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