USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
⩥ who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft. Answer: the pilot
and each jumper
⩥ when must deatbelts be fastened. Answer: during movement on the
surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing
⩥ from who do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem.
Answer: my instructor
⩥ why is it important to exit on Go (or arch). Answer: AFF and tandem
students helps student and instructors to leave at the same time. All
students to leave at the right place over the ground
⩥ where does the wind come from intially upon exit from the aircraft.
Answer: Ahead
⩥ why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth ( think in terms
of equipment ). Answer: it is the best position for deployment
,⩥ what does a canaopy do immediately following a turn. Answer: it
planes out
⩥ what are the landing priorities. Answer: land with the wing level and
flying in a straight line
land in a clear and open area avoiding obstacles
flare to at least the half-brake position
⩥ what is the purpose of landing flare. Answer: to convert forward speed
to lift
⩥ solo students: describe the procedure for a hard landing ( parachute
landing fall for PLF). Answer: student should demonstrate: feet and
knees together, hands and elbows in, roll and landing
⩥ who must directly supervise your student training jumps. Answer:
USPA instructor rated for my discipline
⩥ what is your most important task when in freefall. Answer: altitude
awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
, ⩥ what are the maximum winds in which any student may jump.
Answer: 10MPH for round canopy, 14MPH for ram-air reserve
waiverable by an S&TA
⩥ how would you clear a pilot chute hesitation. Answer: change body
position to modify the air flow over my back
⩥ in the vent of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about
executing emergency procedures by what altitude. Answer: 2500FT
⩥ how would you address the following routine opening problem:
twisted lines. Answer: before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist
risers to transfer line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch
altitude to 2500FT
⩥ how would you address the following routine opening problems:
closed end cells. Answer: 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 2500FT
⩥ how would you address the following routine opening problem:
broken lines or other damage. Answer: determine controllability and
ability to flare by 2500FT
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
⩥ who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft. Answer: the pilot
and each jumper
⩥ when must deatbelts be fastened. Answer: during movement on the
surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing
⩥ from who do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem.
Answer: my instructor
⩥ why is it important to exit on Go (or arch). Answer: AFF and tandem
students helps student and instructors to leave at the same time. All
students to leave at the right place over the ground
⩥ where does the wind come from intially upon exit from the aircraft.
Answer: Ahead
⩥ why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth ( think in terms
of equipment ). Answer: it is the best position for deployment
,⩥ what does a canaopy do immediately following a turn. Answer: it
planes out
⩥ what are the landing priorities. Answer: land with the wing level and
flying in a straight line
land in a clear and open area avoiding obstacles
flare to at least the half-brake position
⩥ what is the purpose of landing flare. Answer: to convert forward speed
to lift
⩥ solo students: describe the procedure for a hard landing ( parachute
landing fall for PLF). Answer: student should demonstrate: feet and
knees together, hands and elbows in, roll and landing
⩥ who must directly supervise your student training jumps. Answer:
USPA instructor rated for my discipline
⩥ what is your most important task when in freefall. Answer: altitude
awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
, ⩥ what are the maximum winds in which any student may jump.
Answer: 10MPH for round canopy, 14MPH for ram-air reserve
waiverable by an S&TA
⩥ how would you clear a pilot chute hesitation. Answer: change body
position to modify the air flow over my back
⩥ in the vent of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about
executing emergency procedures by what altitude. Answer: 2500FT
⩥ how would you address the following routine opening problem:
twisted lines. Answer: before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist
risers to transfer line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch
altitude to 2500FT
⩥ how would you address the following routine opening problems:
closed end cells. Answer: 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 2500FT
⩥ how would you address the following routine opening problem:
broken lines or other damage. Answer: determine controllability and
ability to flare by 2500FT
