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describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching
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an aircraft - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔approach fixed-wing
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aircraft from the rear |\ |\ |\




who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the pilot and each jumper |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




when must deatbelts be fastened - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔during movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and
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landing


from who do you take directions in the event of an aircraft
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problem - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔my instructor
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why is it important to exit on Go (or arch) - 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 intially 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 equipment ) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔it
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is the best position for deployment
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what does a canaopy do immediately following a turn -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔it planes out |\ |\ |\ |\




what are the landing priorities - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔land with the wing level and flying in a straight line
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land in a clear and open area avoiding obstacles
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flare to at least the half-brake position
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what is the purpose of landing flare - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔to convert forward speed to lift
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solo students: describe the procedure for a hard landing (
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parachute landing fall for PLF) - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



✔✔student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



hands and elbows in, roll and landing
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, who must directly supervise your student training jumps -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔USPA instructor rated for my
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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 ✔✔10MPH for round canopy,
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14MPH for ram-air reserve waiverable by an S&TA
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how would you clear a pilot chute hesitation - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔change body position to modify the air flow |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



over my back |\ |\




in the vent 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 ✔✔2500FT |\ |\ |\ |\




how would you address the following routine opening
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problem: twisted lines - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔before |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to
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transfer line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction,
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watch altitude to 2500FT |\ |\ |\

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