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United States Parachute Association - USPA Supporting safe skydiving and those who enjoy it. Some Points to Keep in Mind

1. Professionalism. Act with honesty, integrity and reliability. Use common sense.

USPA Online Code of Conduct

This code applies to all who participate in social media discussion—whether as members, competitors, judges, board of directors’ members, staff members or in any other capacity—on USPA social media pages or other online forums owned or operated by USPA. Membership in USPA and the skydiving community comes with many good things and engagement with the community on socia

l media is one of them. Our culture, our reputation and the atmosphere of our digital communities depend on how every one of us acts, talks and behaves, every day. Therefore, the USPA Social Media Code of Conduct requires members and staff to adhere to respectful behavior, maintain the dignity of others and act with integrity. In USPA online forums:

* Harassment, personal attacks or infliction of any form of mental injury on other members of the organization or anyone participating in the sport is prohibited.
* The fundamental dignity of all individuals by respecting diverse traditions, heritages and experiences must be upheld. Any form of discrimination based on any criteria other than merit and performance is prohibited.
* Users must be honest about their identity and respect the privacy of offline conversations. Breaches of USPA Social Media Code of Ethics

The USPA Communications and Sport Promotion staff, advised by the executive director, will assess any possible breaches of this code and may take action to block or remove the individual from participating in any online activity owned by USPA. This includes but is not limited to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and any other digital property of USPA. Keep moral and ethical standards sky-high.
2. Treat people with dignity and respect, regardless of who they are and where they came from. Stay decent and courteous in all communications.
3. Express opinions but be careful to balance the interests of all groups when you participate in discussions or posts.
4. Make it clear that the views expressed are yours.
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History took flight once again! 🛩️🪂On April 4, 2026, jumpers, aviation enthusiasts, and friends gathered to celebrate th...
06/08/2026

History took flight once again! 🛩️🪂

On April 4, 2026, jumpers, aviation enthusiasts, and friends gathered to celebrate the relaunch of Mr. Douglas, DeLand's legendary DC-3. The iconic aircraft performed flawlessly, carrying 98 skydivers and 8 observers as it returned to the skies in spectacular fashion. Read more about the event below 👇

https://parachutist.com/Article/the-rebirth-of-mr-douglas

Some skydivers have a way of shaping the space around them, both in the air and on the ground. Alethia J Austin is unmis...
06/03/2026

Some skydivers have a way of shaping the space around them, both in the air and on the ground. Alethia J Austin is unmistakably one of them. As a full-time coach, world traveler and the creative force behind Skydive Mag, she brings a distinct blend of precision and presence to everything she does.

Grounded in years of yoga instruction, her approach to skydiving is as intentional as it is dynamic. From organizing and participating in freefly and big-way events across continents to helping lead world-record skydives, her influence reaches far beyond any single drop zone.

Read more about Alethia here 👇

https://parachutist.com/Article/alethia-austin-d-41419

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The team at Parachutist is looking for high-quality photos of tandem jumps, AFF jumps and coached jumps to feature in th...
05/28/2026

The team at Parachutist is looking for high-quality photos of tandem jumps, AFF jumps and coached jumps to feature in the Safety & Training section of the magazine.

If you have sharp, well-composed images that showcase student training, instructor interaction or in-air learning moments, we’d love to see them!

To submit photos, email your images without watermarks along with a brief description of the jump or training scenario to [email protected]

Please note: GoPro or other action camera screen grabs are generally not sufficient quality for print magazine production.

What better way to start the next adventure in life than by jumping out of an airplane?Hundreds of MIT students celebrat...
05/27/2026

What better way to start the next adventure in life than by jumping out of an airplane?

Hundreds of MIT students celebrated graduation with a skydive at Skydive New England — trading the classroom for the sky and marking the end of one chapter with something few people ever experience!

A longtime MIT tradition moved to Maine three years ago.For more on this story, visit: https://bit.ly/4wMqMzp_______________________________________________C...

The USPA Board has unanimously approved updates to tandem instructor renewal requirements and the Basic Safety Requireme...
05/21/2026

The USPA Board has unanimously approved updates to tandem instructor renewal requirements and the Basic Safety Requirements. Make sure you know the details of the new BSR's as they will be effective on June 1st, 2026.

Read more here 👇
https://parachutist.com/Article/sharpening-the-safety-margin

All current USPA members with a valid email on file will receive an email this week with a unique link to the survey. Me...
05/13/2026

All current USPA members with a valid email on file will receive an email this week with a unique link to the survey. Members are encouraged to take this opportunity to make their voices heard, directly influencing the goals and priorities of USPA for the coming years. Participation is voluntary, and the results will be used to guide the board's decision-making process, as USPA continues working to provide strong leadership and service to the skydiving community.

Read more about the survey here 👇
https://www.uspa.org/uspa-news/uspa-launches-strategic-planning-member-survey

Congratulations to Alicia Moorehead, whose name has been added to the Museum of History In Granite!
05/12/2026

Congratulations to Alicia Moorehead, whose name has been added to the Museum of History In Granite!

Photo: Alicia Moorehead smiles alongside Jacques-André Istel in front of the Museum of History in Granite in Felicity, California. On March 21, the Museum of History in Granite—a permanent installation of historical panels depicting world history in Felicity, California—inscribed Alicia Moorehe...

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