USPA ALL Categories QUIZZES ACTUAL Questions and Verified Solutions Latest Update This Year

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USPA ALL Categories QUIZZES ACTUAL
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest
Update This Year



USPA ALL Category Quizzes




QUESTION: What are the landing priorities? - 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

(first-jump course outline)




QUESTION: What is the purpose of the landing flare? - ANSWER-convert forward speed to lift

(first-jump course outline)




QUESTION: Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute landing fall or PLF). -
ANSWER-Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on
landing.

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(first-jump course outline)




QUESTION: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? - ANSWER-USPA
Instructor rated for my discipline

(BSRs 2-1.F.2.b)




QUESTION: What is your most important task when in freefall? - ANSWER-altitude awareness to
recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude

(Category B outline)




QUESTION: What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - ANSWER-ten mph
for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA

(BSR 2-1.G.1)




QUESTION: How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? - ANSWER-Change body position to
modify the air flow over my back

(Category A and B outline)




QUESTION: In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude? - ANSWER-2,500 feet

(SIM 5-1.E)

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QUESTION: How would you address the following routine opening problems: line twist, slider
up, end cell closure? - 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 risers and hold) and watch altitude. If
stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.




QUESTION: What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 feet without a landable parachute? -
ANSWER-Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an SOS
system.

(Category A and B outline)




QUESTION: If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you
tell if it's a malfunction? - ANSWER-If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably safe to
land

(Category A and B outline)




QUESTION: What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployed
system? - ANSWER-no more than two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy the main pilot
chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the reserve

(SIM Section 5-1.E)

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QUESTION: If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment
(horseshoe), what is the correct response? - ANSWER-Cut away and deploy the reserve.

(Category A and B outline)




QUESTION: If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the parachute container
(backpack) but the deployment bag fails to release the parachute canopy for inflation, what is
the correct response? - ANSWER-Cut away and deploy the reserve.

(Category A and B outline)

Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. - ANSWER-Approach
fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.

(first-jump course outline)




QUESTION: Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? - ANSWER-pilot and jumper

(FAR 91.107.A.1 through .3)




QUESTION: When must seat belts be fastened? - ANSWER-movement on the surface (taxi),
takeoff, and landing

(FAR 91.107.A.2)