USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? Answer: line
twist
⩥ How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Answer: approach only from the rear and behind the wing
⩥ What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Answer: 1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
⩥ What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision
and entanglement with another jumper? Answer: check altitude and
communicate with the other jumper
⩥ What should you pay attention to when closing a main container
equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute? Answer: 1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
, ⩥ When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place
your toggles back on the Velcro after you land? Answer: To prevent wear
and tear on the lower steering lines
⩥ According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
Answer: 1)A parachute packer under the direct supervision of a certified
parachute rigger
2)A certified parachute rigger
3)The person making the next jump with that parachute
⩥ Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal
separation from the clouds? Answer: One mile
⩥ Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Answer: Ultraviolet rays
will damage the nylon and weaken the material
⩥ How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? Answer: Divide
the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage of
the canopy
⩥ Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and
parachute maintenance? Answer: The FAA
GUIDE PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? Answer: line
twist
⩥ How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Answer: approach only from the rear and behind the wing
⩥ What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Answer: 1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
⩥ What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision
and entanglement with another jumper? Answer: check altitude and
communicate with the other jumper
⩥ What should you pay attention to when closing a main container
equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute? Answer: 1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
, ⩥ When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place
your toggles back on the Velcro after you land? Answer: To prevent wear
and tear on the lower steering lines
⩥ According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
Answer: 1)A parachute packer under the direct supervision of a certified
parachute rigger
2)A certified parachute rigger
3)The person making the next jump with that parachute
⩥ Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal
separation from the clouds? Answer: One mile
⩥ Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Answer: Ultraviolet rays
will damage the nylon and weaken the material
⩥ How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? Answer: Divide
the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage of
the canopy
⩥ Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and
parachute maintenance? Answer: The FAA
