USPA Skydiving A License Exam Study
Guide with Answers
Question 1
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or
fewer?
Correct Answer
1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude
Question 2
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?
Correct Answer
line twist
Question 3
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Correct Answer
approach only from the rear and behind the wing
Question 4
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Correct Answer
1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
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, Question 5
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision and
entanglement with another jumper?
Correct Answer
check altitude and communicate with the other jumper
Question 6
What should you pay attention to when closing a main container equipped with a
hand deployed pilot chute?
Correct Answer
1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
Question 7
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your toggles back
on the Velcro after you land?
Correct Answer
To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines
Question 8
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
Correct Answer
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
Question 9
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal separation from
the clouds?
Correct Answer
One mile
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Guide with Answers
Question 1
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or
fewer?
Correct Answer
1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude
Question 2
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?
Correct Answer
line twist
Question 3
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Correct Answer
approach only from the rear and behind the wing
Question 4
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Correct Answer
1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
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, Question 5
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision and
entanglement with another jumper?
Correct Answer
check altitude and communicate with the other jumper
Question 6
What should you pay attention to when closing a main container equipped with a
hand deployed pilot chute?
Correct Answer
1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
Question 7
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your toggles back
on the Velcro after you land?
Correct Answer
To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines
Question 8
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
Correct Answer
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
Question 9
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal separation from
the clouds?
Correct Answer
One mile
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