Rigger Aviation - Round Reserve (RAV-R)

Conduct

• Assist on Rigger "Aviation" courses, under direct supervision of a qualified Rigger Instructor

Supervise

• Rigger "Aviation" candidates

Qualified to

• Inspect, assemble and pack pilot emergency parachutes
• Inspect, assemble and pack parachutes related to aircraft (ex. drogue chutes)
• Remove and replace component parts of the parachute
• Make minor hand repairs to pilot emergency parachutes
• Machine sew basic patches and re-sew
• Replace suspension lines

Prerequisites

• Current CSPA affiliation as a Registered Participant

Practical

• Inspect, assemble and pack the pilot emergency parachute
• Clean and operate a sewing machine
• Install a simple patch
• Re-sew containers
• Manufacture simple components

Written

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

 

Rigger Aviation - Square Reserve (RAV-S)

This may be taught as an additional endorsement to the Rigger Aviation – Round Reserve (RAV-R) course. It is not meant to be a standalone certification.

Everything in RAV-R plus:

Qualified to:

• Inspect, assemble and pack square pilot emergency parachutes
• Make minor hand repairs to square pilot emergency parachutes

Practical

• Inspect, assemble and pack the square emergency parachute