GLH Systems

27/05/2026

Packer A course

Venue-
GLH SYSTEMS LOFT
25 b, First Avenue
Moorabbin airport
3194, Melbourne
Course teacher- Kras Bankov, GLH Systems- APF Rigger, Rigger examiner, FAA Master Rigger all types

Packer A application form is available here:

https://www.apf.com.au/ArticleDocuments/1329/Form_P1_Packer_Rating_20220513.pdf.aspx?EMBED=Y

GLH SYSTEMS PACKER “A” COURSE
/SENIOR PARACHUTE RIGGER COURSE/

The course is designed with the last requirements and knowledge available for Parachute equipment and Riggers in mind. You will learn to deal with common issues on equipment on the field or in a Rigging loft, new techniques for care and packing reserves in today’s complicated environment and more.
An APF Packer A rating will be issued to the successful candidate.
Reserve pack jobs on this course can be used for acquiring FAA Senior Rigger Rating! Additional training for FAA Senior rigger can be provided for further 3 days of training and extra cost.

WHEN 22.06-28.06 / June/ 2026
FROM 08.00

WHERE- 25 b, First Avenue, Moorabbin Airport, VIC 3196

All days will be from 08:00 am – late

TOOLS
Tools are supplied during the course, but we recommend anyone to use their personal ones if available

Here’s a list of what you’d need for your career and the course:

Packing paddlesx2
Packing weghts x3
Line sparatorx1
Cypres kit x1
Seal thread x1
T Bodkin handles x2
Reserve log cards x1 book
tension tool x1
Beeswax thread x1
Gun cleaning rod x1
Parachute technitian Logbook x1
Line protector /velkro/ x1
Fingertraping tool x1
Nailpolish red 😀x1

TESTS
All tests will be done at the end of the course, Saturday.Proper application to APF is necessary to be completed before the test date. Message us for details!
The additional training for FAA Senior rigger training includes 10 more reserve packjobs and theory.

PRE-REQUISITES
You need to be a current jumper and be able to pack a square main parachute, well.

COST
$1600
REGISTRATION
A deposit of $250 is required.
Along with your name, address, phone number and E-mail address.
Only 6 slots available.

BOOKS

https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/ac65-5b.pdf

https://youtu.be/1px1k9pE_zU?si=Vi9RR1chl8hyDQ-a

26/05/2026

The recent service bulletin issued for the Aerodyne Icon harness/container system appears to address concerns associated with reserve flap stiffness and the potential effect this may have on reserve deployment characteristics.
In my opinion, this is a safety-focused bulletin. The proposed modification is relatively straightforward and aimed at improving consistency and reliability of the reserve system.

https://www.flyaerodyne.com/e_files/content/Technical_Bulletin_TB220526__V1.pdf?fbclid=IwdGRjcASBpHdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEehO0AYyl2RfiUpp649kYLMYZmCBBN_wpOITrz1-z3EeBQO1yv2qqHzK4BhaI_aem_sq7jGvMKI9nbcyYlIEL-Kg

21/05/2026

Looking at running a Packer A Course around the end of June / early July in Melbourne.
If you are interested in Packer A qualification, please express your interest or send me a message.

Dates will be confirmed depending on numbers.

Venue-
GLH SYSTEMS LOFT
25 b, First Avenue
Moorabbin airport
3194, Melbourne
Course teacher- Kras Bankov, GLH Systems- APF Rigger, Rigger examiner, FAA Master Rigger all types

Packer A application form is available here:

https://www.apf.com.au/ArticleDocuments/1329/Form_P1_Packer_Rating_20220513.pdf.aspx?EMBED=Y

GLH SYSTEMS PACKER “A” COURSE
/SENIOR PARACHUTE RIGGER COURSE/

The course is designed with the last requirements and knowledge available for Parachute equipment and Riggers in mind. You will learn to deal with common issues on equipment on the field or in a Rigging loft, new techniques for care and packing reserves in today’s complicated environment and more.
An APF Packer A rating will be issued to the successful candidate.
Reserve pack jobs on this course can be used for acquiring FAA Senior Rigger Rating!

WHEN - LATE JUNE OR EARLY JULY, Monday to Sunday- 1 week
FROM 08.00

WHERE- 25 b, First Avenue, Moorabbin Airport, VIC 3196

All days will be from 08:00 am – late

TOOLS
Tools are supplied during the course, but we recommend anyone to use their personal ones if available

Cost-$1800

12/05/2026

A cared inspection during every reserve repack matters. A lot!
Small details can become big problems under load!

30/04/2026

Aerodyne Icon harness/ container owners, the Service bulletin is out now!

23/04/2026

There’s some misconception that Skydiving equipment rules in Australia are fundamentally different from the rest of the world.

In short, they are not.
Aviation, including parachuting, operates within a global framework led by organisations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). National regulators like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency(EASA), and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) apply these principles locally.
Australia is part of that system — not separate from it.
From a practical perspective, the core principles are consistent worldwide:
- Certification is one method of demonstrating airworthiness — not a universal requirement
- Aviation authorities (not manufacturers) define what is acceptable or approved
- Legally binding requirements come from regulations and Airworthiness Directives
- Manufacturer manuals and service bulletins are guidance unless formally incorporated into regulation
- Responsibility for equipment safety ultimately rests with qualified riggers and operators
Certification and airworthiness authority reside with the aviation authority.
It is also important to understand that the International Civil Aviation Organisation framework does not mandate certification of parachutes. This is reflected in different regulatory approaches:
- The Federal Aviation Administration uses TSO systems for some parachutes (e.g. reserves, harness/containers)
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency has moved away from requiring certification in the same way
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority has not imposed a universal certification requirement
Where some of the confusion may come from — and how it is managed in practice
Some uncertainty appears to arise from how different types of information are presented and interpreted. For example- the distinction between regulatory requirements and manufacturer guidance is not always clear. Terms like “approved” and “compliant” are sometimes used loosely rather than in their strict regulatory meaning. Advisory material (manuals, service bulletins) can be interpreted as mandatory without a formal basis. Local procedures or internal policies may be seen as equivalent to aviation regulations.
These overlaps are understandable. However, where requirements are not explicitly mandated, aviation still operates under established principles of airworthiness and professional judgement.
In this context, guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) is helpful. In general terms, equipment is considered airworthy when it:
- Conforms to its original approved design (where applicable), and
- Is in a condition for safe operation
This same approach is reflected within the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) framework, including guidance such as AC 21-2, which distinguishes between approved and acceptable data and allows the use of manufacturer information where consistent with the approved design.
In practice, this means:
- Where formal requirements exist, they must be followed
- Where they do not, decisions rely on accepted practices, manufacturer guidance, and professional judgement
- The objective remains the same: ensuring equipment is safe and fit for use
To keep it simple:
- Reserve parachutes may be produced under certification systems (e.g. TSO), depending on the framework
- Main parachutesare generally not certified and are managed through rigger judgement and safe practice
- Service bulletinsare advisory unless formally adopted into regulation
These principles are consistent across the global aviation environment.
In Australia, parachuting operates under CASR Part 105, with delegated administration through organisations such as the Australian Parachute Federation. These systems are intended to apply and support established aviation principles — not replace or redefine them.
We are part of a broader aviation system with well-established principles and responsibilities — even where implementation may differ.

Keeping alignment with those principles helps maintain clarity, consistency, and ultimately, safety.

20/04/2026

Now the status of this SB is mandatory!

19/04/2026