USPA Skydiving B License Study Guide
Questions and Answers 100% Accurate
How long must a pilot wait after consuming alcohol prior to flying? Correct Ans-8 hours
Before attempting any advanced canopy landing maneuvers, jumpers should become familiar
with the maneuver by practicing at a minimum altitude at or above Correct Ans-2,500 AGL
Prior to downsizing to a smaller canopy, jumpers should be familiar with which of the following
maneuvers with their current canopy? Correct Ans-1) Flaring for landing from braked flight
2) Consistent, standing landings within 10m of intended target
3) Beginning the flare, turning to a 10 degree bank, then returning to a level wing before landing
Regardless of the wing loading, any canopy smaller than _______ square feet is considered an
advanced piece of equipment Correct Ans-150 square feet
During night jumps, a light that is visibible for at least three statute miles is required to be turned
on and operating Correct Ans-Once under canopy all the way until landing
, Regarding the canopy descent during night jumps, each jumper should Correct Ans-Avoid
spiraling turns during the entire descent
The USPA Basic Safety Requirements state that container openings for B licensed skydivers
must occur by Correct Ans-2,500 ft AGL
A USPA B-license holder who has not jumped for more than 90 days should.... Correct Ans-
Make at least one jump under the direct supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder
Below 10,000 feet AGL, each jumper must maintain at least how much horizontal separation
from any cloud? Correct Ans-500 feet
With regard to borrowing parachute equipment Correct Ans-All jumpers receive adequate
transition training for unfamiliar equipment
If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should Correct Ans-1) Land facing into the
wind
2)Disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out of the harness
3)Prepare to execute a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall)
Questions and Answers 100% Accurate
How long must a pilot wait after consuming alcohol prior to flying? Correct Ans-8 hours
Before attempting any advanced canopy landing maneuvers, jumpers should become familiar
with the maneuver by practicing at a minimum altitude at or above Correct Ans-2,500 AGL
Prior to downsizing to a smaller canopy, jumpers should be familiar with which of the following
maneuvers with their current canopy? Correct Ans-1) Flaring for landing from braked flight
2) Consistent, standing landings within 10m of intended target
3) Beginning the flare, turning to a 10 degree bank, then returning to a level wing before landing
Regardless of the wing loading, any canopy smaller than _______ square feet is considered an
advanced piece of equipment Correct Ans-150 square feet
During night jumps, a light that is visibible for at least three statute miles is required to be turned
on and operating Correct Ans-Once under canopy all the way until landing
, Regarding the canopy descent during night jumps, each jumper should Correct Ans-Avoid
spiraling turns during the entire descent
The USPA Basic Safety Requirements state that container openings for B licensed skydivers
must occur by Correct Ans-2,500 ft AGL
A USPA B-license holder who has not jumped for more than 90 days should.... Correct Ans-
Make at least one jump under the direct supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder
Below 10,000 feet AGL, each jumper must maintain at least how much horizontal separation
from any cloud? Correct Ans-500 feet
With regard to borrowing parachute equipment Correct Ans-All jumpers receive adequate
transition training for unfamiliar equipment
If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should Correct Ans-1) Land facing into the
wind
2)Disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out of the harness
3)Prepare to execute a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall)
