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Greetings,
USPA is committed to providing important and timely
information to its Group Member DZs through this
e-newsletter, the DZO
Streamline. E-mail us at GroupMbrs@uspa.org with comments.
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Review 182 Operations with Your
Pilots
Since April, there have been
five accidents (and possibly six, depending on how the
FAA classifies the latest one) involving Cessna 182 jump
planes. Of the five, all but one appear to have involved
either fuel exhaustion or carburetor ice. DZ operators
are urged to review the following with their Cessna
pilots.
182's usually fly with reduced fuel
because they are very near their maximum take off weight
when carrying four jumpers and the pilot. It is crucial
that jump pilots know how much fuel is in the tanks,
without relying on the fuel gauges. Most operators use a
fuel dip stick. Is it accurate? Has it been calibrated
for that aircraft? Have the markings or indications worn
off? Know how much fuel is unusable for that aircraft;
some aircraft can carry five gallons or more that are
not useable. Pilots should also be in the habit of
checking the tanks often to ensure that have enough fuel
for the flight, and then some (the FARs require 30
minutes beyond landing).
The 0-470 engine's
carburetor is extremely susceptible to the formation of
ice, even on days when the ambient temperature on the
ground is in the 90's. Carb heat should be applied on
descent, especially when the relative humidity is above
50 percent. A disabled or inoperative carb heat control
should be considered a no-go item. Review the Carb Ice
Probability Chart below (click the image to view
full-size).
For both of the above
reasons, it is imperative that 182 pilots fly their
climbs, descents and traffic patterns in a way that
allows the aircraft to land on the runway if power is
interrupted. There is no good reason that a jump plane
should not be within gliding distance of the runway.
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Temporary Membership Evolves to
Introductory Membership
Starting
September 1, USPA's Temporary Membership Program will be
replaced by the new Introductory Membership Program. For
DZs, the application process remains the same; faxed or
phoned-in applications allow the applicant to jump while
covered by USPA's third-party insurance. The
Introductory Membership period will be 90 days, the cost
will be $20 and an individual can only purchase the
Introductory Membership one time. All Group Members will
soon receive packets with the new applications and
detailed information.
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180-Day Repack Comments Due
August 20 is the deadline for comments
to be filed with the FAA on their proposal to lengthen
the reserve repack cycle from 120 days to 180 days. DZs
can assist by getting skydivers and anyone else to
submit comments. Click here for an
information sheet that you can print and hand-out or
post.
Comments may be faxed to the DOT Docket
Management System at (202) 493-2251, or you can file
them online at https://dms.dot.gov/submit/. Be
sure to reference the docket number (FAA-2005-2189).
Registration online is optional, but you
must provide either an e-mail address, phone
number, or mailing address. You can then choose to enter
your comments directly or attach a word file.
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If you have comments about any information in this
issue of DZO
Streamline, or any comments in general about USPA
or the Group Member Program, email them directly to me
instead of replying to this e-newsletter.
Sincerely,
Ed
Scott
GroupMbrs@uspa.org
U.S.
Parachute Association
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