USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE ACTUAL
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ANSWERS
◉ When making tracking jumps from a large plane, why is it
important to track perpendicular to the jump run?
Answer: To avoid other groups ahead and behind
◉ 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?
SCRIPT WITH 100 PERCENT CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ When making tracking jumps from a large plane, why is it
important to track perpendicular to the jump run?
Answer: To avoid other groups ahead and behind
◉ 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?
