FORT BRAGG, N.C. - This isn't your grandfather's parachute. The JPADS (Joint Precision Airdrop System) uses an onboard global positioning system, much like those found on cell phones or in a car, to ...

KAISERLAUTERN, Germany - Their morning starts early, with each of them reporting to the shed at six in the morning. They begin with safety training, practice, drawing gear and inspections before ...

This Safety Guideline provides guidance to those who wish to engage riggers and rigging supervisors on productions. This Guideline lets you know what is meant by the term ‘rigger’ under the various ...

The UK Contractors Group (UKCG) has made PAL+ advanced operator training compulsory for net riggers and steel erectors working on UKCG sites from Oct. 31, 2013. The training mandate is part of the ...

The UK Contractors Group (UKCG) has made PAL+ advanced operator training compulsory for net riggers and steel erectors working on UKCG sites from 31 October. The training mandate is part of the UKCG’s ...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – A squadron of MV-22 Ospreys flew in formation from behind a mountain range, their silhouettes barely visible in front of the setting sun. Each Osprey pilot ...

This Guideline describes the competence criteria for the various professional Ropes Riggers - the one you need will depend largely on the environment in which the rigging is required. Someone able to ...