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Rules and Regulations Sport Skydivers 
• FAA TSO'd freefly friendly gear with AAD, and repacked within the last 180 days mandatory.
• Both main and reserve canopies may load up to:
• 0.98 for Students
• 1.1 for license holder between 25 to 50 jumps experience on ram air canopies
• 1.2 for license holder between 50 to 100 jumps experience on ram air canopies
• 1.3 for license holder between 100 to 200 jumps experience on ram air canopies
• 1.5 for license holder between 200 to 600 jumps experience on ram air canopies
• 1.6 with 600+ jumps
• 1.7 with 700+ jumps, etc.
• Minimum one visual and one audible altimeter and a hook knife are mandatory.
• Use of Cameras:
• Minimum 100 jumps for snag proved GoPro helmet cameras (camera briefing and written waiver mandatory)
• Minimum 200 jumps for non-GoPro helmet cameras (snag proved or cutaway setup mandatory)
• No non-mounted cameras, ex. phones, selfie-sticks, etc.
• Pre-boarding GEAR-CHECK by the Jumpmaster or Instructor on duty is mandatory.
• Minimum main canopy deployment altitude 3,000 feet AGL.
• No spiraling under the canopy below 1,500 feet. The lower canopy has the right of way.
• No low or hook turns (swooping only with written approval by the S&TA or Instructor on duty).
• Anyone we suspect is under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to jump.
Documents
• The S&TA or instructor in duty will check all document and your equipment:
• Bring your Passport or ID Card
• USPA license or military license
• Verified logbook and gear documentation
• Helmet and visual altimeter
• Medical and third-party insurance
• We do not provide any form of insurance for skydivers. We strongly recommend that you obtain your own comprehensive insurance to cover medical expenses and third-party liability.
• Please complete all necessary documentation and collect your tickets at the Front Office. Note: All tickets are strictly non-refundable.
• Please be aware: Manifest changes are not allowed within 15 minutes of boarding
Terms and Conditions of Carriage Important: Please read carefully before you acknowledge and agree
• Flight Only: I acknowledge that Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. (trading as Sky Extreme Thailand and Bird Paradise Airpark) have agreed to carry me on its aircraft merely as a sport skydiving passenger, and that Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. have no responsibility or obligations in relation to my parachute training, equipment or descent.
• Compliance with CAAT, FAA, USPA, DZ-SOPs and Instructions: I agree to comply at all times with the regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), United States Parachute Association (USPA), Sky Extreme Thailand and Bird Paradise Airpark Standard Operation Procedures (DZ-SOPs) as well as the Dropzone safety briefing and all reasonable instructions issued by Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. Staff.
•Recognition of Risk: I recognize and acknowledge that the sport of parachuting is inherently dangerous and involves an element of risk. Parachute equipment, even when packed and operated correctly, can malfunction and accidents can and do happen which may result in injury, death or property damage.
•Parachuting at Parachutist’s own Risk: I am aware of the risks and acknowledge, agree and understand that I undertake all activities, including the flight, parachute training and/or parachute descent voluntarily and at my own risk.
•Exclusion and Indemnity: I expressly, on behalf of myself, my heirs and executors and successors, indemnify and hold harmless Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. and associated companies against all claims, costs, damages and liabilities of any kind whatsoever (whether from acts or omissions or due to negligence or otherwise) in respect of my death or any physical or mental injury, loss or damage caused to myself or my heirs, executors and successors or anyone whomsoever resulting directly or indirectly from my parachute training and/or parachute descent. To the extent permitted by law, all liability for damage to your property, disruption to travel plans, or mental injury is excluded.
•Confirmation of Fitness to Jump: I certify and confirm that I am medically and physically fit and able to safely undertake and participate in parachuting activities. In particular:
• I do not suffer from any pre-existing physical, psychological or chronic illness or disability that has not been disclosed by me; and
• I am not under the influence of any alcohol, drugs (licit or illicit), medication or undergoing any course of treatment that would render it unsafe for me to engage in parachute training and/or carrying out a parachute descent.
•Withdraw/Cancellation for Safety Reasons: I acknowledge that Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. reserve the right:
• to withdraw from any flight or prohibit from leaving the aircraft at altitude, any person who they consider is a danger to themselves or others;
• to cancel the skydive if staff became concerned for any reason that my safety or the safety of others is compromised.
•Equipment: I take full responsibility for the safety, compliance and condition of my equipment. I confirm that all my own equipment is serviceable, airworthy, in date and has been checked and approved by a Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. USPA Safety & Training Advisor (or Instructor on duty) in accordance with the Solo Equipment pre-flight check list. I have not made any changes to my equipment since it was last checked.
•Cameras: I confirm that my camera helmet/ equipment has been checked by a Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. USPA Safety & Training Advisor (or Instructor on duty) who has approved it as being “snag” resistant and I have not made any changes to this system since it was last checked.
•Rights to Photos and Footage: I acknowledge that Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. are authorizing the use of my camera/s for the purpose of taking photos or filming on the condition that the rights to any photos or footage taken in conjunction with my use of the camera/s, belong solely to Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. The copying or distribution of any photos or footage without written permission from the Managing Directors of Sky Extreme Thailand Co., Ltd. and Bird Paradise Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Notwithstanding this, permission will not be unreasonably withheld unless the Managing Directors determine that the proposed distribution may be detrimental to the Company.
Warning: Under Thailand’s law it is extremely unlikely that you will be able to sue anyone if you are injured. In addition, Thailand’s accident compensation scheme provides only limited assistance to visitors to Thailand who are injured. We strongly recommend that all visitors to Thailand have full insurance covering any injury they might suffer, including medical treatment cover, before undertaking this activity.
I have read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS above and understand them fully.
Sky Extreme Thailand and Bird Paradise Airpark High Altitude Descent Information for Tandem Passengers and Solo Skydiver Introduction
This course is designed to inform you of:
1. The increased safety risk associated with descents from higher altitudes and equipment failure.
2. Management of Risks, including the use of oxygen equipment.
3. Symptoms of hypoxia.
Risks of High-Altitude Parachuting
Although precautions are taken to reduce the effects of increased altitude, there are added risks associated with skydiving from higher altitudes compared with lower altitudes, including: reduced oxygen (hypoxia), exposure to colder temperatures, higher speeds and the potential for added stress on your body and the equipment.
Skydiving from above 13,000 feet Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) is not recommended for anyone suffering from cold/flu, sinus discomfort or pressure, hangover, diarrhea, headache or certain injuries.
You must inform a staff member if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above.
Management of Risks
For Tandem passengers:
The use of supplementary oxygen is required for all descents above 13,000 feet AMSL. Your tandem instructor will instruct you when and how to place the supplied mask onto your face, and will ensure a secure fit. You must continue using the mask until you are told to remove it by your tandem instructor or another staff member. You must comply with your tandem instructor’s instructions at all times.
For solo skydivers:
The use of supplementary oxygen is required for all descents above 13,000 feet AMSL. Masks are available for purchase at the Front Office. The S&TA, CI or SAD will instruct you before boarding when and how to place the supplied mask onto your face, and will ensure a secure fit.
Oxygen flow starts at 8,000 feet AMSL. You must continue using the mask until the red light on the aircraft door switches on or you are told to remove it by your instructor or another staff member. You must comply with you instructor’s instructions at all times.
Symptoms of Hypoxia
Some of the effects of Hypoxia (lack of oxygen) are listed below. You must alert your Instructor or a staff member if you experience any of these symptoms at any time in the aircraft, e.g., by tapping their leg to get their attention and pointing at the mask.
Fatigue, Headache, Clumsiness, Hyperventilation, Blueish fingernails, Poor memory, Poor reasoning / judgment, Loss of time awareness, Emotional outbursts, Loss of muscular control, Euphoria (irrational sense of wellbeing), Dimming — blurry vision or tunnel vision, General slowness of thought, Fixation on unimportant tasks.
NOTE: A complication of hypoxia is that you may not be aware of the onset of symptoms. Your Instructor and all staff members on board have completed a more comprehensive high altitude descent course and are trained to monitor you for any symptoms of hypoxia.
By signing/accept below, you acknowledge that you understand the information in this form and accept the increasing risks of skydiving from a higher altitude.
Camera Waiver and Camera-Briefing, Regulations and Recommendations General
a. Prior to jumping with a camera, a skydiver should have enough general jump experience to be able to handle any skydiving emergency or minor problem easily and without stress.
b. A camera flyer should possess freefall flying skills well above average and applicable to the planned jump.
Suggested Experience
Sky Extreme Thailand and Bird Paradise Airpark recommend a USPA C license or equivalent as minimum experience before doing camera jumps.
As USPA B-license holder (or equivalent) you can waive the suggested experience level
Requirements: Current skydiver, Freefly friendly equipment (NO STUDENT RIGS), visual and audible altimeter, hook knife, snag-prove camera mount using one GoPro.
Note: | Malfunction, serious injury, or death could occur if the lines of a deploying parachute become snagged on camera equipment. Each camera flyer should regularly practice all parachute emergency procedures in a training harness while fully rigged for a camera jump. |
Priorities: | The priorities on the jump should be the parachute equipment and procedures first, then the camera equipment and procedures. |
Preparation: | Be completely familiar with your camera equipment and procedures. Plan your skydive accordingly — your deployment altitude should allow time to deal with the additional equipment and its associated problems. Be focused on your lifesaving equipment during gear up. |
Boarding: | Get a gear check before boarding. |
Exit: | Get ready and do the last equipment check as usual. Switch the camera on after you completed your handles checks. Prevent getting hit by door components during climb out. |
Freefall: | Do NOT be focused on what and how you film. BE FOCUSED ON YOUR SKYDIVE! The camera is always secondary during the skydive. |
By signing below, you acknowledge that you understand the information in this briefing and accept the increasing risks of skydiving with camera equipment
DropZone Safety Briefing The USPA Safety & Training Advisor or Instructor on duty will explain the following drop zone rules and guidelines to visiting jumper:
•DZ facilities, fire evacuation procedure, fire extinguishers and first aid box.
•All skydivers must wear a life preserver and be competent in the water landing procedures.
•All Vigil AADs must be recalibrated (on-off-on).
•All sport skydivers must wear an approved helmet.
•All skydivers must have a serviceable Visual and Audible Altimeter.
•All jumps with 6 or more jumpers are to have their dive plan approved by the USPA S&TA or Instructor on duty. (see form at Sport jumper room/ Skydive Academy).
•Specific Dive Plan brief.
•Complete your equipment checks, as well as having a pre-boarding Buddy Check prior to approaching the aircraft.
•Seating arrangements in aircraft.
•The Safe area to approach an Aircraft.
•Loading area procedures and the USE OF RESTRAINTS.
•General procedures to be followed during an emergency, including the exit.
•When exiting the aircraft wait for an OK from a member of Sky Extreme Thailand and Bird Paradise Airpark jump staff or the Jump Master of the load.
•Explanation of RED and GREEN.
•High altitude procedures. Cannula or mask. (jumps above 13,000 feet AMSL).
•Exiting aircraft - TAILSTRIKE WARNING.
•Solo jumpers. During freefall, orientate yourself 90° to the line of flight in case of backsliding.
•Minimum activation altitude 3,000 feet AGL.
•Detailed inspection of landing area (obstacles). Including aerial photographs.
•During landing, low person has right of way.
•No landing on the sealed active runway and "no-fly-zone".
•No flying over the active runway below 500 feet, this includes aircraft approach and departure areas.
•Landing circuit is left hand!! But changes to right hand in any Northerly or Easterly.
•Land facing into wind if possible.
•Maximum 90-degree final turn. Unless cleared in written form for high-speed landings.
•Do NOT cross the runway by foot unless you get a clear signal from the pilot or Sky Extreme Thailand or Bird Paradise Airpark crew.
•Off landing areas and reporting back to manifest via phone call.
•Unconventional dive flows involving wing suiters or non-wing suiters, like (Rodeo, XRW, Mr.Bill, Hybnd, etc..) require written approval by the USPA Safety & Training Advisor or Skydive Academy Instructor Examiner.
•The use of special equipment, like smoke, sky-surf-boards, flags, tubes, track suits, base rigs, space balls, inflatables, etc., requires written approval by the USPA Safety & Training Advisor.
DropZone Safety Briefing Aircraft Emergency
Below 1,500 feet: | Keep seatbelt and helmet on and stay in aircraft for emergency landing.
Emergency landing:
1. Helmet and seatbelt on.
2. Knees to chest, hands clasped together behind neck.
3. After landing use seatbelt quick release and immediately exit the aircraft.
4. Walk away for minimum 50 meters. |
Above 1,500 feet: | Sit still and await instructions from your Instructor, Jump Master or Pilot.
The Pilot may use green or red lights to signal or may shout “SEATBELTS” or “EXIT”
NEVER assume it is OK to jump without the instruction from above unless the aircraft
has completely lost control. |
Parachute open or Pilot chute out in aircraft: |
| - Do not Open the Door or Shout "Close the Door"!
It’s up to your Instructor or the Jumpmaster what action to take.
- If you are already in the open door, Jump Immediately |
Sport Skydiver Incident Procedures
In the event of a serious incident or fatality please consider the victim’s family and loved ones.
1.Stay away from the incident (the DZ staff will handle the situation) and leave the DZ immediately if asked to do so.
2.Keep total silence, until you are sure the family has been informed and there has been an official media release from the DZ.
3.Avoid talking to the media. Point all enquiries to the Sky Extreme Thailand and Bird Paradise Airpark.
4.Stay off any social media! There is never a “need” to post anything online as “RIP” or turning your profile picture black, etc.
IF YOU THINK IT'S NECESSARY you may write simply “I’M OK” on your own page, but do not reply on any comments of your post.
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