USPA Category Quizzes with answers

USPA Category Quizzes with answers |\ |\ |\ |\




Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching
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an aircraft. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Approach fixed-wing
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aircraft from the rear. |\ |\ |\




(first-jump course outline) |\ |\




Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔pilot and jumper |\ |\ |\ |\




(FAR 91.107.A.1 through .3)
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When must seat belts be fastened? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




(FAR 91.107.A.2)
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From whom do you take directions in the event of an
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aircraft problem? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔my instructor
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(first-jump course outline) |\ |\




Why is it important to exit on "Go!" (or "Arch!")? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔AFF and tandem students: helps
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student and instructors to leave at the same time
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all students: to leave at the right place over the ground
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,(first-jump course outline) |\ |\




Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from
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the aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ahead
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(first-jump course outline) |\ |\




Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth
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(think in terms of the equipment)? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔best position for deployment |\ |\ |\




(first-jump course outline) |\ |\




What changes during a turn that makes low turns so
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dangerous? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔dives |\ |\ |\ |\




(first-jump course outline) |\ |\




What are the landing priorities? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔a. Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line.
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b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles.
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c. Flare to at least the half-brake position.
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d. Perform a parachute landing fall
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(first-jump course outline) |\ |\




What is the purpose of the landing flare? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔convert forward speed to lift |\ |\ |\ |\ |\

,(first-jump course outline) |\ |\




Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute
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landing fall or PLF). - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Student
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should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and
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elbows in, roll on landing. |\ |\ |\ |\




(first-jump course outline) |\ |\




Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
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- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔USPA Instructor rated for my
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discipline
(BSRs 2-1.F.2.b) |\




What is your most important task when in freefall? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔altitude awareness to recognize |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



and act at the assigned pull altitude
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(Category B outline) |\ |\




What are the maximum winds in which any student may
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jump? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ten mph for a round
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reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable
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by an S&TA
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(BSR 2-1.G.1) |\

, How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Change body position to modify the air flow |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



over my back |\ |\




(Category A and B outline) |\ |\ |\ |\




In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide
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and act about executing emergency procedures by what
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altitude? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2,500 feet |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




(SIM 5-1.E) |\




How would you address the following routine opening
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problems: line twist, slider up, end cell closure? - |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Before releasing the brakes, |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers,
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kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
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b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of
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the stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
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c. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear
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risers and hold) and watch altitude. If stubborn,
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determine controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet. |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 feet without
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a landable parachute? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



below 1,000 feet with an SOS system.
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(Category A and B outline) |\ |\ |\ |\