USPA SKYDIVING EXAM SCRIPT
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
●● Q: What are the two primary components of a canopy flare?
Answer: A: Arms down and full toggle input at the correct altitude.
●● Q: What is the purpose of a canopy accuracy jump for the B-license?
Answer: A: To demonstrate the ability to land within 33 feet (10 meters)
of a target.
●● Q: What is "spotting"?
Answer: A: Determining the correct exit point from the aircraft to ensure
landing in the desired area.
●● Q: What factors affect spotting?
Answer: A: Wind direction/speed at altitude and ground level, aircraft
speed, jump run heading.
●● Q: When should you check for other aircraft during jump run?
Answer: A: Before and during climb-out and exit.
●● Q: What should you do if your main canopy has line twists but is
fully open and steerable?
,Answer: A: Kick out of the twists; do not cut away if it is controllable.
●● Q: What's the decision altitude for cutting away a malfunctioning
main canopy?
Answer: A: 2,500 feet AGL is the minimum altitude for decision
making.
●● Q: What does "two-out" mean and what should you do?
Answer: A: Both canopies are out; usually keep the reserve and cut away
the main if not entangled.
●● Q: What is the minimum number of jumps required for a B-license?
Answer: A: 50 jumps.
●● Q: What is the maximum wind limit for student and B-license
jumpers?
Answer: A: 14 mph for students, no set limit for B-license — use
judgment and DZ rules.
●● Q: What is the function of an AAD?
Answer: A: An automatic activation device deploys the reserve
parachute at a preset altitude.
●● Q: How many night jumps are required for the B-license?
, Answer: A: 2 night jumps with at least 20 minutes of freefall and canopy
time.
●● Q: What equipment is required for night jumps?
Answer: A: A visible light for freefall/canopy and a strobe light visible
from 3 miles.
●● Q: Is water training required for the B-license?
Answer: A: Yes. You must complete USPA-approved water landing
training.
●● Q: What does water training include?
Answer: A: Practice of parachute release in water, flotation techniques,
and emergency egress.
●● Q: How often must a reserve parachute be inspected and repacked?
Answer: A: Every 180 days by an FAA-certified rigger.
●● Q: What is a CYPRES?
Answer: A: A specific brand of AAD (Automatic Activation Device).
●● Q: What is the main purpose of a 3-ring release system?
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
●● Q: What are the two primary components of a canopy flare?
Answer: A: Arms down and full toggle input at the correct altitude.
●● Q: What is the purpose of a canopy accuracy jump for the B-license?
Answer: A: To demonstrate the ability to land within 33 feet (10 meters)
of a target.
●● Q: What is "spotting"?
Answer: A: Determining the correct exit point from the aircraft to ensure
landing in the desired area.
●● Q: What factors affect spotting?
Answer: A: Wind direction/speed at altitude and ground level, aircraft
speed, jump run heading.
●● Q: When should you check for other aircraft during jump run?
Answer: A: Before and during climb-out and exit.
●● Q: What should you do if your main canopy has line twists but is
fully open and steerable?
,Answer: A: Kick out of the twists; do not cut away if it is controllable.
●● Q: What's the decision altitude for cutting away a malfunctioning
main canopy?
Answer: A: 2,500 feet AGL is the minimum altitude for decision
making.
●● Q: What does "two-out" mean and what should you do?
Answer: A: Both canopies are out; usually keep the reserve and cut away
the main if not entangled.
●● Q: What is the minimum number of jumps required for a B-license?
Answer: A: 50 jumps.
●● Q: What is the maximum wind limit for student and B-license
jumpers?
Answer: A: 14 mph for students, no set limit for B-license — use
judgment and DZ rules.
●● Q: What is the function of an AAD?
Answer: A: An automatic activation device deploys the reserve
parachute at a preset altitude.
●● Q: How many night jumps are required for the B-license?
, Answer: A: 2 night jumps with at least 20 minutes of freefall and canopy
time.
●● Q: What equipment is required for night jumps?
Answer: A: A visible light for freefall/canopy and a strobe light visible
from 3 miles.
●● Q: Is water training required for the B-license?
Answer: A: Yes. You must complete USPA-approved water landing
training.
●● Q: What does water training include?
Answer: A: Practice of parachute release in water, flotation techniques,
and emergency egress.
●● Q: How often must a reserve parachute be inspected and repacked?
Answer: A: Every 180 days by an FAA-certified rigger.
●● Q: What is a CYPRES?
Answer: A: A specific brand of AAD (Automatic Activation Device).
●● Q: What is the main purpose of a 3-ring release system?
