correct altitude. Once the correct altitude is reached, the participant and instructor jump out of the plane and freefall for approximately 30 seconds. After this exhilarating experience, they pull the parachute cord and slowly descend.
In addition to the skydiving activity, the FAA also monitors the manufacturing of all skydiving products to make sure each aspect of safety is taken care of. Parachutes are one of the most important parts of the skydiving experience. If there is any problem with the parachute, a skydiver's life can be in grave danger. In addition to the parachutes, the FAA monitors the manufacturing and upkeep of aircrafts and skydiving gear. This includes the altitude watch, vest and harness worn during the skydiving experience.
Tim Asimos, a frequent skydiver, feels this experience has lifted his spirits. "Skydiving has brought me to life when I felt so bored and dull with everything," says Asimos. Most skydivers will find themselves going back more than once, due to the incredible feeling they have when jumping out of the plane. When following all the regulations and safety procedures, skydiving can become a self-fulfilling experience for all.
Sources:
"Frequently Asked Questions." Skydiving. 2 Nov. 2007. http://www.skydiving.com/faq.html.
"Parachuting." Wikipedia. 2 Nov. 2007. 2 Nov. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachuting.
"Skydiving Regulations." United States Aviation Administration. 2 Nov. 2007. http://www.uspa.org/about/faa.htm.
While this may sound like an incredible experience, skydiving can be dangerous. It is imperative in skydiving to follow the correct safety regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable time. Safety is crucial in skydiving, and is the number one priority of all skydiving agencies and instructors. The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, creates and controls skydiving regulations. The United States Parachute Association has a website which states all the various rules and regulations from the FAA in regards to skydiving.
There are different categories of rules when it comes to skydiving, including aircrafts, parachutes and jumping. For example, a skydiver must tandem jump, with an instructor, five times before allowed to jump alone. This is a crucial step that should be followed, even if a beginner feels experienced enough to jump alone without legally passing the requirements. Skydiving must also take place during daylight; it is illegal between sunset and sunrise. This is due to visibility issues, since it is dark and difficult for the pilot and the skydiver to see clearly.
Skydiving may seem like a stunt only daredevils can do, but this activity can be done by most people. Other than being pregnant or having serious health problems, skydiving can be a fun experience for everyone. In order to skydive, an hour long course about skydiving basics and safety regulations must be completed. Once in the plane, the participant is strapped together with an instructor. This tandem jump can be very nerve-racking for the participant while waiting for the plane to reach the correct altitude. Once the correct altitude is reached, the participant and instructor jump out of the plane and freefall for approximately 30 seconds. After this exhilarating experience, they pull the parachute cord and slowly descend.
In addition to the skydiving activity, the FAA also monitors the manufacturing of all skydiving products to make sure each aspect of safety is taken care of. Parachutes are one of the most important parts of the skydiving experience. If there is any problem with the parachute, a skydiver's life can be in grave danger. In addition to the parachutes, the FAA monitors the manufacturing and upkeep of aircrafts and skydiving gear. This includes the altitude watch, vest and harness worn during the skydiving experience.
Tim Asimos, a frequent skydiver, feels this experience has lifted his spirits. "Skydiving has brought me to life when I felt so bored and dull with everything," says Asimos. Most skydivers will find themselves going back more than once, due to the incredible feeling they have when jumping out of the plane. When following all the regulations and safety procedures, skydiving can become a self-fulfilling experience for all.
Sources:
"Frequently Asked Questions." Skydiving. 2 Nov. 2007. http://www.skydiving.com/faq.html.
"Parachuting." Wikipedia. 2 Nov. 2007. 2 Nov. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachuting.
"Skydiving Regulations." United States Aviation Administration. 2 Nov. 2007. http://www.uspa.org/about/faa.htm.
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