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Service Bulletin: UPT Vector 3 Containers
Anyone who jumps a United Parachute Technologies (UPT) Vector 3 Container should read the UPT Service Bulletin #20110523 (23 May 2011) and before the next jump (and prior to future jumps) must check the stitching as directed in the bulletin. If the stitching is in need of repair, the rig must not be jumped until the repair has been carried out.
BPA Membership renewal 2011-2
Visit the members page to download the renewal form for full members to renew BPA membership for the year from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012 inclusive.
Results of 2011 BPA Membership Survey
Here are the results of the BPA membership survey 2011, which sought members' views in a number of areas including competitions funding. Thank you to all members who took part in the survey. The Council and its Committees will use the results to help formulate future BPA policy.
First British women's 8-way head-down record
Congratulations to jumpers on the first British women's head-down record, set at Hibaldstow on Saturday 21 May 2011: Anna Howerski, Catriona Adams, Kirsten McAndrew, Jane Henderson, Tiziana Rossetti, Yolande Lee, Karen Stryczek, and Karen Bain, plus Olly Burgin on camera.
Updated 17 May 2012
