Annual Parachute Repack - 2011

[Nick Roberts]

Hi all
 
I went to the Thames Valley club's annual Big Fat Repack yesterday.  I joined Bill Morris and his team of BHPA packers and helped pack chutes from 10:00 to 18:00.  The event was held in a sports hall and they had rigged up a zip wire for simulated deployments .It was a very intense and exhausting day but a  very worthwhile experience as I got to help pack some makes of rescue chute that I had not come across before and there were  also a fair selection of inner bags and harnesses to deal with.   

[barrya1]

Yes, big Thanks to Nick and Nasher we now have the peace of mind that the shoot will open if ever needed !!! Thanks guys.

[gareth.pawan]

And once again thanks to you, John (and Gerry) for sharing your expertise and making the time to help out other club members. Do worry about your alcohol intake though! Still, you guys are really going to know your Chardonnays from you Rieslings!!   

[Nick Roberts]

Thanks to everyone for coming to the repacking sessions.  John and myself were delighted with the turnout and the interest and enthusiasm shown by club members.  Over the two sessions, we  managed to inspect and repack over twenty parachutes.  The community hall at Alltwen has proved to be an ideal venue for the event ; it is definitely easier to pack on tables than on the floor!  One or two faults in the deployment mechanisms were discovered and rectified -mostly very minor but one major so the whole event was definitely very worthwhile!  The social aspect was good too : we even made it to the pub for a pint afterwards last night!
 
Hats off to John for arranging use of the hall, coordinating numbers and laying on refreshments!
 
Safe flying to all this season

[John Nash (Nasher)]

Hi Alan,
 
The last place is yours.
 
See you there
 

 
 
 
Nasher

[Alan Wilson]

Alright Nasher,

Is there still a space going on the 19th? If so please could you book me in.

Cheers, Alan  :mrgreen:

[Stevie G]

hi Nasher... someone can have my space on the 19th dude as I'm traveling back from Spain that day and will prob be not to make ; (... but maybe you or Nick can help me repack my Tandem chute on a quieter spare day guys : ) that would be much appreciated ... Stevie G

[John Nash (Nasher)]

It's all yours Rhun.
 
If anyone else wants to attend, let me know asap
 
Nasher

[Rhun Llwyd]

John,


I'll take the February 12th space if still available.


Diolch!


Rhun

[John Nash (Nasher)]

See you on the 19th Michelle

[Michelle]

Hi Nasher
 
Is the last booking for the 19th taken, as i can't do the 12th - Mother's birthday so need to make a visit.
 
Thanks Michelle

[John Nash (Nasher)]

Yes & Yes
 
It will be good to see you back Jarod

[jared1199]

Can I come on the 19th - was gonna rejoin in April but can pay now for membership?
 
Jared

[John Nash (Nasher)]

We have had a couple of cancellations for the 19th March
 
There are a couple of places left on BOTH days if anyone is intrested
 
 
Nasher

[John Nash (Nasher)]

No Problem Gareth
 
Gareth has the last place on the 19th (now fully booked) a few places left on the 12th
 
 
 
Nasher