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OFFER FOR APRIL ends 30th April 2008
 To
qualify for a free life long repack every year you must register as a
member of the Airborne Club. For this month only there is no Joining
Fee, (£97.00). Simply write 'AprilOffer' on the Form and return to us.
None members can join the Airborne Club
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Club Benefits include:
Access to Club Flying Sites, and Site Guide with
22 flying sites*
10% discount on most items in our
online shop:
Low Cost Worldwide insurance cover available
Regular E- Newsletter
Free reserve repack every year worth £35.00
Social events and parties
Priority given on holidays
Automatic BHPC inclusive membership, including entry into Rating System
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The next repack?
Thursday 10th
April 1930 hrs
Club Members Only
Don't forget to bring your harness
and reserve, If you haven't got one, do come anyway, it will be a
great opportunity to meet other members, share a drink together and
kick start your season!
First come, first served. First
pack 1945, last pack 2145 hrs.
See you there.
Events
 Annual Parachute Deployment & FREE Repacking evening.
Venue: Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club, Hollingworth
Lake Country Park
Last year this went really well. We were all finished by 9.30pm
and in the bar!
There were
4 FAILED
deployment attempts - one by a flyer with about 20+ years experience. So
its not just a repack - its a practice deployment session. The first one
failed
TWICE
because he did not let go of the reserve handle when he threw the
container away. This is very, very common. The second failed because he
could not pull the handle away from the Velcro retaining. Some systems
have lots of Velcro which is very hard to pull. The trick is to twist and
peel the handle away. Again a common one.
So, we had 4 failed deployment attempts. In a controlled
environment, relatively relaxed environment. Panic had its part to play. So how relaxed would you be if
you were throwing yours for real and your life depended on it? Could you
throw yours successfully?
If your reserve has not been re-packed within 12 months, there is
a good chance that it will take much longer to open - if it opens at all. Over time there is an
increase in static build up, dampness and a reduction of air between
layers. Typical comment "Oh I've not been out for 6 months so
the reserve will be OK"
Will it?
See you 1oth April 2008 for the next FR££ deployment
practice and repacking session.
These are some of the benefits of membership:
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