USPA D LICENSE COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the ground speed of a jump aircraft with an airspeed of 90
knots when flying against a 50-knot headwind on jump run?.
Answer: 40 knots
◉ How can jumpers assure adequate separation between groups
exiting the aircraft?.
Answer: Gauge separation according to position over the ground
◉ What are the three most important aspects of packing the main
canopy?.
Answer: Lines straight and in place in the center, slider up, tight line
stows
◉ How can you tell if the RSL is routed correctly?.
Answer: Clear path from snap shackle to guide ring
◉ What is the minimum pull altitude allowed for student skydivers
and A license holders.
, Answer: 3,000 feet
◉ What are the maximum winds allowed for student skydivers?.
Answer: 14 mph
◉ If a jumper falls for one minute through upper winds averaging 30
mph from the west:
a. How far will the jumper drift? Note: 60 mph = 1 mile per minute;
therefore, 30 mph = 1/2 mile per minute.
b. In which direction?.
Answer: a. 1/2 mile
b. East
◉ Describe your procedure for landing in power lines.
Answer: Avoid the area early during the descent, minimum braked
turn necessary to avoid lines, land parallel to the wires, braked
landing, prepare for PLF, try to touch only one line at a time, wait for
help and confirmation that the power has been turned off and will
remain off until recovery operations are complete
◉ In the event of an aircraft emergency with no students or
instructors aboard, who should coordinate procedures between the
pilot and the other jumpers on the load?.
Answer: Jumpmaster, or spotter
EXAMINATION 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the ground speed of a jump aircraft with an airspeed of 90
knots when flying against a 50-knot headwind on jump run?.
Answer: 40 knots
◉ How can jumpers assure adequate separation between groups
exiting the aircraft?.
Answer: Gauge separation according to position over the ground
◉ What are the three most important aspects of packing the main
canopy?.
Answer: Lines straight and in place in the center, slider up, tight line
stows
◉ How can you tell if the RSL is routed correctly?.
Answer: Clear path from snap shackle to guide ring
◉ What is the minimum pull altitude allowed for student skydivers
and A license holders.
, Answer: 3,000 feet
◉ What are the maximum winds allowed for student skydivers?.
Answer: 14 mph
◉ If a jumper falls for one minute through upper winds averaging 30
mph from the west:
a. How far will the jumper drift? Note: 60 mph = 1 mile per minute;
therefore, 30 mph = 1/2 mile per minute.
b. In which direction?.
Answer: a. 1/2 mile
b. East
◉ Describe your procedure for landing in power lines.
Answer: Avoid the area early during the descent, minimum braked
turn necessary to avoid lines, land parallel to the wires, braked
landing, prepare for PLF, try to touch only one line at a time, wait for
help and confirmation that the power has been turned off and will
remain off until recovery operations are complete
◉ In the event of an aircraft emergency with no students or
instructors aboard, who should coordinate procedures between the
pilot and the other jumpers on the load?.
Answer: Jumpmaster, or spotter
