Sky Diving and Parachuting Medicals

What is a Sky Diving / Parachute Medical and the 115B Form?

Some of the conditions requiring medical certification, and form 115B to be completed are as follows:
(please check britishskydiving.org for the full list)

• Taking any repeat medication (not including contraception) or regular painkillers.
• Joint, back, neck and sciatic problems.
• Past broken bones or fractures.
• Heart and lung conditions.
• Diabetes
• Recurrent blackouts or seizures
• Mental illness
• High blood pressure
• Arthritis

A skydiving medical examination, includes the following components:

(Approximately 15-30min)

Registration

• A medical questionnaire will be provided to complete along with British skydiving forms.
• A picture ID such as passport or driving licence will be checked by a member of the team.
• A urine sample will be obtained to look for protein, glucose, and blood.

Medical History

• GP will enquire about the patients’ medical history, including any pre-existing conditions, surgeries, medications, or disabilities.
• Health questionnaire will form part of the appointment.

Physical Examination

• Blood pressure, Weight (BMI), Height, Pulse and oxygen levels will be tested.
• Discussion with a doctor regarding any existing health issues and medication
• Listening to the patients breathing and heart sounds with a stethoscope.
• External examination/ feel of the abdomen.
• Examination of the nervous system, looking at tone, power, reflexes, sensation, and coordination.
• Examination of the eyes and other nerves in the face
• Sight test- Distance only, with each eye done separately, with or without glasses.
• Balance Assessment and nerve test for the back of the brain.
• General movement of the back and neck.
• Lung capacity and breathing will be checked using a spirometry test.
• Ears will be checked with an otoscope.

Once the examination is complete, the Doctor will make a decision as to whether the patient has passed or whether they require additional tests before receiving a signed certificate to take away.

These free re-tests may include another blood pressure reading at a later date if it is found to be too high at the appointment, or the doctor may want to review a copy of the patients medical notes from their registered GP.

At AC Medical Services you can rest assured that our team of experts are on hand to help and support every step of the way to kickstart your enjoyment in the thrilling world of aerial sports.

If you have any other questions or queries, please get in touch with us at enquiries@acmedical.co.uk

All appointments with The AC Medical Group are audio recorded. Please let us know If you would like a trained chaperone for your appointment.