A note on prior experience:
There are no specific prerequisites for the Para Concepts Rigging Course.
You can start with no background and learn a lot.
Realistically, however, this course is intended for people starting with some very basic knowledge of parachutes.
While the vast majority of our course graduates pass the tests required for the FAA Senior Rigger Certificate on their first attempt, a candidate with no experience with parachutes may find that difficult without additional work.
Generally, the best candidates have some prior exposure to parachutes.
This can be extremely helpful and permit you to gain the most from this course.
Here are some recommended areas to explore before attending the course.:
General knowledge of parachute operation (e.g. being
a skydiver)
Proficiency in packing sport main parachutes.
Some practice in packing reserve parachutes, with
a few supervised reserve pack jobs already logged
and signed off in your rigger logbook
Some simple machine sewing practice
Preparation for the written test using yhe written test study guide and the Parachute Rigger Handbook.
Familiarity with manuals and safety bulletins available from manufacturer's
web sites.
With good preparation before the course, we are able to spend more time
with you making you a better rigger. In short, the more you put into this
course, the more you can get from it.
