USPA A License Written Test with Answers
Question 1
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. +
Correct Answer
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Question 2
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? +
Correct Answer
pilot and jumper
Question 3
When must seat belts be fastened? +
Correct Answer
movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing
Question 4
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? +
Correct Answer
my instructor
Question 5
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"?
Correct Answer
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
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,Question 6
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
Correct Answer
ahead
Question 7
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the
equipment)? +
Correct Answer
best position for deployment
Question 8
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn?
Correct Answer
dives
Question 9
What are the landing priorities?
Correct 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
Question 10
What is the purpose of the landing flare?
Correct Answer
convert forward speed to lift
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,Question 11
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF).
Correct Answer
Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on
landing.
Question 12
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
Correct Answer
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
Question 13
What is your most important task when in freefall?
Correct Answer
altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
Question 14
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump?
Correct Answer
ten mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an
S&TA
Question 15
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? +
Correct Answer
Change body position to modify the air flow over my back
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, Question 16
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude?
Correct Answer
2,500 feet
Question 17
How would you address the following routine opening problems?
Correct 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 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.
Question 18
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute?
Correct Answer
Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an SOS
system.
Question 19
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you
tell if it's a malfunction?
Correct Answer
If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably safe to land.
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Question 1
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. +
Correct Answer
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Question 2
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? +
Correct Answer
pilot and jumper
Question 3
When must seat belts be fastened? +
Correct Answer
movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing
Question 4
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? +
Correct Answer
my instructor
Question 5
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"?
Correct Answer
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
Page 1 of 32
,Question 6
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
Correct Answer
ahead
Question 7
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the
equipment)? +
Correct Answer
best position for deployment
Question 8
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn?
Correct Answer
dives
Question 9
What are the landing priorities?
Correct 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
Question 10
What is the purpose of the landing flare?
Correct Answer
convert forward speed to lift
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,Question 11
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF).
Correct Answer
Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on
landing.
Question 12
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
Correct Answer
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
Question 13
What is your most important task when in freefall?
Correct Answer
altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
Question 14
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump?
Correct Answer
ten mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an
S&TA
Question 15
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? +
Correct Answer
Change body position to modify the air flow over my back
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, Question 16
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude?
Correct Answer
2,500 feet
Question 17
How would you address the following routine opening problems?
Correct 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 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.
Question 18
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute?
Correct Answer
Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an SOS
system.
Question 19
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you
tell if it's a malfunction?
Correct Answer
If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably safe to land.
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