USPA D LICENSE FINAL SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE SKYDIVING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PACKAGE
◉ One locked brake with the other released may necessitate.
Answer: a cutaway; decide and act by 2,500 feet.
◉ minimal assistance, land within ____ with rear risers.
Answer: 50 meters
◉ total malfunction.
Answer: parachute not activated, or activated but not deploying
◉ partial malfunction.
Answer: parachute deployed but not landable
◉ You should decide upon and take the appropriate actions by a
predetermined altitude.
Answer: Students and A-license holders: 2,500 feet B-D license
holders: 1,800 feet
,◉ In the case of no main pilot chute deployment (total malfunction).
Answer: deploy the reserve
◉ If altitude permits, the jumper should make no more than ____ to
solve the problem.
Answer: two attempts or a total of no more than two additional
seconds
◉ in the event of a pilot chute in tow.
Answer: 1: pull the reserve immediately because of the high descent
rate or
2: cut away then deploy the reserve
◉ horseshoe.
Answer: partial malfunction the container is open but the parachute
is not properly deployed because something is snagged on the
system), bag lock, streamer, lineover, line pressure knots, major
(unlandable) canopy damage, and other open-canopy malfunctions
◉ cloud clearance at or above 10,000 feet.
Answer: minimum distance from
clouds is 1,000 feet under, 1,000 feet over, and 1 mile horizontally
from clouds. Flight
visibility must be at least 5 miles
, ◉ cloud clearance at or below 10,000 feet.
Answer: minimum distance from clouds is 500 feet under, 1,000 feet
over, and
2,000 feet horizontally from clouds. Flight visibility must be at least
3 miles
◉ For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately
how long should an average-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000
feet?.
Answer: 15 seconds
◉ What is the most appropriate response to loss of heading control
in freefall?.
Answer: Altitude, Arch, Legs, Relax
◉ What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning?.
Answer: Look first in the direction of the turn
◉ What is the quickest and safest way to change heading
immediately after opening?.
Answer: Rear riser turn with the brakes still set
COMPLETE SKYDIVING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PACKAGE
◉ One locked brake with the other released may necessitate.
Answer: a cutaway; decide and act by 2,500 feet.
◉ minimal assistance, land within ____ with rear risers.
Answer: 50 meters
◉ total malfunction.
Answer: parachute not activated, or activated but not deploying
◉ partial malfunction.
Answer: parachute deployed but not landable
◉ You should decide upon and take the appropriate actions by a
predetermined altitude.
Answer: Students and A-license holders: 2,500 feet B-D license
holders: 1,800 feet
,◉ In the case of no main pilot chute deployment (total malfunction).
Answer: deploy the reserve
◉ If altitude permits, the jumper should make no more than ____ to
solve the problem.
Answer: two attempts or a total of no more than two additional
seconds
◉ in the event of a pilot chute in tow.
Answer: 1: pull the reserve immediately because of the high descent
rate or
2: cut away then deploy the reserve
◉ horseshoe.
Answer: partial malfunction the container is open but the parachute
is not properly deployed because something is snagged on the
system), bag lock, streamer, lineover, line pressure knots, major
(unlandable) canopy damage, and other open-canopy malfunctions
◉ cloud clearance at or above 10,000 feet.
Answer: minimum distance from
clouds is 1,000 feet under, 1,000 feet over, and 1 mile horizontally
from clouds. Flight
visibility must be at least 5 miles
, ◉ cloud clearance at or below 10,000 feet.
Answer: minimum distance from clouds is 500 feet under, 1,000 feet
over, and
2,000 feet horizontally from clouds. Flight visibility must be at least
3 miles
◉ For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately
how long should an average-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000
feet?.
Answer: 15 seconds
◉ What is the most appropriate response to loss of heading control
in freefall?.
Answer: Altitude, Arch, Legs, Relax
◉ What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning?.
Answer: Look first in the direction of the turn
◉ What is the quickest and safest way to change heading
immediately after opening?.
Answer: Rear riser turn with the brakes still set
