piisfish 140 #1 October 1, 2010 Since yesterday around midday, the guild of riggers count a new member (that would be me). After almost 3 weeks spent in Eloy at the USAPR, I was given the privilege to act as a Back Rated Senior Rigger . I do not have yet my certificate, as there is still 1 day in the course and that I do not want to give my tools back YET. Congratulations to the other candidates who succeeded, and "keep your cool" to the one candidate who will be finishing this friday. Many thanks to Mark Baur, Wayne Snyder, Sandy and Brenda Reid, all at Rigging Innovations, the very helpful and friendly people at the FAA and Southwest Test Center in Scottsdale, Laura at Skydive Arizona for spending a sunday helping us with our packjobs, Daniel and Lydie for the house and the bike. You have all helped me to receive my new 3 letter code VVI. P.S: for people in Eloy, tomorrow afternoon we'll have some beers at the prop.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deyan 36 #2 October 1, 2010 Congratulations dude. Welcome to the dark side. I have only one advice......never stop learning. And don't be afraid to say:"Oh,I don't know ..." Blue skies"My belief is that once the doctor whacks you on the butt, all guarantees are off" Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 164 #4 October 1, 2010 Congrats... welcome to the worst paying profession at the airport/dropzone Or, maybe you're "just going to pack your own gear"... Good Job! JW Always remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 October 1, 2010 Congrats on getting a ticket to learn! Just when you think you know a lot about rigging someone will show you something that makes you go HUH?? Start coming up with a saying for your seal letter. One of my good friends is "Totally Kicks Ass!" Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdathome 0 #6 October 1, 2010 Congrats on your TICKET! Way to go! I'm jealous you got to spend three weeks in Eloy. I did my training in Ottawa, IL in eight days. I feel very comfortable that I did enough to earn my rating, but it would have been nice to slow the pace down. It would have been nice to not do four or five pack jobs in a day, then be so dog ass tired you can't enjoy the whole experience. To be able to spend more time with the machines and tools. Shadowing the master riggers just to watch and learn from them. I’m happy for you brother! Welcome to the club…Marriage is like a deck of cards. You start with two harts and a diamond only to discover you wish you had a club and a spade! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hudsonderek 0 #7 October 1, 2010 I got my ticket, but still don't know anything:( oh well, lots of people to talk to and reading material to pick up I guess:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
addict-air 0 #8 October 1, 2010 Congrat's Le Fish...! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #9 October 2, 2010 Quote Congratulations dude. Welcome to the dark side. I have only one advice......never stop learning. And don't be afraid to say:"Oh,I don't know ..." Thanks, these 2 things might be the only ones I already know for sure scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 October 2, 2010 Big Congrats! I went through Sandy's Master Rigger program and consider it to be about the best time of my life. They do a fantastic job at USAPR. Don't quit 'pushing' yourself and all the best to you. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #11 October 2, 2010 Congratulations for becoming member of the "riggers club". Now, it will be up to you to keep current with the always continuing evolution of skydiving equipment. I can see that you don't hesitate to travel. A good idea would be for you to attend the Parachute Industry Association (PIA) at Reno Nevada next February 2011. A lot of manufacturers to speak with up there and numerous very interesting seminars given by a lot of the most prestigious names of the parachute industry. The biggest mistake a rigger can do is to hide behind his rating and claim he is OK and knowledgeable. Unfortunately it is often the case. Same for some doctors. I have seen riggers who have taken their course many years ago and being completely beyond new technologies or safety bulletins. Do not hesitate to communicate with other riggers and frankly exchange your hesitations or doubts or contact directly the manufacturers. Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #12 October 2, 2010 Most professionals (e.g. dentists) need to do regular refresher training to retain their license and so should riggers. PIA Symposia are a good way to learn about the latest gadgets and fill in the gaps on your knowledge of other systems. You will never know it all, and just when you think you know it all, some one will invent a new gadget. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #13 October 2, 2010 unfortunately unable to do Reno 2011.. but will be at the 2013 PIA symposium.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #14 October 3, 2010 Hi p-f, Congrats.SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #15 October 3, 2010 Congrats! I heard a funny one years ago about "Riggers." We used to call them Riggers. Then we changed that to "Regro." Now you are officially a "Man of parachutes" or a "Parachute packing American!" Stay safe! ____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #16 October 3, 2010 as I am not an american, I will gladly accept "Man of Parachutes". We also found the name "Senior Wigger"scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 7 #17 October 4, 2010 Quote Since yesterday around midday, the guild of riggers count a new member (that would be me). After almost 3 weeks spent in Eloy at the USAPR, I was given the privilege to act as a Back Rated Senior Rigger . I do not have yet my certificate, as there is still 1 day in the course and that I do not want to give my tools back YET. Congratulations to the other candidates who succeeded, and "keep your cool" to the one candidate who will be finishing this friday. Many thanks to Mark Baur, Wayne Snyder, Sandy and Brenda Reid, all at Rigging Innovations, the very helpful and friendly people at the FAA and Southwest Test Center in Scottsdale, Laura at Skydive Arizona for spending a sunday helping us with our packjobs, Daniel and Lydie for the house and the bike. You have all helped me to receive my new 3 letter code VVI. P.S: for people in Eloy, tomorrow afternoon we'll have some beers at the prop. Now you will be exposed to the "dark arts" well beyond the "inspect and re-pack" regime. Read and learn, listen and learn, learn and and learn. You can never learn too much. Congratulations!! become a designer/ builder, it's super fun, it will expand your horizions exponentialy. Did I mention it was fun? Enjoy the ride. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #18 October 4, 2010 Quoteas I am not an american, I will gladly accept "Man of Parachutes". We also found the name "Senior Wigger" ....................................................................... When a former boss started spelling "rigger" with the letter "N," I left! Hah! Hah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #19 October 6, 2010 the other candidate who successfully obtained his ticket during the same course is..... Scott Campos. Congrats to him too scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #20 October 6, 2010 Thanks Nick. It was fun hanging out with you, wish we could have had a chance to do some jumping while you were here. Don't be a stranger, come on back to Az. when you have a chance."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #21 October 6, 2010 Quote the other candidate who successfully obtained his ticket during the same course is..... Scott Campos. Congrats to him too After all the things he has done, he wasn't a rigger?? Or was it a case of having the military certification and adding the FAA ticket on top? In any case, congratulations to both of you. It was a really cool feeling for me to pass the course and tests and hold that ticket in my hand. (humbling too)"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
