Spy38W 0 #51 December 1, 2003 QuoteTo be a current rigger, you have to "exercise the privileges of your certificate within 90 days”. So, if you are not current, you simply pack something or supervise someone and you are current. Which, honestly, is kind of silly. It makes it so there are no real currency requirements. Close, how about: "Performed duties under his certificate for at least 90 days within the preceding 12 months" 14 CFR 65.129(f)(1) -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #52 December 1, 2003 So much for my memory. Still vague and basically worthless for currency. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnJ 0 #53 December 1, 2003 Ok, but as a fulltime coworker at a riggers loft that won't be any problem neither. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 624 #54 December 5, 2003 The November 2003 issue of Skydiving magazine listed the following FAA Senior Rigger Courses: 9-17 January 2004, Elizabethtown, PA.Contact Dave DeWolf (717) 367-0808 or paraloft@aol.com (full) 9-18 January 2004, Kansas City, Missouri. Contact Tom Dolphin (816) 290-5415 or tdolphin@skydivemrvs.com 6-15 Feb, 2004, Springfield, ?. Contact Bob Feisthamel (417) 737-1712 or (417) 466-0037, feistyskydive@hotmail.com 25 March - 5 April 2004, Skydive Chicago, Illinois. Contact (815) 434-6094 or sales@para-concepts.com There is also a Canadian Rigger A Course 22-27 March 2004 in Kamloops, BC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnJ 0 #55 December 5, 2003 Thanks Rob, But I don't I will join one of them. I still live in The Netherlands and when I'm not mistaking I only have to do the test in writing. I should be excused for the practical exam. But thanks anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pullhigh 0 #56 February 23, 2004 Derek, Almost a year after you posted this and I was just sent to it when I asked Darkwing this weekend where I should start. Thanks for an awsome post. Is this an Article now? I had a little trouble finding it buried way in the back of the forums. It deserves to be Top on the list. Ganja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #57 February 25, 2004 My rigger is Al Frisby, He is a Master Rigger with over 30 years of experience, and is offering instruction in the craft of parachute rigging. Instruction includes the packing and maintenance for Seat, Chest and Back ratings.For information or appointment, call 909 675-5376 or email alfrisby69@msn.com He understands that not everyone can take off work for a week or two to get their ratings so he is offering an alternative by not making it any set time schedule. Call him with any questions. He is located in Perris so if you are in So. Calif. it would be better for you. Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #58 June 27, 2004 *bump* great read............. ---------------------------------Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #59 July 7, 2004 Quote*bump* great read............. --------------------------------- Yes, a GREAT read...thanks Derek.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,234 #60 September 8, 2004 QuoteNot knowing is not a sign of weakness, not asking is. The first step to learning is the phrase, "I don't know." Thanks for taking the time to write such an important and informative topic.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #61 September 8, 2004 Derek, Still one of the best posts I have seen on the net. Thanks for the effort. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 624 #62 September 9, 2004 CSPA Rigger A Course Niagara Skydive Center, Dunnville, Ontario 8 - 12 November, 2004 pre-levels: B Certificate and 10 supervised repacks CAN$400 with candidates supplying their own books and tools deadline for registration: 1 October 2004 Course administrator: Rob Warner (aka. riggerrob) Let's get Dave DeWolf, Tom Dolphin, ASPR, etc. to announce their winter 2005 course details here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #63 September 15, 2004 "Bump"My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipro101 0 #64 September 17, 2004 thanks, that helped me a lot /..i appreciate it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shivon 0 #65 November 7, 2004 Does anyone know if non-US citizens can also become accredited Senior Riggers? Ie, can a non-US citizen attend (and pass) a course conducted in the US by a DPRE, and then sit the written test with the FAA? I have heard of Canadian guys doing it, but what about people from Europe, Asia, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mark 107 #66 November 7, 2004 Here's a link to FAR Part 65. The FAA doesn't like to give the practical/oral exams overseas, but there are no citizenship restrictions for ratings issued in the US. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites teason 0 #67 November 7, 2004 I'm from Canada and I did. Check your aviation regulations. In the Canadian regs, it specifically mentions "FAA rigger or foreign equivalent" Tim I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #68 November 7, 2004 Yes! There were 3 - non U.S. citizens who graduated with me at USAPR at Eloy, Arizona. 1 - Norway, 1 - Austria and 1 - Germany. They hold all the rights and privilages of Senior or Master Rigger and those certificates are recognized by their native countries. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites randomdude 0 #69 December 12, 2004 Yes, I do, but I can't afford it yet. Are there any good guides to fabrication sewing and shop operations other than Poynter's out there? I've already got PPM vol1 and 2 just lookin for more. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #70 December 13, 2004 I was able to get some really good ideas when I was at Rigging Innovations, on shop lay-out. I set my shop up in a rather, 'production line manner. Sewing machines in order of size and or specific application and my packing table along the opposite wall with room in between for packing squares. As for fabrication and sewing, there are basic rules to sewing that apply to the various areas of sewing. Check-out one of the sewing stores in your area. Fabric Warehouse and etc. or, your local library. About the only things that change are the materials, thread size, needle size or machine. Hope, this helps Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites randomdude 0 #71 December 13, 2004 I make custom backpacks and outdoors gear mostly, and there isn't very much in the way of reference work for exploring new ideas or training new people in the shop. I am a voracious learner and very interested in skydiving. I tandemed once on vacation and the bug bit me. Enthusiasm is one thing, money another. I'm looking for any really detailed basic fabrication guides or good shop photos. My day job is at a government sewing contractor but their layout seems awful inefficient. (Believe all you've heard about "your gear was made by the lowest bidder.") I like to think that I know what I am doing but that there is always room for improvement and that I don't always have the corner on good ideas. thanks againQuote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Patkat 0 #72 December 13, 2004 QuoteWhile we are on the subject of rigging courses, when are Dave DeWolf, Tom Dolphin, etc. planning their next Senior Rigger coruses? Handsome Dave is runninghis annual course February 18 through 26 2005. There's still slots available last I talked to him. Matter of fact, I think he put an ad in the classifieds, if anyone is interested. I'll be there.Patkat gotta exercise my demons! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #73 May 2, 2005 This hasn't been bumped up in awhile.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #74 May 2, 2005 QuoteWhile we are on the subject of rigging courses, when are Dave DeWolf, Tom Dolphin, etc. planning their next Senior Rigger coruses? This seems like a good segway. What are the options for "rigging classes"? I know there's Kirk at Skydive Chicago, who runs two courses a year. The next one is in November. Is Tom Dolphin still near Kansas City? Does he schedule courses? Does Dave deWolf schedule courses? Anyone else I should look up? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hooknswoop 19 #75 May 2, 2005 As of 11-23-2004, the FAA reduced the number of written questions from 305 to 118 in the question bank. On 2-17-2005 the FAA again updated the question bank without changing the number of questions in the question bank. The questions can be found at http://av-info.faa.gov/data/airmanknowledge/rig.htm A few questions I found interesting: 8. A44 RIG Which of the following is privileged to perform alterations to the auxiliary canopy of a single harness dual parachute pack to be used for intentional jumping? A) The owner of the parachute. B) A certificated and appropriately rated master parachute rigger. C) A certificated and appropriately rated senior parachute rigger. 22. A44 RIG Which of the following may alter the auxiliary parachute of a single harness dual parachute pack? A) The owner of the parachute. B) A certificated master parachute rigger. C) The person who intends to use the parachute. 23. A44 RIG How many of the following may alter the auxiliary parachute of a single harness dual parachute pack? (1) The owner of the parachute. (2) The person who is to use the parachute. (3) A certificated senior parachute rigger. A) None. B) One. C) Two. 30. A44 RIG A person who is authorized to perform alterations to parachutes must record which of the following alterations to a single harness dual parachute pack? 1. The main parachute. 2. The harness. 3. The auxiliary parachute. 4. The auxiliary parachute container. 5. The main parachute container. A) 1, 2, 3. B) 2, 3, 4. C) 3, 4, 5. 55. P38 RIG What happens to the pilot chute of a square main canopy that has fully opened? A) It remains inflated. B) It trails behind the main canopy. C) It drops through the vent and hangs inside the canopy. 70. P56 RIG Reserve closing loops are sewn together with what type stitch? A) Straight (301). B) Zigzag (308). C) Bartack (392). 84. P56 RIG What is the best ratio of pilot chute area to main canopy area for deployment speeds up to 150 knots? 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Shivon 0 #65 November 7, 2004 Does anyone know if non-US citizens can also become accredited Senior Riggers? Ie, can a non-US citizen attend (and pass) a course conducted in the US by a DPRE, and then sit the written test with the FAA? I have heard of Canadian guys doing it, but what about people from Europe, Asia, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark 107 #66 November 7, 2004 Here's a link to FAR Part 65. The FAA doesn't like to give the practical/oral exams overseas, but there are no citizenship restrictions for ratings issued in the US. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teason 0 #67 November 7, 2004 I'm from Canada and I did. Check your aviation regulations. In the Canadian regs, it specifically mentions "FAA rigger or foreign equivalent" Tim I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #68 November 7, 2004 Yes! There were 3 - non U.S. citizens who graduated with me at USAPR at Eloy, Arizona. 1 - Norway, 1 - Austria and 1 - Germany. They hold all the rights and privilages of Senior or Master Rigger and those certificates are recognized by their native countries. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomdude 0 #69 December 12, 2004 Yes, I do, but I can't afford it yet. Are there any good guides to fabrication sewing and shop operations other than Poynter's out there? I've already got PPM vol1 and 2 just lookin for more. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #70 December 13, 2004 I was able to get some really good ideas when I was at Rigging Innovations, on shop lay-out. I set my shop up in a rather, 'production line manner. Sewing machines in order of size and or specific application and my packing table along the opposite wall with room in between for packing squares. As for fabrication and sewing, there are basic rules to sewing that apply to the various areas of sewing. Check-out one of the sewing stores in your area. Fabric Warehouse and etc. or, your local library. About the only things that change are the materials, thread size, needle size or machine. Hope, this helps Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomdude 0 #71 December 13, 2004 I make custom backpacks and outdoors gear mostly, and there isn't very much in the way of reference work for exploring new ideas or training new people in the shop. I am a voracious learner and very interested in skydiving. I tandemed once on vacation and the bug bit me. Enthusiasm is one thing, money another. I'm looking for any really detailed basic fabrication guides or good shop photos. My day job is at a government sewing contractor but their layout seems awful inefficient. (Believe all you've heard about "your gear was made by the lowest bidder.") I like to think that I know what I am doing but that there is always room for improvement and that I don't always have the corner on good ideas. thanks againQuote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Patkat 0 #72 December 13, 2004 QuoteWhile we are on the subject of rigging courses, when are Dave DeWolf, Tom Dolphin, etc. planning their next Senior Rigger coruses? Handsome Dave is runninghis annual course February 18 through 26 2005. There's still slots available last I talked to him. Matter of fact, I think he put an ad in the classifieds, if anyone is interested. I'll be there.Patkat gotta exercise my demons! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #73 May 2, 2005 This hasn't been bumped up in awhile.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #74 May 2, 2005 QuoteWhile we are on the subject of rigging courses, when are Dave DeWolf, Tom Dolphin, etc. planning their next Senior Rigger coruses? This seems like a good segway. What are the options for "rigging classes"? I know there's Kirk at Skydive Chicago, who runs two courses a year. The next one is in November. Is Tom Dolphin still near Kansas City? Does he schedule courses? Does Dave deWolf schedule courses? Anyone else I should look up? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hooknswoop 19 #75 May 2, 2005 As of 11-23-2004, the FAA reduced the number of written questions from 305 to 118 in the question bank. On 2-17-2005 the FAA again updated the question bank without changing the number of questions in the question bank. The questions can be found at http://av-info.faa.gov/data/airmanknowledge/rig.htm A few questions I found interesting: 8. A44 RIG Which of the following is privileged to perform alterations to the auxiliary canopy of a single harness dual parachute pack to be used for intentional jumping? A) The owner of the parachute. B) A certificated and appropriately rated master parachute rigger. C) A certificated and appropriately rated senior parachute rigger. 22. A44 RIG Which of the following may alter the auxiliary parachute of a single harness dual parachute pack? A) The owner of the parachute. B) A certificated master parachute rigger. C) The person who intends to use the parachute. 23. A44 RIG How many of the following may alter the auxiliary parachute of a single harness dual parachute pack? (1) The owner of the parachute. (2) The person who is to use the parachute. (3) A certificated senior parachute rigger. A) None. B) One. C) Two. 30. A44 RIG A person who is authorized to perform alterations to parachutes must record which of the following alterations to a single harness dual parachute pack? 1. The main parachute. 2. The harness. 3. The auxiliary parachute. 4. The auxiliary parachute container. 5. The main parachute container. A) 1, 2, 3. B) 2, 3, 4. C) 3, 4, 5. 55. P38 RIG What happens to the pilot chute of a square main canopy that has fully opened? A) It remains inflated. B) It trails behind the main canopy. C) It drops through the vent and hangs inside the canopy. 70. P56 RIG Reserve closing loops are sewn together with what type stitch? A) Straight (301). B) Zigzag (308). C) Bartack (392). 84. P56 RIG What is the best ratio of pilot chute area to main canopy area for deployment speeds up to 150 knots? A) 5% B) 3% C) .5% Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 3 of 6 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 4 4
Patkat 0 #72 December 13, 2004 QuoteWhile we are on the subject of rigging courses, when are Dave DeWolf, Tom Dolphin, etc. planning their next Senior Rigger coruses? Handsome Dave is runninghis annual course February 18 through 26 2005. There's still slots available last I talked to him. Matter of fact, I think he put an ad in the classifieds, if anyone is interested. I'll be there.Patkat gotta exercise my demons! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #73 May 2, 2005 This hasn't been bumped up in awhile.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #74 May 2, 2005 QuoteWhile we are on the subject of rigging courses, when are Dave DeWolf, Tom Dolphin, etc. planning their next Senior Rigger coruses? This seems like a good segway. What are the options for "rigging classes"? I know there's Kirk at Skydive Chicago, who runs two courses a year. The next one is in November. Is Tom Dolphin still near Kansas City? Does he schedule courses? Does Dave deWolf schedule courses? Anyone else I should look up? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #75 May 2, 2005 As of 11-23-2004, the FAA reduced the number of written questions from 305 to 118 in the question bank. On 2-17-2005 the FAA again updated the question bank without changing the number of questions in the question bank. The questions can be found at http://av-info.faa.gov/data/airmanknowledge/rig.htm A few questions I found interesting: 8. A44 RIG Which of the following is privileged to perform alterations to the auxiliary canopy of a single harness dual parachute pack to be used for intentional jumping? A) The owner of the parachute. B) A certificated and appropriately rated master parachute rigger. C) A certificated and appropriately rated senior parachute rigger. 22. A44 RIG Which of the following may alter the auxiliary parachute of a single harness dual parachute pack? A) The owner of the parachute. B) A certificated master parachute rigger. C) The person who intends to use the parachute. 23. A44 RIG How many of the following may alter the auxiliary parachute of a single harness dual parachute pack? (1) The owner of the parachute. (2) The person who is to use the parachute. (3) A certificated senior parachute rigger. A) None. B) One. C) Two. 30. A44 RIG A person who is authorized to perform alterations to parachutes must record which of the following alterations to a single harness dual parachute pack? 1. The main parachute. 2. The harness. 3. The auxiliary parachute. 4. The auxiliary parachute container. 5. The main parachute container. A) 1, 2, 3. B) 2, 3, 4. C) 3, 4, 5. 55. P38 RIG What happens to the pilot chute of a square main canopy that has fully opened? A) It remains inflated. B) It trails behind the main canopy. C) It drops through the vent and hangs inside the canopy. 70. P56 RIG Reserve closing loops are sewn together with what type stitch? A) Straight (301). B) Zigzag (308). C) Bartack (392). 84. P56 RIG What is the best ratio of pilot chute area to main canopy area for deployment speeds up to 150 knots? A) 5% B) 3% C) .5% Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
