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  1. masterrig
    True story. In essence, in this business, one can't ignore any of it. It's all a 'learning curve'. Chuck
  2. masterrig
    I agree, start with Vol. II. I graduated from USAPR and that was the Vol. we used. Vol.I, covers the old, old parachutes, harness/containers and a little on 'squares' and covers a lot of history. Don't ignore getting Vol.I, though... rounds are still out there. Good luck to you. I know, you'll enjoy the course at USAPR. Chuck
  3. masterrig
    Try: Kelly Grebb at: kgrebb@cs.com I got some really good pull-ups through him. Chuck
  4. masterrig
    The bridle material for the reserve, is made of Polyester. Chuck
  5. masterrig
    Talk about hitting it just right! It took right at 116-days for me to get my permanent Senior ticket and just shy of 90-days to get my permanent Masters ticket. It's all about patience, with the Govt. I would agree, if you don't hear anything by 90-days, contact your DPRE. Like the man said... look for it in a couple weeks. Good luck to you! Chuck
  6. masterrig
    I have 'flown' down, under canopy, to a jumper on our load who had a reserve-ride to make sure he was all-right. Luckily, the PC and free-bag had tangled with the main and with no wind, landed close-by. (This was before AAD's were used by skydivers) He stood it up in a cottonfield. I feel, it's just 'courtesy' to the jumper.
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    Good answer! I guess, it's a fairly good idea, but, as I mentioned, 'within safety guidelines'. If, it's not safe to do so... go-back and look for your stuff... after everyone's safe on the ground. I haven't heard of this being taught to the newcomers. Chuck
  8. masterrig
    True story, Rob! I've spoken with FAA people and they agree with you.
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    I think, we all learn from our mistakes as well as those of others. After all, we are human and we are going to make mistakes. I guess, it's fairly easy to 'jump' on someone for a mistake or error, but, it does no good and it doesn't really make the 'complainant' look 'good', either. It only causes 'bad' feelings. I agree with the statement made in this thread that the rigger hoped that if another rigger finds a 'mistake' that he made, that he be 'called to the side' and discuss it calmly and leave it at that. To me, that's being more professional and, we are professionals. I personally know a Master rigger in my area who, when he finds an error or mistake by another rigger, he just 'fires-off' a letter to the FAA. I asked him about this and he said he does that 'to keep the 'Feds' off his back. I think, we need to 'police' ourselves and making 'much ado about nothing' doesn't help. Let's do it in a professional manner. Spreading it around the DZ, is just wrong! For what it's worth... Chuck
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    Bright colors on free-bags and pilot chutes can sure help. I'm just curious about something. When I first started in skydiving, I was told that, if I had a reserve-ride, I should keep an eye on my pilot chute and free-bag and follow it to the ground the best I could within safety guidelines. Someone else on the load should try to do the same with the jettisoned main. Does this still apply? In recent years, it seems as though the big thing is to hit the peas under a reserve and worry about the main, free-bag and pilot chute, later. Losing any of those components can be costly. ??? Chuck
  11. masterrig
    Thanks.
  12. masterrig
    I am un-able also, to find in the FAR's where a parachute rigger 'must follow manufacturer's instructions'. In the instruction manuals put-out by the various manufacturer's, supplied with main and reserve parachutes as well as with parachute harness-containers, it states there, that their instructions must be followed. These instructions are supported by the FAA. To not follow the instructions is asking for trouble. Hope, this helps. Chuck
  13. masterrig
    To install or remove an AAD (Cypres) into the container of an in-date, inspected and re-packed reserve, may be done by the last rigger who had done the work, without inspecting and re-packing the reserve parachute. Otherwise, if the AAD is to be installed or removed by another rigger, the system must be inspected and re-packed. The only seal that can be put on the reserve pin is that of the rigger who actually did the work. If, someone brings a rig to me, with a broken seal and I didn't inspect and re-pack it last, I will not put my seal on it without completely inspecting and re-packing it. Hope, this helps. Chuck
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    Another real good source for 'small orders' for materials, webbing, threads, etc. is Parachute Equipment, in New Jersey. For Hardware, D.J. Associates out of Arkansas, will gladly fill small orders. Performance Designs, will sell canopy fabric by the yard. I have found this especially helpful for 'matching' colors, when patching their parachutes. Hope, this helsp. Chuck
  15. masterrig
    In the case of your Triathalon and replacing the lines, with this particular parachute, Aerodyne 'strongly' prefers to replace the lines on their products. I had a jumper bring a Triathalon to my shop for complete line replacement. When I called Aerodyne to order the lines, I was informed that they would much rather replace the lines there at the factory. I was also told that they would send the line-set to me, but, they would also charge me as if they replaced the lines also. This has been about 2-yrs. ago. To save costs and time, I sent the Triathalon to Aerodyne. Things may have changed with Aerodyne, since. With other parachute manufacturers, I have had no problem ordering line-sets. I would suggest that owners of Aerodyne parachutes needing line replacements, contact Aerodyne, first. Hope, this helps Chuck
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    Thanks!
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    In regard to putting new lines on a (Main) parachute, I have done many line replacements on various sized parachutes from 120's - tandem, as a Master Rigger. I have found that ordering the line-sets from the manufacturer, then, charge for installing, as well as the line-set works best. Following the manufacturers instructions in regard to replacing the lines is most important as well as proper bar-tacks. In regard to 'who' can work on a (Main) parachute, refer to FAR part 65. Only a Senior or Master Rigger or a person working under the direct supervision of a Certificated Parachute Rigger. I would also, get to know the rigger you choose to do such work and the quality of his work. Hope, this helps. ChuckQuote