USPA B LICENSE PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the minimum number of jumps required to apply for the USPA
B license?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
The USPA requires a minimum of 50 jumps to qualify for the B
license.
2. What canopy skill is required for the B license?
A. Rear riser turns
B. Stall recovery
C. Accuracy landings within 33 feet (10 meters)
, D. Hook turns
B license candidates must land within 33 feet of a target on 10
jumps.
3. What is the maximum allowable wind speed for student jumps under
canopy?
A. 10 mph
B. 14 mph
C. 20 mph
D. 18 mph
The wind speed limit for students is 14 mph according to USPA SIM
guidelines.
4. How long must a freefall delay be to meet B license requirements?
A. 10 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 45 seconds
D. 60 seconds
At least one freefall must last 30 seconds or longer to qualify.
5. What is the minimum deployment altitude for experienced jumpers?
A. 2,000 feet AGL
B. 2,500 feet AGL
C. 2,500 feet AGL recommended, with 2,000 feet as the absolute
minimum
D. 3,000 feet AGL
, While 2,500 feet is recommended, USPA allows deployment as low as
2,000 feet.
6. A planned group freefall involving more than two people requires:
A. A USPA D license
B. Clear break-off and separation plan
C. Camera flyer
D. 100 jumps
Safe group jumps require a clear break-off and tracking/separation
strategy.
7. What is the recommended minimum deployment altitude for
students?
A. 2,500 feet
B. 3,000 feet
C. 3,500 feet
D. 4,000 feet
Students must deploy no lower than 3,000 feet AGL.
8. What is the minimum horizontal separation recommended for
breakoff in group freefall?
A. 25 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 500 feet
D. 50 feet
, 100 feet of separation is recommended during breakoff to avoid
collisions.
9. What is the minimum cutaway altitude for licensed skydivers?
A. 1,500 feet
B. 1,800 feet
C. 2,000 feet
D. 2,500 feet
Skydivers are trained to initiate emergency procedures by 1,800 feet.
10. What airspace class typically surrounds large commercial
airports?
A. Class D
B. Class E
C. Class B
D. Class G
Class B airspace surrounds major airports and requires clearance.
11. To obtain a B license, how many jumps must be made with a
USPA instructional rating holder?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 1 group freefall skydive with exit and breakoff at planned altitudes
D. None
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the minimum number of jumps required to apply for the USPA
B license?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
The USPA requires a minimum of 50 jumps to qualify for the B
license.
2. What canopy skill is required for the B license?
A. Rear riser turns
B. Stall recovery
C. Accuracy landings within 33 feet (10 meters)
, D. Hook turns
B license candidates must land within 33 feet of a target on 10
jumps.
3. What is the maximum allowable wind speed for student jumps under
canopy?
A. 10 mph
B. 14 mph
C. 20 mph
D. 18 mph
The wind speed limit for students is 14 mph according to USPA SIM
guidelines.
4. How long must a freefall delay be to meet B license requirements?
A. 10 seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 45 seconds
D. 60 seconds
At least one freefall must last 30 seconds or longer to qualify.
5. What is the minimum deployment altitude for experienced jumpers?
A. 2,000 feet AGL
B. 2,500 feet AGL
C. 2,500 feet AGL recommended, with 2,000 feet as the absolute
minimum
D. 3,000 feet AGL
, While 2,500 feet is recommended, USPA allows deployment as low as
2,000 feet.
6. A planned group freefall involving more than two people requires:
A. A USPA D license
B. Clear break-off and separation plan
C. Camera flyer
D. 100 jumps
Safe group jumps require a clear break-off and tracking/separation
strategy.
7. What is the recommended minimum deployment altitude for
students?
A. 2,500 feet
B. 3,000 feet
C. 3,500 feet
D. 4,000 feet
Students must deploy no lower than 3,000 feet AGL.
8. What is the minimum horizontal separation recommended for
breakoff in group freefall?
A. 25 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 500 feet
D. 50 feet
, 100 feet of separation is recommended during breakoff to avoid
collisions.
9. What is the minimum cutaway altitude for licensed skydivers?
A. 1,500 feet
B. 1,800 feet
C. 2,000 feet
D. 2,500 feet
Skydivers are trained to initiate emergency procedures by 1,800 feet.
10. What airspace class typically surrounds large commercial
airports?
A. Class D
B. Class E
C. Class B
D. Class G
Class B airspace surrounds major airports and requires clearance.
11. To obtain a B license, how many jumps must be made with a
USPA instructional rating holder?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 1 group freefall skydive with exit and breakoff at planned altitudes
D. None
