BRS Announces Industry Related Committee Appointments and Certifications of Key Staff
March 24 2008 - 3:30PM
Business Wire
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. This press release
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
are often, but not always, made through the use of words such as
�anticipates,� �expects,� �plans,� �believes,� �intends,� and other
similar words or phrases. These statements are only predictions,
and are based on current information and expectations. Such
statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including
market fluctuations, pricing, procurement, manufacturing
efficiencies, operating risks, and other risks that could cause the
actual results to differ materially from those projected. For more
information, review the company�s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, particularly the Company�s annual report on
Form 10-KSB. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their
entirety by this cautionary statement, and BRS undertakes no
obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events
or circumstances after the date hereof.
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