About USAPR
At the US Academy of Parachute
Rigging, we offer extensive professional parachute rigger training courses to individuals
as well as civilian and military organizations worldwide.
Our Mission
- To provide world-class curriculum, instructors and facilities for training professional
parachute riggers.
- To provide for the continued safety of parachute users worldwide through education
and training.
- To support the international parachute industry by providing a continuous source
of trained personnel.
- To provide for professionalism by Parachute Riggers.
USAPR Training Facility & Equipment
The USAPR is the first civilian
training facility in the world to offer full-time staff and facilities for professional
parachute rigger training. The 3000 sq. ft. facility includes dedicated class room
and study areas, four separate inspection and packing areas for both round and square
parachutes, 14 dedicated sewing machines, 15 different back, 6 chest, and 4 seat
pack parachutes for training and familiarization. The USAPR also has an extensive
inventory of specialized tools, and a comprehensive library of parachute manuals
and instructions.
Location
The USAPR is co-located with
Rigging Innovations, a major harness and container manufacturing facility, and is adjacent to
Skydive Arizona, one of the world’s largest skydiving centers.
USAPR Instructors
USAPR has selected a staff
of Master Riggers for their expertise in areas of rigging knowledge. These instructors
have in excess for 60+ years experience in the field of parachute rigging and are
experts in the following areas:
- Packing and sewing techniques
- Sewing machine technology
- Canopy, harness and container alterations, repair and overhaul
Brenda Reid
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- USAPR President/Administrator
- First Point of contact
- The Administrator is the first point of contact for information regarding course
schedules, reservations and payment details.
- Phone: 520.466.2655
- Fax: 520.466.2656
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Sandy Reid
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- Course Director
- Master Rigger 1974
- FAA DMIR, 1986
- FAA DPRE, 2006
- Private Pilot
- 4000+ jumps
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Mark Baur
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- Chief Instructor, USAPR
- Master Rigger
- FAA DPRE, 2009
- AFF Instructor/Examiner
- Commercial Pilot, 4000 hrs
- 6500+ jumps
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Ben Crowell
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- Instructor, USAPR
- Master Rigger, 2003
- FAA DPRE - Alabama and NW Florida
- 7800 + jumps (177 above 30,000')
- 28 Years in the U.S. Coast Guard
- UPT Tandem Course director
- S&TA - Gold Coast Skydivers
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