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USPA Skydiving A License Exam Study
Guide Questions and Correct Answers
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall
groups of five or fewer? Ans: 1,500 feet above the highest
planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? Ans: line
twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Ans: approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Ans: 1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy
collision and entanglement with another jumper? Ans: check
altitude and communicate with the other jumper
What should you pay attention to when closing a main container
equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute? Ans: 1) Bridle routing
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2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place
your toggles back on the Velcro after you land? Ans: To prevent
wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main
parachute? Ans: 1)A parachute packer under the direct
supervision of a certified parachute rigger
2)A certified parachute rigger
3)The person making the next jump with that parachute
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much
horizontal separation from the clouds? Ans: One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Ans: Ultraviolet rays
will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? Ans: 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? Ans: The FAA
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USPA Skydiving A License Exam Study
Guide Questions and Correct Answers
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall
groups of five or fewer? Ans: 1,500 feet above the highest
planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? Ans: line
twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Ans: approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Ans: 1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy
collision and entanglement with another jumper? Ans: check
altitude and communicate with the other jumper
What should you pay attention to when closing a main container
equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute? Ans: 1) Bridle routing
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2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place
your toggles back on the Velcro after you land? Ans: To prevent
wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main
parachute? Ans: 1)A parachute packer under the direct
supervision of a certified parachute rigger
2)A certified parachute rigger
3)The person making the next jump with that parachute
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much
horizontal separation from the clouds? Ans: One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Ans: Ultraviolet rays
will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? Ans: 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? Ans: The FAA
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