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Be at least 18 years old. Have three years of rigging experience. Doesn't have to be as a senior rigger. Read, write, speak, and understand English. Pack 100 each of two types of reserve parachutes, under the supervision of a rigger or riggers rated for those types. Most civilians go for 100 back reserves and 100 seat reserves; most military go for 100 back reserves and 100 chest reserves. Pass a 50-question multiple-choice test if you're not already a senior rigger. Pass an oral and practical test. Mark
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Except that the hole is just big enough for the line to pass through and allow the knot to secure the line. It looks smaller than can be made with most rigger hot knives. Also, the running ends of the lines are melted, but not cut with a hot knife. Mark
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What is a good wind meter that doesn't cost too much?
mark replied to 3mpire's topic in Gear and Rigging
It will show average, peak, etc. only for the wind component perpendicular to the fan blades. That is, you'll need to aim it precisely. Otherwise, the actual average, peak, etc. will be higher than what is indicated on the display. For best accuracy, you'll need something with revolving ice cream scoops like this: http://www.amazon.com/Handheld-Anemometer-Digital-Display-DiC-3/dp/B00CM0323S/ref=sr_1_21?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1405278801&sr=1-21&keywords=handheld+weather+station Much pricier, though. Mark -
Let's imagine a 280# jumper. If all lines load evenly, that's 10#/line. With a 10G opening, that's 100#/line. I think with a bag, sleeve, or diaper, those line attachments might be okay for a main, especially for a lighter jumper who wouldn't mind jumping an unmodified round. Which rules me out twice. Mark
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Intended for use as a party tent? Was it on links? Mark
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What size container, what make/model/size reserve? Thanks, Mark
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The reason I asked whether attention to detail or ability to follow instructions is a requirement is because dz.com policy is to post ads like this in the classifieds. But I'm not a moderator, so what do I know? Mark
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Is attention to detail or the ability to follow instructions a requirement? Mark
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I don't think so. I think it's more a case of not wanting folks to unseal the Vigil-2 processor/battery box. If you've ever done that, you'll know there is a very long, skinny gasket that has to fit exactly right, especially around the connectors. Changing the connectors to the 2+ configuration and not allowing battery replacement is a way to avoid the water infiltration and corrosion problems they've had with a few units. Mark
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. . . Waiting for the Racer fans to chime in here. . . Mark
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How long was that closing loop? Mark
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This is an interesting question, and I think the answer is "yes," depending on what you mean by "type." One possibility would be to propose that a tandem, student, or rental rig should be subject to a 120-day cycle, and a privately owned personal rig should be permitted a 1-year cycle. This would be analogous to what we do for aircraft. In the US, an aircraft in commercial use must be inspected every 100 hours or annually, whichever comes first. The same aircraft in private use needs just the annual inspection. An intermediate system might require a full annual inspection, plus a mid-cycle inspection of the exterior of the pack. I'd like to see a 1-year repack cycle, and the technical data I've seen supports a 1-year repack. I'll add the issue to the PIA Rigging Committee agenda for discussion at the next business meeting (this August, in Denver) to see what the current thinking is. Mark
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USPA Raises Minimum Age to 18... Whatcha think?
mark replied to NWFlyer's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
What news on the Rialto? Mark I asked two carriers for quotes. Had to fill out questionnaires about the training from program for instructors, emergencies procedures in the event of an accident, etc etc. Submitted all the paperwork Thursday. Hope to hear something back next week. It's been three or four weeks now. What were the carriers' responses? Mark -
Ash dives aren't approved by the FAA because we don't ask them for approval because we don't have to. The FAA is not in the ash dive approval/disapproval business. All they say is: "Sec. 91.15 Dropping objects "No pilot in command of a civil aircraft may allow any object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight that creates a hazard to persons or property. However, this section does not prohibit the dropping of any object if reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property." -Mark
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Now you know someone who has seen one: [inline Vigil-Stuff.jpg]
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[I] Answer the question. You spelled the name correctly. You couldn't do that from memory. You copied it from somewhere, and recently. Where exactly did you copy it from? Mark
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Answer the question. Where exactly did you copy Ken Neustel's name from? You didn't copy it from 1998. Mark
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You managed to spell Ken's distinctive name right, so you don't get to avoid the issue by claiming something sounded like it. You copied it from somewhere. Where exactly did you get the amusing but libelous notion that Ken was involved in a criminal activity? Mark
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Ken Neustel? Really? And here I thought Ludwig Van Beethoven was the greatest spy in human history. To be fair, role models would help. Mark
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Correlation is not causation. Jump Shack is still making risers without the Type-3 tape, and we do not hear of their risers being particularly susceptible to breaking. Mark
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I would be one to tell you that you are allowed. But I would tell you first that regardless of your certificate or ratings, you should not work beyond your knowledge, skill, materials, or equipment. I agree with councilman24: work with an experienced rigger before trying this on your own. As for calling the FSDO, I don't think I'd ask them a question if I wasn't sure about the answer. Mark
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There already is a mandated packer rating. It's called "Senior Parachute Rigger Certificate." Mark
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Okay, I'm going to try again. Nothing prevents a supervising rigger from doing training and/or establishing a credential system for the packers he or she supervises. The supervising rigger is responsible for work of the packers he or she supervises. Packers cannot do a good or bad job. Only the supervising rigger can do a good or bad job. It is the supervising rigger's pack job. If you are saying supervising riggers should do a better job at supervising, well, ok. You haven't proposed anything that will help. If you are saying packers should do a better job, well, ok. The person to motivate them is the supervising rigger. That's all in the regulation. So what exactly do you want to change? Mark
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...reality...not just practical procedures backed by versed "technically" ! I don't understand what you're trying to say. Could you say it another way? Mark
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Staff Rigger... "under direct supervision of Senior/ Master Rigger..." Why can't the supervising rigger do local certifying and card-pulling already? "Direct supervision" includes taking responsibility for the result, which means packers working under supervision must either (a) take direction from the supervising rigger, or (b) walk. What are you proposing that doesn't already exist? Mark