USPA A License questions with verified answers
According to the BSRs, what is the latest a student may jump? Ans✓✓✓ All
student jumps must be completed by sunset.
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft? Ans✓✓✓
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear
For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should
an average-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet? Ans✓✓✓ 15 seconds
From whom do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem? Ans✓✓✓
My instructor
How do higher wind speeds affect the planned landing pattern as compared to
the pattern plan for a calm day? Ans✓✓✓ Shortens the final approach, lengthens
the base leg, lengthens the downwind leg, and places the planned pattern entry
point farther downwind.
How do you know if a reserve parachute has been packed by an FAA rigger within
the last 180 days? Ans✓✓✓ Information found on the reserve packing data card
How do you know the reserve container has not been opened since the FAA
rigger last closed it? Ans✓✓✓ Rigger's packing seal on the reserve ripcord.
How does the three-ring main canopy release system disconnect the main
parachute from the harness? Ans✓✓✓ Pulls the cables to release the reserve
closing pin.
, How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud at 10,000 feet MSL and
above? Ans✓✓✓ one mile
How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud below 10,000 feet MSL?
Ans✓✓✓ 2,000 feet
How far will a skydiver under canopy drift with 10 mph winds starting at 3000ft?
Ans✓✓✓ "<div>1/2 mile</div><img src=""IMG_20150611_081305.jpg"" />"
How is wing loading calculated? Ans✓✓✓ <div>Divide the jumper's weight by the
square footage.</div>
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Broken lines or
other damage? Ans✓✓✓ Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500
feet.
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Closed end cells?
Ans✓✓✓ 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 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Good canopy
that is turning? Ans✓✓✓ Be sure both brakes are released.
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Slider stops
halfway down? Ans✓✓✓ Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of
the stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
According to the BSRs, what is the latest a student may jump? Ans✓✓✓ All
student jumps must be completed by sunset.
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft? Ans✓✓✓
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear
For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should
an average-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet? Ans✓✓✓ 15 seconds
From whom do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem? Ans✓✓✓
My instructor
How do higher wind speeds affect the planned landing pattern as compared to
the pattern plan for a calm day? Ans✓✓✓ Shortens the final approach, lengthens
the base leg, lengthens the downwind leg, and places the planned pattern entry
point farther downwind.
How do you know if a reserve parachute has been packed by an FAA rigger within
the last 180 days? Ans✓✓✓ Information found on the reserve packing data card
How do you know the reserve container has not been opened since the FAA
rigger last closed it? Ans✓✓✓ Rigger's packing seal on the reserve ripcord.
How does the three-ring main canopy release system disconnect the main
parachute from the harness? Ans✓✓✓ Pulls the cables to release the reserve
closing pin.
, How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud at 10,000 feet MSL and
above? Ans✓✓✓ one mile
How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud below 10,000 feet MSL?
Ans✓✓✓ 2,000 feet
How far will a skydiver under canopy drift with 10 mph winds starting at 3000ft?
Ans✓✓✓ "<div>1/2 mile</div><img src=""IMG_20150611_081305.jpg"" />"
How is wing loading calculated? Ans✓✓✓ <div>Divide the jumper's weight by the
square footage.</div>
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Broken lines or
other damage? Ans✓✓✓ Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500
feet.
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Closed end cells?
Ans✓✓✓ 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 2,500 feet.
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Good canopy
that is turning? Ans✓✓✓ Be sure both brakes are released.
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Slider stops
halfway down? Ans✓✓✓ Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of
the stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
