Kimblair13 0 #1 August 3, 2007 Does anyone know if you can change your symbol or give it to someone else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #2 August 3, 2007 I have never heard of it happening. I'm skeptical it could get done without an act of god (or higher). -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialKaye 0 #3 August 3, 2007 it's your symbol and assigned through the FAA...supposedly you keep it until you die. I know riggers that haven't practiced in years but still have the same seal. Why would you want to give up your seal, anyway? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 August 3, 2007 I could see wanting a new seal assigned if you were the one that was assigned "ASS" among a few combos.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #5 August 3, 2007 I like my rigger's number - S4B. He says it stands for "Shit 4 Brains" "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #6 August 3, 2007 IF there is a way to change it, I need to look into it or DEFINATLY look into a new press - my Symbol is -UBX- and unfortunatly the lead seal is not wide enough to hold such a mix of wide numbers, so I'm always either UBK or JBX=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highspeeddirt 0 #7 August 3, 2007 "supposedly you keep it until you die".... when i worked for what used to be the worlds largest manufacturer of ram air parachutes,we had a guy who died.yet for some inexplicable reason he was still packing and sealing parachutes long after his death..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,447 #8 August 3, 2007 I've been told that you can turn in your rigger's symbol to the FAA for re-issuing if you don't rig any more. Dunno anything about whether you can request a different one. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #9 August 3, 2007 QuoteI could see wanting a new seal assigned if you were the one that was assigned "ASS" among a few combos. The DPRE locally was given 8 symbols to hand out to the canidates that passed. When he runs out, he gets another 8. I might be in line for "SHE", if the timing works out. Now I am confident about my own sexuality, but I don' know if I really want to be known as: "Who packed your reserve?" "SHE did". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #10 August 3, 2007 When I got my ticket I was giving the choice from a list of about 20 different seal symbols...I picked UNK.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #11 August 3, 2007 QuoteWhen I got my ticket I was giving the choice from a list of about 20 different seal symbols...I picked UNK. Yup. I was given a choice of about ten in a numerical string. I picked the middle option...S55 (that's sierra fifty five). It just looks cool to me.Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyGoat 0 #12 August 3, 2007 I have the same problem, UGX, it never fits completely on the seal. It always bothers me when sealing a rig because it does not look perfect._________________________ goat derka jerka bukkake jihad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #13 August 3, 2007 Quote my Symbol is -UBX- and unfortunatly the lead seal is not wide enough to hold such a mix of wide numbers, so I'm always either UBK or JBX I bought my seal and press from ParaGear, and the symbol fits on a typical seal, but it's close. It seems that it should be the responsibility of the vendor to make sure the symbol fits on a seal. Perhaps they need to sell a bigger lead seal blank, or perhaps they need to make the seal impression a bit smaller. In either case, it doesn't seem to be a problem with the FAA issuing combinations that don't work. Try contacting the vendor that produced your seal press to see what they can do.Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #14 August 3, 2007 I was not given a choice, but I like mine (MIL). ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #15 August 3, 2007 I thought you were THE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #16 August 3, 2007 QuoteQuote my Symbol is -UBX- and unfortunatly the lead seal is not wide enough to hold such a mix of wide numbers, so I'm always either UBK or JBX I bought my seal and press from ParaGear, and the symbol fits on a typical seal, but it's close. It seems that it should be the responsibility of the vendor to make sure the symbol fits on a seal. Perhaps they need to sell a bigger lead seal blank, or perhaps they need to make the seal impression a bit smaller. In either case, it doesn't seem to be a problem with the FAA issuing combinations that don't work. Try contacting the vendor that produced your seal press to see what they can do. I unscrewed one of the die on the press and put a washer underneath...that solved the problem of the seal not getting squished enough to display all of my symbol.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #17 August 3, 2007 Nope, UNK...unknown. Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #18 August 4, 2007 Hmmmm. Well mine is SG6. The G and the 6 look almost identicle. I hope you are doing well. Tell Molly Hi for me and Give Natalie a hug for me. Give me a call some time. You have my 303 area code number right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #19 August 4, 2007 I don't think I have it...pm it to me please.Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialKaye 0 #20 August 4, 2007 The examiner lets you pick if you pick your ass, it's personal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialKaye 0 #21 August 4, 2007 just like riggers that haven't packed anything for years, but the seal continues to be used...i know of a few of those... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #22 August 4, 2007 Reminds me of a rigger apprentice who bought a tool kit from a retired rigger (in Quebec). That retired rigger packed dozens of reserves in Alberta and British Columbia. Odd! Considering that he had never visited Alberta. Eventually, we figured out what was going on the unlicensed rigger got drummed out of the skydiving business! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyfreakmg 0 #23 August 4, 2007 No choice here either but I ended up with UHF ...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #24 August 5, 2007 Quote I like my rigger's number - S4B. He says it stands for "Shit 4 Brains" Mine is T1T !! I am goind to keep it!!"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #25 August 6, 2007 Quote I have the same problem, UGX, it never fits completely on the seal. It always bothers me when sealing a rig because it does not look perfect. _________________________________ Squeeze a little harder! I purchased my seals through a supplier in Virginia and they are larger than those I've gotten through Para-gear. No problem getting all of my symbol on the seal. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
