USPA Skydiving B License Study Guide
Questions with Correct Answers
How does the half-braked position affect the canopies flight? Forward speed and descent
both decrease
What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the most altitude?
Braked turns
Why is it important to remain clear of the are directly above and below other jumpers in free
fall? To guard against possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden
fall-rate change.
Who may maintain a main parachute system? All of the answers are correct (a rigger; a
packer; the rig owner)
What is one danger of a loose or worn main-container closing loop? Horseshoe
malfunction
, According to the Skydiver's Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage of visible
wear allowable on a main or reserve closing loop? 10%
When you are landing in the water you should: Flare half way
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below 1,000 feet if it
appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a safe landing? Communicate
with the other jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway
If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should... All answers are correct
(disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out of the harness, prepare for
a parachute landing fall [PLF], land facing into the wind)
Regarding the parachute harness chest strap: All answers are correct (it should be fastened
properly before boarding the aircraft; it can easily be misrouted if the jumper is not paying
attention; misrouting may allow the jumper to fall out of the harness in freefall or during the
canopy deployment)
What is the minimum deployment altitude (pin extracted) allowed for B-license holders?
2,500 feet AGL
Questions with Correct Answers
How does the half-braked position affect the canopies flight? Forward speed and descent
both decrease
What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the most altitude?
Braked turns
Why is it important to remain clear of the are directly above and below other jumpers in free
fall? To guard against possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden
fall-rate change.
Who may maintain a main parachute system? All of the answers are correct (a rigger; a
packer; the rig owner)
What is one danger of a loose or worn main-container closing loop? Horseshoe
malfunction
, According to the Skydiver's Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage of visible
wear allowable on a main or reserve closing loop? 10%
When you are landing in the water you should: Flare half way
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below 1,000 feet if it
appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a safe landing? Communicate
with the other jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway
If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should... All answers are correct
(disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out of the harness, prepare for
a parachute landing fall [PLF], land facing into the wind)
Regarding the parachute harness chest strap: All answers are correct (it should be fastened
properly before boarding the aircraft; it can easily be misrouted if the jumper is not paying
attention; misrouting may allow the jumper to fall out of the harness in freefall or during the
canopy deployment)
What is the minimum deployment altitude (pin extracted) allowed for B-license holders?
2,500 feet AGL
