USPA Skydiving A License Exam Study Guide – Q&A
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of
five or fewer? Correct Ans - 1,500 feet above the highest planned
deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? Correct Ans -
line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Correct Ans - approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Correct Ans - 1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision and
entanglement with another jumper? Correct Ans - check altitude
and communicate with the other jumper
What should you pay attention to when closing a main container equipped
with a hand deployed pilot chute? Correct Ans - 1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your
toggles back on the Velcro after you land? Correct Ans - To prevent
wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
Correct Ans - 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
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal
separation from the clouds? Correct Ans - One mile
, Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Correct Ans -
Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? Correct Ans -
Divide the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage
of the canopy
Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and
parachute maintenance? Correct Ans - The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends:
Correct Ans - 1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute
system to be used with the camera
2) At least a C license
3) Above average free fall skills
How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? Correct Ans - 1)
The glide path with become steeper as the wind speed decreases when
flying with the wind.
2) The glide path will degrade (become steeper) as the wind speed
increases while flying into the wind
Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below
others jumpers in free-fall? Correct Ans - To guard against possible
collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden fall rate changes
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another
jumper below 1,000ft if it appears the two canopy's cannot be separated in
time for a safe landing? Correct Ans - Communicate with the other
jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway
Why is it important to look ahead during a freefall swoop approach toward
other jumpers in freefall? Correct Ans - To keep other jumpers in
sight and help gauge the swoop
What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?
Correct Ans - Drop your knees and cup your shoulders
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of
five or fewer? Correct Ans - 1,500 feet above the highest planned
deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? Correct Ans -
line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Correct Ans - approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Correct Ans - 1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision and
entanglement with another jumper? Correct Ans - check altitude
and communicate with the other jumper
What should you pay attention to when closing a main container equipped
with a hand deployed pilot chute? Correct Ans - 1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your
toggles back on the Velcro after you land? Correct Ans - To prevent
wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
Correct Ans - 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
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal
separation from the clouds? Correct Ans - One mile
, Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Correct Ans -
Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? Correct Ans -
Divide the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage
of the canopy
Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and
parachute maintenance? Correct Ans - The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends:
Correct Ans - 1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute
system to be used with the camera
2) At least a C license
3) Above average free fall skills
How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? Correct Ans - 1)
The glide path with become steeper as the wind speed decreases when
flying with the wind.
2) The glide path will degrade (become steeper) as the wind speed
increases while flying into the wind
Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below
others jumpers in free-fall? Correct Ans - To guard against possible
collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden fall rate changes
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another
jumper below 1,000ft if it appears the two canopy's cannot be separated in
time for a safe landing? Correct Ans - Communicate with the other
jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway
Why is it important to look ahead during a freefall swoop approach toward
other jumpers in freefall? Correct Ans - To keep other jumpers in
sight and help gauge the swoop
What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?
Correct Ans - Drop your knees and cup your shoulders
