Trivial_Trekker 0 #1 February 14, 2006 Hey everyone I found this link and read up alittle on rigging qualifications. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=585697 With regards to becoming a rigger in Canada, what are some main differences.?? I know it's a broad question, but can someone point me in the right direction. Is there info in the CARS? Please do not flame I just began looking into this. thx for the help []DETE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trivial_Trekker 0 #2 February 15, 2006 Opps.. can the Mods please move this thread to the "Gear and Rigging" Forum. []DETE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #3 February 15, 2006 Canadian Rigger B and American Master Rigger are on the same level and CSPA BSRs allow Canadian skydivers to jump reserves packed by either, as long as the work was done less than 180 days ago. This is one of the few cases where one country respects work done in another country. Canadian and American Riggers differ at the entry level. Canadian Rigger As can only earn their license during a CSPA-sponsored course and at the end of the course, they are only approved to pack one type of reserve canopy (round or square) into one type of container (1-pin sport, 2-pin sport, Pop-Top, chest or PEP). CSPA Rigger As do not learn how to sew on machines. If CSPA Rigger As want approval to repack additional types of reserves, they just have to prove competence to a licensed rigger and submit more paperwork to CSPA headquarters. American entry-level riggers (FAA Senior Rigger) are expected to learn twice as much before testing. They have to practice packing round reserves with 4 types of diapers and square reserves into free bags. Then they are expected to be familiar with ALL types of Back containers before their practical test. FAA Senior Riggers are also expected to master the basics of simple machine-sewn canopy patches. If FAA Senior Riggers want approval to repack seat, chest or lap (Hahahahaha!) type containers, they need to do more packing tests with an FAA Rigger Examiner. While the FAA does not insist on formal courses, the bulk of recent Senior Riggers have graduated from 9 or 10 day course given by FAA Designated Parachute Rigger Examiners like Dave DeWolf and Ton Dolphin. The next CSPA Rigger A Course will be in Calgary in March or April 206. Contact Al MacDonald (at Flying High, Claresholm, Alberta) for registration details. The next Rigger Course after that will probably be in Quebec, in November 2006. Contact me directly to register. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trivial_Trekker 0 #4 February 16, 2006 Thx for putting in some time in your post. how can i find out when the next CSPA Rigger A Course will be held in southern Ontario.? []DETE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 February 16, 2006 If you can round up four or more candidates, I will teach another CSPA Rigger A Course - at Niagara Skydive Center - in November 2006. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
