USPA D License Study Guide Questions with
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Max ground winds for solo students w/ ram-air canopies
14 mph
Max ground winds for solo students w/ round reserves
10 mph
Max ground winds for licensed skydivers
unlimited
Minimum opening alt for tandem jumps
4,500ft
Minimum opening alt for all students and A-license holders
3,000ft
Minimum opening alt for all B-license holders
2,500ft
Minimum opening alt for all C and D-license holders
2,500ft (waiverable to 2,000ft)
Minimum drop-zone clearance distances for solo students and A-license holders
330ft
Minimum drop-zone clearance distances for B and C-license holders
165ft
Minimum drop-zone clearance distances for D-license holders
40ft
What communication type is required to be present on the DZ during jump operations?
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Max ground winds for solo students w/ ram-air canopies
14 mph
Max ground winds for solo students w/ round reserves
10 mph
Max ground winds for licensed skydivers
unlimited
Minimum opening alt for tandem jumps
4,500ft
Minimum opening alt for all students and A-license holders
3,000ft
Minimum opening alt for all B-license holders
2,500ft
Minimum opening alt for all C and D-license holders
2,500ft (waiverable to 2,000ft)
Minimum drop-zone clearance distances for solo students and A-license holders
330ft
Minimum drop-zone clearance distances for B and C-license holders
165ft
Minimum drop-zone clearance distances for D-license holders
40ft
What communication type is required to be present on the DZ during jump operations?