Student packing

[Groundbound 0]

I do not see any difference in the regs over who can pack a *student* main canopy.


If no difference, then I will (legally) be able to pack my own, as a student?(!) [part a) says the person making the next jump can pack it]

I realize to actually do so may be stupid (especially if I've never done it before).

So I was wondering what usually happens, who packs dz-owned student chutes?

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[Travman 6]

I don't know about the US, but in Australia you have to have a Packer B rating to pack student rigs.

[Kris 0]

The FAR reads something to the effect that the main parachute can only be packed by the person who is going to jump it, a rigger, or someone under the supervision of a rigger which is usually the packer.

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[bodypilot1 0]

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who packs dz-owned student chutes?

Depending on what DZ your jumping at, it may be packed by someone that has never even made a skydive before!
Or it can be packed by you, a rigger or someone being supervised by a rigger.
You don't have to know how to skydive just to pack a parachute, and for that matter, you can be a rigger without ever making a skydive.
It's fairly simple, and many kids that grow up on the DZ's pack hundreds of parachutes even before they ever get to make a skydive!



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[JohnMitchell 14]

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It's fairly simple, and many kids that grow up on the DZ's pack hundreds of parachutes even before they ever get to make a skydive!

My 13 year old has been checked out on packing for almost 2 years now. Even teaches the new jumpers how to pack. <<>>>>

[LilZilla 2]

I too have been packing since thirteen and had no problem with being allowed to pack anyone's rig. When I began packing tandoms or student gear, I had to be watched a few times to make sure that I was packing them properly.

[Orange1 0]

Not sure what the MOPs actually are here except that until we get a packing licence we pack under supervision, but I was told that when I start "of course you won't be packing student parachutes"...

Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun.

[riggerrob 562]

Students are allowed to pack their own chutes under the supervision of an instructor or rigger.
Just don't ask for a packing lesson on a busy day!
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[Orange1 0]

Maybe just a rule on our DZ then. They seem to have more than other places I am a bit confused though cos if i can't pack student chutes and all the experienced jumpers pack their own, not sure what i'll be packing

Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun.

[op5e 0]

To just clarify what Trav is saying. An experienced skydiver in Australia can only pack for themselves or another experienced skydiver. So if you are a student you can pack for yourself. But if you wish to pack for another student you must have either Packer A, Packer B or Rigger qualifications. This is my understanding but I would recommend reading all the rules a few times.

Oh and to add, to pack your own as a student you must have one of the above qualifications supervise you. Once you have been signed off for packing (requirement of A license) you can pack without supervision.