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USPA A License Written Test Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. +
Ans: Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + Ans: pilot and
jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + Ans: movement on the surface
(taxi), takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? +
Ans: my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? Ans: AFF and tandem students:
helps student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to
leave at the right place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
Ans: ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of
the equipment)? + Ans: best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? Ans: dives
What are the landing priorities? Ans: 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
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What is the purpose of the landing flare? Ans: convert forward speed to
lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). Ans: Student should
demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on
landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
Ans: USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? Ans: altitude
awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? Ans:
ten mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve,
waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + Ans: Change body
position to modify the air flow over my back
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about
executing emergency procedures by what altitude? Ans: 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? Ans: 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 ris- ers and
hold) and watch altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn
and flare by 2,500 feet.
d. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
e. Be sure both brakes are released.
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What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable
parachute? Ans: Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not
below 1,000 feet with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened,
how can you tell if it's a malfunction? Ans: If the canopy flares and
turns correctly, it is probably safe to land.
What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a
hand-deployed system? Ans: 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
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the
equipment (horseshoe), what is the correct response? + Ans: Cut away
and deploy the reserve.
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? Ans: Cut
away and deploy the reserve.
What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your
airport? Ans: ...
What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent
(northeast-southwest, north-south, etc)? Ans: ...
How long is the runway at your airport? Ans: ...
Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the
wind direction. Ans: downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind
but downwind of the target), and final (into the wind)
At what altitude over the ground do aircraft enter the traffic pattern at
your airport? Ans: ...
USPA A License Written Test Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. +
Ans: Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + Ans: pilot and
jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + Ans: movement on the surface
(taxi), takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? +
Ans: my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? Ans: AFF and tandem students:
helps student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to
leave at the right place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
Ans: ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of
the equipment)? + Ans: best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? Ans: dives
What are the landing priorities? Ans: 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
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What is the purpose of the landing flare? Ans: convert forward speed to
lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). Ans: Student should
demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on
landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
Ans: USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? Ans: altitude
awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? Ans:
ten mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve,
waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + Ans: Change body
position to modify the air flow over my back
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about
executing emergency procedures by what altitude? Ans: 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? Ans: 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 ris- ers and
hold) and watch altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn
and flare by 2,500 feet.
d. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
e. Be sure both brakes are released.
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What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable
parachute? Ans: Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not
below 1,000 feet with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened,
how can you tell if it's a malfunction? Ans: If the canopy flares and
turns correctly, it is probably safe to land.
What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a
hand-deployed system? Ans: 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
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the
equipment (horseshoe), what is the correct response? + Ans: Cut away
and deploy the reserve.
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? Ans: Cut
away and deploy the reserve.
What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your
airport? Ans: ...
What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent
(northeast-southwest, north-south, etc)? Ans: ...
How long is the runway at your airport? Ans: ...
Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the
wind direction. Ans: downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind
but downwind of the target), and final (into the wind)
At what altitude over the ground do aircraft enter the traffic pattern at
your airport? Ans: ...
