USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? -
ANSWER-line twist
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups
of five or fewer? - ANSWER-1,500 feet above the highest planned
deployment altitude
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? -
ANSWER-approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
- ANSWER-1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision
and entanglement with another jumper? - ANSWER- check altitude and
communicate with the other jumper
What should you pay attention to when closing a main
container equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute? -
ANSWER-1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
, 3) Flap order
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place
your toggles back on the Velcro after you land? - ANSWER-To
prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? -
ANSWER-1)A parachute packer under the direct supervision of a
certified parachute rigger
2) A certified parachute rigger
3) The person making the next jump with that parachute
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal
separation from the clouds? - ANSWER-One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - ANSWER- Ultraviolet
rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - ANSWER-
Divide the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square
footage of the canopy
Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and
parachute maintenance? - ANSWER-The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends: -
ANSWER-1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute system
to be used with the camera
2) At least a C license
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? -
ANSWER-line twist
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups
of five or fewer? - ANSWER-1,500 feet above the highest planned
deployment altitude
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? -
ANSWER-approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
- ANSWER-1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers
What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision
and entanglement with another jumper? - ANSWER- check altitude and
communicate with the other jumper
What should you pay attention to when closing a main
container equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute? -
ANSWER-1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
, 3) Flap order
When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place
your toggles back on the Velcro after you land? - ANSWER-To
prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? -
ANSWER-1)A parachute packer under the direct supervision of a
certified parachute rigger
2) A certified parachute rigger
3) The person making the next jump with that parachute
Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal
separation from the clouds? - ANSWER-One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - ANSWER- Ultraviolet
rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - ANSWER-
Divide the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square
footage of the canopy
Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and
parachute maintenance? - ANSWER-The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends: -
ANSWER-1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute system
to be used with the camera
2) At least a C license
