USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude - ANSWERSWhat is the
recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or fewer?
line twist - ANSWERSWhat is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?
approach only from the rear and behind the wing - ANSWERSHow can you avoid the
propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers - ANSWERSWhat is the biggest danger of a hard toggle
turn near the ground?
check altitude and communicate with the other jumper - ANSWERSWhat should be
your first response in the event of a canopy collision and entanglement with another
jumper?
1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order - ANSWERSWhat should you pay attention to when closing a main
container equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute?
To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines - ANSWERSWhen the brake
system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your toggles back on the Velcro after
you land?
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 - ANSWERSAccording to the
FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
One mile - ANSWERSAbove 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much
horizontal separation from the clouds?
Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material - ANSWERSWhy is it
bad to leave a parachute in the sun?
STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude - ANSWERSWhat is the
recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or fewer?
line twist - ANSWERSWhat is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?
approach only from the rear and behind the wing - ANSWERSHow can you avoid the
propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers - ANSWERSWhat is the biggest danger of a hard toggle
turn near the ground?
check altitude and communicate with the other jumper - ANSWERSWhat should be
your first response in the event of a canopy collision and entanglement with another
jumper?
1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order - ANSWERSWhat should you pay attention to when closing a main
container equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute?
To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines - ANSWERSWhen the brake
system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your toggles back on the Velcro after
you land?
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 - ANSWERSAccording to the
FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
One mile - ANSWERSAbove 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much
horizontal separation from the clouds?
Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material - ANSWERSWhy is it
bad to leave a parachute in the sun?
