AFC AFC Equipment & Apparatus Knowledge 2

Question 1

What is the recommended inspection frequency for aerial apparatus and rigging hardware in a professional aerial fitness studio?

Accepted Answer

Before each use

Answer

Aerial apparatus and rigging hardware should be visually inspected before each use to identify any wear, damage, or changes since the last session.

Question 2

Which knot is most commonly used to tie aerial silks to a rigging point for instructional classes?

Accepted Answer

Lark's head (larks foot)

Answer

The lark's head knot is the standard method for attaching aerial silks to a rigging point because it distributes weight evenly and is easy to inspect.

Question 3

When should aerial silks be retired from use?

Accepted Answer

When they show fraying, tears, or structural compromise

Answer

Aerial silks must be retired when they show signs of fraying, tears, or any structural compromise that could reduce their load-bearing capacity.

Question 4

What is the primary function of a 'rescue eight' or 'figure-eight descender' in aerial fitness?

Accepted Answer

A controlled descent device for emergency lowering

Answer

A figure-eight descender is a controlled descent device that can be used in emergency situations to safely lower an aerialist who is stuck or injured at height.

Question 5

What is the difference between a static and a dynamic load in aerial rigging?

Accepted Answer

Static loads are stationary; dynamic loads involve movement and impact forces

Answer

Static loads are stationary weights, while dynamic loads involve movement, drops, and impacts that can multiply the effective force on rigging hardware several times.

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AFC AFC Equipment & Apparatus Knowledge 2