USPA Skydiving B License Study
Materials From SIM
1. What is the primary directional control when moving forward to dock in freefall? -
ANS-Legs
1. Why is it important to look ahead during a swoop toward other jumpers in freefall? -
ANS-To see others and avoid a collision
10. ANS: Inflate your flotation device, disconnect your chest strap and RSL, prepare for
PLF, face the wind, flare, hold your breath, cut away once your feet are wet, remove your leg
straps, and swim upwind. If you are under the canopy, dive deep and swim away or follow
one seam until you emerge from underneath. 10. Who may maintain a main parachute
system? - ANS-FAA rigger
11. What is the maximum percentage of visible wear allowable on a main closing loop? -
ANS-Ten percent
11. Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - ANS-Ultraviolet rays degrade nylon
12. ANS-No, it is not legal to make a jump from an airplane without a working radio. 12.
What damage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a car during the
summer? - ANS-Shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band degradation
13. What happens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently? - ANS-Loses
tackiness
13. What is the least notification the FAA requires before any jump or series of jumps may
be made? - ANS-One hour
14. What happens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used? - ANS-Distortion
14. Where can a pilot look to determine if a plane is approved for flight with the door
removed? - ANS-AC 105.2, Appendix 2, or aircraft owner's manual
15. Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute
maintenance? - ANS-FAA
15. Whose name will the FAA require when filing a notification for parachute jumping? -
ANS-Person giving notice
16. What may result if recovering altitude (floating up) under a freefall formation? -
ANS-Collision with formation, funnel
17. What additional considerations must be made when climbing out of an aircraft or
wearing an AAD near an open door? - ANS-AAD activation near an open door presents a
risky situation. 18. Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below
other jumpers in freefall? - ANS-Possibility of AAD activation or other accidental or
unplanned pack opening
19. Why is it important to maintain an automatic activation device to the manufacturer's
standards? - ANS-To improve their chances for correct operation, to help prevent premature
AAD activations, to comply with the law
2. What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach? - ANS-Slow fall
position with arms forward and knees down
2. What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer? - ANS-1,500
feet above planned deployment altitude
, 20. 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? -
ANS-Deploy the reserve
21. Describe your procedure for landing in trees. - ANS-Face into the wind, prepare for
PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help
22. What does a tall cumulus cloud indicate? - ANS-Thunderstorms in the area
23. What is the most dangerous part of an incoming front for aircraft and skydivers? -
ANS-Thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant changes in winds
24. How does a canopy's air speed, ground speed, and descent rate change with an
increase in density altitude? - ANS-Each will increase
3. What is the danger of a loose or worn main container closing loop? - ANS-Premature
deployment
3. What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - ANS-Line twist
4. What does a canopy do after completing a maximum input toggle turn? - ANS-Dives
4. Why should three-ring release cables be cleaned on a regular basis? ANS: Deposits
from corrosion cause them to bind. 5. If you see that you have begun to turn too low to the
ground for a safe landing, what should be your first response? - ANS-Neutralize the turn and
get the canopy overhead
5. What are the three biggest dangers of a hard toggle turn near the ground? - ANS-Line
twist, collision with jumpers, collision with the ground
6. What are the first things to do in the event of a collision and entanglement with another
jumper? - ANS-Check altitude, establish communication
6. What effect does pulling on the front risers have on the canopy? - ANS-Dramatic
increase in rate of descent
7. What is the most critical aspect of closing the main container equipped with a
hand-deployed pilot chute? - ANS-Bridle routing and placement
7. When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the toggles? -
ANS-Keep them in your hands
8. What are the two biggest dangers of front-riser maneuvers near the ground? -
ANS-Collisions with other jumpers, collision with the ground
8. Why is it a bad idea to drag the harness and container system when stowing the lines? -
ANS-Unnecessary wear on the three-ring release webbing and loops
9. What are some of the possible results of a turn made too low to the ground? -
ANS-Serious injury or death
9. When velcro is used on the brake system, why is it a good idea to place your toggles
back on the velcro after you land? - ANS-Covers the hook velcro, which can damage other
components, prevents tangles
A "skydive" is defined as - ANS-the descent of a person to the surface from an aircraft in
flight when he or she uses or intends to use a parachute during all or part of that descent
According to the BSRs, what is the latest a student may jump - ANS-All student jumps must
be completed by sunset
All persons engaging in skydiving must - ANS-1 Posses a current FAA Third-Class Medical
Certificate
2 Carry a certificate of physical fitness for skydiving from a registered physician
3 Have completed the medical statement that the USPA recommends. All persons
participating in skydiving should be familiar with - ANS-the Skydiver's Information Manual
and all federal, state, and local regulationsand rules pertaining to skydiving
Materials From SIM
1. What is the primary directional control when moving forward to dock in freefall? -
ANS-Legs
1. Why is it important to look ahead during a swoop toward other jumpers in freefall? -
ANS-To see others and avoid a collision
10. ANS: Inflate your flotation device, disconnect your chest strap and RSL, prepare for
PLF, face the wind, flare, hold your breath, cut away once your feet are wet, remove your leg
straps, and swim upwind. If you are under the canopy, dive deep and swim away or follow
one seam until you emerge from underneath. 10. Who may maintain a main parachute
system? - ANS-FAA rigger
11. What is the maximum percentage of visible wear allowable on a main closing loop? -
ANS-Ten percent
11. Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - ANS-Ultraviolet rays degrade nylon
12. ANS-No, it is not legal to make a jump from an airplane without a working radio. 12.
What damage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a car during the
summer? - ANS-Shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band degradation
13. What happens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently? - ANS-Loses
tackiness
13. What is the least notification the FAA requires before any jump or series of jumps may
be made? - ANS-One hour
14. What happens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used? - ANS-Distortion
14. Where can a pilot look to determine if a plane is approved for flight with the door
removed? - ANS-AC 105.2, Appendix 2, or aircraft owner's manual
15. Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute
maintenance? - ANS-FAA
15. Whose name will the FAA require when filing a notification for parachute jumping? -
ANS-Person giving notice
16. What may result if recovering altitude (floating up) under a freefall formation? -
ANS-Collision with formation, funnel
17. What additional considerations must be made when climbing out of an aircraft or
wearing an AAD near an open door? - ANS-AAD activation near an open door presents a
risky situation. 18. Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below
other jumpers in freefall? - ANS-Possibility of AAD activation or other accidental or
unplanned pack opening
19. Why is it important to maintain an automatic activation device to the manufacturer's
standards? - ANS-To improve their chances for correct operation, to help prevent premature
AAD activations, to comply with the law
2. What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach? - ANS-Slow fall
position with arms forward and knees down
2. What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer? - ANS-1,500
feet above planned deployment altitude
, 20. 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? -
ANS-Deploy the reserve
21. Describe your procedure for landing in trees. - ANS-Face into the wind, prepare for
PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help
22. What does a tall cumulus cloud indicate? - ANS-Thunderstorms in the area
23. What is the most dangerous part of an incoming front for aircraft and skydivers? -
ANS-Thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant changes in winds
24. How does a canopy's air speed, ground speed, and descent rate change with an
increase in density altitude? - ANS-Each will increase
3. What is the danger of a loose or worn main container closing loop? - ANS-Premature
deployment
3. What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - ANS-Line twist
4. What does a canopy do after completing a maximum input toggle turn? - ANS-Dives
4. Why should three-ring release cables be cleaned on a regular basis? ANS: Deposits
from corrosion cause them to bind. 5. If you see that you have begun to turn too low to the
ground for a safe landing, what should be your first response? - ANS-Neutralize the turn and
get the canopy overhead
5. What are the three biggest dangers of a hard toggle turn near the ground? - ANS-Line
twist, collision with jumpers, collision with the ground
6. What are the first things to do in the event of a collision and entanglement with another
jumper? - ANS-Check altitude, establish communication
6. What effect does pulling on the front risers have on the canopy? - ANS-Dramatic
increase in rate of descent
7. What is the most critical aspect of closing the main container equipped with a
hand-deployed pilot chute? - ANS-Bridle routing and placement
7. When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the toggles? -
ANS-Keep them in your hands
8. What are the two biggest dangers of front-riser maneuvers near the ground? -
ANS-Collisions with other jumpers, collision with the ground
8. Why is it a bad idea to drag the harness and container system when stowing the lines? -
ANS-Unnecessary wear on the three-ring release webbing and loops
9. What are some of the possible results of a turn made too low to the ground? -
ANS-Serious injury or death
9. When velcro is used on the brake system, why is it a good idea to place your toggles
back on the velcro after you land? - ANS-Covers the hook velcro, which can damage other
components, prevents tangles
A "skydive" is defined as - ANS-the descent of a person to the surface from an aircraft in
flight when he or she uses or intends to use a parachute during all or part of that descent
According to the BSRs, what is the latest a student may jump - ANS-All student jumps must
be completed by sunset
All persons engaging in skydiving must - ANS-1 Posses a current FAA Third-Class Medical
Certificate
2 Carry a certificate of physical fitness for skydiving from a registered physician
3 Have completed the medical statement that the USPA recommends. All persons
participating in skydiving should be familiar with - ANS-the Skydiver's Information Manual
and all federal, state, and local regulationsand rules pertaining to skydiving
