USPA Skydiving License Exam Study Guide
2026\2027 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER s ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? -
CORRECT ANSWER -line twist
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free
fall groups of five or fewer? - CORRECT ANSWER -1,500 feet
above the highest planned deployment altitude
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an
airplane? - CORRECT ANSWER -approach only from the rear
and behind the wing
,What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the
ground? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT
ANSWER 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER -1) Bridle routing
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER -To prevent wear and tear on the lower
steering lines
, According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main
parachute? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? -
CORRECT ANSWER Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and
weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? -
CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -The FAA
2026\2027 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER s ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? -
CORRECT ANSWER -line twist
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free
fall groups of five or fewer? - CORRECT ANSWER -1,500 feet
above the highest planned deployment altitude
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an
airplane? - CORRECT ANSWER -approach only from the rear
and behind the wing
,What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the
ground? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT
ANSWER 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER -1) Bridle routing
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER -To prevent wear and tear on the lower
steering lines
, According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main
parachute? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? -
CORRECT ANSWER Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and
weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? -
CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -The FAA
