USPA Category G – 100+ Question Answer Key | Canopy Control, AAD Safety, Malfunctions, Freefall, Weather & Gear | Skydiving License Prep | 2025/2026 | United States Parachute Association

This document provides a fully solved and high-quality answer key to over 100 questions from the USPA Category G (2025/2026) written test. It covers all critical knowledge areas required for progressing toward the USPA A-License, focusing on canopy flight skills, freefall safety, gear inspection, emergency procedures, and environmental awareness during skydiving operations. Core topics include: Freefall navigation and break-off altitudes Canopy flight control, toggle turns, stalls, and line twists Collisions, entanglements, and proper response procedures Automatic Activation Device (AAD) safety and placement considerations Main container and pilot chute handling Weather hazards including cumulus clouds and gust fronts Tree landings, water landings, and emergency PLFs Equipment maintenance (Velcro, flaps, harness wear) FAA and USPA regulatory roles for packing and system maintenance This exam prep document reflects the latest skydiving safety standards and instructional materials in accordance with USPA Integrated Student Program (ISP) guidelines and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. All answers are clearly marked and cross-referenced with standard skydiving procedures and best practices. Who is this document for? Recommended for: Student skydivers in USPA A-license progression (Category G phase) Skydiving instructors and coaches preparing students for written exams AFF and IAD progression students Tandem students transitioning to solo training Dropzone safety officers and rigging apprentices Anyone preparing for the USPA A-License or written exams in the ISP program Especially relevant for those training at USPA-affiliated dropzones and FAA-regulated facilities in the U.S. Keywords: USPA Category G, skydiving exam answers, A-license prep, canopy control, toggle turns, break-off altitude, AAD safety, rig maintenance, entanglement procedure, FAA parachute rules, PLF landing, parachute packing, skydiving gear care, weather awareness, student progression, ISP skydiver training