£1.50 port Parachutist FEBRUARY 1990 C y p r u s M em phis I3ette Cheryl Stearns Interview Vhoto Com petition results 'OKM a KS S e n , Mr. Walter Gubbins l.F.C. in this seasons 'Thomas Tropical Kit' gets his knees together and boogies through South American skies. The large, furry rodent sleeping under his hat wasa gift from a grateful Brazilian 2 Way Sequential Team. Suit by Symbiosis • Make-up by Mandy • Photo by Leo QUALITY AND RELIABILITY YOU CAN TRUST It should come as no surprise to find out that we have supplied student freefall rigs (including AFFkit developed by TSE for use in this country), to the majority of British clubs. Of the largest military and Zerox in Cordura with GQ S AC and Fury main. civilian centres, APA at Netheravon, leather Chaser with Firelite Reserve and Maverick Main RAFSPA at Weston, Slipstream SERVICE FROM‘A’TO *D' Adventures, Headcorn P.C. and THE FIGURES Nineteen years in our sport has Peterborough P.C., all use equipment from Whilst our quality will never be provided TSE with a wealth of experience TSE for advanced students. If you’ve just sacrificed for bargain-basement prices, in the development and manufacture of come through the Cat system, the chances take a look at our list in this issue and you’ 11 parachute equipment...an enthusiasm are that TSE were helping you progress. see just how competitive it is. GENUINE and commitment producing THE complete And it doesn't stop there... affiliation with major U.S. manufacturers service. A service second to none. This in together with comprehensive currency turn means thatyou can be confident in the At the top of the range, the TSE handling facilities, enable smooth, cost knowledge that withTSEyou are using the CHASER still maintains its position as the effective transactions to be made on either best available, from that initial PLFthrough best-selling state of the art rig in the U.K., side of the Atlantic. to SCR and beyond... with over 1500 now in the possession of some of the country’s finest skydivers. No matter if it’s a purchase, repack or Staff qualifications are more than repair, TSE will come through with service, impressive. 4 FAA Master Riggers (4 BPA quality and a keen price...fast. Aav. Rigger/Examiners), with a collective FOLLOW THE LEADERS total of over 6000jumps oversee all The British 8 way team doesn't aspects of the production, maintenance make decisions lightly concerning new Give Chris or Derek a call on and repair operation at the loft. Every care equipment. Nor do the Royal Marines. 0262678299 Fax 0262 602063 is taken to ensure that each rig from TSE Their decision is made based upon sound or write/drop in for details meets the highest possible standards, from knowledge and experience. TSE were and information packs basicS/Lto the most advanced assemblies pleased to supply them with all their on today’s market. requirements. THOMAS SPORTS EQUIPMENT • PINFOLD LANE • BRIDLINGTON • N. HUMBERSIDE • Y016 5XS WANTED ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR or Sponsored to qualify £10,000 +house or 20% of student FLY ALTIMASTER turnover for 1st 1000 students. Two For precision accuracy, fast response and reliability, the Alti II and Alti III are the best parachuting altimeters available. weeks holiday in Cyprus per year + Prices inc. VAT Range: 0-12,000ft annual bonus. Alti II £110.00 Options Facilities: Open 7 days a week. Northern Ireland Tourist Board Wrist strap kit £12.50 Chest Pad £4.95 approved accommodation, 42 beds - hot showers - full Alti III £139.95 meals - full indoor training. Training to Cat 10 RW & CRW Wrist strap and brackets instruction. Kit hire. Cessna 206, Pilatus Porter. Night jumps. Alti II £12.50 Air to Air video, large accuracy pit with completion pad.Dis­ Alti III hand mount £6.95 UK approved service centre play team. Post & Packing £2.50 for sales & repairs Mainair Sports Alma Industrial Estate Enquiries in writing (strictest confidence) to: Regent St. Rochdale Dave Penny, Lancs Sports 27 Drumeil Road, Aghadowey Instruments OL12 0HQ Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, N.I. Tel(0706) 55134 28 High Street Whitchurch Shropshire also urgently needed Price subject to rate of exchange fluctuation Tel (0948) 2179 Jump Pilot Tel: (0265) 868669 British Parachute Schools Langar Airfield, Langar, Nottingham. Tel: (0949) 60878 Courses now offered: Unrestricted 3 Cessna 206's Static Line Round BN Islander Static Line Square - RAPS Altitude Progression jumps and WARP encouraged AFF courses and Tandem jumps. OPEN EVERY DAY Bunkhouse Visitors welcome MEETS Pit 4-Way LAC 14th-15th April Cafe Big Aircraft Boogie 14th-19th June Classics and CRW Nationals 23rd June-1st July Bar Instructor Courses throughout August RW Workshop 25th-30th August Camping Area S P * r t BPA COUNCIL Chairman Vice-Chairman Parachutist J.T. Crocker D.T. Hickling JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION WHARF WAY GLEN PARVA LEICESTER LE2 9TF Tel. (0533) 785271 Chairman Safety and Club Representative Training Committee A .lee A.G. Knight Chairman Chairman Competitions Development Comm ittee C om m ittee R.Card J.K Lines Treasurer BPA CONTENTS J.K. Lines Council Members News .................................................. ......................................................... 4-5 Jim Crocker John Lines Tony Knight Dave Hickling Amanda Kenny Steve Treble Riding a Tiger ................................................................................................ 6 Kerry Noble Anthea Lee Lyn George Bob Card Barnstorming with Roger Preston. John Horne Bryan Davies Vice-Presidents Cyprus Parachute Championships 1989 ............................................. 7-9 John Meacock Another epsitie from the 'Man in the Med', Chris Devine. Charles Shea-Simmonds National Coach and Correspondence .................. ............................................................... 10-13 Safety Officers JohnHitchen Tony Butler Book Review ........ ......... ......................... ............................................. 14 A nything is Possible by Leo Dickinson. Chairman Riggers C om m ittee Andy Cowley Cheryl Stearns Interview ............................................................... 17-19 Chairperson Pilots Committee Angela Hickling Faxlog ................... ........................................................................................ 21 Royal Aero Club Representative Gerry O'Hara A new logging system from Sward Sports. G.A.S.C.O. Representative 9 - 3 = \ / ........................................................................................................... 22 Angela Hickling Canopy conversion. BPA Staff Sally Bates TrudieKemp Sue Allen Wendy Gilbert Wordsearch .................................... ...................................... ..................... 22 Jim Watson CIP Delegate Alternate Photo Competition Results .................. ......... ........................... 23-26 RobColpus John Hitchen Thumbs Up .................................................................................................... 31 Editor, S port Parachutist Steve Eversfield RAPA Championships 1989 ............................................................... 32-33 Commercial Manager Tony Lewis Angel Graphics Classified Advertisements ..................................................................... 36 213 The Commercial Centre Picket Piece Andover, Hants. SP11 6LU. W ally Goes Tropical .................................................................................. 37 Tel: 0264334462 Fax: 0264334467 World M eet Statistics ...........................................................................38-39 Chairmans Report .............. ....................................................................... 41 Notice Board ..........................................................................................42-43 Diary of Events ......... ........................................................................... 44 Memphis Belle ............................................................................................ 45 Clubs and Centres ................................................................................ 46-47 Editor’s Note The views of contributors to The Sport Parachutist are not necessarily those of the Editor, or of the British Parachute Association, and no liability is accepted for same. © Sport Parachutist (BPA Limited) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of the Editor. The views expressed in Sport Parachutist are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the BPA. The Editor retains the right to refuse or withdraw advertisments at his discretion and does not accept liability for delay in publication or for clerical or printers' errors although every care is taken to avoid mistakes. Never mind the cost, look at the results. The experiment in getting the Electoral ♦Reform Society to conduct the BPA council election has tripled the normal response to 39.6%! Out of 4738 ballot papers sent out, 1877 were returned, 7 of these being spoilt. Lyn George, putting himself up for the elec­ tion for the first time, topped the poll with 1188 votes, 48 more than chairman Jim Crocker in second place. At the inaugural council meeting which occured immediately after the AGM, Jim Crocker retained his position as Chairman, as did Dave Hickling, John Lines and Tony Knight as Vice Chairman, Treasurer and STC Chairman. Bob Card picked up the Competi­