USPA Cat D – Questions With Comprehensive Answers
For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long
should an average-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet? Correct
Ans - 15 seconds
What is the most appropriate response to loss of heading control in
freefall? Correct Ans - Altitude arch legs relax
What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning? Correct
Ans - Look first in the direction of the turn
What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after
opening? Correct Ans - Rear riser turn with the brakes still set
How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line? Correct
Ans - If familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release both
brakes and use the back risers to steer.
How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare?
Correct Ans - Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy
during a routine jump.
What is the procedure for landing on a building? Correct Ans -
Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away
after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help.
What is the purpose of the automatic activation device? Correct Ans -
To back up the jumpers emergency procedures
What is the "check of threes?" Correct Ans - Check three-ring
release system for correct assembly and RSL; three points of harness
attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment; three
operation handles-main activation, cutaway, reserve.
What must the spotter do to determine what is directly underneath the
aircraft while on jump run? Correct Ans - Place head completely
outside the aircraft and look straight down
For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long
should an average-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet? Correct
Ans - 15 seconds
What is the most appropriate response to loss of heading control in
freefall? Correct Ans - Altitude arch legs relax
What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning? Correct
Ans - Look first in the direction of the turn
What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after
opening? Correct Ans - Rear riser turn with the brakes still set
How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line? Correct
Ans - If familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release both
brakes and use the back risers to steer.
How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare?
Correct Ans - Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy
during a routine jump.
What is the procedure for landing on a building? Correct Ans -
Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away
after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help.
What is the purpose of the automatic activation device? Correct Ans -
To back up the jumpers emergency procedures
What is the "check of threes?" Correct Ans - Check three-ring
release system for correct assembly and RSL; three points of harness
attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment; three
operation handles-main activation, cutaway, reserve.
What must the spotter do to determine what is directly underneath the
aircraft while on jump run? Correct Ans - Place head completely
outside the aircraft and look straight down
