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USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What effect does pulling on both of the front risers have on the canopy? - correct-
answer-1) Increased forward speed
2) Increased descent rate
When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the toggles? -
correct-answer-Keep them in your hands
According to the Skydivers Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage
of visible wear allowed on a main or reserve closing loop? - correct-answer-10%
What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the
most altitude? - correct-answer-Braked turn
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How does the half braked position affect the canopies flight? - correct-answer-
Forward speed and decent both decrease
What is the ground speed of a jump aircraft with a true airspeed of 90 knots when
flying against a 50 knot headwind on a jump run? - correct-answer-40 knots
True airspeed - headwind = ground speed
True airspeed + tailwind = ground speed
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. - correct-
answer-60 days
What are the most important aspects of the packing the main canopy? - correct-
answer-1) Lines straight
2) Slider in place
3) Line stows tight
How can you tell if the reserve static line (RSL) is routed correctly? - correct-
answer-There is a clear path from the shackle to the reserve ripcord
USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What effect does pulling on both of the front risers have on the canopy? - correct-
answer-1) Increased forward speed
2) Increased descent rate
When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the toggles? -
correct-answer-Keep them in your hands
According to the Skydivers Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage
of visible wear allowed on a main or reserve closing loop? - correct-answer-10%
What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the
most altitude? - correct-answer-Braked turn
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How does the half braked position affect the canopies flight? - correct-answer-
Forward speed and decent both decrease
What is the ground speed of a jump aircraft with a true airspeed of 90 knots when
flying against a 50 knot headwind on a jump run? - correct-answer-40 knots
True airspeed - headwind = ground speed
True airspeed + tailwind = ground speed
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. - correct-
answer-60 days
What are the most important aspects of the packing the main canopy? - correct-
answer-1) Lines straight
2) Slider in place
3) Line stows tight
How can you tell if the reserve static line (RSL) is routed correctly? - correct-
answer-There is a clear path from the shackle to the reserve ripcord
