USPA A License Written Test
Questions And Answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. +
✓~ Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? +
✓~ pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? +
✓~ movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? +
✓~ my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"?
, ✓~ AFF and tandem students: helps student and instructors to leave at
the same time all students: to leave at the right place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
✓~ ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the
equipment)? +
✓~ best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn?
✓~ dives
What are the landing priorities?
✓~ a. Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line. b. Land in a
clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. c. Flare to at least the half-brake
position. d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare?
, ✓~ convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF).
✓~ Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and
elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
✓~ USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall?
✓~ altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump?
✓~ ten mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve,
waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? +
✓~ Change body position to modify the air flow over my back
, In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about
executing emergency procedures by what altitude?
✓~ 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems?
✓~ a. Before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer
line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while
watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
c. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear ris- ers and hold) and
watch altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by
2,500 feet.
d. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
e. Be sure both brakes are released.
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute?
✓~ Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet
with an SOS system.
Questions And Answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. +
✓~ Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? +
✓~ pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? +
✓~ movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? +
✓~ my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"?
, ✓~ AFF and tandem students: helps student and instructors to leave at
the same time all students: to leave at the right place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
✓~ ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the
equipment)? +
✓~ best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn?
✓~ dives
What are the landing priorities?
✓~ a. Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line. b. Land in a
clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. c. Flare to at least the half-brake
position. d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare?
, ✓~ convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF).
✓~ Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and
elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
✓~ USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall?
✓~ altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump?
✓~ ten mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve,
waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? +
✓~ Change body position to modify the air flow over my back
, In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about
executing emergency procedures by what altitude?
✓~ 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems?
✓~ a. Before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer
line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while
watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
c. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear ris- ers and hold) and
watch altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by
2,500 feet.
d. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
e. Be sure both brakes are released.
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute?
✓~ Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet
with an SOS system.
