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DECEMBER 1996<br />
Volume 96-4<br />
Minutes<br />
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BI=I'n"r, Meeting<br />
Financial Report<br />
Full <strong>'r#jt</strong>,3lll"o,,',<br />
Member Listing<br />
Pareicfiute Inilastrl lssa ciatirln
Parathutt" Inilustrl lssrir;iatirln<br />
Code of Professional Responsibility<br />
soP - 314<br />
The <strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> is dedicated to the promotion of the highest principles of honesty,<br />
integrify, fairness and professional behavior in all of our dealings with our customers, the public at large and<br />
among ourselves. We are an organization based in the United States of America, with an international<br />
membership base. Our ethical solidarity is only as strong as the cumulative quality of our individual<br />
members. It is because our membership extends beyond the bounds of most federal, state and local customs<br />
of acceptable behavior. There are many issues on which we, as individual members, will disagree. It is<br />
imperative that all of our disagreements, arguments, accusations and methods of resolution be kept within<br />
the bounds of our organization. It is essential that we approach the outside world with a clear, common and<br />
unified voice. The Ethics Committee should consist of members representing the delinitive disciplines of our<br />
organization, which in combination comprise and constitute the interests of the <strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong>. These disciplines include but are not necessarily limited to Materials Suppliers, Equipment<br />
Manufacturers, Distributors, Riggers and Drop Zone Operators.<br />
General: We must strive to achieve excellence in the products and services we offer as individual members.<br />
It is imperative that we take steps to understand and avoid any situations which would project our industry<br />
in a less than positive way to those with whom we deal.<br />
We must respect and protect the integrity of the property rights of others, whether intellectual<br />
property, trademarks, patents or copyrights. It is difficult if not impossible to conduct our business without<br />
making public some of the things we have worked hard to protect. Disregard for the integrity of the<br />
properties ofothers should be avoided.<br />
We will know, understand, respect and obey existing laws having jurisdiction over our business<br />
activities. This pledge of compliance extends to include all of our Standard Operating Procedures.<br />
Commitment to service. Our professional responsibilities must be bound by our commitment to<br />
perform as we have agreed or contracted. The quality of our work is only as strong as our commitment to<br />
take personal responsibility for the work which we perform.<br />
Snecific areas of discinline<br />
Material Sunpliers Quality of Goods. Suppliers of raw materials, purchased items and parts must<br />
state the quality ofthe goods or parts they supply, ifthe grade ofthe goods is other than first quality.<br />
Certification. Suppliers of raw materials, purchased items and parts should be able to make certification to<br />
specification on materials they supply, as applicable.<br />
Equipment Manufacturers must state the quality of the goods or parts they supply, if the grade of<br />
the goods is other than first quality. They must refrain from stating other that accurate claims in advertising<br />
and promotional efforts. They must operate with a quality assurance system which has the capability to<br />
effectively handle recall of systems or components as necessary.<br />
Equioment Distributors of parachute components should not represent a product in any way which<br />
is not consistent with its intended use. They should not recommend use of a component beyond its<br />
manufacturer's intended range of use.<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> Rissers will keep complete and accurate records of activities performed under the<br />
authority of his/her certilicate, as well as work done under his/her supervision. They will refrain from<br />
providing a service or an opinion on matters which are outside the scope of their education, experience or<br />
expertise.<br />
Droo Zone Ooerators will follow a comprehensive course of instruction which is consistent with<br />
accepted common good and safe practice in the skydiving community. When providing equipment for use in<br />
skydiving operations, will provide proper, safe and airworthy equipment which is appropriate to the jump<br />
being made. They will provide appropriate airlift which is maintained in a safe and airworthy condition and<br />
which is operated by appropriately rated personnel. They will utilize only those modifications to aircraft<br />
intended to facilitate skydiving which have been done in accordance with accepted industry practice and<br />
which carry appropriate authorizations (i.e. inflight door, installation of steps, handles and appendages.)<br />
They will only introduce fuel into aircraft which is intended and authorized for use in that particular aircraft<br />
powerplant. Only properly filtered fuel which is drawn from controlled and uncontaminated sources should<br />
be used.
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
PARANOTE.DOC
PIA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS<br />
PHONE NUMBERS, FAX NUMBERS, AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES<br />
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE<br />
CLIF'F- SCHMUCKER President 513-897-6165 513-897-7548 Cliff.Schmucker@pia.com<br />
GEORGE GALLOWAY V-Presidcnt 423-949-4688 423-949-5174 Precision@pia.com<br />
JEAN BECK Secretary 501452-3987 501452-7752 DJ@pia.com<br />
DORI BACHMAN Treasurer 847-679-5905 847-679-8644<br />
E[.EK PUSKAS E-rec. Advisor 609-663-1275 609-663-3028<br />
COMMITTEE CHAIRS<br />
DZISPORT PROMOTION COMMITTEE<br />
RAY FERRELL Chair<br />
916-753-2651 916-753-8572 aap@ix,netcom.com<br />
(Co-Chair Vocant)<br />
HEADQUARTERS/M USEUM COMMITTEE<br />
LOWELL BACHMAN Clatr 847-679-5905 847-679-8644<br />
805-968-7277 805-968-1379 DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com<br />
DAN POYNTER Co-Chair<br />
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE<br />
CEORGE GALLOWAY Chair 423-949-4688 423-949-5174 Precision@pia.com<br />
DAN WILCOX Co-Chair 904-736-7589 904-734-7537<br />
RIGGING COMMITTEE<br />
ALLEN SILVER C&air 510-785-7070 510-785-9213<br />
DAVE DEWOLF Co-Chair 717-367-0808 717-361-8292<br />
RISK MANAGEM ENT COMMITTEE<br />
(Chair Vacant)<br />
(Co-Chair Vacanl)<br />
SYMPOSIUM'97 COMMITTEE<br />
PATTI CHERNIS Clair<br />
AL GRAMANDO Co-Chair<br />
360-893-6111 360-893-1999 Nleinc@pia.com<br />
908-3'16-0719 908-316-0721 PARATRAIN@aol.com<br />
SPECIFICATIONS COMMTTTEE<br />
BILL GERROW Chair<br />
910-275-5800 910-275-8866 Perftexgso@aolcom<br />
BTJDDY MC LAURIN Co-Chair 910-279-8625 910-279-8629<br />
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE<br />
JOHN f-EBLANC Chair 904-738-2224 904-734-8297<br />
SANDY FIEID Co-Chair<br />
909-928-'1438 909-928-1538 ri@ix.netcom com<br />
coMMUNTCATTONS SERVICES (AD-HOC)<br />
CLIFF SCHMUCKERChaiT 513-897-6165 513-897-7548 SSK@pia.com<br />
AL GRAMANDO Co-Chair<br />
908-316-0719 908-316-0721 newsbrief@pia.com<br />
ETHICS COMMITTEE (AD-HOC)<br />
GEORGE GALLOWAY Chair<br />
DAN POYNTER Co-Chair<br />
615-949-4688 615-949-5174 Precision@pia.com<br />
805-968-7277 805-968-1379 DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com<br />
GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS COMMITTEE (AD-HOC)<br />
MAURICE GIONFRIDDO Chatr 508-366-1042 508-366-1042 mgion@aol.com<br />
508-675-0101 508-677-6791 JMAC@microsoft.com<br />
JOIIN MACH ADO Co-Chair<br />
STEERTNG COMMTTTEE (AD-HOC)<br />
SANDY REID Chuir<br />
CLIFF'SCHMTJCKER Co-Choir<br />
909-928-1438 909-928-1538 ri@ix.netcom.com<br />
513-897-6165 513-897-7548 SSK@pia.com<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
PARANEWX.DOC
The Para NewsBrief<br />
Volume 964 December 1996<br />
LOOKING FORWARD TO SYMPOSIUM '97<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong><br />
1996-1997 Officers<br />
President<br />
Cliff Schmucker<br />
SSK Industries. Inc.<br />
Vice-President<br />
George Galloway<br />
Precision Aerodynamics<br />
Secretary<br />
Jean Beck<br />
DJ Associates. Inc.<br />
Treasurer<br />
Dori Bachman<br />
Para-Gear Equipment Company<br />
Executive Advisor<br />
Elek Puskas<br />
Para-Flite, Inc.<br />
Editor<br />
Al Gramando<br />
Publisher<br />
Cliff Schmucker<br />
PIA<br />
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From The Desk of The<br />
Prez!<br />
To our Members and Subscribers:<br />
Our September Meeting in Houston<br />
was both productive and groundbreaking.<br />
Productive in that a lot of<br />
work was accomplished. Groundbreaking<br />
in that PIA is entering an<br />
exciting period of growth and<br />
innovation. As new opportunities are<br />
being presented to our organization,<br />
our members and committees are<br />
accepting the associated challenges.<br />
There is a downside to these new<br />
areas of involvement and projects -<br />
again, I must apologize for the<br />
lateness of this issue of Para<br />
NewsBrief. There has been a great<br />
deal of interim action since the<br />
meeting, and it seems there is never<br />
enough time. However, at our<br />
February meeting, I hope to present a<br />
proposal that will deal with this<br />
situation, and allow us to get more<br />
association work done in a timely and profbssional<br />
manner, while providing better than ever services<br />
for our members.<br />
I would like to take this opportunity to wish<br />
everyone Happy Holidays and all the best for the<br />
New Year, and I am looking forward to seeing you<br />
at SYMPOSIUM'97 in February!<br />
,(///<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
PNBNlrW96
FYI<br />
COMMITTEE MEMBER LISTINGS<br />
MINUTES OF SUMMER MEETING<br />
FINANCIAL RBPORT<br />
COMMITTEE REPORTS<br />
PIA STOREiPRODUCTS<br />
SYMPOSIUM'97 REGISTRATION FORM<br />
SYMPOSIUM'97 EXHIBITOR FORM<br />
SYMPOSIUM '97 EXHIBIT FLOOR PLAN<br />
WHO'S WHO IN THE BOOTHS<br />
SPONSORSHIP TNFORMATION<br />
FULL MEMBER LISTING<br />
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
1440 Duke Street<br />
Alexandria, VA 223 l4 USA<br />
Internet Web Home Pagez httpz/hvww.pia.com<br />
FAX: 513-897-7548<br />
e-mail: newsbrief@pia.com<br />
Para NewsBrief Volume 96-4<br />
A Project of PIA's Communications<br />
Services Committee<br />
Al Gramando - Project Leader<br />
Para NewsBrief is the official quarterly publication of the <strong>Parachute</strong><br />
<strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong>. Contributions for publication are welcomed.<br />
If you wish to submit material, please send the best possible copy<br />
flat, not folded, to our Duke Street address. Submissions via e-mail,<br />
or on an IBM disc are encouraged, preferably in Word for Windows<br />
format. Disclaimer: PIA does not necessarily endorse or make any<br />
judgment as to he accuracy or validity ofany ofthe contents ofPara<br />
NewsBrief.<br />
AL GRAMANDO<br />
The exchange of information has never been so<br />
easy!<br />
As we move faster and faster into the information<br />
age the access to the information super highway has<br />
become so easy and commonplace that almost<br />
everyone has a computer and if they don't, they<br />
soon will.<br />
After watching George Galloway demonstrate the<br />
PIA Web Page, I couldn't imagine not having my<br />
company on-line. I have already begun the process.<br />
I think everyone was dazzled by the unique and<br />
individual home pages with which many of our<br />
members have already gone on-line. My parlicular<br />
favorite was Call Ralph which had all kinds of<br />
bells, whistles and flashing lights.<br />
First Step Research (FSR) which is a full member<br />
and who has been working with George Galloway<br />
on PIA's Web Page has agreed to provide free page<br />
space for all PIA members. With a deal like that it<br />
is hard to imagine any of us not having a home page<br />
within the next six months.<br />
Our member home pages may very well be some of<br />
the most unique on the entire Web just by the<br />
uniqueness of our industry.<br />
In the end, the benefits will outweigh any negative<br />
points. The ability of all our members being able to<br />
connect with each other and exchange information<br />
and ideas can only be financially beneficial to all<br />
concerned. Our customers will end up with better<br />
products and services. It is truly a "win-win"<br />
situation.<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
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operating the PIA Store and selling PIA items, he<br />
volunteered to add tlre Specs to the store. EIek<br />
Puskas' Risk Management committee contributed a<br />
disclaimer for the Snecs.<br />
PIA AROUND THE WORLD<br />
PIA ADOPTS US MIL SPECS<br />
The U.S. Government is abandoning the Military<br />
Specification program so the <strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> has adopted some 275 specifications<br />
relating to parachutes.<br />
Mil Specs are used by the parachute industry world<br />
wide. Without specifications and standards, mills<br />
and parts manufacturers could ship nearly anything<br />
to the parachute manufacturers. "We require<br />
certifications and check all the fabric. hardware and<br />
webbing we buy", said Cliff Schmucker of SSK and<br />
President of PlA, "but we have to have a spec to<br />
check it against. We need some sort of<br />
measurement."<br />
The Specifications have been adopted without<br />
changes except for the number. For example, MIL-<br />
C-7020 (Cloth) has become PIA-C-7020. Some<br />
changes may be made in the future after a lengthy<br />
hearing process.<br />
Specifications were the major topic at the February<br />
'96 PIA meeting near San Francisco. Bill Gerrow's<br />
Specifications Committee received approval to<br />
pursue the Spec project. Since Dan Poynter was<br />
Specifications run $25 each for electronic editions<br />
and $35 plus $4 for air shipping for the paper<br />
editions. Electronic editions nray be secured from<br />
the PIA web site (http://www.pia.corn). See the<br />
catalog sheet for complete ordering information.<br />
Ef ectronic editions are in Adobe Acrobat s .pdf<br />
format. They may be viewed on the screen and<br />
printed out. The Acrobat reader is available free<br />
and may be downloaded frorn the PIA web site.<br />
Paper editions may be ordered by calling (805) 968-<br />
7277.<br />
The new typesetting makes the specs much more<br />
readable. If you order the electronic version from<br />
the web site and have a color printer, the PIA<br />
specification banner will print out in blue.<br />
The Spec conversion is being handled in phases.<br />
Phase one included l2 Specs. This was a test run to<br />
check the system. Phase two includes about 25<br />
Spec; with these the 35* most-often used specs will<br />
be covered. Eventually all 27 5 parachute-related<br />
spec will be done. Christine Nolt of Santa Barbara<br />
is preparing the specifications in .pdf fornrat. Gail<br />
Kearns is proofreading to make sure the new<br />
formats are accurate. George Galloway, PIA Vice-<br />
President and PIA Webmaster, is placing them on<br />
the site.<br />
The PIA specs and accounting systenr have been set<br />
up in a computer. The specs are printed on demand<br />
eliminating quantity-printing and inventory. When<br />
a paper copy is ordered, an invoice is cut and the<br />
spec is printed out and mailed. The accounting<br />
system is set up in QttickBooks and all the orders<br />
processed since the first of I 996 have been entered.<br />
Complete income, expense and inventory figures<br />
may be printed out at any time.<br />
When PIA sets up a headquafters, the computer<br />
may be shipped with its accounting system, word<br />
processing, inventory ofspecs, and other "hard"<br />
Store items. trulv a turnkev situation.<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
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PRECISION AERODYNAMICS. INC.<br />
DASH-M SERIES<br />
Precision Aerodynamics is pleased to announce the<br />
development of the latest upgrade version of the<br />
Super Raven Reserve Series, which we refer to as<br />
the "Super Raven Dash M Series". In addition to<br />
the 120, 135, 150, 181,218,249 and 282 sq. ft<br />
models, the new Dash M Series will include a new<br />
smaller version of 109 sq. ft which will be the<br />
smallest pack volume TSO'd reserve available.<br />
The Dash M Series is similar to the current version<br />
of the Super Raven Series, in that it embodies<br />
exactly the same airfoil shape and line trim<br />
specifications which have proven to be so reliable<br />
and durable for the Super Raven during the past<br />
decade.<br />
The differences and enhancements include:<br />
Approval under the new TSO C-23d expected<br />
soon<br />
With approval under TSO C-23d, the weight ranges<br />
for each canopy model are expanded, and the old<br />
barrier of 254lbs is eliminated, making the Raven 4<br />
available for use at weights up to 300 lbs.<br />
Broader suspended weight allowances<br />
The placard weight ranges for each model are<br />
expanded to encompass broader maximum and<br />
minimum values. The values will be true<br />
demonstrated weight ranges afforded by the new<br />
TSO.<br />
Spanwise lower surface provides reinforcement<br />
across line attachment points<br />
The lower surface of the Dash M Series is<br />
constructed in the same manner as the Batwing,<br />
with spanwise reinforcement provided across the<br />
line attachment points in the form of a double<br />
needle fell seam. This unique method of spanwise<br />
reinforcement produces excellent structure without<br />
the unwanted bulk associated with added heavy<br />
tapes.<br />
Reduced pack volume- no bulky metal ring or<br />
bridle attachment point<br />
In addition to the reduced pack volume afforded by<br />
the spanwise lower surface, we have removed the<br />
metal ring and associated bridle attachment point<br />
and support tapes. The Dash M Series is intended<br />
for use as a reserve only, and unlike all other Super<br />
Raven canopies, its use as a main will not be<br />
encouraged.<br />
Expanded line of canopies- MicroRaven 109<br />
added<br />
We have added a canopy to the Dash M Series<br />
which is not available in the current version. The<br />
MicroRaven 109 is the smallest packing reserve<br />
canopy we have ever made, and specifications for<br />
the MicroRaven 109 will be published under<br />
separate cover.<br />
Spectra Line is Standard<br />
Spectra line is standard at no added charge on all<br />
canopies manufactured under the Dash M Series<br />
The Dash M Series of the Super Raven Reserve is<br />
not intended to be a replacement to the current<br />
version. It is intended to be an expansion and<br />
supplement to the popular Raven Reserve line of<br />
canopies. Both versions will be available to satisfy<br />
your customer's request. The current Super Raven<br />
is still the most popular reserve in the world, and we<br />
have no intention of removing it from the market.<br />
The price of the current Super Raven Reserve will<br />
remain at its current level through 1996.<br />
More information on the new Dash M Series will be<br />
made available soon. The purpose of this notice is<br />
to give a basic understanding of the new Dash M<br />
Series of the Super Raven Reserve. Price and<br />
delivery dates will not be quoted at this time, but we<br />
hope to have the Dash M available later this<br />
summer.<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
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IPC Technical Congress to Meet at<br />
PIA Symposium '97<br />
The <strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> and the<br />
International <strong>Parachute</strong> Commission Technical and<br />
Safety Subcommittee will co-locate their two<br />
events; the IPC Technical Congress and the<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Symposium in<br />
February 1997 in Houston, Texas.<br />
The IPC's Technical Congress meets every two<br />
years. Papers on parachute safety are presented and<br />
then resolutions are made. "Our members want to<br />
attend both the Congress and the Symposium so colocating<br />
will save on travel costs" says Liam<br />
McNulty of the IPC Technical & Safety<br />
Subcommittee. "This makes the Symposium even<br />
more important as we all will benefit greatly from<br />
the input of the Technical Congress" said Patti<br />
Chernis, Symposium Committee Chair.<br />
The PIA Symposium is an internationalevent<br />
consisting of seminars, forums and an international<br />
trade show. The February 9-13, 1997 event is<br />
expected to draw more than 1000 participants.<br />
The following are companies are among the first to<br />
provide sponsorships for the Symposium.<br />
USPA<br />
Binders and Advertising<br />
Performance Designs Full Page Color Advertising<br />
Skydive Dallas<br />
Continental Breakfast<br />
Northern Lite Enterprises<br />
Pull-up Cords<br />
DJ Associates, Inc.<br />
Security<br />
ParaTraining Enterprises Best Booth Award<br />
ParaTraini ng Enterprises Hand Shaker Award<br />
SunPath<br />
Plaques and Certifi cates<br />
SunPath<br />
Radios<br />
Techna Design<br />
Logo<br />
AC Software<br />
Web Page<br />
Car Rental for Symposium<br />
Car rental arrangements have been made with<br />
Budget Rent-a-Car. To receive the PIA rental rate<br />
you must always use rate code C-99. The rates are<br />
already in effect, so if you need a car for<br />
Symposium call 800-23 I -01 l2 or 713-988-7300.<br />
Tell them you have a local commercial account.<br />
For registration, exhibitor and hotel information<br />
contact: PIA Symposium Headquarters, 208<br />
Rosehill Ave., Deland, FL 32724. Telephone and<br />
Fax - on- demand (904) 738-6899.<br />
Symposium Sponsorships<br />
Vehicle<br />
Dailv<br />
Weeklv<br />
Sponsorships are corning in. Sponsorships are of<br />
great help to the organization and planning of<br />
Symposium, for they help to make Symposium the<br />
best it can be and at the same time help to keep the<br />
cost of the event as low as possible. Symposium<br />
Sponsors are recognized in many ways; before,<br />
during and after Symposium . If you or your<br />
company is interested in being a sponsor, please<br />
contact Patti Chernis at (360) 893-61I l.<br />
Economy<br />
Compact<br />
Intermediate<br />
Sport<br />
Luxury<br />
Mini Van<br />
Passenger Van<br />
34.99<br />
35.99<br />
38.99<br />
41.99<br />
s9.99<br />
59.99<br />
79.99<br />
169.99<br />
179.99<br />
199.99<br />
219.99<br />
329.99<br />
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499.99<br />
Para NewsBrief - December I 996<br />
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I'IA ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB<br />
lf you were unable to attend this past PIA Business<br />
Meeting you missed a great demonstration of PIA<br />
on the WEB. This project was led by Vice-<br />
President George Galloway who has made<br />
arrangements to provide free Internet World Wide<br />
Web (WWW) Site space to all PIA Members.<br />
For those of you who<br />
have Netscape, you will<br />
be treated to some of<br />
the most innovative<br />
Home Pages.<br />
WWW is the hottest<br />
area of telecommunications<br />
growth,<br />
and allows your<br />
company to make available everything from<br />
advertising and service to product information and<br />
on-line ordering for both your current and potential<br />
customers.<br />
lf you are not familiar with the WWW, find a<br />
colleague who is and check out the "Yellow Pages"<br />
on PIA's Web-site (http://www.pia.com) to see<br />
what a number of your lellow members are already<br />
doing in the cyber-world.<br />
You can then develop your own pages, use the<br />
services of a local page creator, or use the services<br />
of our site-provider, First Step Research (FSR) of<br />
Moscow, Idaho and get "on-line" immediately.<br />
For those who already have a web-site, this<br />
announcement means a FREE "home" for your<br />
pages, and a PIA URt, in the form ofi<br />
http://www.pi a.com/rnem ber-name (example :<br />
http ://www. p i a. co m/S S K).<br />
This project is the first in a series of mernbershipbenefit<br />
enhancements currently in the works by<br />
PIA, all designed to provide services to our<br />
members usually only available to large companies<br />
or industry associations, mflking vour member<br />
in PIA even more cost-effective and heneficial.<br />
And ves. PIA Means Business!!!<br />
NEWS RELEASE<br />
FROM: Strong Enterprises<br />
DATE: Iuly 26,1996<br />
YOU: If you make money in tandem parachuting.<br />
Drop Zone personnel, as aDZ or individual.<br />
Jump aircraft owner or pilot, deriving<br />
income from skydiving.<br />
If you're business derives income from<br />
tandem and skydiving.<br />
Tandem student past and present.<br />
If you are planning on making a tandem<br />
ju-p.<br />
REFERENCE: Tandem Jumping, FAA Exemption<br />
No. 6474, docket 28479, effective July I ,1996.<br />
Petition for Rule change submitted March, 1986.<br />
WE NEED YOIJ 1'O: Write, Fax or e-mail your<br />
Senator or US Representative, (you can find their<br />
name and address in the front of your local phone<br />
book).<br />
IMPORTANT: The FAA Exemptions 4943 and<br />
6474 cover tandem jumping. The lirnitations and<br />
conditions are devastating to you as a Tandem<br />
Instructor, your business and your future income<br />
and Strong Enterprises. The best solution for<br />
everyone, including the FAA, is a permanent rule<br />
change.<br />
We need you to write a letter of support (sample<br />
enclosed) for changing tandem jumping from an<br />
"experimental" exemption to the much needed<br />
permanent rule change. It has been l2 )'ears and<br />
two million tandem jumps that tandem has been<br />
under temporary two year exemptions as<br />
"experimental" with student passengers referred to<br />
as "experimental test junlpers". The liability that<br />
you and the manufacturers are assuming needlessly<br />
under this "experimental" exemption has to change.<br />
Attached is background infbrrnation for you to use<br />
in your letters. Please feel free to use any or all of<br />
it. Strong Enterprises can only do so much to<br />
protect tandem jumping, it's now your turn to<br />
protect your occupation and sport.<br />
Good Jumping,<br />
Ted Strong,<br />
President<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
PNBNEW96
TANDEM HISTORY FACTS<br />
1983 Dec - Petition for tandem jumping was filed by Strong Enterprises and Relative<br />
Workshop requesting a temporary exemption.<br />
1984 June - Exemption 4047 issued with the purpose of developing research data on this<br />
experimental test jump program in anticipalion for rule making change to allow<br />
general use for dual flight instruction in parachuting,<br />
1985 April Summary of petition was published in the Federal Register.<br />
f985 June Exemption 4047 extended for l year to gather additional test data and field<br />
experience.<br />
19E6 Jan Petition filed for Rule Change to FAR 105.43 and recommendations for revision<br />
to Aerospace Standard 8015A with research and test data, submitted by Strong<br />
Enterprises and Relative Workshop.<br />
1986 March A summary of petition for rule change was published in the Federal Register.<br />
1986 April <strong>Parachute</strong> industry starts meetings to establish TSO standards for tandem<br />
equipment.<br />
1987 May Exemption 4047 extended for t year-<br />
1988 June FAA allowed exemption 4047 to expire without acting upon request for<br />
exemption extension which was received in April 1988.<br />
198E June Exemption 4943 issued and subsequently renewed as "experimental" for 2 year<br />
periods until its expiration on June 30, 1996<br />
1989 Nov FAA agrees that tandem jumping "is an important aviation issue" bul "FAA<br />
resourc€s are currently committed to higher priority rule rnaking projecls."<br />
1990 June Exemption 4943 extended; still as "experimenlal" with students as "parachule tcsl<br />
jumpers".<br />
1990 July FAA scheduled notice of proposed rule making to be published in the Federal<br />
Register.<br />
1990 Aug FAA reguests and receives additional data to enable rendering a decision<br />
regarding feasibility of a rule making project.<br />
1992 May FAA responds that the petition' for rule change is "being coordinated<br />
appropriate offices" and "are unable to determine how long the coordination<br />
will take".<br />
1992 June Exemption 4943 extended;<br />
1992 July After 6 years of meetings,<br />
standards.<br />
within the<br />
Process<br />
still considered "experimental".<br />
parachute industry submits new tandem equipment<br />
1993 June FAA requests additional data from manufacturers to be provided by November.<br />
1993 June FAA issues TSO-C23d, new parachute standards inctuding tandem. Totat time<br />
from request lo rule - 6 years.<br />
1994 April Exemption 4943 extended, still .'experimental.',<br />
1296 July I Exemption 6474 issued by FAA to Strong Enrerprises.<br />
1996 July 3 Strong Enterprises refuses exemption as UNACCEPTABLE due to devastating<br />
te rm in olog y.<br />
Tandem jumping, the safest method of making your first parachute jump, is in legat jeopardy.
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Thanks for your support.<br />
Remember the more letters you can write the more impact we<br />
will have.<br />
Please ask tandem students and anyone else that has an interest<br />
in seeing that tandem jumping is a permenant part of our sport,<br />
to write a letter to their Senator and the members of the<br />
Aviation Subcommittee.<br />
Please feel free to use, the sample letter enclosed.<br />
AII or a portion of the enclosed information may be used in<br />
your letters.<br />
dqmz - r.a Sl'rong /
U. S. Senator / U. S. Representative<br />
Washington, DC.<br />
Reference: overdue changes to FAR Part 105, administered by the<br />
Federal Aviation Administration.<br />
Dear Sir:<br />
As one of your constituents, I am writing to seek your herp in<br />
obtaining relief from financial hardship caused by unacceptable and<br />
unnecessary delays in effecting changes to FAR part 105.<br />
Specifically, relief is being sought from Exemption 6474 to FAR<br />
105.43(a). Exemption 6474 is a follow on to Exemptions 4943 and<br />
4047 which was originally issued in 1984 to allow an experimental<br />
test program of tandem parachute jumping, (the parachuting<br />
instructor and the student are under the same parachute). These<br />
exemptions have been extended annually or semi-annually for the<br />
last twelve years, thereby forcing tandem jumping to remain an<br />
experimental test program.<br />
In 1986, Strong Enterprises and The Relative Workshop, at the FAA,s<br />
request, petitioned the FAA for a change to FAR part i05. since that<br />
time no action has been taken to effect this change. In 1993, the<br />
FAA asked the manufacturers and members of the parachuting<br />
community to help formulate suggested changes to FAR part tbS rhat<br />
would be in the best interest of public safety. This ,'committee', of<br />
skydiving industry volunteers, and a FAA representative, met six<br />
times over a six month period at various locations in the US at their<br />
own expense. The resulting recommendations of this "Tandem
Proposal Project Team" have been ignored for the last two and a half<br />
years, and the FAA has continuod to govern through exemption<br />
instead of changing the law.<br />
Your help is needed at this time because tandem jumping has Srown<br />
into a multi-million dollar business which has suffered unreasonable<br />
losses in time and money due to:<br />
1) The fact that the tenuousness of doing business under an<br />
exemption, and being classified as "experimental", has discouraged<br />
investments in the tandem jumping industry.<br />
2) If the exemption were not renewed or it was rescinded, future<br />
students would be denied the benefits of using the safest method<br />
of making a parachute jump, needlessly endangering their lives.<br />
3) The exemption not being renewed before it expired.<br />
After twelve years and millions of tandem jumps, tandem jumping is<br />
no longer an "experiment". With nearly three quarlers of a million<br />
tandem jumps being made annually, we are generating hundreds of<br />
millions of dollars in revenue. These thousands of business people<br />
need relief from having to conduct business under an exemption, and<br />
they need the protection of a change to FAR Part 105 that will allow<br />
tandem jumping and related businesses to flourish.<br />
Please initiate an investigation as to why this promised change has<br />
not occurred (after 12 years), and take the necessary action to bring<br />
this needed change in the law to fruition.<br />
Thanking you in advance for your assistance, I look forward to<br />
hearing from you regarding this matter.<br />
Respectfully yours,
Ray Fenell Chair<br />
Bob Sprague<br />
Mike Eakins<br />
Dave Smith<br />
Gina Ferrell<br />
Pani Chernis<br />
Rebecca Sharp<br />
Lowell Bachman Chair<br />
Dan Poynter Co-Chair<br />
Dave DeWolf<br />
George Galloway Chair<br />
Dan Wilcox Co-Chair<br />
Al Gramando<br />
Dave DeWolf<br />
Lowell Bachman<br />
BillGerrow<br />
Ellen Bussemaker<br />
PIA 1996 Committees<br />
DZlSport Promotion Committee<br />
Riesine Committee<br />
Allen Silver Chair Silver <strong>Parachute</strong> Sales & Services<br />
Dave DeWolf Co-Chair<br />
Para-Loft. Inc.<br />
Paul Thompson<br />
Para-Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Dan Poynter<br />
Para-Publishing<br />
Sandy Reid<br />
Rigging Innovations, Inc.<br />
Ellen Bussemaker<br />
Netherlands<br />
PattiChemis Chair<br />
Al Gramando Co-Chair<br />
Jean Beck<br />
Dori Bachman<br />
Karen Dean<br />
Dan Tarasievich<br />
Lucia Furry<br />
Patti Chemis Chair<br />
AlGramando Co-Chair<br />
Dan Tarasievich<br />
Jean Beck<br />
Dori Bachman<br />
Bibi LeBlanc<br />
Karen Dean<br />
Lucia Furry<br />
Action Air <strong>Parachute</strong>s<br />
Arizona Aero Sports<br />
Skydive Monterey Bay<br />
Australian <strong>Parachute</strong> Federation<br />
Action Air <strong>Parachute</strong>s<br />
Northern Lite. Inc.<br />
Greater Kansas City Skydiving<br />
Headquarters/Museum Committee<br />
Membershin Committee<br />
Svmoosium'97 Committee<br />
Svmnosium'99 Committee<br />
Para-Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Para-Publishing<br />
Para-Loft. Inc.<br />
Precision Aerodynamics<br />
Relative Workshop<br />
ParaTraining Enterprises<br />
Para-Loft, Inc.<br />
Para-Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Performance Textiles. Inc.<br />
Netherlands<br />
Northern Lite. Inc.<br />
ParaTraining Enterprises<br />
DJ Associates, Inc.<br />
Para Gear Equipment Co.<br />
SSK Industries, Inc.<br />
Para-Phemalia- Inc.<br />
Altico. Inc.<br />
Northern Lite, Inc.<br />
ParaTraining Enterprises<br />
Para-Phernalia. Inc.<br />
DJ Associates. Inc.<br />
Para Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Performance Designs, Inc.<br />
SSK Industries. Inc.<br />
Altico, Inc.<br />
Risk Manasement Committee<br />
Chair and committee is Vacant at this time.<br />
Snecifi cations Committee<br />
Bill Gerrow Chair<br />
Perfbrmance Textiles. lnc.<br />
Buddy McLaurin Co-Chair<br />
Precision Fabrics Inc.<br />
John Machado<br />
Duro lnd., Inc.<br />
Joe Holder<br />
Precision Fabrics, Inc.<br />
Lance Labun<br />
Simula Government Products<br />
Vincent Salatino<br />
HLC - Aerotex<br />
Michael Beck<br />
DJ Associates, Inc.<br />
Dan Wilcox<br />
Relative Workshop<br />
David Smith<br />
Australi an <strong>Parachute</strong> Federation<br />
Dick Brower<br />
Life Support Intemational<br />
John LeBlanc Chair<br />
Sandy Reid Co-Chair<br />
CliffSchmucker<br />
George Galloway<br />
Commu nications Services Committee<br />
Cliff Schmucker Chair<br />
Al Gramando Co-Chair<br />
George Galloway<br />
Dan Poynter<br />
Deborah Blackmon<br />
Ellen Bussemaker<br />
Beezy Shaw<br />
George Galloway Chair<br />
Dan Poynter Co-Chair<br />
Lowell Bachman<br />
Al Gramando<br />
Bill Gerrow<br />
Karen Dean<br />
Dan Wilcox<br />
Howard Weiske<br />
Sandy Reid Chair<br />
Cliff Schmucker Co-Chair<br />
Lowell Bachman<br />
Dan Poynter<br />
Maurice Gionfriddo Chair<br />
John Machado Co-Chair<br />
Lowell Bachman<br />
Elek Puskas<br />
Michael Beck<br />
Ned Luker<br />
Peter Sullivan<br />
Richard Brow<br />
Nancy LaRiviere<br />
Lance Labun<br />
Technical Committee<br />
Ethics Committee<br />
Steerins Committee<br />
Performance Designs, Inc.<br />
Rigging Innovations, Inc.<br />
SSK Industries, Inc.<br />
Precision Aerodynamics<br />
SSK Industries, Inc.<br />
ParaTraining Enterprises<br />
Precision Aerodynamics<br />
Para-Publishing<br />
The Riggers Source Book<br />
Netherlands<br />
Precision Aerodynamics<br />
Precision Aerodynamics<br />
Para-Publishing<br />
Para-Gear Equipment Co.<br />
ParaTraining Enterprises<br />
Performance Textiles, Inc.<br />
SSK Industries, Inc.<br />
Relative Workshop<br />
FXC Corp.<br />
Rigging Innovations, Inc.<br />
SSK Industries, Inc.<br />
Para-Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Para Publishing<br />
Government Svstems<br />
MPG Consultants<br />
Duro Ind., Inc.<br />
Para-Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Para-Flite. Inc.<br />
DJ Associates, Inc.<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> Ind. of South Africa<br />
Performance Textiles, Inc.<br />
Life Support Intemational<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> Labs, Inc.<br />
Simula Govemment Products. Inc.<br />
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MINUTES SECOND PIA MEETING<br />
September 13 - 15,1996<br />
The Second Regular 1996 Meeting of the <strong>Parachute</strong><br />
<strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> was called to order at 9:15<br />
A.M. Friday, September 13, 1996 at the Sheraton<br />
Astrodome Hotel in Houston, Texas, with Cliff<br />
Schmucker, President, presiding. Roll call<br />
established a quorum with the following voting<br />
members present:<br />
ACTION AIR PARA. Paul Sitter<br />
ARIZONA AERO SPORT Bob Sprague<br />
ELLEN BUSSEMAKER<br />
D J ASSOCIATES Jean Beck<br />
DURO INDUSTRIES John Machado<br />
FLITE SUIT CO. Paul Sitter<br />
GUARDIAN/FXC Alasdair Boyd<br />
NORTHERN LITE Patti Chernis<br />
PARA PUBLISHING Dan Poynter<br />
PARA TRAINING<br />
PARA-GEAR<br />
PARA-LOFT<br />
PARACHUTE LABS<br />
Al Gramando<br />
Dori Bachman<br />
Dave DeWolf<br />
Joe O'Brien<br />
PARA. DE FRANCE D. Marcu<br />
PERFORMANCE DSGN. John LeBlanc<br />
PERFORMANCE TEXT. Bill Genow<br />
PIONEER AEROSPACE, Ron Heckman<br />
PRECISION AERODYN. G.Galloway<br />
PRECISION FABzuCS F.C.Mclaurin<br />
RELATIVE WORKSHOP Dan Wilcox<br />
RIGGING INNOVATIONS Sandy Reid<br />
SILVER PARACHUTE Allen Silver<br />
SSK INDUSTRIES C. Schmucker<br />
SUN PATH<br />
Pat Thomas<br />
US ARMY PARA.TEAM A. Serrano<br />
US ARMY NATICK E. Wuester<br />
Al Gramando moved to accept the proposed<br />
Agenda, seconded by Allen Silver. Motion<br />
approved.<br />
General introductions were made by everyone<br />
present.<br />
Al Gramando made the Motion to approved the<br />
Minutes of the February 9-ll, 1996 meeting of the<br />
PIA in San Francisco, seconded by Dan Wilcox.<br />
Minutes were approved as presented.<br />
The meeting was closed to full voting members<br />
only, and the Membership Chairman, George<br />
Galloway, presented the following list of new<br />
applicants for membership:<br />
FULL MEMBERS<br />
MILLS MANUFACTURING, JAMES<br />
TURNER, PRESIDENT, ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
Sponsor, Performance Textiles.<br />
APPROVED.<br />
TATLORED FOR SURVTVAL (UPGRADE)<br />
MOE VALETTO. MARENO VALLEY. CA.<br />
Sponsor, Membership Com.<br />
APPROVED<br />
DIVE RITE, BUZZ ANSLEY, WINCHESTER,<br />
TN., JUMPS SUIT MFGR. Sponsor, Precision<br />
Aerodynamics.<br />
APPROVED.<br />
FIRST STEP RESEARCH. BILL MOORE.<br />
MOSCOW, IDAHO, SOFTWARE<br />
CONSULTANT. Sponsor, Mbrshp. Com.<br />
APPROVED.<br />
AFFILIATE MEMBERS<br />
SHOOTING GALLERY, HANK ELLIS.<br />
APPROVED.<br />
DEUTSCHER FALLSCHIRMSPORT<br />
VERBUND. STEFAN URTLEY. APPROVED.<br />
The new members and visitors were reseated and<br />
the meeting continued.<br />
Nominations were opened for committee chairs for<br />
Symposium 1999 and for Risk Management.<br />
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PATTI CHERNIS was nominated Chairman for<br />
Symposium 1999. There was no nomination for<br />
chairman of Risk Management.<br />
Cliff Schmucker, President, reported no official<br />
interim action by the Executive Committee, just<br />
some housekeeping activities.<br />
George Galloway, Vice President, reported that the<br />
PIA web site usage was quite extensive. A<br />
demonstration would be forthcoming later in the<br />
meeting.<br />
Dori Bachman, Treasurer, presented the Financial<br />
Statement for PIA. A copy is attached at the<br />
conclusion of the Minutes.<br />
The Secretary, Jean Beck, requested anyone who<br />
wished a "hard copy" of the Minutes to contact her.<br />
After a brief break the meeting re-convened with<br />
the election of Committee chairs. There being no<br />
additional nominations, the Symposium 1999<br />
Chairman nominee, PATTI CHERNIS, was<br />
elected by acclamation. There was no nominee for<br />
the Risk Management Chairmanship so that<br />
currently remains vacant.<br />
Members were requested to give Patti Chernis<br />
suggestions for Symposium 1999 and 2001 for site<br />
checkout as well as possible locations for<br />
September 1997 and February 1998 Regular<br />
Meeting sites.<br />
Each Committee Chair gave a brief overview of<br />
what their committee did in an effon to encourage<br />
members to join and work on PIA Committees.<br />
The meeting was then adjourned for a tour of the<br />
facilities by Astrodome personnel, as this hotel is<br />
the site for the 1997 Symposium; and for committee<br />
meetings.<br />
Dan Poynter then made the following motion:<br />
MOTION: That the Chairman of the Symposium<br />
Committee be directed to develop an SOP for<br />
exhibit space selection, to be discussed in February,<br />
1997 and decided at the Fall, 1997 meeting.<br />
SANDY REID SECONDED.<br />
MOTTON CARRIED.<br />
Chris Needels, Executive Director of United States<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Association</strong> gave a brief overview of the<br />
50th Anniversary celebration which USPA<br />
celebrates this year. There was a solidarity jump<br />
made at 7:00 p.m. EDT on July 6, at all the drop<br />
zones around the country, and also in Europe and<br />
Asia, in addition to a number of other special<br />
events. USPA now has 33,000 individual members<br />
and 350 group members; ten percent annual growth<br />
the past two years each.<br />
Their focus now is on qualitative service. They are<br />
adding new, highly skilled staff. New membership<br />
services director and they have a new membership<br />
directory available. The new FAAruSPA/PIA<br />
video tape, "SKYDIVINGTT is now completed and<br />
it will include the PIA loso. It will come out<br />
October l.<br />
There will be a new group membership available<br />
November l, really not new, just enhanced version<br />
of the old one.<br />
Drop zones are now getting more services with the<br />
new publication, "Professional," new Drop Zone<br />
Directory which will be sent out in the latest issue<br />
of PARACHUTIST, and the skydiving aircraft<br />
operations manual.<br />
A new 45 day temporary membership. The USPA<br />
is going to require that all group members be<br />
USPA members except for tandem jumps. The<br />
USPA is now comins out of adolescence and into<br />
maturity.<br />
Chris then read remarks from Sherry Stricter,<br />
President of the USPA.<br />
The Plenary Session re-convened Saturday,<br />
September 14, at9:07 A.M. with a quorum present.<br />
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George Galloway gave a demonstration on the<br />
Internet connection. He advised that in l2-13<br />
months over 300,000 visits had been made to the<br />
web site.<br />
He demonstrated the 12 PIA Specifications that had<br />
been put on the web site.<br />
E-mail Distribution List. You can subscribe to the<br />
list. There are over 200 subscribers.<br />
It is very easy to sign up and easy to use.<br />
After the demonstration, the plenary session was<br />
adjoumed to committee meetings.<br />
The Plenary Session re-convened Sunday,<br />
September l5 at 9: l0 A.M. with a quorum present.<br />
SPECIAL MUSEUM - Sandy Reid reported.<br />
There was a great deal of interest in establishing a<br />
Museum by T. Taylor Brained out of Phoenix.<br />
Larry Hill of Eloy has offered to donate land to<br />
build a facility and the climate in the Southwest is<br />
good.<br />
We need a business plan setup and a trigger<br />
mechanism so when it reaches a certain point Larry<br />
will donate the land and a consortium can be setup<br />
to handle the establishment of the Museum.<br />
Possibly USPA and PIA could combine efforts. A<br />
meeting needs to be set in Eloy soon on exactly<br />
how to go about doing it.<br />
The aim would be for a "Parachuting Museum", not<br />
skydiving only but all types of parachutes. One of<br />
the biggest sources of future funding maybe<br />
Corporate Sponsors.<br />
Additional budget requests were then presented.<br />
The only additional request came from the<br />
Specifications Committee. Bill Gerrow requested<br />
$5,000.00 in additional funding to continue work on<br />
the PIA Specs.<br />
Motion to approve the request was made by Al<br />
Gramando, seconded by Allen Silver.<br />
Motion carried.<br />
NEW BUSINESS<br />
Discussion ensued for the establishment of a new<br />
Membership category to be added to the Bylaws...it<br />
would be SUSTAINING MEMBER WITH<br />
DUES OF $5OO.OO PER YEAR.<br />
George Galloway made the following motion:<br />
MOTION: THAT PIA BEGIN THE PROCESS TO<br />
ESTABLISH A NEW MEMBERSHIP<br />
CATEGORY CALLED A SUSTAINING<br />
MEMBERSHIP, WITH DUES TO BE $5OO.OO<br />
PER YEAR.<br />
MIKE BECK SECONDED.<br />
MOTION CARRIED<br />
Cliff announced that the next meeting of the<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> would be held at the<br />
Sheraton Astrodome Hotel in Houston, Texas on<br />
February 6,7 and 8, 1997, prior to the Symposium.<br />
The PIA Intemational Symposium will follow at the<br />
same location Februarv 9-13. 1997.<br />
The location for the September,1997 meeting was<br />
discussed. Meeting dates would be either<br />
September l2-14 or September 19-21,1997, and the<br />
following possible locations were then selected:<br />
San Diego, California<br />
Chattanooga, Tennessee<br />
St. Louis, Missouri<br />
Atlanta, Georgia<br />
Al Gramando then moved that the Executive<br />
Committee investigate the above sites and dates and<br />
make the determination for site and date within 60<br />
days and get the contract signed. Seconded by<br />
Allen Silver.<br />
Motion carried.<br />
There being no further business to come before the<br />
meeting, Bill Genow made a motion to adjourn,<br />
seconded by Sandy Reid. Motion carried. The<br />
meeting adjourned at I l:00 A. M.<br />
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PARJACEUTE IIIDUSTRY ASSOCIATION<br />
Financial Statenent<br />
Januarlr 1, 1995 tbrough June 30, 1995<br />
CURRE}III ASSETS:<br />
Cash (Checking Account) ... ......$ 1-3,574.73<br />
Cash (Money Mart Account,) .... 69,609.68<br />
Accounts Receivable.. 0 -<br />
(Membership Dues not included)<br />
PIA Store Inventory... - 0 -<br />
(December, 1-995, statement will reflect<br />
actual value of PIA Store)<br />
Total Current Assets .......$ 83,284.4I<br />
OTHER ASSETS:<br />
*Quick & Rei1ly . $128, 793 .00<br />
(*Money frozen by the <strong>Association</strong> for<br />
Building & Museum Fund)<br />
PIA Computer<br />
3,L56.66<br />
TOTAL ASSETS<br />
$2L5,234.07<br />
]-995 BUDGETED FTINDS<br />
BUDGETED SPENT BALANCE<br />
Communication Services. .....$12,800.00 S 5,445.11......$ 7,354.89<br />
Technical Committee 9,000.00...... - 0 - 9,000.00<br />
Membership Committee... 2,000.00...... 29O,26 1-,709.74<br />
DZ & Sport Promotion... 2,900.00...... - 0 - 2,900.00<br />
Symposium t97... 20,000.00...... 8,997.52...... II ,002.48<br />
Rigging Committee 4, 000.00. . . . . . I7 .75 3, 982 .85<br />
Meeting Rooms & Dinnere 5,000.00...... 3,215.49...... 1,,784.5L<br />
Executive Committee & Chair Exp... 5,500.00...... - 0 - 5,500.00<br />
Ethics Committee 500.00 - 0 - 500.00<br />
Specifications 5,000.00...... - 0 - 5,000.00<br />
Government Systems Committee 2,500.00...... - 0 - ...... 2.500.00<br />
TOTALS $59,300.00 s17,95s.53......s51 ,334.4'l<br />
Prepared by Dori Bachman<br />
PfA Treasurer
PARAEEUTE IIIDUSTRY ASSOCIATION<br />
Income Statement<br />
January 1, L996 through June 30, 1996<br />
REVENUE:<br />
Fu1l Membership Fees .......$ 12,550.00<br />
Affil-iate Membership Fees 4,250.00<br />
Applications for Membership 2,100.00<br />
ParaNewsbrief Subscript.ions 1-, 025 . 00<br />
:.997 <strong>Parachute</strong> Symposium 10,800.00<br />
PIA Store... 658.41,<br />
PIA Dinners. 375.00<br />
Interest on Money Mart Account 903.44<br />
Cypres Raf f l-e 4, 000 . 00<br />
Total Revenue<br />
...$36,75L.85<br />
EXPENSES:<br />
ParaNewsbrief .....$<br />
Postage<br />
PIA Store...<br />
DZ & Sport Promotion...<br />
1997 Parachut.e Symposium. . .<br />
Technical Standards Committee. .<br />
Membership Committee. . .<br />
Bank Charges<br />
Credit Card Service Charges<br />
Meeting Rooms & Services. .<br />
Executive Committ,ee & Off . Supp1ies...<br />
Computer Committee...<br />
Symposium Refunds..<br />
Rigging Committee...<br />
Corporate Filing Fee.<br />
Raffl-e Money Transferred t,o<br />
Quick & Reilly<br />
3 ,231,.24<br />
-0<br />
95 .00<br />
-0<br />
8 ,947 .52<br />
-0<br />
290.26<br />
18.20<br />
233 .6L<br />
3 ,2r5 .49<br />
-0<br />
2 ,2r3 . B'7<br />
50.00<br />
L7.L5<br />
-0<br />
4, 000 . 00<br />
Total Expenses ..$22,312.34<br />
NET TNCOME $14,449 .51,<br />
Prepared by Dori Bachman<br />
PIA Treasurer
MEMBERS:<br />
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE<br />
John LeBlanc Chair<br />
Sandy Reid Co-Chair<br />
Cliff Schmucker<br />
George Galloway<br />
Performance Designs<br />
Rigging Innovations<br />
SSK Industries, Inc.<br />
Precision Aerodynamics<br />
The committee met at 3:00pm on Saturday,<br />
September 14, 1996. All voting members were<br />
present, as were several other interested people who<br />
contributed much to the meeting. We went through<br />
the various projects and updated everyone on<br />
progress made, the highlights of which are<br />
described below.<br />
The purpose of the Technical Committee shall be to<br />
draft technical documents, recommended<br />
procedures, and safety bulletins for approval by the<br />
general membership. The Committee will also<br />
coordinate its investigations and information with<br />
outside technical groups as appropriate, and release<br />
its finding to the public, and the parachuting and<br />
aviation communities.<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
PIA rules provide that: "All technical reports,<br />
including standards approved and practices<br />
recommended, are advisory only. Their use by<br />
anyone engaged in industry or trade or their use by<br />
governmental agencies is entirely voluntary. There<br />
is no agreement to adhere to any PIA standard of<br />
recommended practice, and no commitment to<br />
conform to or be guided by any technical report. In<br />
formulating and approving technical reports, the<br />
PIA and its committees will not investigate or<br />
consider patents which may apply to the subject<br />
matter. Prospective users of these documents are<br />
responsible for protecting themselves against<br />
liability for infringement of patents."<br />
PROJECT ID NUMBER: TC-004<br />
PROJECT NAME: EQUIPMENT AGING<br />
STUDY<br />
COORDINATOR: GeorgeGalloway<br />
PROJECT GOAL/PURPOSE: To study the<br />
degradation of strength and performance of modern<br />
equipment due to exposure to the environment and<br />
of modern parachuting equipment<br />
CURRENT STATUS: We are continuing to jump<br />
parachutes we put in various jumping environments<br />
approximately | % years ago. The documenting of<br />
the jumps has been simplified compared to the<br />
original format, mainly for practical reasons.<br />
Several samples of fabric have been collected from<br />
the canopies at periodic intervals, but they haven't<br />
been tested yet. There are still no harness and<br />
containers in the study. The various manufacturer<br />
representatives attending the meeting discussed the<br />
practicalities and limitations of such a test program.<br />
Unfortunately, we were unable to improve the<br />
approach, nor could we justiff scrapping the<br />
project. Work continues.<br />
PROJECT ID NUMBER: TC-016<br />
PROJECT NAME: Round Canopy Damage<br />
Study<br />
COORDINATOR: Manley Butler<br />
PROJECT GOAL/PURPOSE: To study the<br />
incidents of round canopy failures to deterrnine the<br />
causes.<br />
PROJECT BACKGROUND: A letter from Dan<br />
Poynter several years ago prompted this project. In<br />
his capacity as an expert witness in several lawsuits,<br />
he has noticed several instances ofround canopy<br />
damage that seem to form a pattern. He had seen<br />
enough of this that he felt it warranted further<br />
investigation. After several years of inactivity on<br />
this project, we considered scrapping it.<br />
However, Manley Butler volunteered to champion<br />
the project approximately a year ago.<br />
STATUS: Unfortunately, Manley's attempts to find<br />
reliable information on these reported failures have<br />
not been successful. Therefore, the committee<br />
decided that this project be placed on an inactive<br />
status.<br />
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PRO.IECT ID NUMBER: TC-O17<br />
PRO.IECT NAME: DUAL SQUARE<br />
DEPLOYMENT STUDY #2.<br />
COORDINATOR: Rusty Vest<br />
PROJECT GOAL/PURPOSE: To further the study<br />
of interaction of Ram-air main and reserve canopies<br />
by testing high performance canopies with small<br />
reserves, as well as mismatched canopies.<br />
PROJECT BACKGROUND: The dual square TC-<br />
015 project completed by the USAPT certainly<br />
answered many questions about the dual square<br />
situation in a student environment, but it also led to<br />
many questions about whether this information<br />
could be safely applied to experienced jumpers<br />
equipment as well. The TC-01 5 project concluded<br />
that more investigation needs to be done, so a new<br />
study was undertaken.<br />
CURRENT STATUS: To date, 47 dual square<br />
jumps have been made to compliment the jumps<br />
made as part of the previous project TC-01 5. In<br />
most cases. the data we have obtained bolsters the<br />
results previously presented, though there have<br />
been a few problems with certain scenarios. There<br />
have been six jumps made during which the main<br />
and reserve were deployed simultaneously, or<br />
within two seconds of each other in both possible<br />
orders. We still need to do some more of these<br />
jumps on smaller, higher performance canopies.<br />
unfortunately, this is a very complex project, and<br />
the big job of compiling the results of these jumps<br />
is going much slower than we had hoped. Since this<br />
is a volunteer eflbrt that combines people and<br />
equipment from four different manufacturers,<br />
finding enough time to devote to a concentrated<br />
review of the videos has been difficult. Still, there<br />
seems to be some common practices in the field that<br />
the study indicates are in error, so the immediate<br />
focus is now on creating a basic list of do's and<br />
don'ts for approval and release. The issue of<br />
providing a more complete report that covers all<br />
possible scenarios will come after this has been<br />
accomplished. The finaljumps are planned for<br />
October, and a complete and final report is<br />
anticipated at the Symposium.<br />
T8-260 REVIEW AND UPDATE: During the<br />
meeting Cliff Schmucker mentioned the need to<br />
review and update TB-260, which is the results of a<br />
poll taken some time ago of hamess and container<br />
manufacturers and AAD manufacturers. It lists who<br />
can install which AADs in what systems. Since<br />
there are new harness and containers as well as new<br />
AADs now on the market, T8-260 is obviously in<br />
need of an update. Cliff has volunteered to<br />
undertake this task.<br />
PROJECT ID NUMBER: TC-019<br />
PROJECT NAME: Mini Ring Riser Study.<br />
COORDINATOR: Cliff Schmucker<br />
PROJECT GOAL/PURPOSE: To evaluate the<br />
current status of Type-17 riser design and<br />
coordinate data among manufacturers.<br />
PROJECT BACKGROUND: In the past 3 years<br />
there have been l4 reported Type-17 riser failures.<br />
STATUS: Active.<br />
COMPLETION DATE: Ongoing.<br />
SUMMARY: The subject of Type-17 riser failure<br />
has received widespread publication and discussion.<br />
PIA Techcom has created and distributed a Riser<br />
Failure Reporl Form.<br />
Along with the gathering of information, several<br />
manufacturers have undertaken to test existing<br />
Type-17 riser designs. As a result of these tests,<br />
they have re-configured their Type- l7 designs to<br />
reinforce the 3-ring section of the riser.<br />
Other companies have adopted other designs. The<br />
study was recently renamed "Mini Ring Riser study<br />
because of a failure on a Type 8 mini riser that was<br />
mounted on a large ring harness during a testing<br />
program.<br />
Other business:<br />
L<br />
Report from Sandy Reid on the CAMI<br />
restraint testins<br />
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2. Dual square testing interim report<br />
3. Choose a successor to replace Linda<br />
Scalfano to coordinate the equipment<br />
aging study.<br />
4. Small/narrow rig letter from Airtec<br />
5. Mini ring distortion in Marana.<br />
6. Find a coordinator for TC 016. or delete it!<br />
7. Standardization of color names.<br />
SYMPOSIUM'97 COMMITTEE<br />
Members Present:<br />
Patti Chernis Chair<br />
Al Gramando Co-Chair<br />
Jean Beck<br />
Dori Bachman<br />
Karen Dean<br />
Lucia Furry<br />
Dan Tarasievich<br />
Northern Lite. Inc.<br />
ParaTraining Ent.<br />
DJ Associates, Inc.<br />
Para Gear Equipment Co.<br />
SSK Industries, Inc.<br />
Altico. Inc.<br />
Para-Phernalia. Inc.<br />
The committee revisited the decision not to have<br />
banquet entertainment at the request of several<br />
members. It was decided to have a guitarist at the<br />
opening reception and a DJ (not Associates) at the<br />
closing banquet. Light background music costs<br />
very little and adds a bit of color to the event.<br />
Some brainstorming for new ideas for generating<br />
sponsorships produced little in the way of ideas but<br />
it did result in several new sponsorships. Everyone<br />
is reminded that this year the sponsors logo or name<br />
may also be placed on sponsored items.<br />
Allen Silver is looking into the feasibility of doing a<br />
demo jump into the hotel during the event. He will<br />
need sponsorship to support the entire jump.<br />
We will not be having Dan Poynter's Meet the<br />
Manufacturer's Forum. Instead Dan is putting<br />
together a historical perspective of the industry to<br />
celebrate the 2Oth Anniversary of PIA.<br />
Patti Chernis has been in contact with the IPC<br />
President, Claude Gillard, regarding the possibility<br />
of having the 1999 IPC meeting along with the<br />
Symposium. This would certainly be convenient<br />
for members of both associations. The 1997 IPC<br />
meeting is one week prior to our event and will be<br />
held in Kenya. Needless to say, this creates<br />
enorrnous logistical and financial problems for<br />
some people who would like to attend both<br />
meetings.<br />
The Symposium Committee will purchase an<br />
AirBlade. This will be used a various skydiving<br />
events around the world to promote PIA and the<br />
Symposiums. An AirBlade is a bright, colorful flag<br />
type wind indicator that have become the rage in<br />
skydiving. They are very attractive and eyecatching.<br />
This year exhibitors and sponsors of more<br />
than a $500.00 sponsorship may fly their Blades at<br />
the Symposium. Others who wish to fly their<br />
Blades may do so for a $200.00 fee.<br />
We have decided to look into the feasibility of<br />
printing in the program the names of all preregistered<br />
attendees. This will depend on the cost<br />
added to getting the program printed.<br />
We are in need of a few volunteers willing to work<br />
a couple of hours each at the Symposium. Tasks<br />
vary from manning the Exhibit Hall door, helping<br />
with the registration bags, monitoring classrooms<br />
and helping with the Riggers Continuing Education<br />
Program.<br />
Please call Patti Chemis e60-893-61I I fax 1999).<br />
SYMPOSIUM'99 COMMITTEB<br />
Members:<br />
Patti Chernis Chair<br />
Al Gramando Co-Chair<br />
BiBi LeBlanc<br />
Jean Beck<br />
Dori Bachman<br />
Dan Tarasievich<br />
Karen Dean<br />
Lucia Furry<br />
Northern Lite. Inc.<br />
ParaTraining Ent.<br />
Performance Designs, Inc.<br />
DJ Associates, Inc.<br />
Para Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Para-Phernalia, Inc.<br />
SSK Industries, Inc.<br />
Altico. Inc.<br />
We began with a briefing from Patti on the hotel<br />
site selection process. This discussion centered on<br />
the factors of dates/rates, meeting space size,<br />
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exhibit hall space requirements, logistics and<br />
dcmographics.<br />
Cities were then recommended by all those in<br />
attendance. Because of the time investment in<br />
investigating each city the list was limited to eight<br />
cities; Reno, Atlanta, San Diego, Houston, St.<br />
[,ouis, Orlando, Chattanooga, and Nashville.<br />
A very inviting proposal has already been received<br />
fiom San Diego.<br />
At the next PIA meeting the comrnittee will address<br />
the plans for selling exhibit hall space. Exhibitors<br />
who have ideas about how booth space may best be<br />
sold are invited to send the proposal to Patti or<br />
bring it to the meeting in Ilouston. We have such a<br />
srnall exhibit hall venue that no "bad booths" exist.<br />
Members:<br />
HEADQUARTERS/MUSEUM<br />
COMMITTEE<br />
Lowell Bachman Chair Para Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Dan Poynter Co-Chair Para Publishing<br />
Dave DeWolf<br />
Para Loft. Inc.<br />
Since our last meetins there have been no donations<br />
to the museum.<br />
The market value of our headquarters Quick &<br />
Reilly account on August 30, 1996 was<br />
$130,184.00.<br />
Headquarlers: A poll was made of committee<br />
chairs and we found that only 35- 40 hours a month<br />
would be required of a paid employee. The<br />
exception noted is the symposium committee whose<br />
time requirements would range from very little to<br />
virtually full time.iust prior to symposium.<br />
This brings us to the work that Chris Needels did:<br />
USPA/PlA Headquarters management first look<br />
proposal.<br />
In shoft, the estimated cost is $54,265.00 per year.<br />
Needless to say, this would use up all cash in 3 to 4<br />
years. I strongly suggest we hold off making a<br />
decision until after symposium '97.<br />
Between symposium and our fall meeting we<br />
should be able to plan things out much more<br />
smoothly, i.e. additional finances, eliminate some<br />
current costs, negotiate with USPA fbr exactly what<br />
we need, and hiring a (probably part-time) person.<br />
Note: there are some good Washington, DC<br />
prospects out there.<br />
Motion that any profits from Symposium '9J be<br />
deposited into the PIA Headquarters accounts.<br />
GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS<br />
COMMITTEE<br />
(This report is taken from the Secretary's notes.)<br />
John Machado, Co-Chair, reporting:<br />
The committee discussed how to communicate back<br />
to the membership how to deal with and work with<br />
the Government. They felt that they would use the<br />
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members could go to, participate in and learn "Who,<br />
What, Where and How."<br />
Committee deterrnined they could go no where<br />
without the cooperation of the Army, Air Force,<br />
Navy etc. and their technical people and people they<br />
have responsible for parachute products as well as<br />
the involvement of the big military contractors that<br />
are out there. The committee will solicit<br />
representatives from all those areas to make sure it<br />
has a well rounded group.<br />
Also discussed mil-spec changes and what is<br />
happening with the new perfonrance specs.<br />
Members:<br />
STEERING COMMITTEE<br />
Sandy Reid Chair Rigging Innovations, Inc.<br />
Cliff Schmucker Co-Chair SSK Industries, Inc.<br />
Lowell Bachman Para Gear Equip. Co.<br />
Dan Poynter<br />
Para Publishing<br />
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Attendees:<br />
George Galloway Precision Aerodynamics, lnc.<br />
Paul Sitter<br />
Flite Suit, Inc.<br />
Chris Needels USPA Executive Director<br />
After reviewing old business, the main topic of<br />
discussion revolved around the membership of<br />
other group organizations within PIA and their<br />
relationship to PIA. At present there are two other<br />
organizations that are members of PIA. They are<br />
the Australian <strong>Parachute</strong> Federation, a full member,<br />
and the recently joined German DFV. An<br />
application had been received from the United<br />
States Base <strong>Association</strong> from Jean Boenish. She<br />
wanted to know if by joining there would be a<br />
conflict of interests. This was an issue that would<br />
have repercussions on other group applications as<br />
well.<br />
After much discussion, those present felt that<br />
membership by other member organizations such as<br />
USA and foreign Aero Clubs was entirely<br />
appropriate. PIA serves as a forum for those<br />
organizations to interact with the International<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> to keep their members abreast of<br />
advances in technology and to offer feedback to the<br />
PIA members concerning their products and<br />
services. The level of membership would be<br />
according to the applicant's level of involvement<br />
and financial commitment.<br />
ETHICS COMMITTEE<br />
Members:<br />
George Galloway Chair Precision Aerodynamics<br />
Dan Poynter Co-Chair Para Publishing<br />
Lowell Bachman Para Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Al Gramando<br />
ParaTraining Enterprises<br />
Bill Genow<br />
Performance Textiles- Inc.<br />
Dan Wilcox<br />
Relative Workshop<br />
Karen Dean<br />
SSK Industries, lnc.<br />
Howard Weiske<br />
FXC Corp.<br />
There was no new business. The Code of<br />
Professional Responsibility has not yet been put<br />
on the website. but it will be.<br />
It will be included in the information package made<br />
available to all new members also.<br />
May also always be included in the PARA<br />
NEWSBRTEF (rF POSSTBLE).<br />
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES<br />
Members:<br />
Cliff Schmucker Chair<br />
Al Gramando Co-Chair<br />
George Galloway<br />
Dan Poynter<br />
Beezy Shaw<br />
Ellen Bussemaker<br />
Deborah Blackmon<br />
PROJECT l. Bulletin Board<br />
Project has been discontinued.<br />
SSK Industries. lnc.<br />
ParaTrainin g Enterprises<br />
Precision Aerodynam ics<br />
Para Publishing<br />
Preci sion Aerodynamics<br />
Netherlands<br />
The Riggers Source Book<br />
PROJECT 2. FAX on Demand<br />
Project discontinued. The information is now<br />
available on the web site. Usage has been very,<br />
very good. There is a message on the existing<br />
telephone line that tells users how to get to the web<br />
site.<br />
PROJECT 3. Membership Roster and <strong>Industry</strong><br />
Directory<br />
On going. The membership directory is available<br />
on the web site.<br />
PROJECT 4. PARA NEWSBRIEF<br />
Al Gramando, Editor<br />
The August issue will be on the web site in a week<br />
and soon the April '96 issue will be on line.<br />
Probably can't go back any fuither.<br />
PROJECT 5. PIA Publications Binder<br />
On going. It will soon also be available on the web<br />
site or through the PIA Store.<br />
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PROJECT 6. PIA Store. Para-Publishing handles<br />
this, Dan Poynter reporting.<br />
All Accounting has now been put on Quicken.<br />
Twelve PIA specs are now on the PIA website. A<br />
notice to this effect will so out in the next<br />
symposium mailing.<br />
No inventory of specifications. Everything is in the<br />
Computer, if someone needs a hard copy just print<br />
one out and mail it.<br />
We need more products...<br />
PROJECT 9. PIA Letterheads.<br />
Any Committee Chairs or Executive Committee<br />
needing letterheads notify Cliff. Jean Beck did.<br />
PROJECT 8. Internet Connection.<br />
After our meeting in March, 1995, George<br />
Galloway was appointed to head the project. It was<br />
felt we needed an on-line presence on the<br />
worldrvide web. With the help of A C Software the<br />
project was set up and running shortly thereafter.<br />
We now have our own address www.pia.com.<br />
We are currently offering on the web site<br />
l. Service Bulletins<br />
2. A directory of all of our services<br />
3. Links to members own individual home pages.<br />
4. PARA NEWSBRIEF is going on line.<br />
5. e-mail forwarding system.<br />
6. PIA offering as membership benefit web space.<br />
If you do not currently have a web site you can<br />
use the PIA site. If you need help in setting up a<br />
website see Bill Moore of FSR.<br />
7. PIA Store iterns are now on line, and items can<br />
be ordered by credit card.<br />
A note on the Service Bulletin System. All service<br />
bulletins are now available from one source.<br />
Deborah Blackmon collected every U. S. based<br />
bulletin and it is on line and Ellen Bussemaker will<br />
try to collect the European bulletins to be forwarded<br />
to Beezy Shaw for installation on the web site.<br />
DZISPORT PROMOTION COMMITTEE<br />
Members:<br />
Ray Ferrell Chair Action Air <strong>Parachute</strong>s<br />
Paul Sitter, Co-Chair<br />
Flite Suit<br />
Bob Sprague<br />
Arizona Aero Sports<br />
Chris Needels<br />
USPA Liaison<br />
Patti Chernis Northern Lite Enterprises<br />
Rebecca Sharp Greater Kansas City Skydiving<br />
Dave Smith Australian <strong>Parachute</strong> Federation<br />
Mike Eakins<br />
Skydive Monterey Bay<br />
Action Air <strong>Parachute</strong>s<br />
Gina Ferrell<br />
Attendees:<br />
Beezy Shaw<br />
Al Gramando<br />
Mike Turoff<br />
Current status on projects:<br />
Preci sion Aerodynamics<br />
ParaTraining Enterpri ses<br />
Skydiver<br />
D2002-DZ Poster/Flyer Proj ect<br />
Budgeted at $900. Thanks to Patti Chernis for her<br />
work on the poster which she will present at this<br />
meeting. Chris Needels, USPA will print and<br />
distribute the poster. PIA will pay cost. Patti will<br />
provide camera ready art by October.<br />
D2003 -FAA/PIA/USPA Skydiving Video<br />
Budgeted at $2,000. Money will be paid to USPA<br />
upon invoicing. Will be shown at AOPA Expo in<br />
October. Jeppson will provide video by l0/1.<br />
USPA will bill us then.<br />
D2004-Drop Zone Insurance.<br />
Recommend project be canceled.<br />
D2005 -Standardized Train ing Video<br />
Ray Fenell has acquired PADI video scuba<br />
program as well as Hershey Systems. No further<br />
action now.<br />
D2006-Survey "Public Perception of Skydiving"<br />
David Smith furnished copy of Australian survey.<br />
Quote from Meta Information Services for sampling<br />
of 400 was $8.658.40. Did not see benefit to PIA<br />
proportionate to cost. Info was forwarded to USPA.<br />
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NEW BUSINESS.<br />
Discussion of Tony Frost's letter concerning<br />
professional packers in light of FAR 105.43<br />
and 65.1 I 1(b).<br />
PIA's position is thatDZ's must insure FARs are<br />
followed. Techniques for doing this include:<br />
A. Require packers to work for DZ under<br />
supervision or be rigger rated.<br />
B. Provide supervision through existing<br />
riggers.<br />
Disseminate info through PIA PARA NEWSBRIEF<br />
and USPA "PROFESSIONAL."<br />
stating they intended to request a change to FAR<br />
105 and it was suggested that PIA re-submit Part<br />
65, Subpart F, together with any revisions, along<br />
with their request. After much discussion, it was<br />
decided to do this. Paul Thompson,<br />
Dave DeWolf, Pat Thomas, Ellen Bussemaker and<br />
Bill Moore were furnished copies to review and<br />
send back to Allen with suggestion and changes by<br />
October l, 1996. Allen will then finalize a revised<br />
copy, have the committee members approve it and<br />
send it on to USPA.<br />
NOTE: There are some good Washington D.C.<br />
prospects out there.<br />
RIGGING COMMITTEE<br />
Members:<br />
Allen Silver Chair Silver <strong>Parachute</strong> Sales & Service<br />
Dave DeWolf Co-Chair<br />
Para Loft, Inc.<br />
Sandy Reid<br />
Rigging Innovations, Inc.<br />
Ellen Bussemaker<br />
Netherlands<br />
Dan Poynter<br />
Para Publishing<br />
Paul Thompson<br />
Para Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Discussed Symposium'97 and some of the<br />
classroom subjects that would be available. We<br />
need to make sure that everyone who signs up for<br />
the Continuing Education Program leaves with a<br />
Certificate in their hand to avoid the confusion<br />
encountered at the last Symposium.<br />
The Rigging Incident Report (RC-001) has been<br />
completed and ratified by those in attendance. It<br />
will be put into final fornrat and submitted at the<br />
February 1997 meeting for assignment of a<br />
technical standard number.<br />
Asked everyone to try to come up with questions<br />
and topics of discussion for the Rigging Forum to<br />
be held at the Symposiunr. No suggestions were<br />
submitted.<br />
Final Topic...FAR Part65, Subpart F.<br />
A letter was received from the USPA Government<br />
Relations Committee of the Board of Directors<br />
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE<br />
Members:<br />
George Galloway Chair Precision Aerodynamics<br />
Dan Wilcox Co-Chair Relative Workshop<br />
Al Gramando ParaTraining Enterprises<br />
Dave DeWolf<br />
Para-Loft, Inc.<br />
Lowell Bachman Para Gear Equipment Co.<br />
Bill Genow Performance Textiles. Inc.<br />
Ellen Bussemaker<br />
Netherlands<br />
The Membership Application has been reviewed<br />
and changed where necessary.<br />
The Membership SOP is okay.<br />
A new logo sheet has been developed with<br />
"<strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong>" written out. lt<br />
will be reprinted and distributed to all members.<br />
The committee discussed the relationship with other<br />
organizations and did not feel a problem existed. If<br />
an organization desired membership in the PIA they<br />
can submit an application and it will go through the<br />
regular procedure.<br />
There were no additionalNew Members<br />
Applications for consideration at this time.<br />
No motions to be made.<br />
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-l'he new logo as used on the PIA Specifications will<br />
be adopted for SOPs.<br />
At the present time the new category of<br />
"Sustaining" membership has been dropped.<br />
SPECI FICATIONS COMMITTEE<br />
Members:<br />
Bill Gerrow Chair Performance Textiles, Inc.<br />
Buddy McLaurin Co-Chair Precision Fabrics, Inc.<br />
John Machado<br />
Duro Ind., Inc.<br />
Mike Beck<br />
DJ Associates, Inc.<br />
Dan Wilcox<br />
Relative Workshop<br />
Joe Holder<br />
Precision Fabrics, Inc.<br />
Lance Labun Stimula Government Products<br />
Vincent Salatino<br />
HLC - Aerotex<br />
David Smith Australian <strong>Parachute</strong> Federation<br />
Dick Brower<br />
Life Support International<br />
There were 8 additional attendees present.<br />
The adoption of military specs to PIA Commercial<br />
Specifications and how to handle the transition and<br />
re-naming of the specs was reviewed. Only the<br />
name will change, nothing in the specifications at<br />
this time. Dan Poynter has 12 ready now and 38<br />
will be ready soon. The new PIA Specifications are<br />
in the web site and will be available to purchase by<br />
the end of October. Procedures and policies for<br />
handling on-line distribution and charges will be<br />
available on the web site and in PARA<br />
NEWSBRIEF.<br />
It was suggested we contact liaisons with the<br />
following government agencies.<br />
l. Natick -- Erwin Wuester<br />
2. Marines-- Erwin will provide name<br />
3. DGSC -- Kim Henson<br />
4. Kelly AFB -- James Barnett<br />
5. TrosiAdcom -- Marie Pendergast<br />
6. Navy -- Randy Baker, China Lake<br />
7. Forestry Service -- Dave Pearce<br />
8. US Coast Guard -- (Manly Butler will provide)<br />
9. SAE -- James Bamett<br />
I O. SAFE, IFAI, NASA, A'fF, DEA & FBI<br />
(Mike Beck will provide names)<br />
There was considerable conversation with different<br />
ideas of how the mil specs should be titled and the<br />
numbering format to be used. Also, a discussion<br />
was held on how to implement PIA Specifications<br />
within the military drawings and requirements<br />
areas.<br />
Visits will be made in the coming months to Kelly<br />
AFB Life Support Group, U.S. Army Natick RD&E<br />
Labs and DPSC to further refine both our<br />
specifications and the process of implementation.<br />
Additional contacts will be made with other groups,<br />
suppliers and manufacturers.<br />
Additional monetary funds are needed to finish<br />
specifications project. $5000.00 will be requested.<br />
Sub-committees were formed with members in their<br />
areas of expertise. They are:<br />
FABRICS - Bill Gerrow, Perform. Text.<br />
HARDWARE - Mike Beck. D J Assoc.<br />
TAPE, WEBBING, CORD & THREAD<br />
Mike Beck, D J Associates<br />
SYSTEMS -Canopies & Containers -<br />
Ron Heckman, Pioneer Aerospace<br />
TESTING - John Machado. Duro Ind.<br />
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS -BiII<br />
Gerrow, Performance Texti les<br />
Joe Holder will be in charge and put together a list<br />
of information by company or manufacturer. He<br />
will initiate and develop an SOP proposal for<br />
change and a change form.<br />
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PIA Products<br />
The <strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> has funded a<br />
number of products in the interest of parachuting<br />
safety. Products are available to both member firms<br />
and others. The PIA Store is operated by Dan<br />
Poynter, D-454.<br />
Malfunction Photosraphs<br />
A set of seven full-color photographic prints<br />
measuring II" x 17" (28 x 43 cm). These<br />
malfunction photographs are all taken from the<br />
point of view of the jumper (looking up). They are<br />
designed to be mounted on cardboard and used in<br />
the first jump course: Hold them over the student in<br />
the suspended harness to prompt the appropriate<br />
emergency procedure. The photographs show abag<br />
lock, line over, end cell closure, line twists, slider<br />
hang up, etc. A must for every skydiving school.<br />
XPHOTOS $30.00 to members, $40.00 to<br />
non-members.<br />
Shipping: U.S., at shipping included.<br />
Foreign, air shipping $9.00 per set.<br />
Malfunction Slides<br />
Same as the malfunction photographs but in 35 mm<br />
slide format. Slides may be used in the malfunction<br />
recognition portion of the first jump course or my<br />
be projected on the ceiling with the student in the<br />
suspended harness.<br />
XSLIDES $30.00 to members, $40.00 to<br />
non-members<br />
Shipping: U.S., air shipping included.<br />
Foreign: air shipping $2.50 per set.<br />
Safetv Posters<br />
PIA publishes a series of safety posters which are<br />
designed to be posted at parachute centers. Each is<br />
black on yellow and measures I I " x 17" (28 x 43<br />
cm).<br />
Safetv Poster #l<br />
Main Canopy Malfunctions. All of the ramair<br />
canopy malfunctions are described and<br />
emergency procedures are suggested.<br />
XPOSTI $2.00 to members, $3.00 to nonmembers<br />
Shipping: U.S., air shipping included.<br />
Foreign: air shipping $1.00 each.<br />
Safetv Poster #2<br />
3-Ring Maintenance. Inspection and<br />
maintenance procedures for this popular canopy<br />
release system.<br />
XPOST2 52.00 to members, $3.00 to nonmembers<br />
Shipping: U.S., air shipping included.<br />
Foreign: air shipping $ 1.00 each.<br />
Safetv Poster #3<br />
Skydiving Basic Rules of the Air. Right-ofway<br />
(when converging, approaching head-on,<br />
overtaking and landing) both in freefall and under<br />
the canopy.<br />
XPOST3 $2.00 to members, $3.00 to nonmembers<br />
Shipping: US air shipping included.<br />
Foreign: air shipping $1.00 each.<br />
Set of all three posters.<br />
XPOSTX $5.00 to members, $7.00 to nonmembers<br />
Shipping: U.S., air shipping included.<br />
Foreign: air shipping $2.00 per set.<br />
Drop Zone Promotion Posters<br />
Full color, 8.5" x ll" (22 x 28 cm) poster<br />
describing skydiving training. Just the right size for<br />
college and other bulletin boards. Blank panel ready<br />
for your address rubber stamp imprint. An<br />
inexpensive advertising aid for drop zones.<br />
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XCPOSX $9.00 per hundred to members,<br />
$ 12.00 per hundred to non-members<br />
Shipping: U.S., air shipping $3.00 for first<br />
hundred, $1.00 for each additional hundred.<br />
Foreign shipping, per hundred, $3.00<br />
surface, $12.00 air.<br />
XCPOSI Sample $ I .00, postage included.<br />
Drop Zone Promotion Brochures<br />
Fufl-color, 8.5" x 11" (22 x 28 cm) brochures<br />
describing the sport of skydiving designed for<br />
parachute center use. Photos and text describe the<br />
skydiving training, equipment, Tandem jumps and<br />
the adventure of the sporl. Order folded and rubber<br />
stamp your center address and telephone number in<br />
the 3" x 4.25" (7.6 x I I cm) back panel or order flat<br />
and have the brochures printed or run them through<br />
a photocopy machine. An inexpensive advertising<br />
aid for drop zones. Specify flat or folded.<br />
XBROX $8.00 per hundred to members,<br />
$ I I .00 per hundred to non-members.<br />
Shipping: U.S., air shipping $3.00 for first<br />
hundred. S1.00 for each additional hundred.<br />
Foreign shipping, per hundred, $3.00<br />
surface, $12.00 air.<br />
XBROI Sample $1.00, postage included.<br />
PIA Documents<br />
All the <strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> publications<br />
in a three-ring report folder. Included are the<br />
Bylaws, all the PIA Technical Standards, Technical<br />
Bulletins, SOPs and other documents: Over 100<br />
pages in all. A PIA directory (see next item) is also<br />
included. One copy of PIA Documents is included<br />
with PIA membership.<br />
XDOC $15.00 to members, $25.00 to nonmembers<br />
Shipping: U.S., air shipping included.<br />
Foreign: air shipping $4.00<br />
PIA Mailine List<br />
Nearly 600 names, addresses, telephone and fax<br />
numbers for the parachute industry in the U.S. and<br />
abroad. Both PIA members and non-members. A<br />
copy is included with PIA Documents (above).<br />
XLIST $2.00 to members. $5.00 to nonmembers<br />
XLSTD On IBM disk. $10 to members. $20<br />
to non-members<br />
Shipping: U.S., air shipping included.<br />
Foreign: air shipping $ I .00<br />
PIA logo in blue and white with gold trim, 5/8"<br />
wide with clutch back. For members only. New!<br />
XPIN $5.00<br />
Shipping: U.S., air shipping included.<br />
Foreign: air shipping $ I .00<br />
To order from the<br />
PIA Store<br />
I Telephone orders:<br />
In the U.S.: Call Para Publishing toll free l(800) PARAPUB<br />
(727-2782).<br />
Foreign: Caf l Para Publishing (805) 968-7277.<br />
Have your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Optima or American<br />
Express card ready.<br />
fl Fax orders:<br />
(805) 968-1379. Include credit card number, expiration date<br />
and exact cardholder name on card.<br />
f, Postal Orders:<br />
PIA Store, PO Box 8206-4, Santa Barbara, CA 931 18-8206,<br />
USA, Make cheques payable to <strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong>. Credit cards, include number, expiration date and<br />
exact cardholder name on card.<br />
Payment.<br />
PIA is a volunteer-run organization. We do not have the<br />
facilities or time to operate an accounts receivable department.<br />
We do not extend credit. Sending an order requesting billing<br />
will only delay it. On the other hand, we do accept cheques<br />
and credit cards. Foreign orders, please make cheques payable<br />
in U.S. funds, drawn on a US bank. International Postal<br />
Money Orders are preferred.<br />
Sales tax: 7.75%o sales tax will be charged to orders shipped<br />
to California addresses unless you send your resale number.<br />
Satisfaction guaranteed: Order any PIA product and look<br />
it over. If it is not precisely what you want, return it for a full<br />
refund, at any time, for any reason. No questions asked. You<br />
can't lose!<br />
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Bl1!$pecincallons<br />
The <strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> has adopted<br />
over 275 Military Specifications and is maintaining<br />
them as Commercial Specifications. They are being<br />
added to this list as they are converted..<br />
You may order paper editions by<br />
telephone/maillfaxJe-mail or you may save time and<br />
money by ordering and retrieving electronic<br />
editions from the PIA Web site. See the ordering<br />
instructions at the end of this document.<br />
PIA-C-3395-J (formerly MIL-C-3395J), Cloth,<br />
Netting: Nylon or Polyester. This cloth is intended<br />
for use in tentage and equipage items.<br />
#3395 l6 pages, I illustration. Electronic: $25.00;<br />
Paper $35.00<br />
PIA-W-4088-K (formerly MIL-W-4088K),<br />
Webbing, Textile and Nylon This webbing is<br />
intended for use in parachutes and their accessories,<br />
tow target reinforcement, safety belt, bomb hoists<br />
and slings, tie down equipment, and overrun<br />
barriers. The type XXVII webbing is intended for<br />
use in the manufacture of aeronautical safety<br />
equipment. The type XXVIII is used for the cover,<br />
water canteen, 2 quart collapsible. TypesVIIIb and<br />
VIIIc are used in load carrying equipment.<br />
#4088 36 pages, 9 illustrations. Electronic: $25.00;<br />
Paper $35.00<br />
PIA-T-5038-H (formerly MIL-T-5038H), Tape,<br />
Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing, Nylon.<br />
This tape and webbing is intended for binding and<br />
reinforcing applications in parachute packs and for<br />
equipage.<br />
#5038 20 pages, 3 illustrations. Electronic: $25.00;<br />
Paper $35.00<br />
PIA-C-5040-H (formerly MIL-C-5040H), Cord,<br />
Fibrous and Nylon. This cord is intended for use as<br />
personnel parachute suspension lines and is also<br />
used with various equipage items.<br />
#5040 l9 pages. Electronic: $25.00; Paper $35.00<br />
PIA-T-5608-G (formerly MIL-T-5608G), Tape,<br />
Textile: Webbing Textile. This tape is intended for<br />
use in the fabrication of parachutes of tape-type<br />
construction known as "ribbon parachutes".<br />
#5608 l3 pages. Electronic: $25.00; Paper $35.00<br />
PIA-C-7020-H (formerly MIL-C-7020-H), Cloth,<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong>, Nylon-Rip Stop and Twill Weave. The<br />
primary use of this cloth is in the manufacture of<br />
ejection and non-ejection parachutes for personnel,<br />
cargo parachutes and other types of deceleration<br />
devices. However, it may be used as a base cloth in<br />
coated fabrics for other applications.<br />
#7020 23 pages, 6 illustrations. Electronics:<br />
$25.00; Paper $35.00<br />
PIA-C-7219-F (formerly MIL-C-7219F), Cloth,<br />
Duck and Nylon The cloth covered by this<br />
specification is intended for use in the manufacture<br />
ofparachute packs and other equipage.<br />
#7219 l6 pages. Electronic: $25.00; Paper $35.00<br />
PIA-C-7350-G (formerly MIL-C-7350G), Cloth,<br />
<strong>Parachute</strong> and Nylon These fabrics are intended<br />
for use in cargo parachutes, aircraft deceleration<br />
systems and special deceleration systems.<br />
#7350 20 pages, 6 illustrations. Electronic: $25,00;<br />
Paper $35.00<br />
PIA-C-7515-F (formerly MIL-C-7515F),<br />
Cord, Nylon and Coreless.. This cord is intended<br />
for use in cargo type parachutes. Type XI cord is<br />
intended for use as tow cables. Type Ia and Illa<br />
cord are intended for low cost parachutes.<br />
#7515 l3 pages. Electronic: $25.00; paper $35.00<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996
PIA-W-27265-E (formerly MIL-W-272658),<br />
Webbing, Textile and Woven Nylon Impregnated.<br />
'l'he webbing is intended for use in parachutes and<br />
their accessories, tow target reinforcement, safety<br />
belts, bomb hoists and slings, tie-down equipment<br />
and overrun barriers.<br />
#27265 15 pages. Electronic: $25.00; Paper<br />
s35.00<br />
PIA-C-87129-A (formerly MIL-C-87 l29A), Cord,<br />
Fibrous, Aramid Braided.. Cord covered by this<br />
specification is intended for use in cargo-type<br />
parachutes.<br />
#87129 ll pages. Electronic: $25.00; Paper<br />
$3s.00<br />
PIA-T-87130 (formerly MIL-T-87130 (USAF)),<br />
Tape and Webbing, Textile, Para-Aramid,<br />
Intermediate Modulus. The webbing covered by<br />
this specification is intended for use in parachutes<br />
and their accessories<br />
#87130 14 pages,9 illustrations. Electronic:<br />
$25.00; Paper $35.00<br />
Specs Department still<br />
under construction.<br />
Much, Much More to<br />
come!<br />
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Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
PNBNEW96
Parar;ltutt" Inilustry lssricir,tirin<br />
1997 International Symposium<br />
Feb. 9-13, 1997<br />
Sheraton AstroDome Houston, Texas<br />
Symposium Registration Form<br />
(Please type or Print legibly)<br />
NAME OF APPLICANT Last/Family First Middle lnitial<br />
ADDRESS<br />
STATE POSTAL CODE COUNTRY<br />
PHONE FAX E-MAIL ADDRESS<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
DATE<br />
Check here if you would like PIA membership information<br />
The registration fee is $275.00/person. If you register before December 15, 1996 , it is only $175.00<br />
All PIA members will be given an additional $25.00 discount for early registration<br />
Complete *r, and return with full payment to:<br />
PIA Symposium Office / Cheryl Zimmermann<br />
"rrn<br />
208 East Rosehill Avenue<br />
Deland, Florida 32724 USA<br />
(904) 738-6899 telephone / fax I fax-on-demand<br />
or (904)734-6323 fax<br />
or Symposium@pia.com<br />
lf paying by check, please ensure they are drawn on a US Bank in US Funds and made payable to PIA<br />
or you can charge it by filling out the bottom portion of this form<br />
Amount $ Charge to: _ Master Card Visa (Bank Americard) AmEx<br />
Account Number:<br />
Exp. Date<br />
Cardholder's Name<br />
Cardholder's Address<br />
City State Country<br />
Si gnature of cardholder<br />
Canceflation policy: All cancellations must be received in writing prior to l/20/97 for a full refund<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
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DIRECTIONS AND MAP OF GREATER HOUSTON AREA<br />
The Gallerla<br />
SHEMTON<br />
ASTRODOME<br />
HOTEL<br />
FROM<br />
Intercontinental Airport: Will Clayton Parlrway to 59 South<br />
to 288 South to 610 West - Exit Kirbv.<br />
Hobby Airport: Broadway Street to 45 North to 610 West -<br />
Exit Kirby.<br />
Austin: 290 East to 610 South to 610 East - Exit Kirby, or 7l<br />
South to I-10 East to 610 South to 610 East - Exit Kirbv.<br />
New Orleans/Lake Charles: I-10 to 610 South to 610 West -<br />
Exit Kirby.<br />
Dallas: I-45 South to 288 South (via 59 South) to 610 West -<br />
Exit Kirby.
Paracltute Inilustrl lssrlr;iatirln<br />
1997 International Symposium<br />
Feb. 9-13, 1997<br />
Sheraton AstroDome Houston. Texas<br />
Exhibitor Registration Form<br />
(Please type or Print legibly)<br />
NAME OF COMPANY<br />
(As you would like it to appear on your booth)<br />
NAME OF APPLICANT Last/Family First Middle Initial<br />
ADDIIESS<br />
STATE POSTAL CODE COUNTRY<br />
PHONE FAX E-MAIL AI)DRESS<br />
PRODUCTS EXHIBITED (Please be specific)<br />
NTJMBER OF BOOTHS<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
DATE<br />
Check if you would like information on advertising in the Symposium Program_ PIA membership<br />
Complete this form and return with full payment to:<br />
PIA Symposium Office / Cheryl Zimmermann<br />
208 East Rosehill Avenue<br />
Deland, Florida 32724 USA<br />
(e 0 4) 7 3 8 - 6:'j<br />
l.n,;19 \"^!::;l [::-on<br />
or Symposium@pia.com<br />
- d e m a n d<br />
If paying by check, please ensure they are drawn on a US Bank in US Funds and made payable to PIA<br />
Amount Charge to: Master Card Visa (Bank Americard) AmEx<br />
Account Nurnber:<br />
Exo. Date<br />
Cardholder's Narne<br />
Cardholder's Address<br />
City State zip Country<br />
Si gnature of cardholdcr<br />
SEE OTHER SIDE FOR EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
97[XUil] tX)C
Prices of exhibit spaces are as follows:<br />
['lA FtJl,[- MI]MBEI{S (Over two years)<br />
N I,I- O'IIIERS<br />
ADDI]'IONAI, BOO-I'IIS<br />
CORNIIR BOOTIIS<br />
$6s0.00 us<br />
$500.00 US<br />
$75O.OO US<br />
$45O.OO US<br />
$ 50.00 US<br />
Bach exhibit space will be provided with one l0'x l0'carpeted booth that includes an 8'high<br />
backdrop, a 3' high divider on each side, one 6' long draped table, two chairs, a booth identification sign<br />
and a l l0V electrical outlet. The colors will be berry (mauve) and white.<br />
Each paid-for exhibit space includes one full registration and identification badge that entitles the<br />
registrant to attend all synrposium functions. All other workers in the booth will receive passes that<br />
allow thern in the exhibit hall only and only during exhibit hours.<br />
Reservations fbrexhibit spaces are accepted only if accompanied by full payment. All booth spaces are<br />
reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, exhibitor preference will be considered but is not<br />
guaranteed.<br />
Cancellation of exl-ribit reservations will be accepted with full refund until October 31, 1996. After<br />
which tirne, $200.00/booth will become non-refundable, and will be deducted from the refund.<br />
l-he exliibit hall will open on Sunday, Feb.9, 1997 from l0:00am to 2:00pm for exhibitors to set-up<br />
displays. Dismantlingwill beon ThursdayFeb. 13,1997 fromnoonto3:00pm. Therewill benoearly<br />
breakdown.<br />
Regulations and Limitations:<br />
No booth sharing allowed<br />
No one will be allowed to solicit irrformation unless they are a paid exhibitor<br />
No commercial displays outside the exhibit hall.<br />
No food, drinks or smoking will be allowed inside the exhibit hall.<br />
No one will be allowed in the exhibit hall unsupervised exceptwhen it is open.<br />
No one will be authorized to move into enrpty booth spaces unless you have paid forthat space.<br />
No one will be allowed into any symposium function without their identification badge.<br />
Use of the PIA or PIA synrposium logo on any products is strictly prohibited witliout prior written<br />
consent.<br />
No Exceptions!!<br />
PIA will not be responsible fbr the safety of the property of the exhibitors from theft, darnage by fire,<br />
accident, or other causes, but will use reasonable care to protect the exhibitors from such loss.<br />
Exhibitors wishing to insure their goods must do so at their own expense.<br />
PIA shall not be liable fbr any damage or injury of any kind during the terrn of this agreement.<br />
To assist in assignment of booth space, please list any finns you would or would not prefer to be located<br />
next to. ['ref-erred booth space: lst choice<br />
Prefer not to be next to:<br />
2nd<br />
3rd<br />
Pref'er to be next to:<br />
(Photocopy for your records)<br />
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EXHIBIT HALL PLANS<br />
Patti Chernis<br />
What Do You Do Now?<br />
So you've already reserved your booth space for the '97 Syrnposium, and its 9 months away, so<br />
what do you do now?<br />
Create a Plan<br />
Your company will be investing money, time and personnel to parlicipate at the trade show<br />
portion of the Syrnposium. lt makes sense to develop a plan of action to make sure those investments<br />
pay off.<br />
ln developing a trade show plan you will need to develop a strategy and set goals and ob.iectives.<br />
You will rreed the cooperation and commitment of various deparlrnents in your contpany. Make sure<br />
that everyone is aware of the objectives and of whatthe company is investing.<br />
Your nrarketing department plays a key role in having a successful show. Be sure and keep thern<br />
infbrrned about Symposium deadlines, promotion deadlines, and sponsorship oppor-tunities.<br />
Ilaving a tagline inviting people to visit your booth inserted in any company ads that are<br />
scheduled to run is an inexpensive way to increase booth traffic. llave news releases sent out on any<br />
new products tlrat will be introduced at the Symposium.<br />
Setting deadlines and keeping them is a good way to save time, money and headaches. For<br />
example, you can save hundreds of dollars by having everything ready for one shiprnent well before the<br />
event.<br />
Its a good idea to do some booth training fbr your people before the show. Making sure that<br />
your personnel know the answers before the questions get asked makes your conlpany look good.<br />
Lead fbllow-up is very important in a show plan. You can generate hundreds of leads at the<br />
Symposium but they are worthless unless you have a lead follow-up plan. Studies shorv that leads<br />
generated at trade shows are generally sold with only one follow-up call.<br />
You haven't rented your booth yet? This isn't something you want to put off, only 30 are lefi!<br />
Take tlrat step todaY.<br />
I{uve u great Svmpo.s'ium!<br />
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SYMPOSIUM '97 EXHIBITORS AS OF OCTOBER I, 1996<br />
BOOTH COMPANY<br />
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207,209<br />
307,309<br />
221,223<br />
312<br />
213,215,217,219<br />
300,302<br />
200,202<br />
124,126,128<br />
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230<br />
328<br />
321,323<br />
226<br />
A. H. RICE CORP<br />
AIRTEC GMB}I<br />
FLIGHT CONCEPTS, INT'L.<br />
FXC/GUARDIAN PARACHUTE<br />
KROOP'S GOGCLES,INC<br />
N. AMERICAN AERODYNAMICS, INC<br />
NORTHERN LITE ENTERPzuSES, INC<br />
PARA-GEAR EQUIPMENT COMPANY<br />
PARACHUTES DE FRANCE S. A.<br />
PORCIN E PARACI.I UI'ING PRODUCTS<br />
PRECISION AERODYNAMICS, INC.<br />
RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC.<br />
SUN PATH<br />
PIONEER AEROSPACE CORP<br />
ACTION AIR PARACHUTES/FLIGHT SUIT<br />
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC<br />
COOL & GROOVY FRIDGE CO, LTD.<br />
PERSERVERANCE MILLS EUREKA BSD<br />
UNITED STA'TES PARACHUTE ASSOC<br />
PERRIS VALLEY SKYDIVING<br />
INTERMOTION B.V.B.A.<br />
BUTLER PARACHUTE SYSTEMS<br />
CENTRE AEROSPORT'E DE TOULOUSE<br />
BOOTH COMPANY<br />
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DJ ASSOCIATES, INC<br />
LARSEN & BRUSGAARD<br />
PARA PUBLISI-IING<br />
P. I. S. A.<br />
PARA-FLITE, INC<br />
PARA-PHERNALIA. INC<br />
PERF'ORMANCE DESIGNS<br />
PERFORMANCE TEXTII-ES<br />
REI-A'IIVE WORKSHOP<br />
SKYDIVE ARIZONA<br />
SSK INDUSTRIES,INC<br />
THE IIAT SHOPPE. INC<br />
GELVENOR TEXTILES<br />
FLII'ELINE SYS'f EM S, INC.<br />
SKYDIVE UNTVERSITY<br />
PARASPORT ITALIA<br />
STRONG EN-IERPRISES<br />
ALTITUDE CONCEPTS<br />
EUREKA BSD<br />
LJ ENGINEERINC<br />
PARACHUTE SIIOP - FRANCE<br />
SYNTHETIC TTiREAD CO.<br />
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<strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> International Symposium'97<br />
Sponsorship Information<br />
In order to provide the parachuting community the best possible experience at the PIA<br />
Symposium your sponsorship is being solicited. Sponsorship is an opportunity to show<br />
attendees how much your company cares. You gain the recognition and appreciation of your<br />
customers and potential customers. Please take a moment to check out the list below. It<br />
includes the item or event, the approximate cost and some ideas about maximizing your<br />
sponsorship.<br />
This year sponsors are permitted to put their company name or logo (with the approval of the<br />
Symposium Committee) on sponsored items. PIA will have a sign at the registration booth<br />
identifying all sponsors. Sponsor lists will be included in the binder, the program and in the<br />
after-event advertising.<br />
The following is a list of proposed sponsorships. The prices are estimates of approximate value.<br />
Sponsors will pay the money directly to PlA. Money must be received by PIA before Jan.20,<br />
1997. For bookkeeping/tax purposes you will receive a Symposium '97 invoice describing in<br />
detail the item you have sponsored.<br />
This is a unique marketing opportunity to grab the attention of potential customers and to<br />
reinforce to current customers that yours is a company or organtzation that "cares". Remember,<br />
you can always make a donation to the general fund and be recognized as a Symposium<br />
Portfolio Sponsor.<br />
ITEA'T/EYENT APPROX. COST MARKETING SUGGESTIONS<br />
INTERCOM RADIOS 350.00<br />
CLOTH BAGS 3 | 50.00 CARD OR NOTE IN EACH BAG<br />
SECURlTY GUARDS 500 00<br />
ENTERTAINMENT 3000.00 TIIIS Is A GR-EAT BAND, THEY wILL PI-AY A T THE OPENING RECI]P TIoN &<br />
ATTHE BANeutr I'M suRE TIIEy'D LtKE To ANNOUNCE wHo's pAytNG<br />
THEIR wAY!<br />
AUDIO/VISUAL 8000.00 A SIGN IN EACH CLASSROOM AND IN THE HALLS<br />
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST<br />
COFFEE. TEA. DON UTS.............or<br />
1500.00 per day 3 BRTAKFAS'rs ARE NEEDED . youR NAME tN pRocRAM<br />
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST-<br />
COFFEE, T'EA, SWEETBREADS,<br />
ROLLS. FRUI'IS etc.<br />
2000.00 + per day<br />
SPONSORINC A CONTINENTAI, BREAKFAS I' IS A GREA] WAY TO CF]I'<br />
PEOPI,E TO THANK YOU ALL DAY LONG! A SIGN WILI, BE POSTED<br />
..PLEASE PAY COMPLIMENTS TO TODAY'S HOST,' WITH YOUR NAME<br />
PROGRAMS<br />
$3s00.00<br />
UNDERNEATH. ANDA StCN ON EACH TABLE. NAPKINS W H YOUR I-OGO<br />
YOUR NAME PROMINENT LY LISTED IN l HE PROGRAM<br />
T-SHIRTS 5000.00 ATTACHED I AG ON EACH SHIRT<br />
HAND SHAKER PRIZE 100.00 uP ANNOUNCED AT THE BANQUET.<br />
BEST BOOTH PRIZE 150.00 uP YOU PRESENT THE PRIZE AT THE BANQUET<br />
KICK OFF RECEPTION 7500.00 YOU CAN CET A LoT oF MILAGE oUT oF THIS oNE!<br />
PLAOUES/CERTIFICATES 1000.00 SICN IS THE AREA WHERT CERI'IFICATES AND PLAQUES ARE DISPLAYED<br />
BINDERS/INDEX TABS 3000 00 YOUR COMPANY NAME ON THE FIRSI-PACE<br />
PRINTING FOR BINDERS 4200.00 YOUR COMPANY NAME ON THE FIRST PAGE<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
DO A FULL PAGE ANNOUNCING YOUR PARTICIPATION WI I H AT LEAST<br />
75% oF THE AD DEVoTED To THE SYMPOSIUM. MUST BE APPRoVF]D BY<br />
THE SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE<br />
FLOWERS FOR BANQUET I 500.00 PLACECARD ON THE BANQUET TABI,ES<br />
YOUR IDEA HERE<br />
YOU MAY KNOW OF SOMETHINC I IIAT WOULD BE THE I,IIT OF THE<br />
SYMPOSIUM. RUN IT PAST US!<br />
FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION CONTACT: PATTI CHPRNIS, SYMPOISUM COMMITTEE CHAIR. PO BOX 60.<br />
KApowsIN, u'a 98344 PHoNe: (360) 893-61 I I Fnx (360) 893- I 999 e-mail: nleinc@pia.com<br />
Para NewsBrief - December 1996<br />
SPONSOR DOC
PIA Full Members<br />
September 1996<br />
A. H. RICE CORP<br />
AC SOFTWARE LTD.<br />
ACTION AIR PARACHUTES<br />
ADVENTURE LOFT.INC.<br />
AEGIS SAFETY LTD.<br />
AERO GLIDE,INC.<br />
AERO STORE CORP.<br />
AERODYNE RESEARCH CORPORATION<br />
AEROGRAPHICS<br />
AEROTEX PRODUCTS COMPANY<br />
AIR TIME DESIGNS, INC.<br />
AIRTEC GMBH<br />
ALTICO,INC.<br />
ALTITUDE CONCEPTS<br />
ARIZONA AERO SPORTS<br />
ARIZONA PARACHUTE SUPPLY<br />
AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE FEDERATION<br />
B & F ENTERPRISES<br />
B & G PRODUCTS,INC.<br />
BALLY RIBBON MILLS<br />
BIG SKY PRODUCTIONS. INC.<br />
BLUE SKY MAGAZINE<br />
BOURDON FORGE CO.. INC.<br />
BSD EUREKA SARL<br />
BUSSEMAKER, ELLEN<br />
BUTLER PARACHUTE SYSTEMS<br />
CAPEWELL / FROST<br />
CAROLINA SKY SPORTS<br />
CONSEW<br />
CUMMINGS RIGGING WORKS<br />
D.B.S. AVIO PARA SERVICE SRL<br />
DIVE - RITE<br />
DJ ASSOCIATES,INC.<br />
DURO INDUSTRIES, INC.<br />
E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS. INC.<br />
FALLSCHIRMDEPOT OSTERMUENCHNER<br />
FIRST STEP RESEARCH (FSR)<br />
FLIGHT CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL<br />
FLITE SUIT<br />
FREE FLIGHT ENTERPRISES<br />
FREEFALL EXPRESS<br />
GELVENOR TEXTILES (PTY) LTD.<br />
GREATER KANSAS CITY SKYDIVING CLUB<br />
G.Q. PARACHUTE LTD.<br />
GUARDIAN PARACHUTE / FXC CORP.<br />
HARTWOOD AVIATION INC.<br />
IRVIN INDUSTRIES CANADA LIMITED<br />
IRVIN INDUSTRIES.INC.<br />
JUMP AND FLY<br />
LIFE SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL<br />
MILLIKEN & COMPANY<br />
PITTSFIELD<br />
GRAHAM<br />
DAVIS<br />
CARROLLTON<br />
ALDERSHOT HANTS<br />
KENNESAW<br />
POTTSTOWN<br />
TAMPA<br />
DELAND<br />
BALA CYNWYD<br />
ZEPHYRHILLS<br />
WTINNENBERG<br />
DADE CITY<br />
WINSTON<br />
MESA<br />
ELOY<br />
CURTIN ACT<br />
MARANA<br />
GRAND RAPIDS<br />
BALLY<br />
WHITEFISH<br />
AHNATAL<br />
MIDDLETOWN<br />
CORDES / CIFI<br />
BUSSUM<br />
CALIFORNIA CITY<br />
CROMWELL<br />
LOUISBURG<br />
MASPETH<br />
MANHASSET<br />
PISA<br />
WINCHESTER<br />
FT. SMITH<br />
FALL RIVER<br />
WILMINGTON<br />
GREILING<br />
MOSCOW<br />
CHAMBLEE<br />
DAVIS<br />
LAKE ELSINORE<br />
GARDINER<br />
DURBAN<br />
LAKE LOTAWANA<br />
MID GLAMORGAN<br />
SANTA ANA<br />
HARTWOOD<br />
FORT ERIE, ONTAzuO<br />
SANTA ANA<br />
SANTONUOVO - PISTOIA<br />
BRISTOL<br />
LAGRANGE<br />
MA<br />
WA<br />
CA<br />
TX<br />
GREAT BRITIAN<br />
GA<br />
PA<br />
FL<br />
FL<br />
PA<br />
FL<br />
GERMANY<br />
FL<br />
GA<br />
AZ<br />
AZ<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
AZ<br />
MI<br />
PA<br />
MT<br />
GERMANY<br />
CT<br />
FRANCE<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
CA<br />
CT<br />
NC<br />
NY<br />
NY<br />
ITALY<br />
TN<br />
AR<br />
MA<br />
DE<br />
GERMANY<br />
ID<br />
GA<br />
CA<br />
CA<br />
NY<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
MO<br />
GREAT BRITIAN<br />
CA<br />
VA<br />
CANADA<br />
CA<br />
ITALY<br />
PA<br />
GA<br />
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PIA Full Members<br />
September 1996<br />
MILLS MANUFACTURING<br />
MPG CONSULTANTS<br />
NATIONAL PARACHUTE INDUSTRIES, INC.<br />
NORTH AMERICAN AERODYNAMICS. INC.<br />
NORTHERN LITE ENTERPRISES, INC.<br />
PARA PUBLISHING<br />
PARA TRAINING ENTERPRISES<br />
PARA-FLITE,INC.<br />
PARA-CEAR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.<br />
PARA-LOFT,INC.<br />
PARA-PHERNALIA INC.<br />
PARACHUTE ASSOCIATES, INC.<br />
PARACHUTE IND. OF SOUTHERN AFRICA<br />
PARACHUTE LABS,INC. - JUMP SHACK<br />
PARACHUTES DE FRANCE S.A.<br />
PARASPORT ITALIA<br />
PERFORMANCE DESIGNS, INC.<br />
PERFORMANCE TEXTILES. INC.<br />
PERRIS VALLEY SKYDIVING<br />
PIONEER AEROSPACE CORPORATION<br />
PORCINE PARACHUTING PRODUCTS<br />
PRECISION AERODYNAMICS<br />
PRECISION FABRICS GROUP<br />
RELATIVE WORKSHOP. THE UNINSURED<br />
RIGGERS SOURCEBOOK, THE<br />
RIGGING INNOVATIONS. INC.<br />
RW SHOP INC., THE<br />
SILVER PARACHUTE SALES & SERVICE<br />
SKY FUN I,INC.<br />
SKY SYSTEMS<br />
SKYDIVE ARIZONA.INC.<br />
SKYDIVE GREENE COUNTY. INC.<br />
SKYDIVE TEXAS.INC.<br />
SKYDIVE UNIVERSITY<br />
SKYDIVING ADVENTURES, INC.<br />
SKYDIVING CENTER OF WASHINGTON DC<br />
SQUARE ONE PARACHUTE SALES & SERVICE<br />
SSE,INC.<br />
SSK INDUSTRIES.INC.<br />
STRONG ENTERPzuSES<br />
SUN PATH PRODUCTS,INC.<br />
SUNSHINE FACTORY.INC.<br />
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY. INC.<br />
T & T RIGGING<br />
TAILORED FOR SURVIVAL<br />
U.S. ARMY PARACHUTE TEAM<br />
US ARMY NATICK RD&E, MOBD, ARD<br />
UNITED STATES FORGECRAFT<br />
WESTERN PARACHUTE SALES. INC.<br />
ASHVILLE<br />
WESTBORO<br />
FLEMINGTON<br />
ROXBORO<br />
KAPOWSIN<br />
SANTA BARBARA<br />
PARLIN<br />
PENNSAUKEN<br />
SKOKIE<br />
ELIZABETHTOWN<br />
ARLINGTON<br />
VINCENTOWN<br />
VERULAM<br />
DELAND<br />
CEDEX<br />
CAVOUR<br />
DELAND<br />
GREENSBORO<br />
PERzuS<br />
SOUTH WINDSOR<br />
COLLEGE PARK<br />
DUNLAP<br />
GREENSBORO<br />
DELAND<br />
SAN DIEGO<br />
ROMOLAND<br />
BROOKLINE<br />
HAYWARD<br />
BOULDER<br />
ENGLEWOOD<br />
ELOY<br />
XENIA<br />
DECATUR<br />
DELAND<br />
HEMET<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
PERRIS<br />
PENNSAUKEN<br />
WAYNESVILLE<br />
ORLANDO<br />
ZEPHYRHILLS<br />
ZEPHYRHILLS<br />
HAWTHORNE<br />
TEMECULA<br />
MORENO VALLEY<br />
FT. BRAGG<br />
NATICK<br />
FORT SMITH<br />
EAGLE CREEK<br />
NC<br />
MA<br />
NJ<br />
NC<br />
WA<br />
CA<br />
NJ<br />
NJ<br />
IL<br />
PA<br />
WA<br />
NJ<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
FL<br />
FRANCE<br />
ITALY<br />
FL<br />
NC<br />
CA<br />
CT<br />
MD<br />
TN<br />
NC<br />
FL<br />
CA<br />
CA<br />
NH<br />
CA<br />
CO<br />
CO<br />
AZ<br />
OH<br />
TX<br />
FL<br />
CA<br />
MD<br />
CA<br />
NJ<br />
OH<br />
FL<br />
FL<br />
FL<br />
CA<br />
CA<br />
CA<br />
NC<br />
MA<br />
AR<br />
OR<br />
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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP<br />
'fhe <strong>Parachute</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Association</strong> is comprised of companies and individuals united by a common desire to improve business<br />
opportunities in this segment of aviation. PIA is actively pursuing many technical, safety and promoti
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