USPA A License Written Test questions
with 100% correct answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + - correct answer ✔✔Approach
fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - correct answer ✔✔pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + - correct answer ✔✔movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and
landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + - correct answer ✔✔my
instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)? + - correct
answer ✔✔best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - correct answer ✔✔dives
What are the landing priorities? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔convert forward speed to lift
, Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). - correct answer ✔✔Student should demonstrate: feet
and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? - correct answer ✔✔USPA
Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? - correct answer ✔✔altitude awareness to recognize
and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - correct answer ✔✔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? + - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer
✔✔Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you tell if it's a
malfunction? - correct answer ✔✔If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably safe to land.
with 100% correct answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + - correct answer ✔✔Approach
fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - correct answer ✔✔pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + - correct answer ✔✔movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and
landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + - correct answer ✔✔my
instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)? + - correct
answer ✔✔best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - correct answer ✔✔dives
What are the landing priorities? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔convert forward speed to lift
, Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). - correct answer ✔✔Student should demonstrate: feet
and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? - correct answer ✔✔USPA
Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? - correct answer ✔✔altitude awareness to recognize
and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - correct answer ✔✔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? + - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer
✔✔Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you tell if it's a
malfunction? - correct answer ✔✔If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably safe to land.
