PIA Symposium Rigging Forum Suggestions Wanted

[councilman24 37]

At each PIA Symposium we hold a Rigging Forum. This is a panel discussion with some riggers on the stage and questions and discussion from the audience. It's usually two hours but may be expanded to three if we get enough input of topics of interest. We usually have a few topics prepared ahead of time if we don't get enough burning questions from the floor.

I'd like your input on BROAD topics of interest to most riggers. Past topics have been ethics, acid mesh, AAD policies, FAR questions, etc. What we DON'T talk about here are specific things like how to make a Wings look good.

Please post ideas for topics or PM me.

Remember that the Seminars start on Saturday this year and run through Tuesday. So Florida/Georgia locals that need to be at work at the DZ's on Monday can attend. But to see everything you need to be there all 4 days. To many conflicts but we'll have plenty of repeats.

BTW
The speaker schedule will be done sometime next week and posted as soon as possible. I just got the applications from some of the bigger manufacturers, who will remain nameless.

Thanks for your input,

PIA Speaker Coordinator and Rigging Committee Chairman

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

[teason 0]

FAA riggers in canada (or abroad in general) is a topic I'm interested in. There seems to be misconceptions about what we can do up here. I had a jumper tell me that we're not allowed to assemble gear. It has also been printed in Canpara that we lack to training to pack canadian gear.
With my knowledge of the CARs, I know it's B.S. but the myths are out there! It's very frustrating.

Tim

I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.

[councilman24 37]

This is a topic that I know nothing about. But, seeing that this is the PIA INTERNATIONAL Parachute Symposium it's a topic worthy of discuss. Maybe at the rigger forum if there's time, maybe somewhere else. Do you know someone (yourself) that could educate Canadian as well as US industry members about the priviledges of Canadians with US rigger ratings?

If your there for the PIA business meeting stop by the rigging committee meeting and we'll talk about it. And look me up.

I'd also appreciate any reference links you could provide.

Thanks,

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

[teason 0]

I'll certainly see what I can do. I should be in for the symposium, I'll look up the relevent CARs.

Tim

I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.

[darkwing 5]

How about some discussion regarding this thread from about a year ago. It had multiple "authoritative" sources and no real resolution. I have my own long-held view, but I'd still like to see the real answer.

-- Jeff
My Skydiving History

[Hooknswoop 19]

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I have my own long-held view, but I'd still like to see the real answer.

I have a request in w/ the FAA for a Legal Interpretation of FAR Part 65.111, specifically who may alter a main canopy. Another rigger was supposed to have done that, but that was a long time ago and I got tired of waiting, so I sent in the letter to get it done. I’ll post the FAA’s reply when I get it.

Derek

[slotperfect 7]

I would like to hear an update on the progress in petitioning the FAA to extend the current 120-day repack cycle for certificated parachutes constructed of man-made materials.

Arrive Safely

John

[councilman24 37]

There are two initiatives. One was to gather the test data needed and request from PIA to USPA to share the cost. That iniative was never acted upon by USPA. But it is also on hold because.....

The FAA has initiated input on an exemption, which can happen faster if USPA, PIA, and the FAA can come up with a process and language. This process is ongoing but may not be ready for primetime. Be sure that we ARE working on it and will be discussing it in the rigging committee meeting at the PIA business meeting before the Symposium.

There still is not universal support in the rigging community, so this is actually a controversial issue.

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

[PhreeZone 20]

Well since it just came up on here:

What is acceptable to pack on older gear and when should a rigger not pack a rig.

Minimum knowledgebase levels of riggers you mentor. Have this cover topics that are not specifically on the FAA exam, but are important for mentors to pass on to their students.

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