USPA A License
Exam (Cat C
Q&A) questions
and answers
5.5 seconds
(Category C syllabus) - answer In flat and stable
freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take
an average jumper to fall 1,000 feet?
altitude, arch, legs, relax
(Category C syllabus) - answer What is the correct
procedure for recovering from instability to the
belly-to-earth position?
Pull at the planned altitude, regardless of stability.
(Category C syllabus) - answer Which is better, to
pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get
stable before pulling?
, to signal other jumpers
(Category C syllabus) - answer What is the purpose
of the wave-off before deployment?
It protects against hard landings, and all skydivers
have hard landings
(Category C syllabus) - answer What is the purpose
of the parachute landing fall (PLF), and why is it
important for skydivers?
the intersection of the base and final approach
legs
(Category C syllabus) - answer What part of the
landing pattern is most dangerous to skydivers?
shortens the final approach, shortens the base leg,
lengthens the downwind leg, and places the
planned pattern entry point farther upwind
(Category C syllabus) - answer How do higher wind
speeds affect the planned landing pattern as
compared to the pattern plan for a calm day?
10-20 times the height of the obstacle
(Category C syllabus) - answer In moderately
strong winds, how far downwind of an obstacle
would you expect to find turbulence?
Exam (Cat C
Q&A) questions
and answers
5.5 seconds
(Category C syllabus) - answer In flat and stable
freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take
an average jumper to fall 1,000 feet?
altitude, arch, legs, relax
(Category C syllabus) - answer What is the correct
procedure for recovering from instability to the
belly-to-earth position?
Pull at the planned altitude, regardless of stability.
(Category C syllabus) - answer Which is better, to
pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get
stable before pulling?
, to signal other jumpers
(Category C syllabus) - answer What is the purpose
of the wave-off before deployment?
It protects against hard landings, and all skydivers
have hard landings
(Category C syllabus) - answer What is the purpose
of the parachute landing fall (PLF), and why is it
important for skydivers?
the intersection of the base and final approach
legs
(Category C syllabus) - answer What part of the
landing pattern is most dangerous to skydivers?
shortens the final approach, shortens the base leg,
lengthens the downwind leg, and places the
planned pattern entry point farther upwind
(Category C syllabus) - answer How do higher wind
speeds affect the planned landing pattern as
compared to the pattern plan for a calm day?
10-20 times the height of the obstacle
(Category C syllabus) - answer In moderately
strong winds, how far downwind of an obstacle
would you expect to find turbulence?
