USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE
◉ line twist. Answer: What is the danger of entering a toggle turn
too quickly?
◉ approach only from the rear and behind the wing. Answer: How
can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
◉ 1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers. Answer: What is the biggest danger
of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
◉ check altitude and communicate with the other jumper. Answer:
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision
and entanglement with another jumper?
◉ 1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order. Answer: What should you pay attention to when
closing a main container equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute?
, ◉ To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines. Answer:
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place
your toggles back on the Velcro after you land?
◉ 1)A parachute packer under the direct supervision of a certified
parachute rigger
2)A certified parachute rigger
3)The person making the next jump with that parachute. Answer:
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
◉ One mile. Answer: Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain
how much horizontal separation from the clouds?
◉ Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material.
Answer: Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun?
◉ Divide the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the
square footage of the canopy. Answer: How do you calculate the
wing loading of a canopy?
◉ The FAA. Answer: Who publishes and enforces rules regarding
parachute packing and parachute maintenance?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE
◉ line twist. Answer: What is the danger of entering a toggle turn
too quickly?
◉ approach only from the rear and behind the wing. Answer: How
can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
◉ 1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers. Answer: What is the biggest danger
of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
◉ check altitude and communicate with the other jumper. Answer:
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision
and entanglement with another jumper?
◉ 1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order. Answer: What should you pay attention to when
closing a main container equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute?
, ◉ To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines. Answer:
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place
your toggles back on the Velcro after you land?
◉ 1)A parachute packer under the direct supervision of a certified
parachute rigger
2)A certified parachute rigger
3)The person making the next jump with that parachute. Answer:
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
◉ One mile. Answer: Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain
how much horizontal separation from the clouds?
◉ Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material.
Answer: Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun?
◉ Divide the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the
square footage of the canopy. Answer: How do you calculate the
wing loading of a canopy?
◉ The FAA. Answer: Who publishes and enforces rules regarding
parachute packing and parachute maintenance?
