Rigging Services
Skydiving & Emergency Parachutes
In-House Rigging
Our dropzone owner, Bo Babovic, is passionate about the craft of rigging. He maintains WSC’s gear and equipment, and caters to the local skydiving community as well as pilots in need of a trustworthy rigger to maintain their emergency parachute systems.
Qualifications & Experience
Bo has over 50 years in the sport of skydiving and military parachuting operations having made more than 20,000 jumps, including 200 jumps on round parachutes. Additionally, Bo is an instrument-rated commercial pilot with 2500+ hours and is an FAA Certified Mechanic with Inspection Authorization.
Rigging credentials:
Proficiencies:
Inspection & Repack
Emergency Parachute Rigging Services
As per FAR Part 91.307 and 105.43, all Emergency Parachutes must be inspected and repacked every 180 days.
We offer an average turnaround of two days. Pilots can fly into the rigging shop at the Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport (61C), and taxi to the hangar for drop off and pick up.
Shipping is available too! Send us your parachute – we’ll inspect and repack it, and ship it right back to you:
ATTN: Bo Babovic
Wisconsin Skydiving Center
N3407 County Highway K
Jefferson, WI 53549
Contact Us for Rigging Requests
Repairs & Adjustments
As an FAA Master Parachute Rigger, Bo is authorized to perform repairs on TSO Equipment.
Pilots! We can adjust your harness for a better fit to your body, and we can redistribute the bulk of your parachute for a much more comfortable seat.
Connect directly with Bo to discuss how we can customize your unique set up!
Use of Emergency Parachutes
We proudly host emergency bailout workshops to train you on how and when to bail out, how to deploy the parachute, and most importantly, how to land it safely.
These workshops typically include an actual orientation skydive (not mandatory). Call Bo directly for details.
Parachute Rigging & Services Prices
Parachute Rigging and Services Prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Pilot Emergency Parachute Inspection & Repack FAA mandates reserve inspection and repack every 180 days | $90 |
| Military & Seat Type Emergency Parachute Inspection & Repack FAA mandates reserve inspection and repack every 180 days | $120 |
| Sport Reserve Parachute Inspection & Repack FAA mandates reserve inspection and repack every 180 days | $70 |
| AAD Removal, Service, Shipping, Installation Added/removed between repacks only by rigger who did repack; requires opening of the reserve pack and resealing | $240 |
| Sport Rig Assembly Assembly and repacking of both reserve and main | $140 |
| Main/Reserve Parachute Inspection Only Inspection of recent cutaway or new/used canopy purchase; main inspection report issued identifying any issues found | $30 |
| Pre-Purchase Inspection Gear inspection ahead of second-hand gear purchase | $30 - $60 |
| 48 Hours Expedited Service Guaranteed normal turnaround time | $25 |
| Overnight Expedited Service Same-day service | $40 |
Sport Equipment Rigging Services
As a certified FAA Master Parachute Rigger, Bo is authorized and capable of doing repacks, repairs, and maintenance of all TSO and non-TSO skydiving equipment.
Bo offers innovative modifications on main parachute, containers, and accessories that make skydiving equipment safer and easier to use, including but not limited to:
Bo also specializes in repairs, repacks, and rigging of Tandem Parachute equipment.
Parachute Repair Prices
Parachute Repair Prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Pilot Chute Pouch (BOC) Replacement | $80 |
| Risers/Toggles Retrofit Replacement recommended every 200-250 jumps | Starting at $20 |
| Deployment Bag Repairs | Starting at $20 |
| Elastic Keeper Replacements | $3 / Keeper |
| RSL Installation Requires a rigger as reserve will be opened; if rig is not set up for an RSL, modification may be required at additional charge | Starting at $100 |
| Canopy Patches Price varies depending on size and location of hole | Starting at $60 |
| Canopy Reline Allow 1-2 weeks for receiving line sets from manufacturer; new slinks required at time of reline at additional charge | $130 |
| Lower/Mid Brake Line Replacement Watch for “fuzz” or fraying along brake lines, commonly lower lines | $30 / $50 |
| Shop Hour Additional time needed for repair billed as "shop hour" | $80 |
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