Your B CoP started opening the doors to jumping with groups! But why stop there, obtaining your C CoP will present you with endless opportunities to do all sort of great things in the air, with all sorts of great people!
By now you know the drill, we can’t just hand you the C CoP and send you on your way. First we have to teach and evaluate all the skills you have gained, both freefall and canopy, and all the technical knowledge, that comes with being a C CoP jumper.
Once you have your ‘C’ you can:
- Qualify for the position of DZ safety officer
- Qualify for the EJR, having met the requirements
- Qualify for Coach 2 (C2) Rating
Requirements
In order to earn your ‘C’ you’ll have to complete the following:
- Complete one of the following:
- 5 FS 4way jumps with 5 or more completed formation within 35 sec of exit using minimum of 4 different FAI formations per jump signed by C2, FS Judge
- Style Cross series in less than 13 seconds signed by C2, QE Judge
- Freely series in less than 16 seconds (from a sit, back-loop, front-loop, 360 right turn, 360 left turn, cartwheel right, cartwheel left) signed by C2
- Complete one of the following:
- 5 precision accuracy jumps scored on an electronic scoring pad less than 15cm signed by C2 or QE Judge
- 5 CF 4 way jumps with 4 rotations (5 points) within 2 min 30 of aircraft exit signed by C2 or QE Judge
- Complete 10 self-guided standup accuracy jumps, demonstrating line and angle control within 10 meters of the target signed by C2 or QE Judge
- Complete the ‘C’ Level Sports Canopy Briefing, signed by a C2
- Demonstrate Canopy skills appropriate for a C Cop signed by S2
- Complete the Emergency Procedures Review ‘C’ Endorsement, signed by a C2
- Get at least 80% on the written exam, signed off by an SSE
- Have at least 200 jumps and 60 min free fall time, signed off by an SSE
CSPA Resources
PIMS
“Parachutist Information Manuals” (PIMS) are your source for all the technical aspects to skydiving and will be a great aid no matter what level skydiver you are.
PIMS All of the PIMS are freely available here.
Emergency Procedures C CoP Review
APPLICATION
Of course, to get your ‘C’ you’ll need to fill out the paper work.
The ‘C’ Application lists all of the requirements to earn your ‘C’. Also attached to the application is the test answer sheet for your written test.