wilcox 0 #1 September 16, 2005 How does a senior rigger become a master rigger in the US? If you are a master rigger - what training did you do before becoming a master rigger? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #2 September 22, 2005 3 years experience rigging. Pack more than 100 "back" type reserve parachutes. Pack another hundred "chest" or "seat" type reserve parachutes for a totatl of 200. Perform a variety of major repairs under the supervision of an FAA Master Rigger and convince him/her to write you a letter of recommendation. Take all your douments to the local FAA FSDO, then schedule a practical exam with an FAA Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner. The Master Rigger practical test includes: assembling and adjusting a sewing machine. Expect to do a canopy repair including: a fabric patch, a seam, a line attachment tape and a reinforcing tape. A harness repair including 5 cord. Identify 40-plus material samples. etc. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #3 September 22, 2005 Quote3 years experience rigging. Pack more than 100 "back" type reserve parachutes. Pack another hundred "chest" or "seat" type reserve parachutes for a totatl of 200. Perform a variety of major repairs under the supervision of an FAA Master Rigger and convince him/her to write you a letter of recommendation. Take all your douments to the local FAA FSDO, then schedule a practical exam with an FAA Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner. The Master Rigger practical test includes: assembling and adjusting a sewing machine. Expect to do a canopy repair including: a fabric patch, a seam, a line attachment tape and a reinforcing tape. A harness repair including 5 cord. Identify 40-plus material samples. etc. ... Or, attend USAPR! I served my three years (+) then, went to USAPR. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
