USPA A License Written Test questions |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
with answers |\
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching
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an aircraft. + - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Approach fixed-
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wing aircraft from the rear.
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Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔pilot and jumper |\ |\ |\ |\
When must seat belts be fastened? + - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
and landing
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From whom do you take direction in the event of an
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aircraft problem? + - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔my
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instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔AFF and tandem students: helps student |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to
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leave at the right place over the ground
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,Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from
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the aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ahead
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Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth
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(think in terms of the equipment)? + - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔best position for deployment |\ |\ |\ |\
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔dives |\ |\
What are the landing priorities? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔a. Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line.
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b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. c.
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Flare to at least the half-brake position. d. Perform a
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parachute landing fall |\ |\
What is the purpose of the landing flare? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔convert forward speed to lift |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Student should demonstrate: feet |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
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, Category B: Who must directly supervise your student |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
training jumps? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔USPA Instructor
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rated for my discipline |\ |\ |\
What is your most important task when in freefall? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔altitude awareness to recognize |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
and act at the assigned pull altitude
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What are the maximum winds in which any student may
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jump? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ten mph for a round
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reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable
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by an S&TA
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How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Change body position to modify |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
the air flow over my back
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In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide
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and act about executing emergency procedures by what
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altitude? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2,500 feet |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
How would you address the following routine opening
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problems? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Before releasing |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line
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twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to
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2,500 feet.
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with answers |\
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching
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an aircraft. + - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Approach fixed-
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wing aircraft from the rear.
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Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔pilot and jumper |\ |\ |\ |\
When must seat belts be fastened? + - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
and landing
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From whom do you take direction in the event of an
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aircraft problem? + - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔my
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instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔AFF and tandem students: helps student |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to
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leave at the right place over the ground
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,Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from
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the aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ahead
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Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth
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(think in terms of the equipment)? + - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔best position for deployment |\ |\ |\ |\
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔dives |\ |\
What are the landing priorities? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔a. Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line.
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b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. c.
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Flare to at least the half-brake position. d. Perform a
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parachute landing fall |\ |\
What is the purpose of the landing flare? - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔convert forward speed to lift |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Student should demonstrate: feet |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
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, Category B: Who must directly supervise your student |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
training jumps? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔USPA Instructor
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rated for my discipline |\ |\ |\
What is your most important task when in freefall? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔altitude awareness to recognize |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
and act at the assigned pull altitude
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What are the maximum winds in which any student may
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jump? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ten mph for a round
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reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable
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by an S&TA
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How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Change body position to modify |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
the air flow over my back
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In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide
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and act about executing emergency procedures by what
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altitude? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2,500 feet |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
How would you address the following routine opening
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problems? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Before releasing |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line
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twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to
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2,500 feet.
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