Who Packs the Parachute?
• Well, there are two answers here. One for your main parachute and one for your reserve parachute. When you make your jump you will be wearing both installed in one harness and container system. required by the FAA. • The main parachute which is the one you intend to land. Per Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’S), Parts 105.43 & 105.45: The main parachute may be packed by either: 1) a certificated parachute rigger, 2) a non-certificated person packing under the direct supervision of a certificated parachute rigger, or 3) the person making the next jump with that parachute. • Also it follows that in the case of a tandem parachute system (two people, instructor and student under same parachute) the main parachute my only be packed the parachutist-in-command making the next jump with that parachute or a certificated parachute rigger. • The other parachute is called the reserve parachute (the back-up parachute). Per Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’S), Parts 105.43 & 105.45: The only per
