USPA D License Questions and Correct
Answers
Max ground winds for solo students w/ ram-air canopies Ans: —
14 mph
Max ground winds for solo students w/ round reserves Ans: — 10
mph
Max ground winds for licensed skydivers Ans: — unlimited
Minimum opening alt for tandem jumps Ans: — 4,500ft
Minimum opening alt for all students and A-license holders Ans:
— 3,000ft
Minimum opening alt for all B-license holders Ans: — 2,500ft
Minimum opening alt for all C and D-license holders Ans: —
2,500ft (waiverable to 2,000ft)
Minimum drop-zone clearance distances for solo students and A-
license holders Ans: — 330ft
Minimum drop-zone clearance distances for B and C-license
holders Ans: — 165ft
Minimum drop-zone clearance distances for D-license holders Ans:
— 40ft
What communication type is required to be present on the DZ
during jump operations? Ans: — manned ground-to-air
For night jumps, how bright must a jumper's light be under
canopy? Ans: — Visible for 3 statute miles
What are students required to have until they have an A-license?
Ans: — helmet, piggyback harness/container system,visual
altimeter, AAD, main ram-air canopy, steerable reserve
When is supplemental O2 mandatory? Ans: — higher than 15,000ft
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