QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
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What is the first priority of your landing priorities? - ANSWERLand with the wing level
What is the second priority of your landing priorities? - ANSWERLand in a clear and
open area
What is the third priority of your landing priorities? - ANSWERFlare to at least the half-
brake position
To prevent a collision with another jumper under canopy... - ANSWERLook before you
turn
The jumper under canopy that has the right-of-way is... - ANSWERThe lower jumper
When approaching another jumper head on under canopy you should... - ANSWERTurn
right
Below 10,000 feet MSL, each jumper must maintain at least how much vertical distance
below any cloud? - ANSWER500 feet below
What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening your
parachute? - ANSWERMake a rear riser turn with the brakes stowed
Under canopy, braked turns... - ANSWER...Provide a heading change while losing the
least amount of altitude.
What may result if a jumper is recovering altitude (floating up) under a freefall
formation? - ANSWERCollision with the formation
The minimum break-off altitude for belly-to-earth formation groups of five or fewer
during a daytime skydive should be at least: - ANSWER1,500 feet higher than the
highest planned deployment altitude for a group
When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the steering toggles? -
ANSWERKeep them (steering toggles) in your hands
, A USPA B-License holder who has not jumped for more than 90 days should... -
ANSWERMake at least one jump under the direct supervision of a USPA instructional
rating holder
With regard to borrowing parachute equipment... - ANSWERAll jumpers should receive
adequate transition training for unfamiliar equipment
An additional hazard(s) under canopy during night jumps may be... - ANSWERAll
ANSWERs are correct (impaired depth perception, moon shadow, reduced vision)
Night jump safety briefings should take place... - ANSWERImmediately prior to the
intended night jump
Night vision can begin to deteriorate starting at what altitude? - ANSWER5,000 feet
MSL
Regarding the canopy decent during night jumps, each jumper should... -
ANSWERAvoid spiraling turns during the entire descent
Regardless of the wing-loading, any canopy smaller than ___ sq. feet is considered to
be an advanced piece of equipment. - ANSWER150 sq. feet
How long must a pilot wait after consuming alcohol prior to flying? - ANSWER8 hours
Each aircraft occupant must be provided with supplemental oxygen if flying above what
altitude in an unpressurized cabin for any length of time? - ANSWER15,000 feet MSL
During night jumps, a light that is visible for at least 3 statute miles is required to be
turned on and operating: - ANSWEROnce under an open parachute until landing
What incident should be reported? - ANSWERAll 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: - ANSWERAll 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.