Rigger A1

Rigger A1

Conduct

  • Assist on RA and RA1 courses, under direct supervision of a qualified RI

Supervise

  • RA and RA1 candidates

Certify

  • Main packing endorsement
  • RA pre-course packing requirements
  • Conduct re-currency training for un-current RAs and RA1s

Qualified to

  • Inspect, assemble and pack sport, tandem parachute assemblies, main and reserves
  • Machine sew basic patches and re-sew
  • Replace suspension lines
  • Manufacture simple components

Pre-requisites

  • Current CSPA affiliation as a Registered Participant
  • RA rating

Endorsements

  • Main packing

Practical

  • Inspect, assemble and pack the complete tandem parachute system.
  • Clean and operate a sewing machine
  • Install a simple patch
  • Re-sew containers
  • Manufacture simple components

Written

  • Score at least 80%, corrected to 100% on the written open book test
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