BRS Announces Industry Related Committee Appointments and Certifications of Key Staff

  
    
  
  
    
      Ballistic Recovery Systems, the world’s 
      leading manufacturer of whole-aircraft parachute systems, has announced 
      the following staff appointments to several parachute-industry 
      committees and updates on certification attainments.
    
    
      Frank Hoffmann, VP of Engineering, was appointed chairman of the ASTM 
      F.37 task group for whole aircraft parachute recovery systems on light 
      sport aircraft (LSA). In this position, Mr. Hoffmann will guide the task 
      group members to improvements and updates of relevant standards to 
      reflect ongoing changes in technology. Chosen by a committee of his 
      peers, Mr. Hoffmann’s appointment to this key 
      position allows him to influence future design standards for this 
      product line.
    
    
      This follows the May 2007 appointment of Mr. Hoffmann to the American 
      Institute of Aeronautics (AIAA) Aerodynamic Decelerator Technical 
      Committee (www.aerodecelerator.org), 
      which meets several times a year throughout the US. This committee 
      focuses on development and application of aerodynamic deceleration 
      systems and lifting parachutes, pararotators, and inflatable 
      decelerators for aerodynamic deceleration, sustentation, and landing of 
      manned and unmanned vehicles. Every second year, the AIAA ADS TC hosts 
      the Aerodynamic Decelerator System Conference, as well as the Heinrich 
      Parachute Short Course.
    
    
      We are also pleased to announce that BRS parachute rigger John Koch has 
      received FAA certification as a Parachute Master Rigger. This 
      certification is the highest level awarded to a rigger and authorizes 
      John to complete all major repairs that affect the airworthiness or 
      function of a parachute. John, an FAA certified Senior Rigger for the 
      past six years, has over 2,400 parachute jumps, and is also a private 
      pilot and A&P mechanic.
    
    
      Finally, at the Parachute Industry Association (PIA) Mini Symposium held 
      in Barcelona, Spain in February 2008, BRS Fabrication general manager 
      Norman Girdwood was re-elected as Chair of the PIA Risk Management 
      Sub-Committee. This sub-committee meets three times a year and is 
      currently tasked with reviewing the existing risk management measures in 
      use in the industry, the emphasis being on sport parachuting and sport 
      parachute equipment manufacturers. PIA supports all aspects of parachute 
      industry design, specifications, and manufacturing of commercial and 
      government parachute products. Mr. Girdwood’s 
      involvement with this key committee allows BRS to have visibility to and 
      influence of the latest industry innovations and risk parameters.
    
    
      About Ballistic Recovery Systems and Advanced Tactical Fabrication
    
    
      Based in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, BRS designs, manufactures, and 
      distributes whole-airplane emergency parachute systems for general 
      aviation and recreational aircraft. ATF (or Advanced Tactical 
      Fabrication), a joint venture of BRS and Head Lites Corp (HLC), is a 
      leader in the safety apparel and “cut & sew” 
      industry. Ballistic Recovery Systems is a publicly traded company. Since 
      1981, BRS has delivered more than 28,000 parachute systems to aircraft 
      owners worldwide, including over 3,500 systems on FAA-certificated 
      aircraft such as the Cirrus Design SR20 and SR22 manufactured in Duluth, 
      Minnesota. To date, BRS parachute recovery systems have been credited 
      with saving the lives of 211 pilots and passengers.
    
    
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