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BSBD Ian
(Igor) Flack 24/03/1970 - 29/10/2011 .
The Australian (and international) skydiving community mourns the
loss
of Ian, who sadly passed away
whilst hiking at Macchu Picchu, Peru. Ian was a member of the
Word Team for the FS 400 way World Record large formation set in
Thailand in 2006.
Ian is survived by wife Rowena
and children Saxon and Tara, plus Daphne and Lilly from his earlier
marriage. Deepest sympathy is extended to his family and friends,
including mother Margot and sisters Jane and
Susan.
The service for Ian will be on Friday 18th November at 10am at
the Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, in the Magnolia
Chapel. The website is www.maccem.com.au
There will be a get together in
Manly in the afternoon following the service.
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Technicals, Safety and
Rigging
The
Index of all Rigging Bulletins from Manufacturers, Federations,
Aviation Authorities, APF and the International Parachuting
Commission (IPC) can be found linked off the Rigging &
Equipment Portal on the APF web site at: Rigging and
Equipment
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SQPC Style & Accuracy State Championships
Photos
by Lisa Perdichizzi
Group
Photo by Joel Carpenter
The SQPC Style &
Accuracy State Championships were held at Moffatt Beach, Caloundra
on 4-5 November 2011.
All events were hotly
contested with nine competitors in the Individual Precision
Accuracy event, 20 in the Individual Sport Accuracy event, and four
teams in the Sport Accuracy Team event.
Congratulations to the
winners of each event. They were:
- Tibor Glesk - Individual
Precision Accuracy
- Jason Ford - Sport Accuracy
Individual
- Will Dyer, Andy Pike, Shaun
Hagan, Jodie Prime, Chris Poole - Sport Accuracy Team
For full event results click here.
 
 
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Janine
Hayes
- 30 Jumps in a Day to
Fundraise for Cancer Support
Photographs by Kelly Brennan
To celebrate her 30 years of active participation in skydiving,
Janine set herself the challenge of doing 30 jumps in a day to
raise money for Cancer support. On Saturday 5th November, after a
two week delay due to inclement weather and with a lot of help, she
achieved her goal.
Taking place at Aerial Skydives
which operates at Latrobe Valley Airport in Victoria, the 1st lift
off was at 9am with all 30 of the mix of Precision and Sports
Accuracy jumps completed soon after 5pm.
Janine would like to acknowledge
her support crew - husband Ken Hills who always goes along with her
nutty ideas, Kelly Brennan a skydiving stalwart, Chris Bricknell
local jumper and his mate Tim Menzing. Kelly Gavin from the Aero
club and the pilots Russell Snelton and Alan Campbell also deserve
thanks, as well as the support from family and friends who helped
make it happen.
So for those of you who pledged
a donation she is happy to accept the funds for completing 30 Jumps
in a day to fundraise $30,000. Bendigo Bank BSB 633000 Account
144032638.
 
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Australian
Skydiver Magazine (ASM) is Online
ASM
is now available to read online! Ten issues are uploaded
for your your convenience and enjoyment. The online mags are
free for everyone. DZ operators and instructors are encouraged to
circulate it to their students as they don't receive the magazine
in the mail until they have a Certificate A.
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Australian Record
Attempt - 150 Jumps in a Day
WHERE:
WHEN: Friday January 13th, 2012
WHO:
Australian Canopy Formation Team Ookoonono's Jules McConnel and
Michael Vaughan
INFO:
Jules and Michael will attempt to break a long standing Australian
record by doing 150 jumps in a day (that's 150 jumps each!) See www.ozrecordjumps.com for how you can become involved as a sponsor or
volunteer with a chance to WIN some supercool skydiving products.
Spectators welcome
CONTACT:
Michael Vaughan michael_qld@yahoo.com
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Interested
in Becoming a Skydiving Judge?
The world of judging
skydiving can be very rewarding. It begins at local level offering
the satisfaction of being involved at local and national events,
and through the skills and experience gained may take you to major
events around the globe. Anyone interested in training to become a
judge of skydiving can make their enquiry through the Chairperson
for Judging in their State, or with the APF Director of Judging.
The key representatives
for judging in each state are:
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Australian Defence
Parachute Association
Sports Parachuting has recently regained status
as an approved Australian Defence Sport
The committee of the Australian Defence Parachute Association
(ADPA) is planning a number of activities including championships,
training camps and to select skydivers to represent the ADF at
national and international competition.
If you would like to join ADPA or learn more
about it then please contact Phil Thamm at philip.thamm@defence.gov.au
Membership to ADPA is free and is open to
regular and reservist personnel in RAAF, Navy and Army. It is also
open to Defence public servants.
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Vacancies and Training
Courses
Tandem Master with Handy
Cam wanted - WORK IN PARADISE at Skydive Rainbow Beach! QLD
Full time position opening mid-January 2012 at a Tandem only DZ
operating 7 days. Prefer I.C/I.B although I.D ok.
Applicants MUST HAVE PERSONALITY, be CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTATED,
& a Team Player. Aircraft 14k Super Cessna, Beach
Landings. Occasionally required to jump at Skydive Ramblers,
Coolum. Rainbow Beach is a stunning location 2 hrs from
Sunshine Coast offering a myriad of adventure related
activities!
For more info CLICK HERE and
please contact Susie Mc 0438 928 202; susie@skydiver.com.au
Tandem Masters with Handy
Cam wanted
Minimum weekly retainer of $900 depending on qualifications.
Relocation allowance offered.
Ideally AFF qualified, Busy WA
dropzone available 7 days a week.
Contact 1300 13 78 55 WA Skydiving Academy www.waskydiving.com.au
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Media Watch
For
all recent media click HERE
The APF National Office
would appreciate being notified of any media articles showcasing
skydiving in Australia or by APF members.
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Gear for Sale
For Sale
HOP Tandem Canopy DOM Aug '03 Jade / Blackberry / White
Excellent Condition - 300 jumps $900
Contact Dougie: freshsolutions@hotmail.com or 0419
736 566
 For Sale - Student equipment
Student
Telesis Containers x 6 $6600 for the lot!
(All
DOS/BOC equipped, very good condition, Cypres & FXC ready)
¡Ü 1
x Telesis container (adjustable harness) TAS equipped $900 or FREE
if you buy all 6 student Telesis as well.
¡Ü
PA 270 Main 550 jumps - only $700 Good condition
¡Ü
Spare parts - Reserve D bag & pilot Chutes, 2 x
toggles, 3 x main D bags, 2 x sets cutaway & reserve handles, 2
x sets of DOD risers. The lot only $500!
¡Ü
FXC AAD x 4 - Only $200 the lot!
¡Ü
DOS student training harnesses x 14 - $1100 for the lot or $80/each
($1000 if you buy all the student Telesis)
Contact
Don on 03 5794 1466 or jump@skydivenagambie.com
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Skydiving Airplane for sale - PC-6
Dear airsport collegues,
Skydive Grenchen, a leading dropzone in Switzerland is currently
selling its Pilatus-Porter PC-6 for a good price. Maybe this is a
good opportunity for one of your skydiving dropzones to invest in
another airplane...?
More 2nd Hand Equipment including
sports rigs can be found at: APF classifieds
For Australian Suppliers of New Equipment Click here
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Upcoming Competitions and
Events
MORE listings including local club events, boogies,
comps and instructor courses can be found on the APF web site at: Calendar of Events.
Event Advertising
If
you would like your skydiving event published on the APF web site
(no cost), please email details to apf@apf.asn.au
. But first, please
open up a Calendar Event to look at samples for minimum information
required.
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Enjoy the rest of the week ahead!
Your Team at the National Office
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