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1. What does the USPA recommend before jumping with any type of camera
system? - ANSWER 1. At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute
system to be used for camera flying. 2. At least 200 jumps. 3. Above average
freefall and canopy skills
2. When choosing to jump a smaller canopy, jumpers should be familiar with
(on their previous canopy): - ANSWER 1. Flaring for landing from slow
flight
consistent soft, stand-up landings within 10 meters of a planned target in a
variety of wind conditions.
Beginning to flare, turning to 10 degree bank, and returning to a level wing
before landing.
3. According to SIM section 6-10 , any parachute smaller than 150 square feet:
- ANSWER Is considered advanced regardless of wing loading.
4. Jumpers should expect to encounter turbulence while under canopy: -
ANSWER 1. Downwind and behind running aircraft
2. Behind and above other parachutes in flight.
3. Downwind of buildings, trees and other tall ground obstructions.
5. Before attempting any advanced landing maneuvers under canopy, each
jumper should: - ANSWER Practice the maneuver above 2,500 feet AGL
, 6. Recommend deployment altitude for beginning wing-Suit jumpers is: -
ANSWER 4,000 feet AGL
7. The USPA Basic Safety requirements state that container opening for C-
license skydivers must occur by what altitude unless waivered to what
minimum altitude - ANSWER 2500 ft AGL, 2000 ft AGL
8. According to the SIM, under what circumstances is a parachute smaller than
150 square feet considered advanced? - ANSWER A parachute smaller than
150 square feet is considered advanced regardless of wing loading
9. According to the USPA Basic Safety Requirements, what is the minimum
number of jumps required before a jumper attempts a wing-suit jump? -
ANSWER 200 freefall skydives
10.Prior to making parachute jumps on any airport, what approval must you
obtain? - ANSWER The approval of the airport management
11.What is the recommended deployment altitude for beginning wing-suit
jumpers? - ANSWER 5000 ft AGL
12.For landing in water, if you decide to cut away the main parachute, how high
above the water should it be released? - ANSWER Once your feet have
contacted the water
13.What is required before you can make a demonstration jump over a
congested area? - ANSWER An FAA Certificate of Authorization
14.Name the 3 occasions when a jumper should expect to encounter turbulence
under canopy - ANSWER 1. Downwind and behind running aircraft. 2.