Hi all, Just a couple of comments on the current situation as regards competition rules. In making these comments I am merely clarifying the current situation. I am not attacking the situation and not defending it - nor am I stating any form of official policy.
The Nationals Rules state that a parachute is mandatory equipment and must be worn during flight. They do not say that the parachute must have a current packing slip. I know that this rule has existed unchanged for at least 20 years, and I assume it has been there in the same form ever since parachutes were first required. I have never known the lack of a currency requirement in the rules to be raised at a Nationals pilots meeting. Therefore, any competition requirements for packing currency come about through an organisers decision to add a local rule or through the decision of a State Association to add that rule in their own jurisdiction. I have no idea when that started, except that it seems to have become common in the last 2-3 years. I have flown at quite a few competitions which required a current packing slip as part of the documentation. I have personally always had one when arriving at a competition. I have yet to have anyone ask to see it. Cheers Tim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Borgelt Sent: Thursday, 24 May 2007 18:02 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Parachute repacking At 03:23 PM 24/05/2007, you wrote: > > > > >AFAIK the 120 day repack time is set by the manufacturer, not GFA ?? > >John G. > >It is actually a MOSP requirement and is independent of parachute >manufacturer - I believe MOSP states 6mths. > > The National Parachutes we sell are good for up to 8 months between repacks in the absence of any regulatory requirement for a shorter period. Mike Borgelt Instruments - manufacturers of quality soaring instruments phone Int'l + 61 746 355784 fax Int'l + 61 746 358796 cellphone Int'l + 61 428 355784 Int'l + 61 429 355784 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.borgeltinstruments.com _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
