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Operation Black Cat V

  • 25 Oct 2021
  • 31 Oct 2021
  • Kay Larkin Field

Registration

  • Prepay for three jumps and save 10% off on each jump. Price for same day manifest for the CASA 212 will be $100 per lift ticket. Individual lift tickets will be available during OBCV. IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE HUEY 3 JUMP PACKAGE, IT IS TRANSFERABLE TO THE CASA 212 AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER FOR THIS PACKAGE
  • Basic Jump Refresher - (Free Member benefit) 29 October 2021. BAR is for returning RCPT-USA members only who have not jumped in the last 180 days but have participated in RCPT-USA jump events in the past. You must register for the event as a jumper/strap hanger in order to register for BAR. This course will update the jumper on current SF-10A parachutes and jump procedures, to prepare them for a jump at the end of the course. This course is for returning RCPT-USA members who have jumped with RCPT-USA before. If you are new to RCPT-USA this is not the refresher for you.
  • You must register and join RCPT-USA in order to register and participate in this class. Cost $700.00. Instruction is for members who have no round canopy jump experience or have had an extended break from round canopy jumping and needs in-depth training in round steerable canopies (SF-10/MC6, MC1, or SET 10 type canopies). Total cost for the course includes instruction, a reference manual, parachute rental for 5 jumps, 5 repacks from our on-site rigger service, and 5 lift tickets on the Cessna 182 and the events main aircraft. Also, included are lunches during training, event registration and T-shirt, and dinner Saturday night with honored guests. After completing the first jump course, you will receive RCPT-USA wings and enter the world of round canopy parachuting.
  • Extended Airborne Refresher (EAR)- You must be a member of RCPT-USA in order to register and participate in this class. Cost $300, this course is for new members wishing to jump with RCPT-USA who have prior steerable round canopy experience. This 2 jump Refresher Course is for jumpers who have been to a Basic Airborne Course, and who are not on current active duty jump orders, or who have never jumped with RCPT-USA and have not jumped in the last 180 days. This 3 day course runs congruently with the Basic Parachuting Course and will update jumpers on current SF-10A parachutes and jump procedures in order to prepare them for 2 jumps at the end of the course. The course price includes professional instruction, a reference manual, jump fee, parachute rental, and parachute repacking for two jumps. Cost also includes event registration t-shirt, and dinner Saturday night with our honored guest. At the conclusion of the Extended Airborne Refresher the jumper is free to attend and jump at the event as they so choose, chute rental and additional jumps are extra.
  • Jumpers must be registered for Operation Black Cat V

    Cost is $250. Fee includes team MC1 series mains and reserve parachutes will need to be washed and dried within 24 hours prior to repacking or risk being unservicable.

    All jumpers will be required to wear a USCG approved personal flotation device. Jumpers are responsible to bring their own PFD.

    ALL jumpers for the deliberate water jump must have completed water jump training. RCPT-USA will run the wet canopy classes throughout the week, as time, personnel, and resources permit.

    No combat equipment. No helmets.

    Jumpers must wear shoes and clothes that are suitable for water activities (swim trunks or shorts), won't come off, or present a hazard in the aircraft or the air - so no swim fins or flip flops. Recommended jumpers not wear boots.

    Registration code required for registration for water jump. Registration code will be sent to registered jumpers when the manifest for the water jump is opened.
  • For current round canopy jumpers only. Jumpers who are returning members or current strap hangers from other jump teams or Active Duty who have jumped a round canopy in the last 180 days. Event fee to cover facilities, water, t-shirt, and some DZ expenses. Candidates/Students do not need to register for event, that is covered by your student registration.
  • Jumping with Peruvian Jumpmastered passes. Paid jumpers will receive Peruvian Parachute Wings and Jump Certificates suitable for framing in ceremony at end of event. Our Peruvian guest JM is authorized to offer several types of Airborne badges including; Peruvian Army Basic and Peruvian Free Fall. The Peruvian Parachutist Wings or Peruvian Free Fall wings: Price: $100 USD per wing/certificate set. Price is used to cover price of wings, transportation, and lodging of the guest JM. Price DOES NOT include jump cost, parachute rental, or event registration. Jumpers are responsible to register for event separately. Wing cost will decrease to $90 per set with jumper participation from 12-20 jumpers and further decrease to $75 if more than 20 jumpers per set are registered. If jumper wishes to jump for more than one badge, then please register separately for as many badges as you would like.
Registration is closed

OPERATION BLACK CAT V-  RCPT-USA wishes to honor all paratroopers past present and future as we continue to salute those who have come before.  Registration for OBC V is open!


Hosted by RCPT-USA

UPDATE* UPDATE* UPDATE* UPDATE

Main Aircraft  - CASA 212 RAMP JUMP!  Due to the FAA denying Friends of Army Aviation permission to drop parachutists we will not be able to offer Huey jumps (as of October 15, 2021).  The Huey will be on station for rides to the public and those interested.  Jumps will be $100.00 or $270 for three with a prepaid package.

Guest Speaker: TBA (Our honored guest is a true leader in the airborne community and is instrumental in the advancement of our nations airborne capability as well as having a significant impact on the world of parachuting in general.  They are a great American and you wont want to miss an opportunity to meet the amazing individual.)

Jumpers - Event Fee - $50 (Fee includes: T-Shirt, Hanger Rental and Port-a-lets, and water) for straphangers and current jumpers.  If you have not jumped within 180 days of the event and are a current RCPT member please sign up for the BAR to be completed prior to your jump activities.

Training is for members only, membership registration must be completed separately.

Basic Round Canopy Parachuting Course  (BPC)-  REGISTRATION IS FULL- REGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST TO BE ADDED IF A JUMPER HAS TO BACK OUT (must be RCPT-USA Member- jumper must join team prior to registration) 26-29 October 2021. Instruction is for members who have no round canopy jump experience or have had an extended break from round canopy jumping and needs in-depth training in round steerable canopies (SF-10/MC6, MC1, or SET 10 type canopies). Total cost for the course is $700, which includes professional instruction, a reference manual, parachute rental 5 jumps, 5 repacks from our on-site rigger service, and 5 lift tickets (3 on the Cessna 182 and 2 on the events main aircraft). After completing the first jump course, you will receive a RCPT-USA Certificate of Completion, RCPT-USA wings and enter the world of round canopy parachuting.

Extended Airborne Refresher (EAR)-   REGISTRATION IS FULL- REGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST TO BE ADDED IF A JUMPER HAS TO BACK OUT (must be RCPT-USA Member- jumper must join team prior to registration) 26-28 October 2021. For new RCPT-USA members wishing to jump with RCPT-USA with prior steerable round canopy experience. This 2 jump Refresher Course is for jumpers who have been to a Basic Airborne Course, who are not on current active duty jump orders, or who have never jumped with RCPT-USA and have not jumped in the last 180 days. Cost is $300.  This 2-3 day course runs congruently with the basic round canopy parachuting course and will update  jumper on current SF-10A parachutes and jump procedures in order to prepare them for 2 jumps at the end of the course. The course price includes professional instruction, a reference manual, jump fee, parachute rental, and parachute repacking for two jumps. At the conclusion of the Extended Airborne Refresher the jumper is free to attend and jump at the event as they so choose.

Basic Airborne Refresher (BAR)- (Free Returning Member benefit) 29 October 2021. BAR is for returning RCPT-USA members only who have not jumped in the last 180 days but have participated in RCPT-USA jump events in the past. You must register for the event as a jumper/strap hanger in order to register for BAR. This course will update the jumper on current SF-10A parachutes and jump procedures, to prepare them for a jump at the end of the course. This course is for returning RCPT-USA members who have jumped with RCPT-USA before. If you are new to RCPT-USA this is not the refresher for you.

Intentional Water Jump

-  We are planning on closing the event 31 OCT.  2021 with a water jump into the St John's River.  Jumpers must be registered for Operation Black Cat IV Cost is $250. Fee includes team MC1 series main and reserve parachutes which will need to be washed and dried within 24 hours prior to repacking or risk being unservicable. All jumpers will be required to wear a USCG approved personal flotation device. Jumpers are responsible to bring their own PFD. ALL jumpers for the deliberate water jump must have current (within the last 12 months) water jump training. RCPT-USA will run the wet canopy classes throughout the week, as time, personnel, and resources permit. No combat equipment. No helmets. Jumpers must wear shoes and clothes that are suitable for water activities (swim trunks or shorts), won't come off, or present a hazard in the aircraft or the air - so no swim fins or flip flops. Recommended jumpers not wear boots. Registration code required for registration for water jump. Registration code will be sent to registered jumpers when the manifest for the water jump is opened.


 

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