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Parachute Rigging Trivia 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.

A multiple-choice quiz by bhmbaglock. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bhmbaglock

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,343

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
208

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who can legally pack a main parachute in the United States? Hint

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

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is legally able to make major repairs to a parachute in the U.S.? Hint

Senior Parachute Rigger

Any of these people are allowed to modify parachutes

Skydiver with "D" license

Master Parachute Rigger

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? Hint

Senior Parachute Rigger

Airframe Mechanic

Master Parachute Rigger

Any one of these licenses

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Question 4 of 10

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

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Question 5 of 10

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

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Question 6 of 10

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? Hint

Military Riggers need to take the written test and obtain authorization from their Commanding Officer

Military Riggers only need to pass the practical exam

Military Riggers only need to pass the written test

Military Riggers must complete all three requirements just like other applicants

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Question 7 of 10

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

200

100

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Question 8 of 10

8. What section of the U.S. Federal Aircraft Regulations outlines the rights and responsibilities of parachute Riggers? Hint

Part 121

Part 101

Part 65

Part 105

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Question 9 of 10

9. How often must a reserve parachute made exclusively of synthetic materials be inspected and repacked? Hint

Within 60 days of jumping

Within 180 days of jumping

Within 120 days of jumping

Only when it may have been damaged

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Question 10 of 10

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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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who can legally pack a main parachute in the United States?

Answer: All these people are legally authorized to pack a main parachute

A person employed by the manufacturer may also pack the parachute. Believe it or not, some people pack their own parachute for their very first jump.

2. Which of the following is legally able to make major repairs to a parachute in the U.S.?

Answer: Master Parachute Rigger

This applies to both main and reserve parachutes. Manufacturers are also allowed to modify the gear they manufacture.

Answer: Airframe Mechanic

Such parachutes are considered "appliances" by the FAA, and as a result, riggers are not authorized to work on them.

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.?

Answer: no

They don't normally fly so the FAA has no interest in regulating this. However, a drag chute attached to an aircraft would require an Airframe Mechanics license.

5. Would it be legal in the U.S. to build your own main parachute from bits and pieces you found in the garage?

Answer: yes

Oddly enough, this is true. However, if you decided to make changes to improve on your design after the first jump you, would still need to be a Master Parachute Rigger to make the modifications.

Answer: Military Riggers need to take the written test and obtain authorization from their Commanding Officer

There is no short cut for the Master Parachute Rigger requirements for military Riggers.

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

Answer: 200

The hard part is demonstrating the ability to make major repairs on parachutes, containers, and harnesses. You are also required to demonstrate your knowledge of industrial sewing machines by assembling one during the practical exam.

8. What section of the U.S. Federal Aircraft Regulations outlines the rights and responsibilities of parachute Riggers?

Answer: Part 65

Part 65 is titled "Certification: Airmen other than Flight Crewmembers.
Part 101 regulates balloons, rockets, and kites.
Part 105 regulates parachute operations.
Part 121 regulates airlines.

9. How often must a reserve parachute made exclusively of synthetic materials be inspected and repacked?

Answer: Within 180 days of jumping

Damage and deterioration are not always apparent from an exterior inspection, so unpacking reserves periodocally for detailed inspections is necessary.
Parachutes including natural materials such as silk must be checked every 60 days. The repack cycle was extended in late 2008 from 120 days to 180 days due to the fact that many other countries and the U.S. military have all demonstrated that it is a safe interval. In fact, it will probably lengthen the life of reserve parachutes as every inspection and repack does add a small amount of wear to equipment.

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.

Answer: True

Not only is it true for the Senior Rigger test, but also for all other FAA tests including those required for airline pilots. I don't think this is really what Congress had in mind when they passed the Freedom of Information Act. In reality, the experience and practical exam requirements keep things safe despite this apparent flaw in the process.

Source: Author bhmbaglock

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