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UK Parachuting Packing Courses
Flat packing and Pro Packing courses

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Why is Packing Important?

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There are many benefits to knowing how to pack you skydiving parachute. As you gain more and more jumps, you will want the ability to physically do more skydives in a day at Skydive Hibaldstow. Making that 20 minute call and having sufficient time to brief your skydive makes all the difference when you can pack fast and safely for yourself.

Some jumpers are simply not interested in packing and are happy to use a paid packer. However, a good understanding of packing ensures consistency in your own pack jobs. In addition, packing teaches you how the parachute works as a wing.

A packing course can save you money in the long run, it is also a lot of fun. Choose a flat packing or pro packing course with Richie Rich at Skydive Hibaldstow UK.

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Packing Courses

To gain your BPA B-License, you must have a good knowledge of parachute packing. This may be either in the form of a BPA Packing Certificate (which approves you to pack anything listed on your certificate) or by a logbook endorsement (which approves you to pack your own kit only).

Rich Aveyard, BPA Parachute Rigger 217, will run packing courses roughly every month, or when there is a good demand for courses. These courses will introduce you to the basics of parachute packing and will concentrate either on flat-packing (for a packing certificate) or pro-packing (for a logbook endorsement for your own kit).

Please note: These courses will probably not give you a packing certificate / endorsement after only 1 day. The day is designed to give you a good introduction to packing, but further practice is required before you will become competent enough to be issued with a packing qualification. However, further coaching is free!

Next course dates: Friday 1st February, 2008

Testimonials

Trevor Dodds

Packing Course - "It was a really helpful course. He went through everything from changing from static-line to freefall kit on student equipment. By the end of it I could flat pack, objective achieved".

Jack Waltham

Packing Course - "Richie Rich was very attentive and it was good having a small group of people. It meant when you needed help he was there. He kept going over and over the skills until you learned them. I would recommend it to anyone. The money we paid also goes towards future assistance until I pass my packing certificate."

Karen Foster

Flat Packing Course - "I did a lot on the course and improved my knowledge substantially. I felt the pace of learned was well balanced for people of different experiences".

Sarah Otter

Pro Packing - "I thought it was really good. Richie Rich gave everyone on the course enough attention. The course size was just right. He could explain techniques in a variety of ways to help you understand the packing process."

Davina Sandberg

Pro Packing - "Rich went through everything in a clear manner. Subjects were split down into different sections and well explained. I think the cost of the course £20 was well worth it."

How to Book & General Information

Booking

You can either email or phone the centre (01652 648837) for information on the arranged days or to book yourself in.

To Be Arranged

The packing courses compliment the B-License Progression Days and, if possible, will be run as close as possible to each other.

Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for all skydivers who have are either learning to skydive on their AFF / RAPS course or who have recently passed. We encourage everyone to learn how to pack as soon as possible. Doing this will give you a greater understanding of the parachute and how it works. It will also complement your skills as you prepare to buy your first parachute.

Many attendees of the Pro-Packing course, will already know how to flat pack and will also own their own rig. Learning how to pro pack is faster and takes up less room in the packing hangar.

Course Cost
Courses will start at 9.00am and will run for the day. Places are limited to a maximum of 5 people per course to allow Rich to devote enough attention to each person on the course. The day costs £20.

Course Syllabus
Pro and Flat Packing Course

	How to pack from taking the parachute off to stowing the pilot chute.
	Wear points and things to look for on the rig.
	Monthly 3 ring maintenance.

Pro Packing

Life cycles of components.

Flat Packing

	Tangle removal and ensuring your parachute has been packed without a twist.
	Changing over of the deployment system.
	Paperwork.

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