USPA Category C
1. Describe the equipment pre-flight strategy to use before putting on your gear. -
ANS-Top to bottom, back to front.
2. How do higher wind speeds affect the planned landing pattern as compared to the
pattern plan for a calm day? - ANS-Shortens final and base leg, lengthens the
downwind leg, and places the planned pattern entry point further upwind
3. How do you know if a reserve parachute has been packed by an FAA rigger with in
the last 180 days? - ANS-Info is found on the reserve packing data card.
4. 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.
5. How does the 3-ring main canopy release system disconnect the main parachute
from the harness? - ANS-Pulls cable to release the cloth loop.
6. If the surface winds are blowing from the west to east, which direction will you face
to fly the downwind leg of the landing pattern? - ANS-East, downwind.
7. In flat and stable free-fall at terminal velocity, how long does it take and average
jumper to fall 1000 feet? - ANS-5.5 seconds
8. How far downwind of an obstacle would you expect to find turbulence in moderately
strong winds? ANS 10 to 20 times the height of the obstacle When flying your canopy
in turbulent conditions, what is the best procedure to follow? - ANS: At full flight, keep
the canopy flying in a straight line. What is the correct procedure for recovering from
instability to the belly to earth position? - ANS-Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
9. What is the purpose of the parachute landing fall (PLF), and why is it important for
skydivers? - ANS-To protect against hard landings
10. Before deployment, what is the purpose of the wave off? - ANS-To notify other
jumpers ANS: Divide weight by canopy square footage to determine the parachute's
wing loading for your subsequent jump. Weight is 192 with equipment.
11. ANS—The intersection of the base and final approach legs—is the portion of the
landing pattern that poses the greatest risk to skydivers. What weather conditions
and wind directions are most likely to cause turbulence at your DZ? - ANS-High
winds, wind directions of landing pattern are effected depending on those wind
conditions. (The downwind leg is longer or further upwind, and the base and final
legs are shorter) When is it OK to attempt a stand up landing? - ANS-When the
jumper has control of all the variables and has executed a good flare at the
appropriate altitude.
12. Which canopy size (same model design) will exhibit quicker control response? -
ANS-b. 170 sq. ft. with a 170 lb jumper (geared up)
13. Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get stable before
pulling? - ANS-Pull at the planned altitude regardless of stability
14. Why is it important to protect your parachute system operation handles when in and
around the aircraft? - ANS-Keeps them in place and prevents accidental/premature
deployment
1. Describe the equipment pre-flight strategy to use before putting on your gear. -
ANS-Top to bottom, back to front.
2. How do higher wind speeds affect the planned landing pattern as compared to the
pattern plan for a calm day? - ANS-Shortens final and base leg, lengthens the
downwind leg, and places the planned pattern entry point further upwind
3. How do you know if a reserve parachute has been packed by an FAA rigger with in
the last 180 days? - ANS-Info is found on the reserve packing data card.
4. 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.
5. How does the 3-ring main canopy release system disconnect the main parachute
from the harness? - ANS-Pulls cable to release the cloth loop.
6. If the surface winds are blowing from the west to east, which direction will you face
to fly the downwind leg of the landing pattern? - ANS-East, downwind.
7. In flat and stable free-fall at terminal velocity, how long does it take and average
jumper to fall 1000 feet? - ANS-5.5 seconds
8. How far downwind of an obstacle would you expect to find turbulence in moderately
strong winds? ANS 10 to 20 times the height of the obstacle When flying your canopy
in turbulent conditions, what is the best procedure to follow? - ANS: At full flight, keep
the canopy flying in a straight line. What is the correct procedure for recovering from
instability to the belly to earth position? - ANS-Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
9. What is the purpose of the parachute landing fall (PLF), and why is it important for
skydivers? - ANS-To protect against hard landings
10. Before deployment, what is the purpose of the wave off? - ANS-To notify other
jumpers ANS: Divide weight by canopy square footage to determine the parachute's
wing loading for your subsequent jump. Weight is 192 with equipment.
11. ANS—The intersection of the base and final approach legs—is the portion of the
landing pattern that poses the greatest risk to skydivers. What weather conditions
and wind directions are most likely to cause turbulence at your DZ? - ANS-High
winds, wind directions of landing pattern are effected depending on those wind
conditions. (The downwind leg is longer or further upwind, and the base and final
legs are shorter) When is it OK to attempt a stand up landing? - ANS-When the
jumper has control of all the variables and has executed a good flare at the
appropriate altitude.
12. Which canopy size (same model design) will exhibit quicker control response? -
ANS-b. 170 sq. ft. with a 170 lb jumper (geared up)
13. Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get stable before
pulling? - ANS-Pull at the planned altitude regardless of stability
14. Why is it important to protect your parachute system operation handles when in and
around the aircraft? - ANS-Keeps them in place and prevents accidental/premature
deployment
