Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005
R 385
Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 105 : Operation of Parachutes and Drop ZonesSubpart 1 : General105.01.7 Minimum parachute opening altitude |
Each person making a parachute descent shall activate the main parachute at not less than 2 000 feet AGL, except for—
| (a) | a student parachutist, who shall activate the main parachute at not less than 2 500 feet AGL; |
| (b) | a person carrying out a tandem parachute descent, who shall activate the main parachute at not less than 4 000 feet AGL; |
| (c) | a demonstration or display parachutist who may exit and activate their parachute at an altitude less than 2000 feet AGL as per the aviation recreation organisation's approved manual of procedures; or |
| (d) | a parachutist performing a jump as part of a unusual descent may exit and activate their parachute at an altitude less than 2000ft AGL as approved by the aviation recreation organisation's national safety and training officer and the body designated for the purpose. |
