willPack4jumps

I didn't even think about redefining the key phrase that is the entire issue. I am so glad I started this thread. The (good) ideas here are really encouraging. In response to "lazy fucking packers", not all floors are just a couple lazy asses humping through a couple packjobs on a 40 minute call. The packers I work with are efficient and anything but lazy. A couple have seen the leg up I've gotten in this industry by going out and getting my ticket, and some even have a few reserve packjobs in their logbooks, with my name and cert number on it. I'm not saying the rule should cover every packers ass, I'm saying the ones that deserve no punishment should receive no punishment. - VNL

Which components, and what do you mean when you say responsible? I agree with the age limit thing as well, so just add the ability to pack under a Jr rigger as well. And I also agree with keeping the government's reach small, but DZs are getting hit for not having their rigger on the mat. It's an iffy subject I know, and there would have to be a good balance of restrictions as well as privileges. - VNL

I would like to be up front and tell you I am a packer, turned rigger, turned skydiver in that order. I became obsessed with parachute systems as soon as I stumbled into a small tandem DZ, and worked (packing) for the ability to move deeper into the community (became a rigger with my packing money) as well as start jumping. I now oversee a packing floor, and the FAA comes by once in a while to check up on the plane, as well as snoop around the loft and gear room. The packers here are good at what they do, I've watched them countless times, and besides a sloppy pilotchute once in a while I have no complaints with their abilities. My personal opinion is that packers should have their own classification by the FAA so that if the rigger is out, or up on a load, they can continue to pack (legally). Maybe a practical and oral test that has to do with the main, and cutaway system, administered by any senior or master rigger. Then they can send in for their "junior rigger" certificate. Any thoughts out there on this subject? Ps I know the classifications are different in other countries, but I was really just talking about in the USA. - VNL

Sorry, new to this whole forum thing. I jump as often as I can, but unfortunately I can't get a tandem jump for free, and the DZs around my area only open on the weekends, which is when I pack, heh. But my boss has been talking about taking us some where in PA (a personal friend of his I believe) to get all the packers their AFF and start jumping. Fingers crossed and whatnot. Thanks for the response. -S There is no "i" in skydjvjng

Just wanted to say hey to everyone. I'm a tandem packer from Virginia, USA. Figured I might as well make an account with dropzone. Take it easy, -S There is no "i" in skydjvjng