livendive 8 #1 July 20, 2004 FYI, just because some other people might be interested. QuoteSAFETY & TRAINING NEWSLETTER A Bulletin for the training community Vol. 4, Issue 3 July 20, 2004 SUN PATH ISSUES SERVICE BULLETIN Sun Path Products of Zephyrhills, Florida, has issued service bulletin SP-03, which calls for the immediate grounding of Javelin Student and Student Odyssey harness-container systems that are equipped with adjustable main lift webs. The bulletin requires each affected harness and container be inspected by either Sun Path Products, Inc., or an FAA Master Parachute Rigger or the foreign equivalent prior to use of the system on another jump. See the attached bulletin for details regarding the inspection process. AERODYNE ISSUES SERVICE BULLETIN Aerodyne International has issued a bulletin regarding a leg-strap update for its Icon harness and container system. See the attached bulletin for further details. USPA Tandem Instructor Ratings The USPA Tandem Instructor Rating Course provides successful candidates with a standalone USPA Tandem rating that meets the USPA Basic Safety Requirements and Federal Aviation Regulations with no additional training or rating. Each tandem course includes training on the specific system the candidate will use for the rating. To participate in the USPA Tandem Instructor rating program, manufacturers provide USPA a list of individuals authorized to train tandem "parachutists in command" (FAA term) under their own independent factory programs approved by the FAA. In addition, these factory representatives must meet certain requirements listed in the IRM to conduct a USPA Tandem Instructor Rating Course. Any course for the USPA Tandem Instructor Rating must be conducted following the complete outline in the IRM, including completion of the Tandem Instructor Proficiency Card. " . . . factory representatives must meet certain requirements listed in the IRM to conduct a USPA Tandem Instructor Rating Course. Any course for the USPA Tandem Instructor Rating must be conducted following the complete outline in the IRM, including completion the Tandem Instructor Proficiency Card." Some manufacturers have additional requirements for tandem parachutists in command, whether USPA rated or not. These additional requirements are outside the scope of the USPA Tandem Instructor Rating program and are not managed by USPA. Each USPA Tandem Course Director should know the requirements for the equipment manufacturer and make sure the candidate meets the manufacturer's additional requirements for the equipment being used during the course. Just a reminder: According to the USPA Basic Safety Requirements, training tandem students beyond the introductory tandem jump requires the USPA Tandem Instructor rating, and all drop zones are encouraged to use only USPA Tandem Instructors for non-training, introductory tandem jumps, as well. Jumps with tandem parachutists-in-command without USPA Tandem Instructor Ratings may not be counted as part of a student's training progression. Contact the tandem equipment manufacturer for any questions regarding manufacturer-specific requirements. Sunpath & Aerodyne Service bulletins not attachable to DZ.com post due to file size restriction. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
