andrewstewart 0 #1 January 9, 2003 Hi, I thought that I had read in the past that there were two volumes of Poynter's parachute manual, one for rounds and one for squares (canopies that is ;-) Can anyone clarify that this is volume one or two (or both combined): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0915516357/ The 'editorial review' seems to imply it is volume 1 but I'd like to be sure. Can anyone recommend any additional reading material I should look at in this area - I want to start the journey towards getting my riggers ticket. Many thanks in advance, - Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 January 9, 2003 Vol 1 deals with everything prior to 1984 Vol 2 is 1985-1991 or so You'll need both to get your riggers ticket since Vol 1 and Vol 2 both have different info in them that you'll need. And unless you have a gift certificate or credit with Amazon buy them from a parachute dealer like Square1, Aerostore, Skykat, etc... help keep them around instead of helping Amazon.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #3 January 9, 2003 I've got both and if I could only have one I'd go with Volume II. Especially if you are a non-rigger, it has more useful info for the modern jumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #4 January 9, 2003 It is Volume I. Start downloading/collecting/copying/buying all the owners manuals/packing instructions you can get your hands on. The disks for the written test. RWS reserve packing video. Para gear catalog. RWS 3-ring book. FAR's 65 and 105, AC 105.(down-loadable). Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #5 January 9, 2003 you should have both volumes as well as the Parachute Rigger Study Guide. The study guide will help you with thw written test questions...check out parapublishing.com.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
