Rigger Training Curriculum?

[Gary73 8]

Does someone have a rigger training curriculum that they'd be willing to share?  I have the old Parachute Rigging Course manuals, but I'm wondering if there's anything better/newer available.  Not looking at getting into rigger training as a regular thing, but my DZO has asked me to mentor people who show an interest, and I don't want to waste their or my time.  Thanks!

[mark 102]

I'm happy to share all the materials I developed for the US Academy of Parachute Rigging, no charge except for acknowledging the source.

As for "mentoring," consider asking for, say, $500 per interested student, as a way to screen for those who are willing to make a commitment and will be a joy to teach.

[Gary73 8]

Mark,

That would be much appreciated, and yes, it's only fair to give credit where it's due.

Please send to [email protected]

WRT the fee, the DZO will be covering their expenses, but yes, that sounds about right.

Thanks!

[mark 102]

Actually, I was thinking of $500 as the down payment.  Your time is more valuable than that.  In your area, see what Chuting Star charges, and consider what MEL, Dave DeWolf, Kirk Smith, Tom Dolphin, et al, charged or charge, closer to $1500-1800 exclusive of testing.

[Gary73 8]

Thanks for the clarification; I see what you mean.  CSRL wants $1900, not including tests and docs.  But I'd be using my DZ's facilities.  So, somewhere in between. 

 

[riggerrob 558]

Let's see if I can remember this off the top of my head ....

Back when I was the busiest Rigger Instructor in Canada, I followed CSPA's Rigger A Course outline:

Introduction

course outline

regulations

What do riggers do?

Basic parachute design and configurations

Materials

Harness/container components

Pilot chutes

Deployment devices with emphasis on D-bags

Risers and 3-Ring releases

Square parachute nomenclature

AADs with emphasis on Cypres 2

Packing demonstration (by an instructor) followed by practical exercises

Assembling components

Minor repairs

Equipment selection exercise

Written exam

Final practical exam

Wrap up

[Gary73 8]

Thanks, Rob!

[riggerrob 558]

If rigging students only want to pack pilot emergency parachutes, we need to add:

Round canopies

Back containers

Long back containers

Seat containers

Chest containers

[Gary73 8]

Thanks!