USPA Skydiving A License Exam Study Guide
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What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five
or fewer? - ..(answers)..1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - ..(answers)..line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? -
..(answers)..approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground? - ..(answers)..1)
Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision and
entanglement with another jumper? - ..(answers)..check altitude and
communicate with the other jumper
What should you pay attention to when closing a main container equipped with a
hand deployed pilot chute? - ..(answers)..1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
, When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your toggles
back on the Velcro after you land? - ..(answers)..To prevent wear and tear on the
lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? -
..(answers)..1)A parachute packer under the direct supervision of a certified
parachute rigger
2)A certified parachute rigger
3)The person making the next jump with that parachute
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal separation
from the clouds? - ..(answers)..One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - ..(answers)..Ultraviolet rays will
damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - ..(answers)..Divide the
jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage of the canopy
Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute
maintenance? - ..(answers)..The FAA
COMPREHENSIVE questions answered, 2025 verified
graded A+ already passed!
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five
or fewer? - ..(answers)..1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - ..(answers)..line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? -
..(answers)..approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground? - ..(answers)..1)
Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision and
entanglement with another jumper? - ..(answers)..check altitude and
communicate with the other jumper
What should you pay attention to when closing a main container equipped with a
hand deployed pilot chute? - ..(answers)..1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
, When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your toggles
back on the Velcro after you land? - ..(answers)..To prevent wear and tear on the
lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? -
..(answers)..1)A parachute packer under the direct supervision of a certified
parachute rigger
2)A certified parachute rigger
3)The person making the next jump with that parachute
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal separation
from the clouds? - ..(answers)..One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - ..(answers)..Ultraviolet rays will
damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - ..(answers)..Divide the
jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage of the canopy
Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute
maintenance? - ..(answers)..The FAA
