USPA Skydiving B License Study Materials questions
with verified answers
1. What is the primary directional control when moving forward to dock in
freefall? Ans✓✓✓ Legs
1. Why is it important to look ahead during a swoop toward other jumpers in
freefall? Ans✓✓✓ To see others and avoid a collision
10. Describe your procedure for landing in water. Ans✓✓✓ Inflate flotation
device, disconnect chest strap and RSL, prepare for PLF, face into wind, flare, hold
breath, cut away once feet are wet, remove leg straps, swim upwind; if under the
canopy, dive deep and swim away or follow one seam until out from underneath.
10. Who may maintain a main parachute system? Ans✓✓✓ FAA rigger
11. What is the maximum percentage of visible wear allowable on a main closing
loop? Ans✓✓✓ Ten percent
11. Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Ans✓✓✓ Ultraviolet rays
degrade nylon
12. Can a jump be legally made from an aircraft without an operating radio?
Ans✓✓✓ No
12. What damage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a
car during the summer? Ans✓✓✓ Shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band
degradation
,13. What happens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently? Ans✓✓✓
Loses tackiness
13. What is the least notification the FAA requires before any jump or series of
jumps may be made? Ans✓✓✓ One hour
14. What happens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used? Ans✓✓✓
Distortion
14. Where can a pilot look to determine if a plane is approved for flight with the
door removed? Ans✓✓✓ AC 105.2, Appendix 2, or aircraft owner's manual
15. Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute
maintenance? Ans✓✓✓ FAA
15. Whose name will the FAA require when filing a notification for parachute
jumping? Ans✓✓✓ Person giving notice
16. What may result if recovering altitude (floating up) under a freefall formation?
Ans✓✓✓ Collision with formation, funnel
17. What extra consideration is required when wearing an AAD near the open
door of an aircraft or when climbing out? Ans✓✓✓ AAD activation near the open
door of an aircraft presents a dangerous situation
, 18. Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below other
jumpers in freefall? Ans✓✓✓ Possibility of AAD activation or other accidental or
unplanned pack opening
19. Why is it important to maintain an automatic activation device to the
manufacturer's standards? Ans✓✓✓ To improve their chances for correct
operation, to help prevent premature AAD activations, to comply with the law
2. What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?
Ans✓✓✓ Slow fall position with arms forward and knees down
2. What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer?
Ans✓✓✓ 1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude
20. What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper
below 1,000 feet if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a
safe landing? Ans✓✓✓ Deploy the reserve
21. Describe your procedure for landing in trees. Ans✓✓✓ Face into the wind,
prepare for PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help
22. What does a tall cumulus cloud indicate? Ans✓✓✓ Thunderstorms in the
area
23. What is the most dangerous part of an incoming front for aircraft and
skydivers? Ans✓✓✓ Thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant
changes in winds
with verified answers
1. What is the primary directional control when moving forward to dock in
freefall? Ans✓✓✓ Legs
1. Why is it important to look ahead during a swoop toward other jumpers in
freefall? Ans✓✓✓ To see others and avoid a collision
10. Describe your procedure for landing in water. Ans✓✓✓ Inflate flotation
device, disconnect chest strap and RSL, prepare for PLF, face into wind, flare, hold
breath, cut away once feet are wet, remove leg straps, swim upwind; if under the
canopy, dive deep and swim away or follow one seam until out from underneath.
10. Who may maintain a main parachute system? Ans✓✓✓ FAA rigger
11. What is the maximum percentage of visible wear allowable on a main closing
loop? Ans✓✓✓ Ten percent
11. Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Ans✓✓✓ Ultraviolet rays
degrade nylon
12. Can a jump be legally made from an aircraft without an operating radio?
Ans✓✓✓ No
12. What damage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a
car during the summer? Ans✓✓✓ Shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band
degradation
,13. What happens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently? Ans✓✓✓
Loses tackiness
13. What is the least notification the FAA requires before any jump or series of
jumps may be made? Ans✓✓✓ One hour
14. What happens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used? Ans✓✓✓
Distortion
14. Where can a pilot look to determine if a plane is approved for flight with the
door removed? Ans✓✓✓ AC 105.2, Appendix 2, or aircraft owner's manual
15. Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute
maintenance? Ans✓✓✓ FAA
15. Whose name will the FAA require when filing a notification for parachute
jumping? Ans✓✓✓ Person giving notice
16. What may result if recovering altitude (floating up) under a freefall formation?
Ans✓✓✓ Collision with formation, funnel
17. What extra consideration is required when wearing an AAD near the open
door of an aircraft or when climbing out? Ans✓✓✓ AAD activation near the open
door of an aircraft presents a dangerous situation
, 18. Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below other
jumpers in freefall? Ans✓✓✓ Possibility of AAD activation or other accidental or
unplanned pack opening
19. Why is it important to maintain an automatic activation device to the
manufacturer's standards? Ans✓✓✓ To improve their chances for correct
operation, to help prevent premature AAD activations, to comply with the law
2. What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?
Ans✓✓✓ Slow fall position with arms forward and knees down
2. What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer?
Ans✓✓✓ 1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude
20. What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper
below 1,000 feet if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a
safe landing? Ans✓✓✓ Deploy the reserve
21. Describe your procedure for landing in trees. Ans✓✓✓ Face into the wind,
prepare for PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help
22. What does a tall cumulus cloud indicate? Ans✓✓✓ Thunderstorms in the
area
23. What is the most dangerous part of an incoming front for aircraft and
skydivers? Ans✓✓✓ Thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant
changes in winds
