This site contains all British Skydiving Approved Tandem parachute equipment modifications that have been approved, recorded in the minutes and subsequently ratified at Riggers or Safety and Training Committee meetings. The modifications may be selected and viewed using three criteria; Type, Search, and Sort. Individual modifications have a brief description and may be expanded to show full details. Modifications may also have attached files including text, image and video as appropriate.
‘Type’ refers to a tandem system container and comprises all modifications for that equipment type that have appeared in the British Skydiving Riggers or Safety and Training Committee minutes since 1993. Each modification is as quoted in the applicable minute and sometimes, where necessary, there are references to other items to facilitate a fuller understanding of the modification The ‘Search’ and ‘Sort’ criteria are self-explanatory.
RIGGERS 5th May 94
UK Velcro, spandex & tubular nylon of same rated specs. can be used.
14. A.O.B.
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Richard Atherton presented 2 Tandem Vector containers which he had modified and requested permission for there continued use. It was agreed to break down his proposal into 2 parts.
Part 1: That all repairs carried out to any Tandem rig using English equivalent materials to be accepted, ie;
- English velcro as opposed to USA velcro
- English spandex as opposed to USA spandex
- English tubular nylon as opposed to USA tubular nylon, on condition it is rated to the same specification.
Carried Unanimously
Part 2: This is not applicable, see original minutes
RIGGERS 5th May 94
Protective pads sewn on to the Tandem Strong container at the side of passenger attachment points to prevent damage. (Cleared for all).
8. WESTON ON THE GREEN TANDEM MODIFICATION (Cleared for All)
Allan Hewitt presented some photos of a modification to a Tandem Strong owned by Weston on the Green: 2 protective pads were sewn to the underneath of both side passenger harness attachment rings, this will prevent damage occurring to the main harness again as it has just been repaired.
After some discussion it was proposed by Lofty Thomas and seconded by Paul Applegate that the above modification be accepted.
Carried Unanimously
RIGGERS 5th May 94
Change made to Tandem Strong drogue release riser as per drawing supplied. (NOT CLEARED for general use).
9. SCOTTISH PARACHUTE CLUB TANDEM MODIFICATION (NOT CLEARED for general use)
Ian Robertson presented a drawing of a modification he had made to a Tandem Strong drogue release riser, the modification removed the student deployment option.
This was discussed by the Committee and a request by Ian Robertson for the continued use with the Tandem Strong equipment rigged as detailed in his drawing was made.
After some further discussion it was proposed by Richard Atherton and seconded by Lofty Thomas that the above modification be accepted.
For: 6 – Against: 1 – Abstentions: 1
Carried
RIGGERS 5th May 94
The use of a Tandem Galaxy drogue and deployment bag on a Tandem Vector container with the modifications as presented. (NOT CLEARED for general use).
14. A.O.B. (This item was covered over several meetings) (NOT CLEARED for all)
- Peterborough Parachute Club requested permission to continue to use their Tandem equipment in its current set-up, which is BT canopies, BT drogues and BT bags in Vector containers.
Andy Page is said to be completely happy with it and maintains it on a regular basis. John Curtis pointed out that he has seen this set-up before and was not convinced that it is a good idea. A discussion took place referring to the differences in drogues, after which Andy Page’s proposal was seconded by Lofty Thomas.
For: 4 – Against: 4 – Abstentions: 0
The Chairman used his casting vote, which was against the proposal. The proposal was therefore defeated by 5 votes to 4.
Further discussion ensued after which it was proposed by Richard Atherton and seconded by Ian Robertson that the Tandem equipment in use at Peterborough is cleared for use until it could be presented to the next Riggers meeting.
Carried Unanimously
NOTE: Also see RIGGERS 23rd June 94 (1. MINUTES AND MATTERS…)
It was pointed out that there is usually no time within a meeting to have a proper look at equipment under discussion and a request should be put to Peterborough Parachute Club to present the container at least an hour prior to the next meeting. This would also require a couple of Advanced Riggers to arrive early, who should be contacted prior to the meeting.
RIGGERS 23rd Jun 94
ALL modifications on Tandems must be brought to Rigging Committee.
6. A.O.B.
- (Last para) The Chairman wished to re-iterate via the Minutes that all modifications on Tandem equipment must be brought to the Riggers Committee.
RIGGERS 23rd Jun 94
The use of a Tandem Galaxy drogue and deployment bag on a Tandem Vector container with the modifications as presented. (NOT CLEARED for general use).
1. MINUTES AND MATTERS…
Page 4, Item 14 (i), Peterborough Parachute Centre Tandem Alteration. Mr Hewitt advised the Committee that following the last Riggers meeting he had inspected the Tandem equipment being used at Peterborough and was satisfied with the alterations.
It was proposed by Andy Page and seconded by Paul Applegate that Peterborough Parachute Centre be permitted to continue to use their Tandem equipment in its current set-up, which is BT canopies, BT drogues (with changes) and BT bags in Vector containers.
Carried Unanimously
NOTE: Also see RIGGERS 11th August 94 (1. MINUTES AND MATTERS…)
Summary
Last Update: From Riggers and Safety and Training Committee meetings 1st Feb 2018.
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Form-212 Approved Tandem Parachute Equipment Modifications
Detail
To ascertain which canopies are cleared for use with a specific container, reference must be made to the modifications for that container type. A type of ‘Canopies Only’ has been included for any individual canopies, main or reserve, which have been approved for Tandem use by STC/Riggers but have no formal Tandem container system associated with them. These have been included for information only as the canopies have not had any modification applied to them.
Officially, any British Skydiving Tandem Modification that is cleared for use at any particular Riggers or STC Committee meeting must be formally ratified at the following Riggers or STC Meeting. These meetings are normally eight weeks apart and ‘officially’, any such Tandem Modification item will not be formally cleared until that ratification.
Important
Some previously recorded clearances have been removed. For the full wording see the item ‘RIGGERS 15th Feb 01’ under type ‘General’.
No reference is made to any formal Safety Notice, Safety Information or Update, that has been issued by an individual manufacturer, unless they require the Riggers or STC to intervene. This is because a manufacturer’s update is not part of the British Skydiving modification programme. Safety Notices and Safety Information sheets may be issued by British Skydiving but these have their own recommendations and/or instructions.