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Beaware that in the airmen inquiry data the date received will be the date of their LAST rating or becoming master. My initial certificate was 1985 but it says I've been a rigger since 2010. As above simply ask them for their certificate. Plastic card the size of a credit card, no photo but lists ratings. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

I voted no but you need a maybe. There has been work where I've told customers that I will TRY not to open the reserve. (i.e. BOC replacement) But if I need to I will. No option, no debate. I decide. Or they go down the road. For your examples I probably wouldn't even try to leave it in. I suppose if it could be done but would take twice as long you/I could charge twice as much but I'm not into making my job harder. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

My basement! You haven't specified what you want. To practice main packing as a new skydiver? Buy your first rig and practice with that. Most old ZP canopies have either blown up or are still being jumped. To practice for as a rigger candidate? Many older riggers that train newbies have rigs to practice. To become a packer at the DZ? You need to train under your supervising rigger with the gear you'll be packing, either tandem, student or both. Just to have one for grins because you not going to buy a rig for two years? Lots of old non zp mains are hanging around. Ask around the dz for the retired canopies. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Buy an old Phantom 28, put it on 3 ring risers, in a dbag and add a throw out pilot chute and out it in your own rig. Then you can make as many as you want. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Did you forget the attachment? I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

I was too lazy to post link. Let them learn how to use search. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Try searching for jerry baumchaum's post about his rack. (Not man boobs.;) I just made one like his out of abs or pvc drain pipe. I made mine double sided with tees instead of elbows. Picture later. 48" upright, 8" shoulder sides, 10" sides on floor 12" forward/backward legs, 4" for hanging bracket. 2" pipe. Fat stuff, 1.5 too flexible. $20 - $30 and an hour if not fast with saw. Dry fit with square and mark registration line in order to help with glue assembly that has little open time. Search "gear rack" and you'll find them. Or buy a manikin like I did yesterday. Photos added and measurements corrected. Haven't painted it yet. It's holding a big rig without counter balance I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Oops, forgot that. Sorry. I spent 14 years working on TS135. Part of the reason it's not in 135 is because main risers and cutaway handles are not approved components. Since they aren't and manufacturers have little control over what non-approved components are used it was removed. If made approved components a rigger would be needed to hook up a three ring and need to document it. Other factors that can contribute to pull force from jump to jump make the testing in 8015b somewhat meanless. Could be argued not the right decision. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

I am a fan of the Skyhook, I have them on both of my rigs. I would be concerned about why she could not pull the cutaway handle. Mard, RSL, no RSL is moot if she cannot pull the cutaway handle, even if she can pull it with both hands. Not criticizing, just thinking some research into the cutaway issue is appropriate in addition to the RSL & MARD discussion. Maybe using a hanging harness set up where she can use her gear, including the risers. Derek V Derek, I think you will find that the position of the arm when the hand in on the cutaway handle is part of the problem. There is very little leverage. Modern gear cutaway systems are tested at twice the MOW and are not supposed to be greater than 22 lbs. Cutaway force is not part of tbe TSO testing standard. Any limit/testing would be manufacturer specific. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

For a girl of her size a 170 would mean wingloading of 0.76 or so, that is less than most people have on student canopy... Depending on her comfort level I would suggest either 150 or 135 9-cell canopy (with respective WL of 0.87 or 0.96 which both are on the extreme low end of recommended WL).... Bad advice. It's NOT only wing loading. No matter what the wing loading anything smaller than a 170 is a high performance canopy. With the shorter lines the moment of the pendilum is shorter and the pendulum swings faster. This means the canopy is reacts faster and is not suitable for a low time jumper. I've watched a lot of newbies get canopy recommendations based only on wing loading and get hurt. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

My FAA Priciple Managing Inspector does not agree with you and that the guidance in 8900.1 and the rule in 65.111 is clear. I didn't originate this interpretation. It was in another document besides 8900.1 but I am unclear who showed me that document. Individual Notices, Memo, etc to inspectors, similar to the 2010 Notice on not allowing paper seals, are no longer routinely issued. Changes in guidance are put directly into 8900.1, hence adding 65.111a to 8900.1 last summer. But as there is little way to determine who's hands were on a rig I expect the practice of supervised approved parachute pack jobs to continue. For thoses that don't know 8900.1 is the huge document which tells FAA inspectors how to do their job. BTW $65 and $70, Preserve V pilot rigs $90 (read the manual to see why) I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

It does in the US, see reference above. Guidance to inspectors since summer of 2015. I don't know the regulations in Canada. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

FAA order 8900.1 editorial update Third Quarter FY 2015, Volume 5 Chapter 5 Title 14 CFR Part 65, Section 9, 5-1336 added paragraph E., which didn't exist in previous versions, as follows, E. Current Certificate and Type Rating. No person may pack, maintain, or alter any personnel-carrying parachute intended for emergency use in connection with civil aircraft of the United States (including the reserve parachute of a dual parachute system to be used for intentional parachute jumping) unless that person holds an appropriate current certificate and type rating. While the supervision privilege provisions are in earlier paragraphs this paragraph adds the specific requirement that if it's going in the air the certificated rigger has to do the work on the emergency or reserve parachute. Also of interest to you in ongoing discussions on another topic is paragraph D which has been in 8900.1 at least since 2010 and perhaps previously. D. Certificated Parachute Rigger. A certificated parachute rigger, without respect to ratings, may pack, maintain, or alter the main parachute of a dual parachute system to be used for intentional jumping. When a master is required other paragraphs state "certificated master parachute rigger". I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Doesn't matter. A vibrating slider would still do damage. If rough spots on the sliders the lines would be broken. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

I bet this thread stays at the top for awhile now. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

I hope this was a joke. Perhaps the "pack it yourself" was not expected. I believe that anyone can pack their own reserve under the supervision of a licensed rigger. If the rigger sees what is done, then it is just as if they did it, and the rigger puts their seal to it. In reality it is not legal for a rigger to supervise a reserve pack job and for it to be used either by a pilot in aircraft or by a jumper, even the owner. Part 105, below, says that a MAIN may be supervised by a rigger. It says a reserve must be packed by a rigger. In part 65 Privileges of a rigger it says, §65.125 Certificates: Privileges. (a) A certificated senior parachute rigger may— (1) Pack or maintain (except for major repair) any type of parachute for which he is rated; and (2) Supervise other persons in packing any type of parachute for which that person is rated in accordance with §105.43(a) or §105.45(b)(1) of this chapter. (b) A certificated master parachute rigger may— (1) Pack, maintain, or alter any type of parachute for which he is rated; and (2) Supervise other persons in packing, maintaining, or altering any type of parachute for which the certificated parachute rigger is rated in accordance with §105.43(a) or §105.45(b)(1) of this chapter. The privilege of supervision is applicable ONLY to the sections of part 105 having to do with a main. The FAA has recently sent guidance to this effect to inspectors. If the requirements section of Part 65f to become a rigger it says §65.115 Senior parachute rigger certificate: Experience, knowledge, and skill requirements. Except as provided in §65.117, an applicant for a senior parachute rigger certificate must— (a) Present evidence satisfactory to the Administrator that he has packed at least 20 parachutes of each type for which he seeks a rating, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and under the supervision of a certificated parachute rigger holding a rating for that type or a person holding an appropriate military rating; Nowhere does it say it can go in the air. YES, we have all been doing it forever. Most of the rigs packed by rigger candidates for 50 years have went into the air with a riggers sign off. But it is NOT legal, the FAA has specifically said so and told it's inspectors as much. All emphasis added by me. I expect lot of augments, yes I know we've done it forever but the FAA has figured out that under the regulations it is not legal for a rigger to supervise a reserve and for it to be jumped. Nomex on, but I won't be arguing it. I know what the FAA has said recently. §105.43 Use of single-harness, dual-parachute systems. No person may conduct a parachute operation using a single-harness, dual-parachute system, and no pilot in command of an aircraft may allow any person to conduct a parachute operation from that aircraft using a single-harness, dual-parachute system, unless that system has at least one main parachute, one approved reserve parachute, and one approved single person harness and container that are packed as follows: (a) The main parachute must have been packed within 180 days before the date of its use by a certificated parachute rigger, the person making the next jump with that parachute, or a non-certificated person under the direct supervision of a certificated parachute rigger. (b) The reserve parachute must have been packed by a certificated parachute rigger— (1) Within 180 days before the date of its use, if its canopy, shroud, and harness are composed exclusively of nylon, rayon, or similar synthetic fiber or material that is substantially resistant to damage from mold, mildew, and other fungi, and other rotting agents propagated in a moist environment; or I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Skydiving isn't cheap. You can't afford it with an after school or part time job. Stop, go to college, start a career and then you will be able to afford to jump. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Needle size is determined by thread size. Thread size is determined by application. And more important is sitch pattern. Risers can be made with e thread up to 5 cord. Nobody can answer your question. And I doubt that webbing you link to is the same quality as used in the equipment you mentioned. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

I've seen silly ASKING prices. Hopefully not sales prices. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

The last one is the POS that you should throw away. The others are not appropriate with the blade outside the book. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Classic. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

This year at Safety day, like I proposed above, I took out a bunch of old lines and risers. I let whoever wanted to try cutting them with POS zap knife, jack the ripper, square one knife, a first responder folding rescue knife not useful for skydiving and a benchmade hook knife. Probably a couple more. The POS, because it didn't break and was new, actually worked as well as most of the others. The worst IMHO was the benchmade. The round cutting edge seem to take more force than the straight edges using shearing motion. But they all cut type 8 risers and 5 or 6 lines easily under tension. Someone pointed out that the riser hard housings for the cutaway cable would make cutting the rear riser not so easy. Something I freely admit I hadn't thought about. Folks need to practice cutting hanging with their knife and their location. My hook knife location is on the back of my chest mount altimeter pillow. It is on my sternum, a part that never bends so has never been in the way. The handle is down and is accessible by either hand equally. And it keeps my chest mount pillow from flipping and the altimeter always in view. If someone wants extra hook knifes to hand to folks for cheap look for cattle ear tag removal knives at Tractor Supply/ Farm and Fleet. Pretty much looks like a jack the ripper only a little flexible. http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/y-tex-tag-removal-knife?cm_vc=-10005 $5 so don't mind giving them away with a cord tied to them. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

I haven't hit a hundred but I'm working on it. Anything airworthy at all I can't stand to see thrown away. And almost any rig has some teaching value. Even if it is whats wrong with it or why we don't do that anymore. I've got one that a master rigger, now deceased, cut the leg straps and spliced in a piece of webbing to make them longer. I have seen one source that said that was okay but not the way he stitched it. Then he hid it under the pad. I hand that one to folks for inspection practice. Anybody want a free Unit? I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Others agree with you. Others do it a lot more than required or maybe prudent, some on every ramair every pack. (Not me) But I have found bad fabric without mesh on both mains and ram air reserves. What is your alternative? Thumb test? Doesn't matter much if manufacturer requires it. That why I'm going to train new riggers on how to do it right. Count down to MEL..... 3, 2, 1.... I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE

Nope, unless it was during the time it was uncertain whether they would still be available. As I understand it Sunpath bought the rights to them from the failing Sky Systems. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE