USPA Skydiving B License Study Guide Exam
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What incident should be reported? - ✔️✔️All of these should be reported (Injuries requiring
medical attn [anything more than first aid], off-field landing or obstacle landings [buildings,
other objects, water, power lines, trees], equipment malfunctions)
When free flying, a jumper should: - ✔️✔️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... -
✔️✔️...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? - ✔️✔️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... -
✔️✔️...Have at least 200 skydives and hold a current USPA license.
Medical requirements for all persons engaging in skydiving must... - ✔️✔️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? -
✔️✔️2,000 feet
Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud-clearance requirements? - ✔️✔️The jumper and
pilot are jointly responsible
, How does wind affect the glide path of your canopy? - ✔️✔️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? - ✔️✔️Forward speed and descent
both decrease
What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the most
altitude? - ✔️✔️Braked turns
Why is it important to remain clear of the are directly above and below other jumpers in free
fall? - ✔️✔️To guard against possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden fall-
rate change.
Who may maintain a main parachute system? - ✔️✔️All of the answers are correct (a rigger; a
packer; the rig owner)
What is one danger of a loose or worn main-container closing loop? - ✔️✔️Horseshoe
malfunction
According to the Skydiver's Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage of visible
wear allowable on a main or reserve closing loop? - ✔️✔️10%
When you are landing in the water you should: - ✔️✔️Flare half way
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below 1,000 feet
if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a safe landing? -
✔️✔️Communicate with the other jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway
|Questions with 100% verified Answers
What incident should be reported? - ✔️✔️All of these should be reported (Injuries requiring
medical attn [anything more than first aid], off-field landing or obstacle landings [buildings,
other objects, water, power lines, trees], equipment malfunctions)
When free flying, a jumper should: - ✔️✔️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... -
✔️✔️...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? - ✔️✔️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... -
✔️✔️...Have at least 200 skydives and hold a current USPA license.
Medical requirements for all persons engaging in skydiving must... - ✔️✔️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? -
✔️✔️2,000 feet
Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud-clearance requirements? - ✔️✔️The jumper and
pilot are jointly responsible
, How does wind affect the glide path of your canopy? - ✔️✔️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? - ✔️✔️Forward speed and descent
both decrease
What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the most
altitude? - ✔️✔️Braked turns
Why is it important to remain clear of the are directly above and below other jumpers in free
fall? - ✔️✔️To guard against possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden fall-
rate change.
Who may maintain a main parachute system? - ✔️✔️All of the answers are correct (a rigger; a
packer; the rig owner)
What is one danger of a loose or worn main-container closing loop? - ✔️✔️Horseshoe
malfunction
According to the Skydiver's Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage of visible
wear allowable on a main or reserve closing loop? - ✔️✔️10%
When you are landing in the water you should: - ✔️✔️Flare half way
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below 1,000 feet
if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a safe landing? -
✔️✔️Communicate with the other jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway
