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master rigger training

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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. ...

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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. ...


Or, attend USAPR! I served my three years (+) then, went to USAPR.


Chuck

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