Greetings and licensing help.

[kevinp-19 0]

Hello everyone. My name is Kevin Padilla. I am a Soldier currently stationed in Germany. I've wanted for a long time to become certified with the USPA for a while now. I am ready to become licensed, but of course I am in Germany. I was wondering if anyone knew if I were to get licensed here with whatever international foundations would it transfer to the USPA when I return home to the states.

I'm sorry if a question like this was already asked.

Any information and links that can be given I'd be grateful for thank you

[NoCoSkyDiver 0]

Kevin,

Maybe ask the same question under the German forums in dropzone.com. Include where you are stationed; they may be able to tell you where the nearest drop zone is located.

[alec86 0]

I don't know about transferring to USPA. but I do know there is a BPA (British Parachute Association) affiliated dropzone in German.
its called the Rhine Army Parachute Association

http://skydive-badlippspringe.com/

Spank the

[councilman24 37]

USPA group member dz's

http://www.uspa.org/FindaDZ/GroupMemberListbyCountry/Germany/tabid/418/Default.aspx

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[popsjumper 2]

From the USPA SIM:

5. Federation Aeronautique Internationale (foreign non-
USPA) to USPA license conversions

a. Jumpers who hold an FAI equivalent license may
apply for USPA equivalent license without completion
of the USPA A License Proficiency Card
or A License Progression Card.
(1) A USPA rated instructor must verify the FAI
license of the applicant.
(2) A copy of the license must be included with
the USPA license application.
(3) All other license requirements for USPA B, C
and D licenses must still be verified and initialed
by a USPA Instructor.

b. The USPA license application and a copy of the
FAI license must be submitted to USPA
Headquarters for processing.

6. USPA will charge a separate license fee for each license number issued.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[jcrouch 0]

USPA changed the licensing requirements at the last Board meeting and now does not allow for an FAI license to be used in lieu of the A license card. Also, FAI licenses are now not recognized for USPA rating applications Beginning January 1 of this year, any USPA rating applicant must hold an appropriate USPA license. I am trying to get the online SIM updated with the changes from the last board meeting.
To the original poster, he will need to meet with a USPA rated instructor and complete a USPA A license application and be a current member of USPA in order to receive an A license number.
Jim Crouch

[popsjumper 2]

Thanks, Jim

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

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...To the original poster, he will need to meet with a USPA rated instructor and complete a USPA A license application and be a current member of USPA in order to receive an A license number.
Jim Crouch

But he doesn't have to actually be in the US to do that, right?
He could do all of his training, all of his jumps, complete the card and everything at one of the USPA DZs in Germany (see councilman24's post) and have a valid USPA A licence, couldn't he?

"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy

"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

[popsjumper 2]

Of course!

Jim, don't you tell us no different, ya' hear?

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239