PIM 1 2012 Final - Canadian Sport Parachuting Association

Pilot Emergency Parachute (PEP) Type-Rating
An endorsement for Rigger A’s that allows them to inspect,
repack and perform minor repairs to pilot emergency
parachute systems. This endorsement may require
additional training as it is mandatory to hold full certification
(“continuous”) for both round and ram-air ratings in order to
obtain this endorsement. All candidates need proof of
inspection/repacks performed, under direct supervision of an
appropriately rated rigger, of at least six of each back, seat
and chest emergency parachutes – round and ram-air - from
a variety of manufacturers. This type-rating is mandatory for
all Rigger B’s.
Rigger “B” (RB)
A program for Rigger A’s that have spent a minimum time
commitment gaining experience in the craft
and wishing to progress to a higher level in the technical
aspects of rigging. This is a program that
involves dedication, hard work and attention to detail. The
various practical exercises demanded by the
T&SC cannot be performed to satisfaction unless
considerable time and effort have been exerted by
candidates. Requirements of the Rigger B would include
holding all the ratings and type-ratings of the
CSPA rigging system, including the Pilot Emergency
Parachute endorsement, hold a CSPA “C” CoP,
have a minimum of two years active rigging experience since
being fully certified, and inspect and repack
at least 100 sport reserve, tandem reserve, or pilot
emergency parachutes from a variety of canopy and
harness/container manufacturers. Rigger B candidates will
also need to complete the practical
requirements of the CSPA Rigger B SOLO program.
DIRECT ENTRY
CSPA members, who have attended a recognized FAA
Senior or Master Rigger training program, or hold a
Canadian Military rigger’s rating, having achieving a
satisfactory passing grade, and obtaining a written
recommendation from the course instructor, may apply to the
T&SC for “direct entry” into the CSPA Rigger Rating system.
As a minimum requirement, candidates applying for “direct
entry” shall be required to write the CSPA Rigger “A” exam
(closed book), achieving a pass mark of at least 90%, in
order to be considered by the T&SC. As well, copies of
foreign certificates and logbooks are required. Other tasks
may be assigned.
Canadian Military Riggers may be granted direct entry to
CSPA Rigger “A” ratings, if candidates are able to meet the
prerequisites and requirements of the CSPA rigging system.
Candidates shall be evaluated after having written the CSPA
Rigger A” written exam, attaining a minimum pass mark of
90%, and having accomplished a packing test for the type of
rating applied for—to the satisfaction of the examiner.
Candidates seeking direct entry to Rigger B status, in
addition to the minimum requirements, will need to complete
all practical requirements of the Rigger B “SOLO” program -
to the satisfaction of the Technical & Safety Committee.
Rigger B candidates must be recommended by a qualified
CSPA Rigger Instructor/Examiner.
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8.1 RIGGER “A” (RA)
PRIVILEGES:
Conduct: - assist on Rigger “A” courses,
under direct supervision of
qualified Rigger Instructor
Supervise: - Rigger “A” candidates
Certify: - Main Packing endorsement
Qualified to: - inspect and re-certify sport
reserve parachutes
- remove and replace component
parts of a parachute
- make minor repairs to sport
parachuting equipment
- train & sign-off main packing
endorsements
Other: - eligible for position of Rigger
Instructor
PREREQUISITES:
CoP: B
Endorsements: Main Packing
Other: - current CSPA membership
- age of majority
REQUIREMENTS:
Practical Evaluation: - inspect and repack, under direct
supervision, a minimum of 10
round and/or 10 ram-air reserve
parachutes, of various
manufacture and method, prior to
issuance of rating(s)
- assigned, practical tasks
requiring minimum performance
level of 90%
Written Evaluation: - written exam with minimum
mark of 80%
Other: - meet all prerequisites
8.2 RIGGER “B” (RB)
PRIVILEGES:
Conduct: - Rigger “A” courses, if qualified
Supervise: - all work of Rigger A’s
Certify: - all categories of the CSPA Type
Rating system
Qualified to: - conduct repairs on parachute
equipment
- modify parachute equipment to
proven and tested configurations
- manufacture component parts
according to manufacturers
specifications
Other: - eligible for position of Rigger
Examiner
PREREQUISITES:
CoP: B
Endorsements: Rigger A
Practical: - minimum two years active
rigging experience minimum 100
reserve inspections and repacks
of various method and
manufacture
Endorsements: - all categories of the CSPA Type
Rating System—including round,
tandem & pilot emergency ratings
Other: - current CSPA membership
- age of majority
REQUIREMENTS:
Practical Evaluation: - satisfactory completion of the