USPA Skydiving B License
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1. How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line? -
Correct Answer: Use the rear risers
2. How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare -
Correct Answer: Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy
during a routine jump
3. Describe your procedure for landing on a building - Correct Answer:
Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away
after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help
4. What is the purpose of the automatic activation device - Correct
Answer: To back up the jumper's emergency procedures
5. Describe the "check of threes - Correct Answer: Check three-ring
release system for correct assembly and RSL; three points of harness
, attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment; three
operation handles—main activation, cutaway, reserve
6. What must the spotter do to determine what is directly underneath the
aircraft while on jump run? - Correct Answer: Place head completely
outside the aircraft and look straight down
7. How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud? below 10,000 feet
MSL? - Correct Answer: below 10,000 feet MSL? 2,000 feet;
8. How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud? 10,000 feet MSL and
above? - Correct Answer: b. 10,000 feet MSL and above? one mile
9. What are the minimum visibility requirements below 10,000 feet MSL -
Correct Answer: below 10,000 feet MSL? three miles
10.What are the minimum visibility requirements 10,000 feet MSL and above -
Correct Answer: 10,000 feet MSL and above? five miles
11.Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud clearance requirements -
Correct Answer: Jumper and pilot
12.According to the BSRs, what is the latest a student may jump - Correct
Answer: All student jumps must be completed by sunset
,13.Describe the technique for determining the point straight below the aircraft
during jump run - Correct Answer: Determine two lines from the
horizon, one ahead and one abreast, and find the intersection of those two
lines
14.What must the jumper look for below before exiting the aircraft -
Correct Answer: Clouds and other aircraft
15.What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while
conserving the most altitude? - Correct Answer: Braked turns
16.What happens if a canopy is controlled too deeply in the brakes? -
Correct Answer: Stalls
17.Describe the difference between flaring from half brakes and full glide -
Correct Answer: Flaring from half brakes requires a quicker stroke, the
stroke is shorter, and stalls occur sooner
18.How does the half-braked position affect the canopy's flight? - Correct
Answer: Slows descent, changes glide
19.What is a glide path? - Correct Answer: The angle at which the
parachute descends towards its projected landing point
, 20.How does wind affect the glide path? - Correct Answer: The glide path
will degrade as the wind decreases when flying with the wind. The glide
path will degrade as the wind speed increases when flying into the wind
21.How is heading corrected during a track? - Correct Answer: Dip one
shoulder slightly in the direction of the turn
22.When making tracking jumps from a large plane, why is it important to track
perpendicular to the jump run? - Correct Answer: To avoid other groups
ahead and behind
23.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? - Correct Answer:
40 knots
24.How can jumpers assure adequate separation between groups exiting the
aircraft? - Correct Answer: Gauge separation according to position over
the ground
25.What are the three most important aspects of packing the main canopy? -
Correct Answer: Lines straight and in place in the center, slider up, tight
line stows
26.How can you tell if the RSL is routed correctly? - Correct Answer: Clear
path from snap shackle to guide ring
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
Instant Download Pdf
1. How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line? -
Correct Answer: Use the rear risers
2. How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare -
Correct Answer: Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy
during a routine jump
3. Describe your procedure for landing on a building - Correct Answer:
Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away
after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help
4. What is the purpose of the automatic activation device - Correct
Answer: To back up the jumper's emergency procedures
5. Describe the "check of threes - Correct Answer: Check three-ring
release system for correct assembly and RSL; three points of harness
, attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment; three
operation handles—main activation, cutaway, reserve
6. What must the spotter do to determine what is directly underneath the
aircraft while on jump run? - Correct Answer: Place head completely
outside the aircraft and look straight down
7. How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud? below 10,000 feet
MSL? - Correct Answer: below 10,000 feet MSL? 2,000 feet;
8. How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud? 10,000 feet MSL and
above? - Correct Answer: b. 10,000 feet MSL and above? one mile
9. What are the minimum visibility requirements below 10,000 feet MSL -
Correct Answer: below 10,000 feet MSL? three miles
10.What are the minimum visibility requirements 10,000 feet MSL and above -
Correct Answer: 10,000 feet MSL and above? five miles
11.Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud clearance requirements -
Correct Answer: Jumper and pilot
12.According to the BSRs, what is the latest a student may jump - Correct
Answer: All student jumps must be completed by sunset
,13.Describe the technique for determining the point straight below the aircraft
during jump run - Correct Answer: Determine two lines from the
horizon, one ahead and one abreast, and find the intersection of those two
lines
14.What must the jumper look for below before exiting the aircraft -
Correct Answer: Clouds and other aircraft
15.What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while
conserving the most altitude? - Correct Answer: Braked turns
16.What happens if a canopy is controlled too deeply in the brakes? -
Correct Answer: Stalls
17.Describe the difference between flaring from half brakes and full glide -
Correct Answer: Flaring from half brakes requires a quicker stroke, the
stroke is shorter, and stalls occur sooner
18.How does the half-braked position affect the canopy's flight? - Correct
Answer: Slows descent, changes glide
19.What is a glide path? - Correct Answer: The angle at which the
parachute descends towards its projected landing point
, 20.How does wind affect the glide path? - Correct Answer: The glide path
will degrade as the wind decreases when flying with the wind. The glide
path will degrade as the wind speed increases when flying into the wind
21.How is heading corrected during a track? - Correct Answer: Dip one
shoulder slightly in the direction of the turn
22.When making tracking jumps from a large plane, why is it important to track
perpendicular to the jump run? - Correct Answer: To avoid other groups
ahead and behind
23.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? - Correct Answer:
40 knots
24.How can jumpers assure adequate separation between groups exiting the
aircraft? - Correct Answer: Gauge separation according to position over
the ground
25.What are the three most important aspects of packing the main canopy? -
Correct Answer: Lines straight and in place in the center, slider up, tight
line stows
26.How can you tell if the RSL is routed correctly? - Correct Answer: Clear
path from snap shackle to guide ring
