USPA SKYDIVE D LICENSE
CERTIFICATION TEST SCRIPT FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A PLUS
⩥ When free flying, a jumper should: Answer: All of these are correct
(use proper equipment that provides adequate pin and bridle protection,
regardless of orientation to the relative wind; have a rig equipped w/ an
AAD; wear at least one audible and one visual altimeter)
⩥ According to SIM Section 6-2, novice freeflyers should not jump
together on a skydive until... Answer: ...each has demonstrated the
ability to control movement up, down, forward, backward, and rotation
in a sit position.
⩥ According to FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
Answer: All of the answers are correct (A parachute packer under direct
supervision of a certificated parachute rigger; the person making the
next jump with that parachute; a certificated parachute rigger)
⩥ According to Basic Safety Requirements, any person performing a
wingsuit jump must... Answer: ...Have at least 200 skydives and hold a
current USPA license.
, ⩥ Medical requirements for all persons engaging in skydiving must...
Answer: Either possess at least a current FAA Third-Class Medical
Certificate or agree with the USPA recommended medical statement.
⩥ Below 10,000 feet, a jumper must maintain how much horizontal
separation from clouds? Answer: 2,000 feet
⩥ Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud-clearance
requirements? Answer: The jumper and pilot are jointly responsible
⩥ How does wind affect the glide path of your canopy? Answer: All of
the answers are correct (the glide path will become shallower as the as
the wind speed increases when flying with the wind; the glide path will
degrade [become steeper] as the wind speed decreases when flying with
the wind; the glide path will degrade [become steeper] as the wind speed
increases when flying into the wind).
⩥ How does the half-braked position affect the canopies flight? Answer:
Forward speed and descent both decrease
⩥ What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while
conserving the most altitude? Answer: Braked turns
CERTIFICATION TEST SCRIPT FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A PLUS
⩥ When free flying, a jumper should: Answer: All of these are correct
(use proper equipment that provides adequate pin and bridle protection,
regardless of orientation to the relative wind; have a rig equipped w/ an
AAD; wear at least one audible and one visual altimeter)
⩥ According to SIM Section 6-2, novice freeflyers should not jump
together on a skydive until... Answer: ...each has demonstrated the
ability to control movement up, down, forward, backward, and rotation
in a sit position.
⩥ According to FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
Answer: All of the answers are correct (A parachute packer under direct
supervision of a certificated parachute rigger; the person making the
next jump with that parachute; a certificated parachute rigger)
⩥ According to Basic Safety Requirements, any person performing a
wingsuit jump must... Answer: ...Have at least 200 skydives and hold a
current USPA license.
, ⩥ Medical requirements for all persons engaging in skydiving must...
Answer: Either possess at least a current FAA Third-Class Medical
Certificate or agree with the USPA recommended medical statement.
⩥ Below 10,000 feet, a jumper must maintain how much horizontal
separation from clouds? Answer: 2,000 feet
⩥ Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud-clearance
requirements? Answer: The jumper and pilot are jointly responsible
⩥ How does wind affect the glide path of your canopy? Answer: All of
the answers are correct (the glide path will become shallower as the as
the wind speed increases when flying with the wind; the glide path will
degrade [become steeper] as the wind speed decreases when flying with
the wind; the glide path will degrade [become steeper] as the wind speed
increases when flying into the wind).
⩥ How does the half-braked position affect the canopies flight? Answer:
Forward speed and descent both decrease
⩥ What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while
conserving the most altitude? Answer: Braked turns
