FAA Senior Rigger Course
FAA Senior Rigger Course
OUTLINE FOR SENIOR RIGGER TRAINING, CLASSES,
DEMONSTRATIONS, PROJECTS
INTRODUCTION
FAA rules and regulations
Part 105, 91, 65, and basic facilities to practice rigging.
packing table
inspection area
drying area.
Responsibility as a licensed rigger
privileges
rating limitation
Paper work
FAA
log book
data card
AD’s
Service Bulletins
Binder with all AD’s and SB’s
Filling out inspection 108 book
Filling out data cards
TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS
VIDEOS
Modern rigging techniques and methods
Packing tapes (Square Reserves)
Vector
Racer
Javelin
Talon
Vector Tandem
Strong Tandem
Racer Tandem
ROUND CANOPY
Construction and materials
Aerodynamics
Inspection procedures
Bridle Attaching Methods
Line continuity
two and four riser systems
round to riser assembly
Canopy layout
on packing table
Canopy sections
gore numbers
panel designations
Data Panel information
Alterations or repairs listed on data panel
approvals
Where do we look
Flaking the canopy for packing
Diapers
full stow
two stow
vertical stow
others
Line stowing
Acid test and inspection
Square Canopy
Constructions and materials
Aerodynamics
Inspection procedures
layout on floor
hanging by tail
Line continuity
cascaded
continuous lines
assembly to risers
Canopy sections
nose
tail upper and lower skins
ribs
load bearing ribs
crossports
Steering toggles
types
installations and stowing methods
Deployments systems
freebag
Inspection of these systems
Packing methods
side pack
stack pack
pro pack
hanging pro pack
Folding canopy to place in deployment bag
freebag types
Vector and Racer molar
Line stowing
Methods
tools.
HARNESS AND CONTAINER
Constructions and materials
Hardware
types
inspections
values of types
AD’s or SB’s
proper installation
Grommets
types
Inspections
Snaps
types
Inspections
Cable Housing
types
Inspections
Attachment links
types
inspection
Main and reserve
Pilot chute
type
retractable
collapsible
inspection
main and reserve
Hand tacking
materials
methods
inspections)
Ripcords and release handles
types
materials
inspection Procedures
Pins and cones
types
Inspections
Harness and container inspections
as a unit
Sewing Machines
Manufactures
types
straight locking
zigzag
bar tack
harness
uses of different types
Sewing machine components
table
head
motor
clutch/brake
bobbin winder
etc.
Threading the machine
needle
bobbin
thread types and values
Basic operating of machine
foot
knee
hand and effects
sew
brake
lift foot
set needle
etc.
Type of sewing stitches
301-304-308
TOOLS
Pull up cords
Packing weights
Line separator
round
square
Through the bag cord with friction lock
Molar strap
Rifle cleaning rod
Velcro covers
Temporary pins
Knee plate
T-Bar
Packing paddles
long
short
Bodkins
Seam ripper
Scissors
Finger trapping fids
Positive closing device
Hand sewing needles
Razor Knife
Tailoring Pencils
correct type
Seal press
L-Bar separator
Weight Scale
pull test
Pull test clamps
Hot knife
Grommet hole cutter
Grommet sets
Snap setting tools
Hot glue gun
AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION
DEVICES
Makes models and applications
Setting and calibration
all makes and models
Description of activation type
ballistic
spring
timer
Care and maintenance
testing operations
replacing batteries
replacing cutters
cocking unit
changing cartridges
Installation different applications
optional numbers of cutters
pin pullers
power plates
pull cables
Responsibility
who can install
remove
replace
maintain
liabilities connected with these situations
MATERIALS
Presentation of all types
identification
strength values
(Material sample book)
Cordura
Parapack (Denier weights)
Suspension line
Dacron
Spectra
Kevalr
F-111
Zero porosity
Different weight ripstops 1.5 oz, 1.1 oz, etc.
Marquisette netting
High drag netting
Velcro
1/2 – 3/4 – 1.5 – 2 inch
Elastics
1 inch – 1.5 inch
Shock cord
1/4, 3/16 and 1/4 inch
Tubular nylon
1/2, 9/16, 5/8 3/4 1 inch
Kevlar tape
Nylon stiffener plate
Nylon binding tape
3/8, 3/4, 1 inch
Nylon support tape
1 inch square weave
Webbing
types
4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17 & 24
Threads and cords
nylon
cotton
DEMONSTRATIONS
Packing various types containers
round
square
side
pro
standing pro
Tangled round
Tangled Square
Complete inspection – round, square
Assembly complete – round, square
Hand sewing and tacking
comfort pads
connector links
cones
reserve cable housing
eyelet
Needle fold – reserve bridles
Installing toggles – main, reserve
Installing grommets and snaps
Finger trapping suspension line
4-line release system
Nylon mesh acid test
Pull test
description warp and fill
thread to selvage edge
using scale check pull tension on reserve ripcord
Installing a 6 inch patch in F-111
PROJECTS
Install to airworthy standards
round
square
Canopy inspection locate and verify defects
round
square
Square reserve
side pack
pro pack
Harness and container inspection located and verify defects
Pack B-12
Pack NB-6
Pack round reserve with
2 stow diaper
vertical stow diaper
diaper parallel to bottom of pack tray
Pack square reserve in
Vector type freebag
Molar type
Untangle
round
square
Demonstrate knowledge of 4-line release systems
Hand sew ripcord housing
tack comfort pad
hand sew cone
eyelet
Tie knots
overhand
square
clove hitch
double half hitch
slip knot
bowline
surgeon’s
locking
Install proper seal on closing pin
Perform proper needle fold
Machine sewing 1
build shot bags using templates and perform
sewing practice drills
Machine sewing 2
install a six inch patch to expectable and
airworthy standards
Using proper tools but hole and set grommets
Using proper tools but hole and set snaps
Install steering toggles using recognized methods
Finger trap suspension line to a finished length by calculating shrinkage of trapped area
Perform dry run reserve inspection and repack to airworthy standards meeting all FAA requirements
Located correct information for compatibility, assembly and inspection of a harness/container and reserve
Perform at least 20 complete inspection and repack to standards of back type reserves