Skydiving Class A licensure Exam – Questions/Answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching
an aircraft. Correct Ans - Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the
rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? Correct Ans -
pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? Correct Ans - movement on the
surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take directions in the event of
an aircraft problem? Correct Ans - Instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!" (or "Arch!")? Correct Ans - all
students: to leave at the right place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from
the aircraft? Correct Ans - ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth
(think in terms of the equipment)? Correct Ans - Best position for
deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? Correct Ans -
Dives
What are the landing priorities? Correct Ans - a. Land with the
wing level and flying in a straight line.
b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles.
c. Flare to at least the half-brake position.
d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare? Correct Ans - convert
forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute
,landing fall or PLF). Correct Ans - Student should demonstrate: feet
and knees together, hands
and elbows in, roll on landing.
Who must directly supervise your student training
jumps? Correct Ans - USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? Correct Ans -
altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull
altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may
jump? Correct Ans - ten mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph
for a ram-air
reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? Correct Ans - Change
body position to modify the air flow over my back.
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide
and act about executing emergency procedures by what
altitude? Correct Ans - 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
a. Twisted lines Correct Ans - Before releasing the brakes, spread
risers or twist risers to
transfer line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch
altitude to 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
b. Slider stops halfway down Correct Ans - Pump rear risers or
steering controls at the bottom of the
stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
, c. End cells closed Correct Ans - Pull toggles to flare position and
hold (or pull down rear risers
and hold) and watch altitude. If stubborn, determine
controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
d. Broken lines or other damage Correct Ans - Determine
controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
e. Good canopy that is turning. Correct Ans - Be sure brakes are
released
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 feet
without a landable parachute? Correct Ans - Immediately deploy
the reserve parachute, but not below
1,000 feet with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after
it has opened, how can you tell if it's a malfunction? Correct Ans - If
the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably safe to
land.
What is the correct response to an open container in
freefall using a hand-deployed system? Correct Ans - no more than
two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy
the main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the
reserve
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper
or the equipment (horseshoe),what is the correct
response? Correct Ans - Cut away and deploy the reserve.
If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching
an aircraft. Correct Ans - Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the
rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? Correct Ans -
pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? Correct Ans - movement on the
surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take directions in the event of
an aircraft problem? Correct Ans - Instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!" (or "Arch!")? Correct Ans - all
students: to leave at the right place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from
the aircraft? Correct Ans - ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth
(think in terms of the equipment)? Correct Ans - Best position for
deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? Correct Ans -
Dives
What are the landing priorities? Correct Ans - a. Land with the
wing level and flying in a straight line.
b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles.
c. Flare to at least the half-brake position.
d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare? Correct Ans - convert
forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute
,landing fall or PLF). Correct Ans - Student should demonstrate: feet
and knees together, hands
and elbows in, roll on landing.
Who must directly supervise your student training
jumps? Correct Ans - USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? Correct Ans -
altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull
altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may
jump? Correct Ans - ten mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph
for a ram-air
reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? Correct Ans - Change
body position to modify the air flow over my back.
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide
and act about executing emergency procedures by what
altitude? Correct Ans - 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
a. Twisted lines Correct Ans - Before releasing the brakes, spread
risers or twist risers to
transfer line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch
altitude to 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
b. Slider stops halfway down Correct Ans - Pump rear risers or
steering controls at the bottom of the
stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
, c. End cells closed Correct Ans - Pull toggles to flare position and
hold (or pull down rear risers
and hold) and watch altitude. If stubborn, determine
controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
d. Broken lines or other damage Correct Ans - Determine
controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
e. Good canopy that is turning. Correct Ans - Be sure brakes are
released
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 feet
without a landable parachute? Correct Ans - Immediately deploy
the reserve parachute, but not below
1,000 feet with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after
it has opened, how can you tell if it's a malfunction? Correct Ans - If
the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably safe to
land.
What is the correct response to an open container in
freefall using a hand-deployed system? Correct Ans - no more than
two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy
the main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the
reserve
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper
or the equipment (horseshoe),what is the correct
response? Correct Ans - Cut away and deploy the reserve.
If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the
