jumper03 0 #1 December 2, 2005 I made my appointment today to take the oral and practical for my senior ticket.... Dec. 21, 9 am. I know a lot of you here have your ticket and more, but this is something I've always wanted. I actually wanted to be a rigger before I ever thought of skydiving.... Three more weeks to wonder if I know enough to pass the oral, what kinda antique am I gonna have to pack, will I have to time a machine????? Buy stock in Tums ya'll....Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybeergodd 0 #2 December 2, 2005 It's no big deal at all....actually you will most likely get something your familar with...The DPRE is supposed to use equiptment " in common use "...I know the DPRE that I take all my rigging students to usually gives them a vector and PD reserve and also a vector with a Phantom reserve...granted you don't see alot of round reserves but they are in common use. If you can get a letter from a rigger to take your test then there is someone out there that has full confidence in you passing your practical. GOOD LUCK and don't forget to ask for the manuals Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #3 December 2, 2005 No problem. You should ask other riggers who got examined by the DPRE you have how their tests went. Our DPRE at his last examination here said something like... "Well I see you have packed a lot of ram air reserves, so you will back a round for this test." We had to kludge together a packing table... ps - do what the manufacturers directions say. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #4 December 2, 2005 QuoteNo problem. You should ask other riggers who got examined by the DPRE you have how their tests went. Our DPRE at his last examination here said something like... "Well I see you have packed a lot of ram air reserves, so you will back a round for this test." We had to kludge together a packing table... ps - do what the manufacturers directions say. that's what this DPRE does....I'm gonna have to pack a round....99% sure of it.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 December 2, 2005 You'll do fine. I think the worrying is the worst part. I'll be honest, i struggled with the patch sewing on the practical test, but other than that it wasn't that bad. If you know your stuff (which i'm sure you do) there is nothing to worry about. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #6 December 2, 2005 Chill.....you know your shit...otherwize you wouldnt be this far...relax...be confident...dont second guess yourself...all will be good :) and I will expect a free emergency repack if ever needed for my words of wisdom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #7 December 2, 2005 On the oral part of the test the trick is if you don't know the answer to a question don’t try and wing it. You must be able to come up with where to find the answer, i.e. which FAR, manufacture's packing manual, Poynter's Manual, etc. Also, know the limitations of the senior ticket stone cold, what you can and cannot do, as this is often a big part of the oral. If the DPRE makes you untangle, inspect, and pack a round it will most likely be a pilot rig. If you never did one before FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS in the packing manual. When he sees you flailing while trying to flake it he'll probably show you how. These tests are also learning experiences to some degree. If you do a square reserve it will probably be in something simple like a Vector container, so no sweat. If he hands you a Racer he's just evil . . . Sew your patch. Don’t sweat this too much either. A good DPRE will judge your work on an entry level. Just don’t further damage the canopy or sew your fingers together. Good luck and make sure and let us know how you do! NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 December 2, 2005 Find a positive outlet for your nervous energy. Sew a few more practice patches. Repack the most difficult container in the loft. Even better, ask a local rigger to show you a few of his tricks for closing container "B." Skim through Poynter's Manual again. Or, if you can focus, read a packing manual form cover to cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #9 December 2, 2005 Think of it this way. You have 3 weeks to make sure you have covered everything. Go over the 2 attachments to this post and spend the time evaluating yourself. Good Luck! SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #10 December 2, 2005 Thanks Sparky! I haven't seen the practical test guide yet...always more info to assimilate... And I been sewing like a fiend....patches still look like shit, but I'm getting there Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #11 December 2, 2005 QuoteAnd I been sewing like a fiend....patches still look like shit, but I'm getting there If there is no blood on the canopy, you did just fine. Like Nick said: "Just don’t further damage the canopy or sew your fingers together." SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutem 0 #12 December 2, 2005 Don't stress on it, I have confidence in you. (like that counts for anything) From reading your posts about rigging in the past my guess is you know way more than necc. You must have figured out how to "test well" to have made it this far in your other educational world. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #13 December 3, 2005 Just a quick question, your profile says you are from North Carolina and you home DZ is Eloy. Doesn't the drive every weekend get old? SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #14 December 3, 2005 QuoteJust a quick question, your profile says you are from North Carolina and you home DZ is Eloy. Doesn't the drive every weekend get old? Sparky Grew up in NC. Worked at the UofArizona for two years and lived on the dz in Eloy. Now I'm back in NC. I haven't found any place that feels more like home than Eloy yet Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #15 December 3, 2005 totally agree... I don't live driving distance to Eloy anymore either, but I still head down there once a month or so at least. It'll always be my "home" DZ.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aironscott 3 #16 December 4, 2005 I haven't found any place that feels more like home than Eloy yet Ditto!“God Damn Mountain Dew MotherFuckers!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazydiver 0 #17 December 8, 2005 QuoteI haven't found any place that feels more like home than Eloy yet Ditto! Dont you remember Brush man? In the early days, Brush was the shit! Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aironscott 3 #18 December 9, 2005 Travis- Yeah when Steve and Maria had that place it was kick ass. When R and R took over we all knew that its days were numbered (unfortunately). Lots of good times out there in Brush. Steve and Maria were so good running a dz. I'll never forget the flaming footie games, cardinal puff, Maria's cooking. What a fun time!“God Damn Mountain Dew MotherFuckers!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazydiver 0 #19 December 9, 2005 It was fun as hell with those two as well, it was just a very different dropzone with different goals. Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
