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United States Parachute Association
The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a private sports governing body for the sport of skydiving in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The USPA's roots go back to the National Parachute Riggers-Jumpers, Inc., which was formed in the 1930s.
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| Skydiving |
| United States |
| USPA |
| 1946 (1946) |
| International Skydiving Commission |
| 1946 |
| 5401 Southpoint Centre Boulevard |
| Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Chuck Akers |
| Randy Allison |
| Sherry Butcher |
| Ray Lallo, Jr. |
| uspa.org |
Skydive at Chambersburg
The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a private sports governing body for the sport of skydiving in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The USPA's roots go back to the National Parachute Riggers-Jumpers, Inc., which was formed in the 1930s.
USPA performs the following functions:
- Issues sport skydiving licenses (License classes A through D)
- 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 (BSRs) as a set of voluntarily followed safety guidelines
- Coordinates skydiving competitions and awards
- Issues awards for longevity, skill and achievement
- Publishes Parachutist, a monthly magazine for members
In November 2020, USPA announced their plans for a National Skydiving Museum to be built in central Florida, but didn't specify a timeframe for completion.
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Parachute Industry Association
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Skydiving regulation in the United States
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Parachutist—USPA's member magazine
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