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2011/2012
Membership Renewal Time
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Attention APF Members please be
advised it is ANNUAL
RENEWAL TIME! An EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT is
once again available up until midnight on the 30th June 2011
AEST.
The On-line Renewal
facility for the new membership year is now available. NOTE:
this is NOT AVAILABLE for brand new members or students.
Please familiarize yourself with the following
points to note and important changes to remember:
- We have reintroduced the
ability for members to renew their display licence online
and have addressed the issues that
previously prevented this process.
New functionality is:
a.
If you hold a Display License which has expired, it will renew
from the current date through to end of the quarter plus 12
months
b.
If your Display Rating is current, it will add 12 months from the
current expiry date
- Members who wish to
renew through to the end of this year only (June 30 2011)
will have to do so on a paper based
form.
- Individuals who do not
currently hold membership and wish to renew for the upcoming
membership year will receive the month of June at no charge,
plus the usual 12 months
Common issue with online renewal:
While we do have intermittent errors that are
usually due to connectivity issues or perhaps too many people
accessing the database at once, the most common user error
is:
· Ensure you
are not typing the word "Nil" or similar, when
completing the Malfunctions or other fields in the jump numbers field.
This field is numeric and you must type "0" not
"Nil"
· Users must
type in "APF Number and Name" or "Name and
DOB" for the entry to go through
· The First
Name and Surname must be an exact match to what has previously
been provided to the APF database
Existing Student Members
are entitled to and encouraged to take advantage of
the early bird discount however they are NOT ABLE TO UTILISE
THE ONLINE FACILITY. Student Members will need to
use Form M2 and
select the early bird full membership option.
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National
Office Position Vacancy
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A new
vacancy has become available in the National Office for a 'Senior Administrator
/ Executive Assistant to the CEO'. The
successful applicant will be responsible
for co-ordination, supervision and control of procedural and
administrative activities of the APF National Office,
including providing the CEO with high level, confidential,
executive and secretarial support.
This
position is proactive in supporting the goals and activities of
the Federation including the objectives of the Strategic Plan.
For a full job description Click HERE
Applications close 5.00pm, 25 June 2011
Please send applications to Jobs@apf.asn.au
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APF Strategic Plan
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Calling all Members!
The APF Board is currently developing the APF's Strategic Plan
with a series of Workshops having been conducted. At the recent
APF Conference in Cairns a workshop was held with the results of
these efforts now posted onto the APF website as a DRAFT STATEGIC
PLAN and all members are encouraged to visit this section and
make contribution in the tables provided. The APF's 'current
Strategic Plan' is also available on the APF Website for
comparison.
Why have
a Strategic Plan?
Strategic thoughts, planning and actions are
increasingly important to the continued viability and
effectiveness of 'Not for Profit' organisation such as the
APF. Without strategic planning it is unlikely that we will
be able to successfully meet the numerous challenges that face us
today and into the future. With an ever changing
environment our organisation needs to:
1.exercise as much discretion as possible in the
areas under our control to ensure responsiveness to our
stake-holders.
2.develop good strategies to deal with our changing
circumstances.
3.develop a coherent and defensible basis for all
decision making.
What is Strategic Planning?
It is a disciplined effort to produce fundamental
decisions and actions that shape the nature and direction of our
organisation's activities within legal bounds! Put simply -
identify what is TRULY important to us and then put together a
plan for how to make it all happen! Whilst it is important
to be practical it is also important to have some 'dreams' or
'visions'. It must be technically workable, politically
acceptable to key stakeholders, and must align with our
organisations philosophy and core values.
We thankyou for your input!
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Administration Updates
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Enrol Now for Cert IV TAE
TAE: 40110
Certificate IV of Training and Assessment
Cert IV is now acceptable as a body of work for IA
candidates.
All APF members are welcome to take advantage of
this offer.
The current cost is only available until 30th June
2011.
Click to Enrol Now
APF Nationals - Call for Bids
The APF is now calling for bids to host the 2012
Australian National Parachute Championships in all
disciplines. Bids are due by close of business, Wednesday
13th June 2011.
Bid forms can be found on the website HERE
Expressions of Interest for new APF Malfunctions DVD
The goal is to create a new APF malfunctions DVD as a standard
for all student training drop zones. The original malfunctions
video is dated and it's time to update in line with current
equipment and teachings.
We are looking for something similar to the "Breakaway"
DVD produced a number of years ago in the States. The end product
will be a 20-30 minute DVD which covers all types of malfunctions
including the emergency procedures for DOS and SOS student
systems. The main deployment systems commonly used such as BOC,
hip and chest ripcord would also need to be incorporated.
We are also seeking any interested drop zones
wishing to sponsor this undertaking and support the successful
applicants to this venture. Any support is will be appreciated.
If you feel that you have the skills and expertise to produce
this DVD contact Don Cross on didon@internode.on.net
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Technicals, Safety & Rigging
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United Parachute Technologies Service Bulletin
#20110523
Issue Date: 23rd May 2011
Subject: Inspection of the top diagonal attachment point on all
Vector 3 Sport and SE Student Harness/Container Systems.
All Vector 3 Sport and SE Student Harness/Container owners need
to read this Service Bulletin and take appropriate action.
Click here for
SB
IPC (FAI) Technical and Safety Committee
Information
Notice No. 39
Issued 23rd May 2011
re Argus AAD Cutter - 'San Marcos' Incident
APF Service Bulletin 100520-B Issued 13th May 2011
This SB replaces APF SB100520 (Issued 20 May 2010)
SB100520 was issued in May 2010 to address Strong Enterprises. SB
22 to comply with CASA / FAA bi-lateral agreement requirements of
observing country of origin ADs but with an extended compliance
for use of alternate main parachute.
Although it requires SE to approve alternate main use it does not
preclude operators from seeking alternative compliance as
indicated in AC 39-01(3)SB100520-B extends the date for
compliance.
I.e. Main parachute compliance pending SE approval to be sought
by canopy manufacturer, but no later than 12 months from date of
this SB 100520-B. Download SB100520-B
Click here
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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What our members are up to
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European Swoop Comp
APF member
Glenn Farrell is currently in Europe to compete in the following
competitions and training camp. Congratulations so far on his 4th
position at the Danish Nationals held 2-5 June. Go Glenn!
Click for scores.
Open Danish Nationals 2-5 June
Belgium Black Mountain Swoop Comp - June 11-13
Training Camp Klatovy, Czech Republic - June 29-July
5
German Swooping Open/British Nationals at RAPA -
July 7-9
For Facebook users, see more and vids on Glenn's page
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Industry
Vacancies & Classifieds
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Staff wanted
Redcliffe City Skydiving is needing staff: TM, manifest & a
packer.
Tandem Master required by Jump the Beach Brisbane, immediate
start: Sigma & Strong, handcam-able, display B, & outside
camera (optional). Great crew, great gear, great aircraft &
location.
Manifest: Initially 2 days per week (Wed & Thurs), attention
to detail, takes initiative & flexible.
Packer B: Immediate start, weekends only, possible mid week too.
Contact Angela on 07 3283 8911.
Instructor Wanted
Tandem + AFF rating, handcam, and sigma rated.
Assistance with relocation provided.
Contact 1300 13 78 55
WA Skydiving Academy
www.waskydiving.com.au
Staff required
Skydive the Beach Melbourne requires staff for our new St Kilda
operation.
Tandem masters (experienced, IB preferred), packers, pilots
(experienced) drivers and reception staff
e mail - tim@skydivethebeach.com
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
REDUCED PRICE  Student Rig For Sale
Aerodyne Icon 59 SOS student system DOM 2005 under
100 jumps. 260sqft main Skymaster. 250 sqft Smart reserve, never
used DOM08/03/05. Vigil 2 AAD. Cracked reserve window. Chest
mounted rip cord, BOC throw away or SL $4995.00 ONO.
Contact Glenn at glenn@southernskydivers.com.au or 0424 174
197
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.
Nagambie
Instructor B & C Course 20-24 June 2011
8th ASIANIA
"EMAX" Video Competition is being held from 1
June - 14 October 2011
Disciplines:
4 WAY
FORMATION SKYDIVING
4 WAY
ROTATIONS CANOPY FORMATION
2 WAY
SEQUENTIAL CANOPY FORMATION
This Competition is open to members and
organizations of the
ASIANIA Parachute Federation. THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE.
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 week ahead!
Your Team at the National
Office
For more information, comments or suggestions please
email apf@apf.asn.au
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