Skydiving class A- licensure Exam
Questions and All Solved Solutions.
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching
an aircraft. - Answer Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? - Answer pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? - Answer movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and
landing
From whom do you take directions in the event of
an aircraft problem? - Answer Instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!" (or "Arch!")? - Answer all students: to leave at the right
place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from
the aircraft? - Answer ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth
(think in terms of the equipment)? - Answer Best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - Answer Dives
What are the landing priorities? - Answer 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.
d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare? - Answer convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute
landing fall or PLF). - Answer Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands
,and elbows in, roll on landing.
Who must directly supervise your student training
jumps? - Answer USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? - Answer altitude awareness to recognize
and act at the assigned pull
altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may
jump? - Answer ten 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? - Answer 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? - Answer 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
a. Twisted lines - Answer 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.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
b. Slider stops halfway down - Answer Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of
the
stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
, c. End cells closed - Answer Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear risers
and hold) and watch altitude. If stubborn, determine
controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
d. Broken lines or other damage - Answer Determine controllability and ability to flare by
2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
e. Good canopy that is turning. - Answer Be sure brakes are released
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 feet
without a landable parachute? - Answer Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not
below
1,000 feet with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after
it has opened, how can you tell if it's a malfunction? - Answer If the canopy flares and turns
correctly, it is probably safe to
land.
What is the correct response to an open container in
freefall using a hand-deployed system? - Answer no more than two tries or two seconds to
locate and deploy
the main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the
reserve
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper
or the equipment (horseshoe),what is the correct
response? - Answer Cut away and deploy the reserve.
If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the
Questions and All Solved Solutions.
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching
an aircraft. - Answer Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? - Answer pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? - Answer movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and
landing
From whom do you take directions in the event of
an aircraft problem? - Answer Instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!" (or "Arch!")? - Answer all students: to leave at the right
place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from
the aircraft? - Answer ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth
(think in terms of the equipment)? - Answer Best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - Answer Dives
What are the landing priorities? - Answer 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.
d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare? - Answer convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute
landing fall or PLF). - Answer Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands
,and elbows in, roll on landing.
Who must directly supervise your student training
jumps? - Answer USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? - Answer altitude awareness to recognize
and act at the assigned pull
altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may
jump? - Answer ten 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? - Answer 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? - Answer 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
a. Twisted lines - Answer 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.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
b. Slider stops halfway down - Answer Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of
the
stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
, c. End cells closed - Answer Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear risers
and hold) and watch altitude. If stubborn, determine
controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
d. Broken lines or other damage - Answer Determine controllability and ability to flare by
2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening
problems?
e. Good canopy that is turning. - Answer Be sure brakes are released
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 feet
without a landable parachute? - Answer Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not
below
1,000 feet with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after
it has opened, how can you tell if it's a malfunction? - Answer If the canopy flares and turns
correctly, it is probably safe to
land.
What is the correct response to an open container in
freefall using a hand-deployed system? - Answer no more than two tries or two seconds to
locate and deploy
the main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the
reserve
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper
or the equipment (horseshoe),what is the correct
response? - Answer Cut away and deploy the reserve.
If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the
