FrogNog 1 #1 November 26, 2003 Quote Legally, a Senior or Master Parachute rigger, some under the supervision of a rigger, or the person making the nxt jump on the canopy can make minor and major repairs and alter a non-TSO'd component (main and main container). Derek Is the main container non-TSO'd? I thought it was part of the harness/reserve system and therefore only a Master rigger could make major repairs. But I could be wrong. This would explain my confusion over the casualness of people putting dynamic corners on their main containers for wingsuit flying. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #2 November 26, 2003 QuoteIs the main container non-TSO'd? I thought it was part of the harness/reserve system and therefore only a Master rigger could make major repairs. But I could be wrong. This would explain my confusion over the casualness of people putting dynamic corners on their main containers for wingsuit flying. The main container, the parts that are not a part of the reserve cotnainer or harness, can be repaired or altered as long as it doesn't affect the strutural integrity or operation of the reserve system or harness. I just went through this issue and contacted the local FSDO for verification. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #3 November 27, 2003 Back when rectangular canopies were in fashion, I re-lined a bunch of Triathlons, Sabres and Strong tandems from scratch. All those line kits lasted hundreds of jumps. Mind you, it was labor-intensive process and I did not profit much. Since I don't have a fancy tension device, it is difficult to cut cut lines precise enough for tiny canopies, so I don't cut my own line kits for elliptical canopies. Nowadays, I just order line kits from canopy manufacturers. During the winter it is cheaper for customers to ship their canopies to the original manufacturer for re-line, as they install lines for free. Mind you, shipping parachutes across borders is always an expensive hassle. Did I tell you about the last time UPS "raped" me over a cross-border C.O.D? During the summer it is quicker (one or two day turn-around) if we order the line kit and I install it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
