The 20 most frequent questions about ENAC regulations. Licenses, medical, minimum age, insurance, certified schools. Answers verified against official sources.
You need the ENAC A-License, obtained at the end of the AFF course (minimum 25 jumps). Before the A-License you jump only under direct supervision during the course.
For tandem: 12 years with parental authorization. For the AFF course and licenses: 18 years. Under 18 only allowed for educational tandem jumps with parental consent.
All licenses (A/B/C/D) are valid for 2 years. Renewal requires minimum annual jumps and valid medical certificate.
With an expired license you cannot jump. To reactivate it you need check jumps with an instructor, updated medical, and new ENAC documentation. Time required depends on how long expired.
Depends on the country. In the EU the ENAC license is recognized for short stays. Outside the EU you often need USPA (USA), BPA (UK), or equivalent local license. Always contact the destination dropzone.
No. For tandem a self-declaration of good health signed on jump day is enough. Significant conditions (heart, epilepsy) require medical opinion beforehand.
No for sport skydiving (A-D licenses): you need an AME (Aeromedical Examiner) certified by ENAC. For tandem self-declaration is enough.
In Italy €120–180 depending on the AME and region. Milan and Rome tend to be pricier; regional centers often cheaper.
Up to age 40: 2 years. From 40: 1 year. After 60 some AMEs require additional cardiac checks.
Depends on stability and medical control. Well-controlled insulin-dependent diabetes is compatible. Recent epileptic crises are not. AME judgment case by case.
Yes. Third-party liability (RCT) is mandatory by law. Personal accident insurance is optional but strongly recommended. Usually included in federal membership (FIPS, ASI).
Usually yes in the EU for short trips. Always check the covered geographic area. For long periods or extra-EU travel, additional coverage is needed.
Skydiving is high-risk: schools require a liability waiver. The school is liable for negligence (e.g., unchecked equipment, uncertified instructor), not for intrinsic residual risk.
Check the official ENAC skydiving schools registry (updated annually). The 36 certified Italian schools are listed on Quota 4000 too. Avoid schools not in the registry.
For tandems yes (schools offer daily passes). For AFF course and license you need annual FIPS or CONI-affiliated membership.
ID, any required medical certificate, sports clothing (tracksuit and sneakers), filled health form. The school provides harness, helmet and goggles.
Depends on the school. Some accept preferences, others assign by availability. All tandem instructors have ENAC qualification and minimum 500 jumps.
Yes, the main one is FIPS (Italian Sport Skydiving Federation), CONI-recognized. Other CONI-affiliated bodies organize sport activities. ENAC is the technical authority (regulation), FIPS is the sport body.
Yes, but with limits. Before mounting a camera (GoPro, helmet) you need C-License (minimum 200 jumps) and authorization from the school's technical director. It has caused many accidents among less experienced jumpers.
Minimum 200 jumps in the last 18 months + first flight course with certified wingsuit instructor. Many recommend 500+ for real safety.
Disclaimer — These answers summarize the regulations valid in 2026. For operational decisions or specific cases consult ENAC (enac.gov.it) or your school directly. Economic figures are indicative and may vary by region and operator.