LDI 2016

0.75 ETCP renewal credits Saturday, 10/22 It took hundreds of volunteer experts over five years to write the American National Standard for performer flying systems, ANSI E1.43 - 2016. It was published in March 2016 by ESTA and is available to download at estalink.us/freestandards, courtesy of ProSight Specialty Insurance. This session will shed light on how the new standard establishes clear safety guidelines for its stakeholder: Flying system designers, performers, audience members, rigging technicians, manufacturers, producers, venue managers and owners. Panelists for this session include members of the document's task group and other key experts in the performer flying industry. Moderator: Richard Nix, ZFX, Inc. Panelist: Joe Champelli, Entertainment Project Services; Dana Bartholomew, Flying by Foy; Jem Hodgson, Cirque du Soleil