USPA Skydiving B License Study Guide Graded A+

The USPA Basic Safety Requirements state that container openings for B licensed skydivers must occur by - Answer-2,500 ft AGL A USPA B-license holder who has not jumped for more than 90 days should.... - Answer-Make at least one jump under the direct supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder Below 10,000 feet AGL, each jumper must maintain at least how much horizontal separation from any cloud? - Answer-500 feet With regard to borrowing parachute equipment - Answer-All jumpers receive adequate transition training for unfamiliar equipment If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should - Answer-1) Land facing into the wind 2)Disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out of the harness 3)Prepare to execute a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall) What may result if a jumper is recovering altitude (floating up) under a free fall formation? - AnswerCollision with the formation According to the Basic Safety Requirements, the minimum radial distance allowed from the center of the target to the nearest hazard for a B licensed skydiver is - Answer-50 meters An additional hazard(s) under canopy during night jumps may be - Answer-1)Moon shadow 2)Reduced Vision 3)Impaired depth perception Night vision can begin to deteriorate starting at what altitude? - Answer-5,000 ft AGL Night jump safety briefings should take place - Answer-Immediately prior to the intended night jumpCanopy formation skydiving - Answer-Should include a hook knife on each participant The minimum break-off altitude for belly to earth formation groups of five or fewer during the daytime should be at least - Answer-1,500 ft AGL higher than the highest planned deployment altitude in the group For freeflying, the first position that a skydiver should become proficient in is the - Answer-Back Fly When freeflying, a jumper should - Answer-1) Use proper equipment that provides adequate pin and bridal protection regardless of orientation relative to the wind 2) Use an AAD What is the safest and quickest way to change heading immediately after opening your parachute? - Answer-Make a rear riser turn with the brakes still stowed Under canopy, braked turns - Answer-Provide a heading change while losing the least amount of altitutde Each aircraft occupant must be provided with supplemental oxygen if flying above what altitude in an unpressurized cabin for any length of time? - Answer-15,000 ft AGL The reserve parachute must have been packed within the previous ________ before the day of its use if the canopy is made of nylon, rayon or other synthetic materials? - Answer-180 Days (Now updated to 6 months as of late 2015) When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the steering toggles? - AnswerKeep them in your hands How long must a pilot wait after consuming alcohol prior to flying? - Answer-8 hours Before attempting any advanced canopy landing maneuvers, jumpers should become familiar with the maneuver by practicing at a minimum altitude at or above - Answer-2,500 AGL Prior to downsizing to a smaller canopy, jumpers should be familiar with which of the following maneuvers with their current canopy? - Answer-1) Flaring for landing from braked flight2) Consistent, standing landings within 10m of intended target 3) Beginning the flare, turning to a 10 degree bank, then returning to a level wing before landing Regardless of the wing loading, any canopy smaller than _______ square feet is considered an advanced piece of equipment - Answer-150 square feet During night jumps, a light that is visibible for at least three statute miles is required to be turned on and operating - Answer-Once under canopy all the way until landing