USPA A License Questions and Correct answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft?
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft?
The pilot and each jumper
When must seat belts be fastened?
During movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing.
From whom do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem?
My instructor
Why is it important to exit on 'Go!' (or 'Arch!')?
AFF and tandem students: helps student and instructors to leave at the same time. All students: to
leave at the right place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
Ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)?
It is the best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn?
It dives
What are the landing priorities?
, A: Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line; B:Land in a clear and open area,
avoiding obstacles; C: Flare to at least the half-brake position.
What is the purpose of the landing flare?
To convert forward speed to lift
Solo students: Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute landing fall or PLF).?
Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline.
What is your most important task when in freefall?
Altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude.
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump?
10 mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation?
Change body position to modify the air flow over my back
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude?
2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Twisted lines?
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft?
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft?
The pilot and each jumper
When must seat belts be fastened?
During movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing.
From whom do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem?
My instructor
Why is it important to exit on 'Go!' (or 'Arch!')?
AFF and tandem students: helps student and instructors to leave at the same time. All students: to
leave at the right place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
Ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)?
It is the best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn?
It dives
What are the landing priorities?
, A: Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line; B:Land in a clear and open area,
avoiding obstacles; C: Flare to at least the half-brake position.
What is the purpose of the landing flare?
To convert forward speed to lift
Solo students: Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute landing fall or PLF).?
Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline.
What is your most important task when in freefall?
Altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude.
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump?
10 mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation?
Change body position to modify the air flow over my back
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude?
2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Twisted lines?
