Frequent questions about ENAC skydiving regulation. Single ENAC license vs FAI/USPA A/B/C/D levels, medical, age, insurance, schools. Answers aligned to the current regulation.
No. In Italy ENAC issues ONE Skydiving License, not tiered into A/B/C/D. The A/B/C/D letters come from the FAI/USPA standard and are used by schools to describe experience level (jumps + skills) and speak internationally. The ENAC document says "Skydiving License" + any ratings (CS, Instructor, Senior Instructor, Examiner).
The ENAC Skydiving License, earned at the end of the AFF course and consolidation jumps (typically ~25 total jumps, with school assessment). In the FAI/USPA convention this experience level corresponds to the "A license"; before that you jump only under supervision within the course.
ENAC doesn't work on a fixed "2-year validity" like a driver's license. The Skydiving License is kept active through recency: at least 15 jumps in the last 12 months (with at least 1 in the last 3), 10 minutes of freefall in the last 12 months, and a valid Class 2 ENAC medical certificate.
The license goes "out of currency." You can't jump autonomously until you meet the requirements again: the school runs refresher jumps with an instructor per regulation, and the medical is updated if needed. There is no bureaucratic "expiry date" — there is activity continuity to maintain.
Depends on the country. Many European DZs accept the ENAC license for short stays, assessing experience on a case-by-case basis (logbook, freefall hours). Outside the EU, USPA (USA), BPA (UK), or a local equivalent is often required. Always contact the destination DZ before traveling.
Age requirements are to be verified against the current ENAC regulation and the school's policies. In practice: for tandem many schools allow minors with parental consent (typically from age 14–16 up, at school discretion). For AFF and the ENAC Skydiving License, the range is 16–18 years, with 18 being typical for full autonomy.
ID, any medical certificate required by the school, sports clothing (tracksuit and closed sneakers), filled health form. The school provides harness, canopy, helmet, and goggles.
Depends on the school. Some accept preferences, others assign by availability. All tandem instructors hold the ENAC Tandem Master rating, with the experience requirements set by the regulation.
No: a self-declaration of good health signed on jump day is enough. Significant conditions (heart, epilepsy, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.) must be disclosed and may require a prior medical opinion.
No for licensed skydiving: the Class 2 ENAC certificate is issued only by ENAC-authorized aeromedical examiners (often referred to in aeronautical settings as AME — Aeromedical Examiner). A family doctor is not authorized. For tandem, the self-declaration is enough.
Roughly €120–200 depending on examiner and region. Milan and Rome tend to be pricier; regional centers often cheaper. Verify directly with the ENAC examiner.
Validity and required exams depend on age and the current regulation edition (Class 2 typically has age-tiered durations with extra checks above certain thresholds). Always verify with the examiner and the current ENAC regulation.
Depends on clinical stability and control. Some conditions are compatible with Class 2 if well documented; others (e.g., recent epileptic seizures) are contraindications. The ENAC examiner assesses case by case.
Third-party liability (RCT) is required. Personal accident coverage is not mandatory by law but strongly recommended. Coverage is typically tied to membership in an aero club or recognized sport body; always verify caps and exclusions with the school and insurer.
Usually yes in the EU for short trips, but not automatically. Verify the covered geographic area, caps, and high-risk sport treatment. Long stays or non-EU DZs almost always require additional coverage.
Skydiving is high-risk and schools require a waiver. The school is liable for its own negligence (unchecked gear, unqualified instructor, poor briefing), not for the intrinsic residual risk of the activity. The liability chain depends on the ENAC certification of school and staff.
Check the official ENAC skydiving schools registry. Certified Italian schools are listed on Quota 4000 too (Centri section), cross-checked with the ENAC registry. Avoid schools not in the registry.
For tandems, no (schools offer daily passes or ad-hoc coverage). For AFF and licensed activity, generally yes: membership in an AeCI-affiliated aero club covers insurance and enables participation in sport activity. Check the exact terms with the school.
It's a high-distraction activity. ENAC regulation and school procedures require experience thresholds and a specific authorization from the school's technical director before mounting a camera; the international (FAI/USPA) community threshold is around 200 jumps (C level), but in Italy it's the school's rating/assessment that decides.
Wingsuit in Italy requires the relevant ENAC CS (Special Techniques Rating), with specific recent-experience requirements and completion of a first flight course with a qualified wingsuit instructor. Community reference is around 200 recent jumps, but many recommend 500+ for real safety. Verify exact requirements in the current regulation.
There isn't a single body with that exact name. Aero Club d'Italia (AeCI), CONI-recognized, is the sport reference body and represents Italy at the FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) through the National Skydiving Commission. ENAC is instead the technical/operational authority: it issues license and ratings, certifies schools, maintains the regulation. Note: FIVL covers free flight (paragliding/hang gliding), not skydiving.
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.