Local Rigger Search

[PilotMike 0]

Does anyone know of a website or database that lists local riggers for different areas? I know I can find the closest DZ by searching this website or USPA's and then ask whoever answers the phone, but I'm looking for something more structured? The closest DZ to me now is about 2 hours away and I'd like to be able to dropoff/pickup my rig at the closest rigger's house (or 'day job') without such a drive if I'm not out to jump that day.

It would be nice if there was a central (searchable) site that riggers could input their own contact information and location data. Any ideas?

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[JENNR8R 0]

My DZ's website has a list of riggers. Have you looked on yours?

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ones? -- Monday.

[PilotMike 0]

I have, and I saw the list you're referring to. It just got me thinking that a centralized database would be nice for everywhere else...

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[chutingstar 1]

I don't know who owns the Rigminder web site, but it does have a function to "locate a rigger." I'm just not sure how many riggers have actually listed themselves on the web site.

The link is http://www.rigminder.net/index.asp.

Mike

ChutingStar.com

[LisaM 0]

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I don't know who owns the Rigminder web site, but it does have a function to "locate a rigger." I'm just not sure how many riggers have actually listed themselves on the web site.

The link is http://www.rigminder.net/index.asp.

Mike

Just thought I would share there are about 100 riggers listed on Rigminder.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[peregrinerose 0]

Only drawback is you need to pay to get your name listed on there.

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[chutingstar 1]

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Only drawback is you need to pay to get your name listed on there.

I could be wrong...but I don't think you have to pay to be listed as a rigger. Your only have to pay if you want to have advertising on the pages.

Mike

ChutingStar.com

[peregrinerose 0]

I must have misread something then, will have to get signed up there

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[poe62 0]

That's a pretty scarce list for Texas...not that I'm looking. I have a great rigger.

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[LisaM 0]

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I must have misread something then, will have to get signed up there

chutingstar is correct. It's a free site unless you want to put up a banner.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[LisaM 0]

I do imagine it's missing a lot. It's hard to get the word out about it. Tell your rigger, they might want to use it to keep track of their clients. That was its original purpose.

~ Lisa
~ Do you Rigminder?

[Genn 0]

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It would be nice if there was a central (searchable) site that riggers could input their own contact information and location data. Any ideas?

Unfortunantly, PIA's website is temporarily down.

PIA.com

I think it's close to what you're looking for.

[freeflyfree 0]

I'm looking for a rigger in the ft. lauderdale, hollywood, area... does anybody know one?

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[brianfry713 0]

This requires that you search by name, but it will list the ratings an airman has, and possibly their address:
https://amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/

Or you could download this large file and find all the information you want. Someone could parse this, create a searchable website, and keep it up to date.
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/releasable_airmen_download/

It would also be nice if someone parsed all the databases and made a way to locate a rigger by seal. I'd do this, but I'm lazy and don't have a visible website.

Or someone could ask the FAA to make their website more user friendly. The FAA is there to help.

BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI
USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative