USPA A License Exam Questions and Answers with complete solution

(Category C syllabus) - In flat and stable freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take an average jumper to fall 1,000 feet? altitude, arch, legs, relax (Category C syllabus) - What is the correct procedure for recovering from instability to the bellyto-earth position? Pull at the planned altitude, regardless of stability. (Category C syllabus) - Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get stable before pulling? to signal other jumpers (Category C syllabus) - What is the purpose of the wave-off before deployment? It protects against hard landings, and all skydivers have hard landings (Category C syllabus) - What is the purpose of the parachute landing fall (PLF), and why is it important for skydivers? the intersection of the base and final approach legs (Category C syllabus) - What part of the landing pattern is most dangerous to skydivers? shortens the final approach, shortens the base leg, lengthens the downwind leg, and places the planned pattern entry point farther upwind (Category C syllabus) - How do higher wind speeds affect the planned landing pattern as compared to the pattern plan for a calm day? 10-20 times the height of the obstacle(Category C syllabus) - In moderately strong winds, how far downwind of an obstacle would you expect to find turbulence? Keep the canopy flying in a straight line at full flight (or as directed by the owner's manual). (Category C syllabus or owner's manual) - What is the best procedure to use when flying your canopy in turbulent conditions? ??? according to the local landing area and obstacles (Instructor) - What weather conditions and wind direction(s) are most likely to cause turbulence at your drop zone? keeps them in place and prevents accidental or premature deployment (Category C syllabus) - Why is it important to protect your parachute system operation handles when in and around the aircraft? top to bottom, back to front (Category C syllabus) - Describe the equipment pre-flight strategy to use before putting on your gear. Pull the cables to release the cloth loop. (closed parachute system briefing) - How does the three-ring main canopy release system disconnect the main parachute from the harness? information found on the reserve packing data card (closed parachute system briefing) - How do you know if a reserve parachute has been packed by an FAA rigger within the last 180 days? rigger's packing seal on the reserve ripcord (closed parachute system briefing) - How do you know the reserve container has not been opened since the FAA rigger last closed it?east (Category C syllabus) - If the surface winds are blowing from west to east, which direction will you face to fly the downwind leg of the landing pattern (instructor's illustration)? 1.22 (212lbs/260sft) - What is the wing loading of the parachute you will use on your next jump? 170 square feet/170 pounds (Category C syllabus) - Which canopy size (same model design) will exhibit quicker control response?