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In Remembrance: RIP Jenny Knights
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In
remembrance of Jenny Knights 15/4/1977 - 19/9/2011.
The APF has
been saddened to learn that well known and long standing former
APF Office Manager Jenny Knights, has lost her long battle with
cancer on 19th September 2011.
A service
for Jenny is to be held in the Chapel of Norwood Park
Crematorium, Sandford Street, Mitchell ACT on Tuesday 27 September, 2011 commencing at 1.30pm.
No flowers by request, in lieu donations may be made to The ACT
Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group, envelopes will be made
available.
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Changes to the Sporting Code
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Please be
advised that the Sporting Code has been updated.
To view the
Summary of changes please click here.
The Sporting Code is also available on our website here.
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Call for
Tenders: APF Technical Directors
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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.
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Technicals, Safety & Rigging
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Strong
Enterprises Service Bulletin #25
Subject: Y Modification (Y-Mod) to Dual Hawk Tandem
System Passenger Harness (P/N 998025)
Issue Date: March 1, 2007
Status: Mandatory in US by December 31, 2008 - Mandatory Internationally by December 31, 2011
S.E. SB #25 has only this month been posted on the
manufacturer's web site and therefore come to the attention of
the APF National Office.
S.E. apologizes for the sudden post of Service
Bulletin (SB) #25. This SB was made mandatory in the U.S.A. by
the posted date of December 31, 2008.
They have now modified the SB to specifically
mention international countries mandatory compliance by December
31, 2011.
According to S.E. the modification does not have to be
done in the U.S., it can be done in the field by qualified
riggers and/or service centres.
A number of modification kits are being organised to be sent to Australian
Strong approved Service Centres so that APF Operators using
Strong Tandems can schedule to have the modifications done in a
timely manner.
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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Australian Defence Parachute Association
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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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Aussies invited to the China Air Show
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Some of our own local Aussie heroes have been
invited to be part of the Chinese International Air Show! Jules
McConnel, Michael Vaughan, Craig (Crash) Bennett and Andrew
(Sarge) Preston have been invited on an international team to
build a 25 way diamond at the Chinese International Airshow
Fiesta in Laiwu, China.
The entire
team of 33 (including partners) have arrived from USA, Australia,
Netherlands, Germany, Canada, and Belgium. Practice jumps started
on the 21st Septmeber at the airfield, and the Airshow kck
off today and runs from 23rd to 28th September. The team will
be making formations each day of the event.
Stay tuned
for pics and stories after the event!
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Australia's Newest Youngest Female Skydiver
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On the 16th
September on her 8th birthday, Mia Begic (Yr 2) made a tandem
skydive with her father Tom at Skydive Oz' Moruya DZ to place her
in the record books under the Notable Events category, as
Australia's youngest female skydiver. Her brother Zhan (Yr 4)
also made his 1st tandem skydive on the same day - just shy of
his 10th birthday.
(Mia, Tom
and Zhan Begic - Photo by Jules McConnel)
These
skydives have been made after the club through the Chief
Instructor made successful application to the APF under the
powers of APF Op. Reg 3.4.
This record
was previously held by Elise Brown who made her 1st tandem
skydive at the age of 9 at Sydney Skydivers in December 2009.
The APF
maintains a register of
parachuting records. Three major categories apply:
- Competition Records
- Performance Records
- Events occasionally
occur which fall outside these categories. These are recorded
as Notable Events.
(Mia and Tom Begic under canopy -
Photo by Tom Begic)
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Vacancies,
Classifieds & Training Courses
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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
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Gear for Sale
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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
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 $800 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
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 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
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Calendar
of Events
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The following National
and State events AND MORE (including club events, boogies and
instructor courses) can be found 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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Hope you all have a great weekend!
Your Team at the National
Office
For more information, comments or suggestions please
email apf@apf.asn.au
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