USPA SKYDIVING COMPREHENSIVE
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION SCRIPT
2026 FULL SOLUTIONS GUIDE
◉ 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?
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION SCRIPT
2026 FULL SOLUTIONS GUIDE
◉ 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?
