Asociación Paraguaya de Paracaidismo Deportivo (APPD)

The Asociación Paraguaya de Paracaidismo Deportivo (APPD) is Paraguay's national sport-parachuting association. Founded in 1979, it establishes technical and administrative rules, issues athlete qualifications, supports instructors and schools, promotes safe training and operations, organizes national competition and records, and represents Paraguayan parachuting internationally. APPD is recognized by Paraguay's national sports authority and currently participates in the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale as a temporary member while working toward broader national air-sport representation.