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