USPA A LICENSE EXAM (CAT B Q&A)
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
(BSRs 2-1.F.2.b) - ANSWERSWho must directly supervise your student training jumps?
altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
(Category B outline) - ANSWERSWhat is your most important task when in freefall?
10 mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an
S&TA
(BSR 2-1.G.1) - ANSWERSWhat are the maximum winds in which any student may
jump?
Change body position to modify the air flow over my back
5. 2,500 feet
(SIM 5-1.E)
(Category A and B outline) - ANSWERSHow would you clear a pilot chute hesitation?
2,500 feet
(SIM 5-1.E)
(Category A and B outline) - ANSWERSIn the event of a canopy problem, students
should decide and act about executing emergency procedures by what altitude?
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. - ANSWERSHow would you
address the following routine opening problems?
a. correct response to line twist:
b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching
altitude to 2,500 feet. - ANSWERSHow would you address the following routine opening
problems?
b. slider up:
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. -
ANSWERSHow would you address the following routine opening problems?
c. end-cell closure:
d. Be sure both brakes are released.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
(BSRs 2-1.F.2.b) - ANSWERSWho must directly supervise your student training jumps?
altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
(Category B outline) - ANSWERSWhat is your most important task when in freefall?
10 mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an
S&TA
(BSR 2-1.G.1) - ANSWERSWhat are the maximum winds in which any student may
jump?
Change body position to modify the air flow over my back
5. 2,500 feet
(SIM 5-1.E)
(Category A and B outline) - ANSWERSHow would you clear a pilot chute hesitation?
2,500 feet
(SIM 5-1.E)
(Category A and B outline) - ANSWERSIn the event of a canopy problem, students
should decide and act about executing emergency procedures by what altitude?
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. - ANSWERSHow would you
address the following routine opening problems?
a. correct response to line twist:
b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching
altitude to 2,500 feet. - ANSWERSHow would you address the following routine opening
problems?
b. slider up:
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. -
ANSWERSHow would you address the following routine opening problems?
c. end-cell closure:
d. Be sure both brakes are released.
