ianmdrennan 2 #1 October 6, 2007 hey all, I have a friend who's about to travel to Australia, Spain, Italy, Greece, South Africa and New Zealand. Are there any canopy regulations she should be aware of? She has 300 or so skydives (does 200 a year) and has a wingloading of about 1.2 on a 120 (which she's considering) and 1.0-1.1 on 135. Are there any potential regulations she could be affected by in her travels? Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 October 7, 2007 Does she have an AAD? Lots of DZ's in Europe require one. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phastasphuk 0 #3 October 7, 2007 Wrong country, I know, but we have pretty strict regulations about what you are allowed to jump when you are under 500 jumps. Anyway, she would be allowed to jump the 120, but is recommended to be under a 135. Having over 300 jumps, where the cutoff is, she is also allowed to have a high performance canopy. As I said, woroing country but it should give you an idea what to expect.chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #4 October 7, 2007 QuoteDoes she have an AAD? Lots of DZ's in Europe require one. AA-what???? Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #5 October 7, 2007 Yes, she has an AAD. She has also bought a 135 after spending some time chatting with me. Overall I think it'll be a better travelling canopy for her. Anyway, so, current stats are 300 jumps, aad present, Sabre2 135. Thanks again for all the help. IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strop45 0 #6 October 7, 2007 No problems for New Zealand with the wingloading. BTW All jumpers regardless of jump numbers/license level need to have AAD to jump in NZ.The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -- Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #7 October 8, 2007 In Australia there are no specific regulations wrt canopy size, but the CI (Chief Instructor) has the power of veto on whether she can jump her gear. If she's been on the canopy a while, I'd be surprised if she had problems with the 135. If she's passing through Sydney, I'd be happy to bring her out to the dz... edit to add: Until she has 500 jumps and is certified as an E-license equivalent, she'll need either an AAD or an RSL. edit2: note to self: read through thread before responding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vpozzoli 0 #8 October 8, 2007 Quote In Australia there are no specific regulations wrt canopy size, but the CI (Chief Instructor) has the power of veto on whether she can jump her gear. If she's been on the canopy a while, I'd be surprised if she had problems with the 135. Same goes here in Italy. There are no actual regulations or guidelines at this stage, just a bunch of people arguing with each other AADs are only actually mandated for students, but of course a DZO can refuse to let you jump without one, but seeing as she has one that won't be a problem. The same DZO might arbitrarily decide to not let her jump because of her wing loading, but at her jump numbers that seems unlikely. Cheers, Vale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marios 0 #9 October 8, 2007 No specific regulations in Greece. An AAD is always a good idea anyways. If she needs something here in Greece tell her to contact me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #10 October 8, 2007 make sure your canopy third party liability insurance is high enough..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imac 1 #11 October 10, 2007 Should have no problems in South Africa. Make sure she brings a valid licence, logbook, etc. They will be checked. The reserve packing slip will be checked, even for own equipment. AAD is recommended, but not required if you have your own equipment and are not a student. No problem with the wingloading issue, her jump numbers are more than enough for that. more info can be found at [url]http://www.para.co.za/downloads.php?file=17 DZ Operating Procedures.pdf Just a word of warning! i don't know where she has jumped before, but the majority of SA DZ's are high alt(4000'-5000'). That canopy is going to be rocket there!!!Good bunch of guys in SA, enjoy the jumps and cheap drinks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leslieb 0 #12 October 11, 2007 Thanks for the warning, I'm used to jumping in CO: alt 5,200. So much fun :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
