Hercman
I do believe Instrument number CASA 131/05 precludes the ASA from conducting parachute descents within 4.8 kilometers of Barwon Head’s aerodrome.
This restriction is not because of any wrongdoing by the ASA, it is a direct result of one rogue operator and his chief instructor who are unwilling to comply with the regulations and treat everyone on and around the Barwon Heads aerodrome with contempt.
CASA have said there must be separation between aircraft and parachutists, banning parachute operations at this aerodrome has achieved that and if this is used as a model to attain the desired result it may have wide ramifications in the industry.
My suggestion is that all DIRT DARTS should have a jolly good look at what is happening at Barwon Heads, why it is happening and who is to blame, because it is not enhancing the image of skydivers.
In any other industry the rotten apples would have been removed by the controlling body, but in this case the APF continue to support these rotten apples to the detriment of the industry WHY?
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