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==Procedure==
#To apply for a Parachute Operations Licence (POL), one has to complete and submit the prescribed application form prescribed by the Authority.
#This form can be obtained by visiting the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.Website:[http://www.caa.co.ug Uganda Civil Aviation Authority]
#After filling the application, the required documents and the application form should be submitted to the UCAA office or you can forwarded them to the:
#:'''Director General'''
#:'''Uganda Civil Aviation Authority''',
#:'''P. O. Box 5536''',
#:'''Kampala, Uganda'''.
#You are required to submit the application with all the documents. These documents include:-
##The document on the radius of the drop zone around the target expressed in nautical miles;
##The document on the location of the centre of the drop zone in relation to the nearest airport, town or city; Certificate requirements Application for parachute operations certificate 1830
##The document on each altitude above mean sea level at which the aircraft will be operated when parachutists or objects exist the aircraft;
##The document on the name, address, and telephone number of the person who requests the authorization or gives notice of the parachute operation; and
##The document on the name of the air traffic control facility with jurisdiction of the airspace at the first intended exit altitude to be used for the parachute operation.
#You are also to proceed to pay the prescribed application fees and submit the payment receipt together with the application documents. An application fee is charged for the process.
#A processing time of 14 days is needed to complete the processing of the Parachute operations Licence (POL), after which you will be contacted through a phone call to collect your new license at the UCAA offices.
#You will be required to carry your identification documents when collecting your new license.

==Required Documents==
*Compliance with operational standards and procedures contained in the parachute operations manual approved by the Authority.
*Compliance with the currency requirements determined by the Authority.
*Each altitude above mean sea level at which the aircraft will be operated when parachutists or objects exit the aircraft.
*The applicant must have complied with the privileges and limitations of the authorization.
*The location of the centre of the drop zone in relation to the nearest airport, town or city.
*The name of the air traffic control facility with jurisdiction of the airspace at the first intended exit altitude to be used for the parachute operation.
*The name, address, and telephone number of the person who requests the authorization or gives notice of the parachute operation.
*The radius of the drop zone around the target expressed in nautical miles.

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Uganda Civil Aviation Authority - Head Office''' 
Entebbe International Airport 
Airport Road-Entebbe 
KAmpala 
P.O Box 5536 
Kampala 
Fax: +256 41 4320964 
Tel: +256 (312) 352-000 
Email: aviation@caa.co.ug 
Website : [https://caa.go.ug/contact-us/ Link]
 
==Eligibility==
*be at least 18 years of age
*be able to read, speak and understand the English language
*demonstrate a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to a holder of a parachute jumping authorisation; and
*comply with the provisions of these Regulations that apply to the parachute jumping authorisation sought.

==Fees==
Application Fees: Nil
License Fee: As shall be prescribed by the Authority

==Validity==
Valid for 1 year.
*A parachute operations certificate shall be vaild for a period specified in the certificate from the date of issue but in any case not more than 12 months.
''unless— There is an Amendment of a parachute operations certificate Validity based on the following:''
*(a)a shorter period is specified by the Authority;
*(b)the Authority amends, suspends, revokes or otherwise terminates the certificate;
*(c)the certificate holder surrenders it to the Authority; or
*(d)the certificate holder suspends operations.

==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

==Processing Time==
Maximum Processing Time: 1 Month

==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

==Instructions==
''A person shall not conduct parachute operations unless that person:''
*holds a parachute operations certificate;
*complies with the privileges and limitations of the authorization;
*complies with operational standards and procedures contained in the parachute operations manual approved by the Authority; and
*complies with the currency requirements determined by the Authority.
*A person shall not conduct parachute operations unless he/she uses a parachute operations manual approved by the Authority.

==Required Information==
*Full names
*Postal and physical address
*Date and place of birth
*Nationality
*Gender
*Parachuting logbook
*Information for Location approved by Authority.
*Information on Skill requirements & Conditions of authorization.
*Permission from the air traffic control unit responsible for the area of the operation.
*Permission from the area control centre responsible for the area of the operation.
*Particulars of Licence already held (Place and Date of Issue , Type of Licence, Number and Expiry Date )
*Category of the parachute Type (if required) for which the Licence is required.
*Instrument Rating held and state date of last test.
*Whether yet examined for and obtained a medical certificate in accordance with the Civil Aviation Regulations
*Whether you are able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language in accordance with the English language proficiency requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
*Whether you have met all the requirements for the issuance of the parachute certificate
#Declaration.
#Signature of Applicant.
#Date of Application.

==Need for the Document==
Please provide the need for the procedure. e.g. Birth Certificate - why do we need to have a birth certificate?

==Information which might help==
The applicant should –
#Visit the Authority’s Personnel licensing Offices to check, whether you have pass the eligibility criteria.
#Pay, the prescribed fees to the Licensing Authority.
#Complete the prescribed application form, and all the required documents.
#Pay the applicable fees and submit the payment receipt.
#Wait for the processing period to elapse then collect your parachute operation certificate.

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
*[https://businesslicences.go.ug/index.php/license/id/1116 Parachute operations]
*[https://caa.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/si-2006-no.-59-civil-aviation-parachute-operations-reg-2006.pdf Parachute Operatins 2006]

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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