USPA A License Written Test 2025 Comprehensive
Questions And Verified Answers/ Complete Solutions
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1. Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + -
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(ANSWERS)Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
2. Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - (ANSWERS)pilot and jumper
3. When must seat belts be fastened? + - (ANSWERS)movement on the surface (taxi),
takeoff, and landing
4. From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + - (ANSWERS)my
instructor
5. Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - (ANSWERS)AFF and tandem students: helps
student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to leave at the right place
over the ground
6. Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft? - (ANSWERS)ahead
7. Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)?
+ - (ANSWERS)best position for deployment
8. What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - (ANSWERS)dives
9. What are the landing priorities? - (ANSWERS)a. Land with the wing level and flying in a
straight line. B. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. C. Flare to at least the
half-brake position. D. Perform a parachute landing fall
10. What is the purpose of the landing flare? - (ANSWERS)convert forward speed to lift
11. Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). - (ANSWERS)Student should
demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
12. Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? -
(ANSWERS)USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
13. What is your most important task when in freefall? - (ANSWERS)altitude awareness to
recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
14. What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - (ANSWERS)ten mph for
a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
, USPA A License Written Test 2025 Comprehensive
Questions And Verified Answers/ Complete Solutions
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15. How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + - (ANSWERS)Change body position to
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modify the air flow over my back
16. In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude? - (ANSWERS)2,500 feet
17. How would you address the following routine opening problems? - (ANSWERS)a. Before
releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers, kick in
opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
18. B. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching
altitude to 2,500 feet.
19. C. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear ris- ers and hold) and watch
altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.
20. D. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
21. E. Be sure both brakes are released.
22. What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute? -
(ANSWERS)Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an
SOS system.
23. If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you tell
if it's a malfunction? - (ANSWERS)If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably
safe to land.
24. What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployed
system? - (ANSWERS)no more than two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy the
main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the reserve
25. If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment (horseshoe),
what is the correct response? + - (ANSWERS)Cut away and deploy the reserve.
26. If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the parachute container (backpack)
but the deployment bag fails to release the parachute canopy for inflation, what is the
correct response? - (ANSWERS)Cut away and deploy the reserve.
27. What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your airport? -
(ANSWERS)...
28. What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent (northeast-
southwest, north-south, etc)? - (ANSWERS)...
Questions And Verified Answers/ Complete Solutions
With Rationales |Get It 100% Accurate!!
1. Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + -
!@#$$$$$$$$$$%
(ANSWERS)Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
2. Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - (ANSWERS)pilot and jumper
3. When must seat belts be fastened? + - (ANSWERS)movement on the surface (taxi),
takeoff, and landing
4. From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + - (ANSWERS)my
instructor
5. Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - (ANSWERS)AFF and tandem students: helps
student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to leave at the right place
over the ground
6. Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft? - (ANSWERS)ahead
7. Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)?
+ - (ANSWERS)best position for deployment
8. What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - (ANSWERS)dives
9. What are the landing priorities? - (ANSWERS)a. Land with the wing level and flying in a
straight line. B. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. C. Flare to at least the
half-brake position. D. Perform a parachute landing fall
10. What is the purpose of the landing flare? - (ANSWERS)convert forward speed to lift
11. Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). - (ANSWERS)Student should
demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
12. Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? -
(ANSWERS)USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
13. What is your most important task when in freefall? - (ANSWERS)altitude awareness to
recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
14. What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - (ANSWERS)ten mph for
a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
, USPA A License Written Test 2025 Comprehensive
Questions And Verified Answers/ Complete Solutions
With Rationales |Get It 100% Accurate!!
15. How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + - (ANSWERS)Change body position to
!@#$$$$$$$$$$%
modify the air flow over my back
16. In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude? - (ANSWERS)2,500 feet
17. How would you address the following routine opening problems? - (ANSWERS)a. Before
releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers, kick in
opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
18. B. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching
altitude to 2,500 feet.
19. C. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear ris- ers and hold) and watch
altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.
20. D. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
21. E. Be sure both brakes are released.
22. What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute? -
(ANSWERS)Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an
SOS system.
23. If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you tell
if it's a malfunction? - (ANSWERS)If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably
safe to land.
24. What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployed
system? - (ANSWERS)no more than two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy the
main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the reserve
25. If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment (horseshoe),
what is the correct response? + - (ANSWERS)Cut away and deploy the reserve.
26. If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the parachute container (backpack)
but the deployment bag fails to release the parachute canopy for inflation, what is the
correct response? - (ANSWERS)Cut away and deploy the reserve.
27. What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your airport? -
(ANSWERS)...
28. What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent (northeast-
southwest, north-south, etc)? - (ANSWERS)...
