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A Guide to Martin Williams' BPA Instructors Ratings

  • Category System Basic Instructor (CSBI)
    • FAI 'C' Certificate (Red).
    • Two Years involved in Sport Parachuting.
    • Written recommendation from a Club Chief Instructor (CCI).
    • BPA Packing Certifcate.
    After successfully completing the CSBI course, the candidate will be permitted to instruct/coach (Category System) Student Parachutists under direct supervision.
  • Accelerated Free Fall Basic Instructor (AFFBI)
    • FAI 'C' Certificate (Red).
    • Two Years involved in Sport Parachuting.
    • Written recommendation from a CCI.
    • BPA Packing Certifcate.
    After successfully completing the AFFBI course, the candidate will be permitted to instruct/brief Accelerated Free Fall Student Parachutists under direct supervision.
       
  • Category System Instructor (CSI)
    • At least 6 months as a CSBI.
    • Written recommendation from a CCI and a report of the work carried out whilst a CSBI.
    After successfully completing the CSI course, the candidate will be qualified to instruct/coach (Category System) Student Parachutists up to Category 8.
     
  • Accelerated Free Fall Instructor (AFFI)
    • At least a CSBI or AFFBI or a Tandem Instructor.
    • Hold a FAI 'D' Certificate (Red) and has a minimum of 10 hours free fall time.
    • Written recommendation from the candidates CCI.
    After successfully completing the AFFI course, the candidate will be qualified to instruct/coach AFF Student Parachutists.
     
  • Advanced Instructor (AI)
    • Has been a CSI for at least 3 years.
    • Hold a FAI 'D' Certificate (Red).
    • Has completed a night descent and display descent.
    After successfully completing the Pre-AI Course and the AI examination course, the candidate will be awarded Advanced Instructor status.
     
  • CSI/AFF Instructor Examiner (IE)
    • Has been a AI for at least 2 years.
    • Prove his/her ability to examine candidates on Instructors courses and able to critique instructors.
    • Is able to present the required lectures on Instructor Courses.
    On successful completion of the requirements for upgrading to IE, two IEs will sign the qualification of the candidate. He/She will then be awarded Instructor Examiner status.