USPA Skydiving A License Exam Study
Guide
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal separation from the
clouds? - ANS-One mile
According to the Basic Safety Requirements, any person performing a wing suit jump
must... - ANS-have at least 200 skydives and hold a current USPA license
According to the Basic Safety Requirements, the maximum ground wind speed for an A
licensed skydiver is? - ANS-Unlimited
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? - ANS-1)A parachute
packer under the direct supervision of a certified parachute rigger
2) A parachute rigger with a license 3)The person making the next jump with that parachute
According to the Skydivers Information Manual, an A Licensed skydivers who has not made
at least one free fall skydive in the previous __ days should make at least one jump under
the supervision of an instructional rating holder. - ANS-60 days
According to the Skydivers Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage of visible
wear allowed on a main or reserve closing loop? - ANS-10%
The USPA recommends: - ANS-1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute
system to be used with the camera before jumping 2) At least a C license
3) Above average free fall skills
Below 10,000 feet, a jumper must maintain how much horizontal separation from the
clouds? - ANS-2,000 feet
For freeflying, the first position that a skydivers should become proficient with is - ANS-The
Back Fly
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? - ANS-approach only
from the rear and behind the wing
How can you tell if the reserve static line (RSL) is routed correctly? - ANS-There is a clear
path from the shackle to the reserve ripcord
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - ANS-Divide the jumpers weight
(including all equipment) by the square footage of the canopy
How does the half braked position affect the canopies flight? - ANS-Forward speed and
decent both decrease
How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? - ANS-1) The glide path with become
steeper as the wind speed decreases when flying with the wind.
2) The glide path will degrade (become steeper) as the wind speed increases while flying
into the wind
If you see that you have begun a turn too low to the ground for a safe landing, what should
be your first response? - ANS-Pull both toggles to flare the canopy and neutralize the turn
Right after deployment, you see another skydivers very close and flying directly at you. The
correct response would be - ANS-Both jumpers should steer to the right
ANS-3 Miles is the minimum visibility requirement below 10,000 feet. What are the most
important aspects of the packing the main canopy? - ANS-1) Lines straight
2) Slider in place
Guide
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal separation from the
clouds? - ANS-One mile
According to the Basic Safety Requirements, any person performing a wing suit jump
must... - ANS-have at least 200 skydives and hold a current USPA license
According to the Basic Safety Requirements, the maximum ground wind speed for an A
licensed skydiver is? - ANS-Unlimited
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? - ANS-1)A parachute
packer under the direct supervision of a certified parachute rigger
2) A parachute rigger with a license 3)The person making the next jump with that parachute
According to the Skydivers Information Manual, an A Licensed skydivers who has not made
at least one free fall skydive in the previous __ days should make at least one jump under
the supervision of an instructional rating holder. - ANS-60 days
According to the Skydivers Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage of visible
wear allowed on a main or reserve closing loop? - ANS-10%
The USPA recommends: - ANS-1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute
system to be used with the camera before jumping 2) At least a C license
3) Above average free fall skills
Below 10,000 feet, a jumper must maintain how much horizontal separation from the
clouds? - ANS-2,000 feet
For freeflying, the first position that a skydivers should become proficient with is - ANS-The
Back Fly
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? - ANS-approach only
from the rear and behind the wing
How can you tell if the reserve static line (RSL) is routed correctly? - ANS-There is a clear
path from the shackle to the reserve ripcord
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - ANS-Divide the jumpers weight
(including all equipment) by the square footage of the canopy
How does the half braked position affect the canopies flight? - ANS-Forward speed and
decent both decrease
How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? - ANS-1) The glide path with become
steeper as the wind speed decreases when flying with the wind.
2) The glide path will degrade (become steeper) as the wind speed increases while flying
into the wind
If you see that you have begun a turn too low to the ground for a safe landing, what should
be your first response? - ANS-Pull both toggles to flare the canopy and neutralize the turn
Right after deployment, you see another skydivers very close and flying directly at you. The
correct response would be - ANS-Both jumpers should steer to the right
ANS-3 Miles is the minimum visibility requirement below 10,000 feet. What are the most
important aspects of the packing the main canopy? - ANS-1) Lines straight
2) Slider in place
