USPA A license(questions with correct
answers)
describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft - correct answer ✔✔approach
fixed-wing aircraft from the rear
who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft - correct answer ✔✔the pilot and each jumper
when must deatbelts be fastened - correct answer ✔✔during movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff,
and landing
from who do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem - correct answer ✔✔my instructor
why is it important to exit on Go (or arch) - correct answer ✔✔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 intially upon exit from the aircraft - correct answer ✔✔Ahead
why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth ( think in terms of equipment ) - correct answer
✔✔it is the best position for deployment
what does a canaopy do immediately following a turn - correct answer ✔✔it planes out
what are the landing priorities - correct answer ✔✔land with the wing level and flying in a straight line
land in a clear and open area avoiding obstacles
flare to at least the half-brake position
, what is the purpose of landing flare - correct answer ✔✔to convert forward speed to lift
solo students: describe the procedure for a hard landing ( parachute landing fall for PLF) - correct answer
✔✔student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll and landing
who must directly supervise your student training jumps - correct answer ✔✔USPA instructor rated for
my discipline
what is your most important task when in freefall - correct answer ✔✔altitude awareness to recognize
and act at the assigned pull altitude
what are the maximum winds in which any student may jump - correct answer ✔✔10MPH for round
canopy, 14MPH for ram-air reserve waiverable by an S&TA
how would you clear a pilot chute hesitation - correct answer ✔✔change body position to modify the air
flow over my back
in the vent of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing emergency procedures
by what altitude - correct answer ✔✔2500FT
how would you address the following routine opening problem: twisted lines - correct answer ✔✔before
releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction,
watch altitude to 2500FT
how would you address the following routine opening problems: closed end cells - correct 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 2500FT
how would you address the following routine opening problem: broken lines or other damage - correct
answer ✔✔determine controllability and ability to flare by 2500FT
answers)
describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft - correct answer ✔✔approach
fixed-wing aircraft from the rear
who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft - correct answer ✔✔the pilot and each jumper
when must deatbelts be fastened - correct answer ✔✔during movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff,
and landing
from who do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem - correct answer ✔✔my instructor
why is it important to exit on Go (or arch) - correct answer ✔✔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 intially upon exit from the aircraft - correct answer ✔✔Ahead
why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth ( think in terms of equipment ) - correct answer
✔✔it is the best position for deployment
what does a canaopy do immediately following a turn - correct answer ✔✔it planes out
what are the landing priorities - correct answer ✔✔land with the wing level and flying in a straight line
land in a clear and open area avoiding obstacles
flare to at least the half-brake position
, what is the purpose of landing flare - correct answer ✔✔to convert forward speed to lift
solo students: describe the procedure for a hard landing ( parachute landing fall for PLF) - correct answer
✔✔student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll and landing
who must directly supervise your student training jumps - correct answer ✔✔USPA instructor rated for
my discipline
what is your most important task when in freefall - correct answer ✔✔altitude awareness to recognize
and act at the assigned pull altitude
what are the maximum winds in which any student may jump - correct answer ✔✔10MPH for round
canopy, 14MPH for ram-air reserve waiverable by an S&TA
how would you clear a pilot chute hesitation - correct answer ✔✔change body position to modify the air
flow over my back
in the vent of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing emergency procedures
by what altitude - correct answer ✔✔2500FT
how would you address the following routine opening problem: twisted lines - correct answer ✔✔before
releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction,
watch altitude to 2500FT
how would you address the following routine opening problems: closed end cells - correct 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 2500FT
how would you address the following routine opening problem: broken lines or other damage - correct
answer ✔✔determine controllability and ability to flare by 2500FT
