USPA A License
Written Test fully
solved &
updated 2025-
2026(latest
version verified
for accuracy)
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when
approaching an aircraft. + - answer Approach
fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft?
+ - answer pilot and jumper
,When must seat belts be fastened? + - answer
movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and
landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of
an aircraft problem? + - answer my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - 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 initially upon exit
from the aircraft? - answer ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to
earth (think in terms of the equipment)? + -
answer best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a
turn? - answer dives
What are the landing priorities? - answer a. Land
with the wing level and flying in a straight line. b.
Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles.
c. Flare to at least the half-brake position. d.
Perform a parachute landing fall
, What is the purpose of the landing flare? - answer
convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). -
answer Student should demonstrate: feet and
knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on
landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your
student training jumps? - answer USPA Instructor
rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall?
- answer altitude awareness to recognize and act
at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student
may jump? - answer ten mph for a round reserve
canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable
by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + -
answer Change body position to modify the air flow
over my back
Written Test fully
solved &
updated 2025-
2026(latest
version verified
for accuracy)
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when
approaching an aircraft. + - answer Approach
fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft?
+ - answer pilot and jumper
,When must seat belts be fastened? + - answer
movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and
landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of
an aircraft problem? + - answer my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - 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 initially upon exit
from the aircraft? - answer ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to
earth (think in terms of the equipment)? + -
answer best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a
turn? - answer dives
What are the landing priorities? - answer a. Land
with the wing level and flying in a straight line. b.
Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles.
c. Flare to at least the half-brake position. d.
Perform a parachute landing fall
, What is the purpose of the landing flare? - answer
convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). -
answer Student should demonstrate: feet and
knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on
landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your
student training jumps? - answer USPA Instructor
rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall?
- answer altitude awareness to recognize and act
at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student
may jump? - answer ten mph for a round reserve
canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable
by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + -
answer Change body position to modify the air flow
over my back
