USPA Category C Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
In flat and stable free-fall at terminal velocity, how long
does it take and average jumper to fall 1000 feet?
Correct Answer: 5.5 seconds
What is the correct procedure for recovering from
instability to the belly to earth position? Correct Answer:
Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall
lower to get stable before pulling? Correct Answer: Pull
at the planned altitude regardless of stability
What is the purpose of the wave off before
deployment? Correct Answer: To signal other jumpers
What is the purpose of the parachute landing fall (PLF),
and why is it important for skydivers? Correct Answer: To
protect against hard landings
What part of the landing pattern is most dangerous to
skydivers? Correct Answer: The intersection of the base
and final approach legs
Answers
In flat and stable free-fall at terminal velocity, how long
does it take and average jumper to fall 1000 feet?
Correct Answer: 5.5 seconds
What is the correct procedure for recovering from
instability to the belly to earth position? Correct Answer:
Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall
lower to get stable before pulling? Correct Answer: Pull
at the planned altitude regardless of stability
What is the purpose of the wave off before
deployment? Correct Answer: To signal other jumpers
What is the purpose of the parachute landing fall (PLF),
and why is it important for skydivers? Correct Answer: To
protect against hard landings
What part of the landing pattern is most dangerous to
skydivers? Correct Answer: The intersection of the base
and final approach legs
