Where do you get your technical rigger knowledge

[hackish 8]

So I'm still a newbie but I'm considering getting my rigger "a" CoP in the future. This needs to start with a good indepth technical knowledge. So I'm wondering if there is a good book to get into the technical part of rigging?

-Michael

[Armour666 0]

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/FAA-H-8083-17.pdf

http://www.parachutemanuals.com/

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[PhreeZone 20]

The Poynter Parachute Manuals have all the info needed to get started :http://www.parapublishing.com/sites/parachute/ These can be ordered through most dealers.

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[jumper03 0]

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The Poynter Parachute Manuals have all the info needed to get started :http://www.parapublishing.com/sites/parachute/ These can be ordered through most dealers.

AND - check out para-gear. Need to know E-thread tensile strength? it's there. Type VII webbing specs? In Para-gear. Lots of good info in there for $3.00

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[rushmc 23]

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So I'm still a newbie but I'm considering getting my rigger "a" CoP in the future. This needs to start with a good indepth technical knowledge. So I'm wondering if there is a good book to get into the technical part of rigging?

-Michael

Mainly from other riggers and manufactures

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[kenneth21441 0]

I recommend all the listed replys. In addition I would read just about anything out there on the areas of manufactures manuals: and checking out canopy mnaufactues as well. They are good sources of information on packing the different systems out there.

But by far the best is experience... Learn while doing. Work beside a lic. rigger will be a big help. I had the US Army to help me gain the experience, then also I had the chance to learn more on my own....
Hope this helps and good luck...

Kenneth Potter
FAA Senior Parachute Rigger
Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA)
FFL Gunsmith

[DSE 5]

There is also the Parachute Riggers Handbook by Sandy Reid.

[riggerrob 643]

The Australian Parachute Federation publishes an excellent master list of Technical Bulletins, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, etc.

[riggerrob 643]

Armour666,

Please pm me about the CSPA Rigger A Course (5 to 10 November 2007) in Farnham, Quebec.