The current Army Parachute Association Secretary is due to retire shortly. Chairman APA seeks to appoint a successor. The job advertisement is attached along with application details and timelines.

Download the attached pdf to see what we've got planned for 2012 - our 50th anniversary year! Details for all events will be added to the website as they are finalised.

Nethers will host a BPA CSI Course 6 Feb - 10 Feb 2012

We are finalising the plans to relocate the DZ to Middle Wallop during the military exercise that will take place at Netheravon.

The BPA inspection has taken place and while we need to await confirmation from the next BPA STC meeting (9th Feb),we are hopeful that Mddle Wallop will be cleared for A licence and above jumping.

Ever wanted to get your FS Coaches rating? Now's your chance. Mark Bayada will be running a training event over the weekend of the 25th and 26th of Feb.

Please see the attached pdf document for full details of the eligibility criteria, course programme and costs.

Please contact Mark using the email address below in order to book your place. Please note this course will be taking place at Middle Wallop.

Apologies for any confusion - just to confirm, this event will run on the weekend of the 25th and 26th Feb. NOT the 18th and 19th.

Summer opening timings for 2012 will begin on Friday 16 March. That means we will be open from 12pm on Wednesdays and 10am Fridays, both until last light. This will remain in place until the clocks go back.

The APA AGM will be held at 7pm on Saturday 21st of April. The meeting will be chaired by Andrew Kennett. The meeting will take place in the packing area.

The bar will open at 6.30 so grab a beer and come along to air your views - as well as listening to others. There will be a free curry afterwards for all attendees.

In May 2012, 32 skydivers will be invited by Caroline Hughes, of Skydive Choreography, to be part of a skilled group that will take attempt technically challenging dive plans led by renowned load organiser and World Team captain Patrick Passe. There willbe another group that will take on smaller but challenging sequential skydives led by Caroline. This second group will also get the chance to jump with Patrick on some larger dives. Participating in this event will provide a unique opportunity for FS jumpers to enhance their big way skydiving CV and gain easier access to future large formation events.Priority will be given to club jumpers who meet the selection criteria but there will plenty of slots for visiting jumpers too. Selection weekends will be announced shortly.More about this event, the selection criteria and how to express an interest can be found on the attached PDF file.

APA Netheravon are hosting the first UK Wingsuit Competition featuring both Performance and Artistic events. All are welcome and coaching will be available all weekend. The competition will be followed by fun organised loads. For full details see attached document.

The APA will be running a RAPS student progression week from 21 - 25 May. The aim of the week is to get participants through to Category 8. There will also be an introduction to FS for those that qualify during the week. Cost is £150 which includes 4jumptickets. Names and £50 deposit to Tanya in the APA Office

Dave Lewis and Caroline Allen will be organising a 60 Way Revisited Weekend, the Skyvan has been booked. A Free Fly Boogie with Euphoria will also take place for the not so flat flyers.

The Armed Forces Parachute Championships will take place 7 - 13 July. Training days will be Wed 4 - Fri 6 July 2012.

Following a meeting with the CAA in December it was found that the impact to the DZ operation should be minimal with the worst affected period likely to be during the opening ceremony (24-27 July). This is midweek so will be manageable.

At other times throughout the Olympics (16/7-10/8) there will be a requirement for the pilots to obtain clearance from ATC whilst in the controlled airspace. The pilots and DZ will be fully briefed and it is not expected to disrupt our operation greatly.

The DZ will relocate during the period hopefully to Middle Wallop Airfield. The dates may shift slightly, we will know more nearer the time.