Mumbai: Concerned about the risks associated with skydiving and the lack of a regulatory mechanism to prevent fatalities resulting from improper safety measures and reckless behaviour, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formulated guidelines for adventure sports enthusiasts signing up to take the plunge. The governing body has made it mandatory for skydivers and parachutists to be affiliated with organisations approved by the DGCA and follow a prescribed safety protocol.
"Parachuting and skydiving activities have predominantly been carried out under the supervision of the Army and the Air Force, using civil aircraft as permitted by Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937," DGCA chief Prabhat Kumar said. "But in the past few years the number of civilians skydiving is increasing and unlike foreign destinations India has no guidelines in force."
These norms will cover adventure sports companies as well. The DGCA has stressed that these operators adhere to rules concerning the training and licensing of personnel and equipment engaged in such operations. "We have given the companies till October 12 to provide us feedback on the guidelines," a senior DGCA official said. The rules will become effective soon after industry reactions are collated.
16/09/14 Aditya Anand/Mumbai Mirror
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"Parachuting and skydiving activities have predominantly been carried out under the supervision of the Army and the Air Force, using civil aircraft as permitted by Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937," DGCA chief Prabhat Kumar said. "But in the past few years the number of civilians skydiving is increasing and unlike foreign destinations India has no guidelines in force."
These norms will cover adventure sports companies as well. The DGCA has stressed that these operators adhere to rules concerning the training and licensing of personnel and equipment engaged in such operations. "We have given the companies till October 12 to provide us feedback on the guidelines," a senior DGCA official said. The rules will become effective soon after industry reactions are collated.
16/09/14 Aditya Anand/Mumbai Mirror
