USPA Skydiving A License Exam Questions Solved 100% (Latest Update )

USPA Skydiving A License Exam Questions Solved 100% (Latest Update ) What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or fewer? - Answers 1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - Answers line twist How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? - Answers approach only from the rear and behind the wing What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground? - Answers 1) Line twist 2) Hard landing while still in a turn 3) Collision with other jumpers What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision and entanglement with another jumper? - Answers check altitude and communicate with the other jumper What should you pay attention to when closing a main container equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute? - Answers 1) Bridle routing 2) Closing loop tension 3) Flap order When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your toggles back on the Velcro after you land? - Answers To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? - Answers 1)A parachute packer under the direct supervision of a certified parachute rigger 2)A certified parachute rigger 3)The person making the next jump with that parachute Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal separation from the clouds? - Answers One mile Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - Answers Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - Answers Divide the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage of the canopy Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute maintenance? - Answers The FAA Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends: - Answers 1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute system to be used with the camera 2) At least a C license 3) Above average free fall skills How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? - Answers 1) The glide path with become steeper as the wind speed decreases when flying with the wind. 2) The glide path will degrade (become steeper) as the wind speed increases while flying into the wind Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below others jumpers in free-fall? - Answers To guard against possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden fall rate changes What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below 1,000ft if it appears the two canopy's cannot be separated in time for a safe landing? - Answers Communicate with the other jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway Why is it important to look ahead during a freefall swoop approach toward other jumpers in freefall? - Answers To keep other jumpers in sight and help gauge the swoop What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach? - Answers Drop your knees and cup your shoulders What is one danger of a loose or worn main container closing loops? - Answers A horseshoe malfunction Why must a 3 ring release cable be cleaned periodically? - Answers To prevent dirty sludge like coating from developing on the cables over time that can create a hard pull If you see that you have begun a turn too low to the ground for a safe landing, what should be your first response? - Answers Pull both toggles to flare the canopy and neutralize the turn What effect does pulling on both of the front risers have on the canopy? - Answers 1) Increased forward speed 2) Increased descent rate When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the toggles? - Answers Keep them in your hands According to the Skydivers Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage of visible