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Parachute Rigging

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Parachute Rigging game quiz
"Parachuting is great fun and as safe as you and your friendly rigger make it. Have some fun testing your knowledge of the oddities of parachute rigging or just learning a bit about it."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Who can legally pack a main parachute in the United States?
    All these people are legally authorized to pack a main parachute
    The person intending to jump with the parachute
    Senior Parachute Rigger
    Anybody a Senior or Master Rigger is supervising


2. Which of the following is legally able to make major repairs to a parachute in the U.S.?
    Any of these people are allowed to modify parachutes
    Senior Parachute Rigger
    Master Parachute Rigger
    Skydiver with "D" license


3. Aircraft such as the Cirrus SR22 with large parachutes, allowing a rough but safe return to the ground in case of emergency are becoming popular. What FAA license is required to perform maintenance on a parachute attached to an airplane?
    Senior Parachute Rigger
    Airframe Mechanic
    Master Parachute Rigger
    Any one of these licenses


4. Is it necessary to possess a Parachute Rigger or Airframe Mechanic license to pack the drag chute for a Funny Car or Top Fuel Dragster in the U.S.?
    Yes
    No


5. Would it be legal in the U.S. to build your own main parachute from bits and pieces you found in the garage?
    Yes
    No


6. To become an FAA licensed Senior Parachute Rigger in the U.S., you normally have to pack 20 reserve parachutes under the supervision of a licensed Rigger, take a written test, and pass a practical exam. What is different for a military Rigger who wants to obtain a Senior Parachute Rigger license?
    Military Riggers must complete all three requirements just like other applicants
    Military Riggers only need to pass the written test
    Military Riggers need to take the written test and obtain authorization from their Commanding Officer
    Military Riggers only need to pass the practical exam


7. How many reserve parachutes must you pack before applying for a Master Rigger license in the U.S.?
    20
    200
    50
    100


8. What section of the U.S. Federal Aircraft Regulations outlines the rights and responsibilities of parachute Riggers?
    Part 101
    Part 121
    Part 105
    Part 65


9. How often must a reserve parachute made exclusively of synthetic materials be inspected and repacked?
    Within 60 days of jumping
    Within 180 days of jumping
    Within 120 days of jumping
    Only when it may have been damaged


10. If you are ready to take the written exam to be a Senior Parachute Rigger, you can obtain a complete list of all the questions and answers from the FAA.
    True
    False


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Compiled May 21 13