USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM
(LATEST UPDATE 2026) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
GUIDE|| GRADED A+
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or
fewer? -CORRECTANSWER 1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? -CORRECTANSWER line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? -
CORRECTANSWER approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER To prevent wear and tear on the lower
steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? -CORRECTANSWER Ultraviolet rays will
damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? -CORRECTANSWER Divide the
jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage of the canopy
(LATEST UPDATE 2026) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
GUIDE|| GRADED A+
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or
fewer? -CORRECTANSWER 1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? -CORRECTANSWER line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? -
CORRECTANSWER approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER To prevent wear and tear on the lower
steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? -CORRECTANSWER Ultraviolet rays will
damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? -CORRECTANSWER Divide the
jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage of the canopy
