All parachute dropping carried out from civil registered aircraft over the UK is regulated by the CAA and must be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Air Navigation Order.
CAP 660 Parachuting is a comprehensive source of information containing rules, regulations and guidance on:
- Legal requirements
- Parachuting operations
- Parachuting displays
- Monitoring and audit
- Safety management systems and risk assessment
- Relevant legislation
CAP 403 Flying Displays and Special Events: Safety and Administrative Requirements and Guidance includes further information in relation to parachuting as part of a Flying Display or event. British Skydiving has published guidance including The British Skydiving Operations Manual ,which details an acceptable standard of operating.
Applying for the grant or renewal of Parachuting Permission
SRG1313 Application for Grant or Renewal of Parachuting Permission application form and the appropriate fee should be completed and sent to the appropriate address as quoted on the form.
At present, all Parachute Training Organisations and Parachute Display Teams work through the recommendation of an Approved Person such as British Skydiving. Applicants not wishing to apply through an Approved Person or applying for a Special Parachute Permission should apply directly to the CAA using SRG1313A, attaching it to an email and sending it to ga@caa.co.uk.
How much notice do we need?
The minimum notice required by the CAA before a parachuting permission and any related exemptions can be granted is 42 working days from the receipt of application.
How much will it cost?
Details of costs can be found in the CAA Scheme of Charges.
Airspace notification
Guidance on the airspace notification requirements for parachuting is detailed on the Airspace notification of parachuting page.