Prepare generic guidelines for skydiving operations

In light of the nature of skydiving operations, the rating requirements for the pilot who acts as PIC on skydiving flights are light. Skydiving activity is comparable to carrying passengers, which requires, among other things, more attention to detail in topics associated with loading and CG management than in normal sport aviation. For instance, specified theoretical knowledge and flight training curricula exist for glider towing-ratings.

The Safety Investigation Authority, Finland recommends that the Finnish Transport Safety Agency, in conjunction with the recreational aviation safety project, ensure that the Finnish Aeronautical Association prepares generic guidelines for skydiving operations, around which associations build training programmes for jump pilots, tailored for aircraft types and individual airplanes as well as proficiency examinations that certify their theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

In light of the nature of skydiving operations, the rating requirements for the pilot who acts as PIC on skydiving flights are light. Skydiving activity is comparable to carrying passengers, which requires, among other things, more attention to detail in topics associated with loading and CG management than in normal sport aviation. For instance, specified theoretical knowledge and flight training curricula exist for glider towing-ratings.