USPA C License Test prep
According to the Basic Safety Requirements, which individual must be consulted before
each demonstration jump? - ANS-A local S&TA, I/E or regional director
According to the SIM, under what circumstances is a parachute smaller than 150 square
feet considered advanced? - ANS-A parachute smaller than 150 square feet is considered
advanced regardless of wing loading
According to the SIM, what level of proficiency should novice freeflyers reach before they
jump together? - ANS-Each should demonstrate the ability to control movement up, down,
forward, backward and rotation in a sit position
According to the SIM, when should a skydiver practice their reserve emergency
procedures? - ANS-They should practice reserve emergency procedures on the ground at
every reserve repack. They should further practice EPs regularly enough to keep the
emergency response automatic. This should be considered a minimum
According to the USPA Basic Safety Requirements, what is the minimum number of jumps
required before a jumper attempts a wing-suit jump? - ANS-200 freefall skydives
Before attempting any advanced landing maneuvers under canopy, how should a jumper
practice those maneuvers? - ANS-They should practice any advanced landing maneuvers
above 2500 ft AGL before attempting them on landing
Before downsizing to a smaller canopy, list the maneuvers jumpers should be familiar with
on their current canopy - ANS-1. Flaring for a slowed flight to land. 2. Consistent, stand up
landings within 10 meters - 30 ft - of a target in variety of wind conditions. 3. Beginning the
flare, turning to a 10-degree bank, then returning to a level wing before landing
For landing in water, if you decide to cut away the main parachute, how high above the
water should it be released? - ANS-Once your feet have contacted the water
How is imitation like a plateau? - ANS-They are both the highest form of flattery
How many minutes prior to doing a high-altitude skydive (above 25,000 ft MSL), should
each jumper breath 100% pure oxygen? - ANS-30 minutes prior to takeoff
In addition to other recommendations listed in the SIM for skydivers who wish to video
students, what recommendations does the USPA make? - ANS-1. A skydiver should have
extensive camera flying experience with experienced jumpers prior to photographing or
videoing student jumps. 2. The USPA instructor supervising the jump should conduct a
thorough briefing with the camera flyer prior to boarding. 3. All procedures and the camera
plan should be shared among the USPA coach or instructor, the camera flyer. and the
student making the jump
Jumpers who perform advanced maneuvers into a common landing area with jumpers flying
a standard landing pattern are in violation of what? - ANS-They are in violation of the USPA
group member pledge. They put themselves and others at unnecessary risk
Name the 3 occasions when a jumper should expect to encounter turbulence under canopy
- ANS-1. Downwind and behind running aircraft. 2. Behind and above other parachutes
while in flight. 3. Downwind of buildings, trees and other tall ground obstructions
Prior to making parachute jumps on any airport, what approval must you obtain? - ANS-The
approval of the airport management
According to the Basic Safety Requirements, which individual must be consulted before
each demonstration jump? - ANS-A local S&TA, I/E or regional director
According to the SIM, under what circumstances is a parachute smaller than 150 square
feet considered advanced? - ANS-A parachute smaller than 150 square feet is considered
advanced regardless of wing loading
According to the SIM, what level of proficiency should novice freeflyers reach before they
jump together? - ANS-Each should demonstrate the ability to control movement up, down,
forward, backward and rotation in a sit position
According to the SIM, when should a skydiver practice their reserve emergency
procedures? - ANS-They should practice reserve emergency procedures on the ground at
every reserve repack. They should further practice EPs regularly enough to keep the
emergency response automatic. This should be considered a minimum
According to the USPA Basic Safety Requirements, what is the minimum number of jumps
required before a jumper attempts a wing-suit jump? - ANS-200 freefall skydives
Before attempting any advanced landing maneuvers under canopy, how should a jumper
practice those maneuvers? - ANS-They should practice any advanced landing maneuvers
above 2500 ft AGL before attempting them on landing
Before downsizing to a smaller canopy, list the maneuvers jumpers should be familiar with
on their current canopy - ANS-1. Flaring for a slowed flight to land. 2. Consistent, stand up
landings within 10 meters - 30 ft - of a target in variety of wind conditions. 3. Beginning the
flare, turning to a 10-degree bank, then returning to a level wing before landing
For landing in water, if you decide to cut away the main parachute, how high above the
water should it be released? - ANS-Once your feet have contacted the water
How is imitation like a plateau? - ANS-They are both the highest form of flattery
How many minutes prior to doing a high-altitude skydive (above 25,000 ft MSL), should
each jumper breath 100% pure oxygen? - ANS-30 minutes prior to takeoff
In addition to other recommendations listed in the SIM for skydivers who wish to video
students, what recommendations does the USPA make? - ANS-1. A skydiver should have
extensive camera flying experience with experienced jumpers prior to photographing or
videoing student jumps. 2. The USPA instructor supervising the jump should conduct a
thorough briefing with the camera flyer prior to boarding. 3. All procedures and the camera
plan should be shared among the USPA coach or instructor, the camera flyer. and the
student making the jump
Jumpers who perform advanced maneuvers into a common landing area with jumpers flying
a standard landing pattern are in violation of what? - ANS-They are in violation of the USPA
group member pledge. They put themselves and others at unnecessary risk
Name the 3 occasions when a jumper should expect to encounter turbulence under canopy
- ANS-1. Downwind and behind running aircraft. 2. Behind and above other parachutes
while in flight. 3. Downwind of buildings, trees and other tall ground obstructions
Prior to making parachute jumps on any airport, what approval must you obtain? - ANS-The
approval of the airport management
