The tandem rating system in the USA is such that each manufacturer issues their own Tandem Instructor rating.
You need a UPT rating to jump a Sigma and/or Vector tandem system, a Strong tandem rating to jump a Strong tandem rig and a rating from JumpShack to jump a Racer system.
If you need multiple ratings you can get cross trained to another tandem system after you have at least 25 jumps on one system. The manufacturer must approve the rating you have. Crosstrain is a shorter process to get the rating. Less examination jumps are required.If you need two ratings right away, it requires two full tandem rating courses for each rating.
USPA group member dropzones require all tandem instructors to hold the USPA Tandem Instructor rating in addition to the factory rating.There is no charge if you take the USPA Tandem course with your factory rating course Please go to the pages for each rating for more detailed information.
Rates
| Item | Cost |
| Manufacturer's Tandem Rating Course | |
|
Full Course |
$350 + gear |
|
Cross Training |
$200 + gear |
|
Tandem Equipment Rental Phase I & X-Train Jumps |
$30 + pack |
|
Tandem Equipment Rental Phase II Jumps for SR Candidates |
$30 + pack |
|
Tandem Equipment Rental Phase II w/ SR staff & Continuing Education |
$50 + pack |
|
Tandem Equipment Rental for Others |
$35 + pack |
| USPA Tandem Instructor Rating Course | |
|
Course Fee |
at no charge if taken with factory course. By itself: $250 |
|
DISCOUNT $100 for USPA Instructors In Another Discipline |
$150 |
|
Evaluation Fee per Jump |
$25 |
Ratings
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Sigma/Vector Tandem Rating
The tandem rating course will take 2 to 3 days (weather permitting). The course consists of one day of classroom with lots of practical training and correction of the written exam. There are 5 jumps in the course. One solo jump with the Sigma rig, one where you are the passenger and three evaluation jumps where you are the tandem instructor.
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Strong Tandem Rating
The course will take 2 to 3 days (weather permitting). First day is a full day of class with the first jump possibly in the afternoon. Day 2 is to complete the five Phase 1 jumps and finish the course paperwork. Part of day 2 and day 3 is reserved for the USPA portion of the course (see USPA Tandem rating)
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Wings Tandem Instructor Rating
The Plexus Tandem system has been changed to Wings Tandem.
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Racer Tandem Rating
We can teach a Jump Shack Racer Tandem rating course on request. Please send us an email and we will send you the details and rating requirements.
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