USPA Skydiving B License Study Guide – Q&A Rated A+
The USPA Basic Safety Requirements state that container openings for B
licensed skydivers must occur by Correct Ans - 2,500 ft AGL
A USPA B-license holder who has not jumped for more than 90 days
should.... Correct Ans - Make at least one jump under the direct
supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder
Below 10,000 feet AGL, each jumper must maintain at least how much
horizontal separation from any cloud? Correct Ans - 500 feet
With regard to borrowing parachute equipment Correct Ans - All
jumpers receive adequate transition training for unfamiliar equipment
If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should Correct Ans -
1) Land facing into the wind
2)Disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out of
the harness
3)Prepare to execute a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall)
What may result if a jumper is recovering altitude (floating up) under a free
fall formation? Correct Ans - Collision with the formation
According to the Basic Safety Requirements, the minimum radial distance
allowed from the center of the target to the nearest hazard for a B licensed
skydiver is Correct Ans - 50 meters
An additional hazard(s) under canopy during night jumps may be
Correct Ans - 1)Moon shadow
2)Reduced Vision
3)Impaired depth perception
Night vision can begin to deteriorate starting at what altitude? Correct
Ans - 5,000 ft AGL
Night jump safety briefings should take place Correct Ans -
Immediately prior to the intended night jump
The USPA Basic Safety Requirements state that container openings for B
licensed skydivers must occur by Correct Ans - 2,500 ft AGL
A USPA B-license holder who has not jumped for more than 90 days
should.... Correct Ans - Make at least one jump under the direct
supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder
Below 10,000 feet AGL, each jumper must maintain at least how much
horizontal separation from any cloud? Correct Ans - 500 feet
With regard to borrowing parachute equipment Correct Ans - All
jumpers receive adequate transition training for unfamiliar equipment
If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should Correct Ans -
1) Land facing into the wind
2)Disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out of
the harness
3)Prepare to execute a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall)
What may result if a jumper is recovering altitude (floating up) under a free
fall formation? Correct Ans - Collision with the formation
According to the Basic Safety Requirements, the minimum radial distance
allowed from the center of the target to the nearest hazard for a B licensed
skydiver is Correct Ans - 50 meters
An additional hazard(s) under canopy during night jumps may be
Correct Ans - 1)Moon shadow
2)Reduced Vision
3)Impaired depth perception
Night vision can begin to deteriorate starting at what altitude? Correct
Ans - 5,000 ft AGL
Night jump safety briefings should take place Correct Ans -
Immediately prior to the intended night jump
