To perform parachute jumps at the European Paratroopers Airborne School ASD you must have a valid:
- MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. According to the international civil aviation authorities it must be a Class 2 medical certificate or equivalent. You may request our Medical Declaration Form at [email protected] or download it from the link below: F-01 (EPA) PARACHUTING MEDICAL DECLARATION
- CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. It must be a third-party liability insurance (which covers you for any damage you cause to others) and a personal travel and accident insurance that covers parachuting . Insurance should include medical fees and repatriation cover to your country of residence in the event of a serious parachuting injury or any medical emergency. European Paratroopers Association strongly recommends that Members should take out travel (personal accident / medical repatriation) insurance cover that is suitable for your own personal needs.
You may see insurance online clicking on the link below:
https://www.worldnomads.com/eu/travel-insurance
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring with you both the Medical Certificate and Certificate Of Insurance (COI), in original (copies and documents not in good condition will be rejected by EPA) - Without them, you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE TRAINING! - This will result in your EXCLUSION from the event and you WILL NOT receive a refund on your tuition!
In order to attend the training and the jumps you will need to have your own personal equipment:
- HEADDRESS. Your service headdress or a sterile headdress (No mix or match - No vintage or civilian).
- UNIFORM. Your service combat uniform or a sterile uniform/jumpsuit (No mix or match - No vintage or civilian).
- FOOTGEAR. Your service jump boots or a pair of modern military jump boots (No desert, jungle or tactical soft boots). Please note that boots must be JUMP BOOTS (Standard footgear for Paratroopers featuring calf-length lacing, rigid ankle support and toe caps) - Without it, you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE TRAINING! - This will result in your EXCLUSION from the event and you WILL NOT receive a refund on your tuition!
PLEASE NOTE: Jump helmets will be provided. If you wish to use your own jump helmet it MUST be a REAL modern military JUMP HELMET (No airsoft, vintage or skydiving helmets) with 4-point "Head-lock" retention system and chincup to ensures secure fit on head and to increases head protection during the parachute jump<.