A call for tenders and expressions of interest is being extended to all APF members. The APF Technical Directors are elected each year at the Annual Board Meeting. This years' meeting will be held in November and all APF positions will be declared vacant.

The APF Board wishes to encourage members to participate in the future development and sustainability of the APF and to assist in the implementation of the APF's Strategic Plan. Those members who have the ability and desire to lead, guide and educate in any of the various Technical Director positions should direct their enquiries to the CEO.

The Director Instructors, Don Cross, has tendered his resignation due to overwhelming work commitments outside APF responsibilities however Don will remain in an advisory role to assist the newly elected.

The Technical Director positions are:
· Director Safety
· Director Instructors
· Director Aircraft Operations
· Director Rigging
· Director Competition
· Director Judges

The individual job specifications and KPI's for each Technical Director position can be found on the APF Website.

The role of each Technical Director also includes a position on the APF Management Committee which is a consolidation of positions to which the Board of Directors has delegated significant authority with the responsibility to implement the strategic plan.

Nominations and submissions must be made to the CEO by 30 October 2011. If you would like to lodge your interest in applying for any of these positions or have further questions please contact the CEO at the APF Office: ceo@apf.asn.au or call 07 34570100.

Shannon Pilcher coaching FS & CP

in Australia Jan/Feb 2012

Are there any 4-way FS teams out there interested in being coached by Shannon Pilcher in Jan/Feb 2012?

Shannon was part of the World Champion USA 4-way FS team in 2006. Many of Australia's top 4-way competitors will vouch for him as a top quality coach. His coaching rates are $US400 per day for 1 four way team or $US600 per day for 2 teams. Plus travel, accomodation and payment for travel days.

Please let me know if you or your team is interested.

Michael Vaughan

0403 922 630

Michael_QLD@yahoo.com

Technicals, Safety & 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

Media Watch

More than 14,000 jumps and counting for Busselton skydiver Busselton Mail 31st August 2011

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.

Vacancies, Classifieds & Training Courses

Ramblers Instructor D/AFF Course 22-29 Oct 2011

Nagambie ID AFF & TDM Instructor Course 29 Oct - 6 Nov 2011

Tandem Masters

Need a working holiday to get away from the cold?
Part time position available (2-4 weeks) at Airlie Beach. Immediate start at one of the most beautiful DZ on the planet.
Sigma rated with HC experience minimum 500 tdms
$50 for HC
$50 for jump & pack
Please call or email Chook for a chat: 04177 99862 chookair@gmail.com

Instructors required

Hand Cam Sigma rated Tandem + AFF Instructor required for immediate start. Great Rates!

Contact Glenn@southernskydivers.com.au 1300 449 669

Full time Tandem Master wanted
Sigma rated
Display B
Handcam-able
Outside camera (optional)
Contact angela@skydiveredcliffe.com.au
0410 818 002

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

Staff required

Packer B needed for busy dropzone, there will be consistent work packing Sigma Tandems and Student Javelins. Training can be provided. Please Contact jump@skydivengambie.com

Staff required
Skydive the Beach and Skydive the Beach Melbourne require WEEKEND staff for several locations. Within our Wollongong, Melbourne and soon to be opening Central Coast locations, we require:

Tandem masters - Central Coast requires less experience, so newer TM's can apply, other locations require significant experience.
packers at all locations

Staff can transfer between locations and we offer a great opportunity to grow in the industry.

email: operationsmanager@skydivethebeach.com

Gear for Sale

Wanted

Second hand pilots rig wanted for upcoming non-training dropzone in Mount Isa, QLD. Either a rig that is for sale or could be hired on a casual basis would be suitable.
If you can assist please contact Bart Edwards on 0448945962

For Sale - Student equipment

student gear don Student Telesis Containers x 6 $6600 for the lot!

(All DOS/BOC equipped, very good condition, Cypres & FXC ready)

● 1 x Telesis container (adjustable harness) TAS equipped $900 or FREE if you buy all 6 student Telesis as well.

● PA 270 Main 550 jumps - only $800 Good condition

● 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!

● FXC AAD x 4 - Only $200 the lot!

● 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

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...?

For further information about the airplane please have a look at the following link http://www.pc-6.com/s110824-779.htm or contact our project team by email: sdg.zukunft@gmail.com

Skydive Grenchen

For Sale: C182F parachute aircraft

TTIS 10364. Engine 97hr remaining. 3-bladed prop 993hr remaining.
Good condition inside and out, under-wing in flight door, and parachute exit step.
Fresh 100 hourly.
Day VFR, charter category.
Dual ic-a200 radios, and a Narco AT150 transponder. $45000

For full details please contact Trevor at Melbourne Skydive Centre on 0410 034862

More 2nd Hand Equipment including sports rigs can be found at: APF classifieds For Australian Suppliers of New Equipment Click here

Calendar of Events

The following National and State events AND MORE (including club events, boogies and instructor courses) can be found at: Calendar of Events.

2011 NSW State Meet FS and VFS 1-3 Oct 2011
14th ASIANIA Parachuting Championships & China International Open 201115-23 Oct 2011
2011 NSW Canopy Piloting State Meet 8-9 Oct 2011
2011 Coffs Harbour Afterlife Boogie 26-30 Oct 2011
2011 Nagambie Full Moon Boogie 18-21 Nov 2011
2011 South Queensland Regional Championships 19-20 Nov 2011
3rd Dubai IPC and Gulf Cup 2011 29 Nov-10 Dec 2011
2011 Australian Vertical Formation Record Attempts 23-30 Dec 2011

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.

Hope you all have a great week ahead!

Your Team at the National Office

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