USPA -Skydiving A License- Exam Study
Guide Questions and 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 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
