USPA B LICENSE WRITTEN EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027:
200 PRACTICE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+ | MOST RECENT | GUARANTEED PASS
Q1: What is the minimum number of jumps required to apply for the USPA B
License?
A: 50 jumps
Q2: What is the minimum freefall time required to qualify for a USPA B License?
A: At least 30 minutes of accumulated controlled freefall time
Q3: How many accuracy landings within 33 feet (10 meters) of target center are
required for the B License?
A: 10 landings
Q4: What license first allows a skydiver to perform night jumps?
A: The B License
Q5: Who may verify a B-License written exam?
A: A current USPA Instructor, S&TA, Examiner, Judge, or board member
Q6: What is the first pull priority?
A: Pull—you must deploy the parachute
,Q7: What is the second pull priority?
A: Pull at the proper altitude—maintain altitude awareness and pull at the assigned
altitude
Q8: What is the third pull priority?
A: Pull at proper altitude when stable
Q9: What is the first landing priority?
A: Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line
Q10: What is the second landing priority?
A: Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles
Q11: What is the third landing priority?
A: Flare to at least the half-brake position
Q12: How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line?
A: Use the rear risers
Q13: How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare?
A: Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump
Q14: What is the purpose of the automatic activation device (AAD)?
A: To back up the jumper's emergency procedures
Q15: Describe the "check of threes."
A: Check the three-ring release system for correct assembly and RSL; three points of
, harness attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment; three
operation handles (main activation, cutaway, reserve)
Q16: How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud below 10,000 feet
MSL?
A: 2,000 feet
Q17: How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud at 10,000 feet MSL
and above?
A: One mile
Q18: What are the minimum visibility requirements below 10,000 feet MSL?
A: Three miles
Q19: What are the minimum visibility requirements at 10,000 feet MSL and
above?
A: Five miles
Q20: Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud-clearance requirements?
A: The jumper and pilot are jointly responsible
Q21: What is the maximum allowable wind speed for student jumps?
A: 14 mph (per USPA SIM guidelines)
200 PRACTICE QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+ | MOST RECENT | GUARANTEED PASS
Q1: What is the minimum number of jumps required to apply for the USPA B
License?
A: 50 jumps
Q2: What is the minimum freefall time required to qualify for a USPA B License?
A: At least 30 minutes of accumulated controlled freefall time
Q3: How many accuracy landings within 33 feet (10 meters) of target center are
required for the B License?
A: 10 landings
Q4: What license first allows a skydiver to perform night jumps?
A: The B License
Q5: Who may verify a B-License written exam?
A: A current USPA Instructor, S&TA, Examiner, Judge, or board member
Q6: What is the first pull priority?
A: Pull—you must deploy the parachute
,Q7: What is the second pull priority?
A: Pull at the proper altitude—maintain altitude awareness and pull at the assigned
altitude
Q8: What is the third pull priority?
A: Pull at proper altitude when stable
Q9: What is the first landing priority?
A: Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line
Q10: What is the second landing priority?
A: Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles
Q11: What is the third landing priority?
A: Flare to at least the half-brake position
Q12: How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line?
A: Use the rear risers
Q13: How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare?
A: Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump
Q14: What is the purpose of the automatic activation device (AAD)?
A: To back up the jumper's emergency procedures
Q15: Describe the "check of threes."
A: Check the three-ring release system for correct assembly and RSL; three points of
, harness attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment; three
operation handles (main activation, cutaway, reserve)
Q16: How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud below 10,000 feet
MSL?
A: 2,000 feet
Q17: How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud at 10,000 feet MSL
and above?
A: One mile
Q18: What are the minimum visibility requirements below 10,000 feet MSL?
A: Three miles
Q19: What are the minimum visibility requirements at 10,000 feet MSL and
above?
A: Five miles
Q20: Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud-clearance requirements?
A: The jumper and pilot are jointly responsible
Q21: What is the maximum allowable wind speed for student jumps?
A: 14 mph (per USPA SIM guidelines)
