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USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2025 | ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - correct-answer-Ultraviolet rays
will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends: - correct-
answer-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
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How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-To keep other jumpers in sight and help
gauge the swoop
What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach? - correct-
answer-Drop your knees and cup your shoulders
USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2025 | ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - correct-answer-Ultraviolet rays
will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends: - correct-
answer-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
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How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-To keep other jumpers in sight and help
gauge the swoop
What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach? - correct-
answer-Drop your knees and cup your shoulders
