USPA A License Written Test – Latest 2025/2026 Update |
100% Verified Questions & Answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + correct answers
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + correct answers pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + correct answers movement on the surface (taxi),
takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + correct answers
my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? correct answers AFF and tandem students: helps
student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to leave at the right place
over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft? correct answers
ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)?
+ correct answers best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? correct answers dives
What are the landing priorities? correct answers a. Land with the wing level and flying in
a straight line. b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. c. Flare to at least
the half-brake position. d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare? correct answers convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). correct answers Student should
demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? correct answers
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? correct answers altitude awareness
to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
,What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? correct answers ten mph
for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + correct answers Change body position
to modify the air flow over my back
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude? correct answers 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? correct answers a.
Before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers,
kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching
altitude to 2,500 feet.
c. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear ris- ers and hold) and watch
altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.
d. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
e. Be sure both brakes are released.
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute? correct
answers Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an
SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you tell
if it's a malfunction? correct answers If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is
probably safe to land.
What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployed
system? correct answers no more than two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy
the main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the reserve
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment (horseshoe),
what is the correct response? + correct answers Cut away and deploy the reserve.
If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the parachute container (backpack)
but the deployment bag fails to release the parachute canopy for inflation, what is the
correct response? correct answers Cut away and deploy the reserve.
What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your airport? correct
answers ...
What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent (northeast-
southwest, north-south, etc)? correct answers ...
How long is the runway at your airport? correct answers ...
, Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind direction.
correct answers downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind but downwind of the
target), and final (into the wind)
At what altitude over the ground do aircraft enter the traffic pattern at your airport?
correct answers ...
Why is it undesirable to land off the end of a runway? correct answers approaching and
departing aircraft
Category C: In flat and stable freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take an
average jumper to fall 1,000 feet? correct answers 5.5 seconds
What is the correct procedure for recovering from instability to the belly to earth
position? correct answers altitude, arch, legs, relax
Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get stable before
pulling? + correct answers Pull at the planned altitude, regardless of stability.
What is the purpose of the wave-off before deployment? correct answers to signal other
jumpers
What is the purpose of the PLF and why is it important for skydivers? correct answers It
protects against hard landings, and all skydivers have hard landings
What part of the landing pattern is most dangerous to skydivers? correct answers the
intersection of the base and final approach legs
How do higher wind speeds affect the planned landing pattern as compared to the
pattern plan for a calm day? correct answers shortens the final approach, shortens the
base leg, lengthens the downwind leg, and places the planned pattern entry point
farther upwind
In moderately strong winds, how far downwind of an obstacle would you expect to find
turbulence? correct answers 10-20 times the height of the obstacle
What is the best procedure to use when flying your canopy in turbulent conditions?
correct answers Keep the canopy flying in a straight line at full flight (or as directed by
the owner's manual).
What weather conditions and wind direction(s) are most likely to cause turbulence at
your drop zone? correct answers according to the local landing area and obstacles
Why is it important to protect your parachute system operation handles when in and
around the aircraft? correct answers keeps them in place and prevents accidental or
premature deployment
100% Verified Questions & Answers
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + correct answers
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + correct answers pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + correct answers movement on the surface (taxi),
takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + correct answers
my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? correct answers AFF and tandem students: helps
student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to leave at the right place
over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft? correct answers
ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)?
+ correct answers best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? correct answers dives
What are the landing priorities? correct answers a. Land with the wing level and flying in
a straight line. b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. c. Flare to at least
the half-brake position. d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare? correct answers convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). correct answers Student should
demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? correct answers
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? correct answers altitude awareness
to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
,What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? correct answers ten mph
for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + correct answers Change body position
to modify the air flow over my back
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude? correct answers 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? correct answers a.
Before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers,
kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching
altitude to 2,500 feet.
c. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear ris- ers and hold) and watch
altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.
d. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
e. Be sure both brakes are released.
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute? correct
answers Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an
SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you tell
if it's a malfunction? correct answers If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is
probably safe to land.
What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployed
system? correct answers no more than two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy
the main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the reserve
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment (horseshoe),
what is the correct response? + correct answers Cut away and deploy the reserve.
If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the parachute container (backpack)
but the deployment bag fails to release the parachute canopy for inflation, what is the
correct response? correct answers Cut away and deploy the reserve.
What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your airport? correct
answers ...
What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent (northeast-
southwest, north-south, etc)? correct answers ...
How long is the runway at your airport? correct answers ...
, Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind direction.
correct answers downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind but downwind of the
target), and final (into the wind)
At what altitude over the ground do aircraft enter the traffic pattern at your airport?
correct answers ...
Why is it undesirable to land off the end of a runway? correct answers approaching and
departing aircraft
Category C: In flat and stable freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take an
average jumper to fall 1,000 feet? correct answers 5.5 seconds
What is the correct procedure for recovering from instability to the belly to earth
position? correct answers altitude, arch, legs, relax
Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get stable before
pulling? + correct answers Pull at the planned altitude, regardless of stability.
What is the purpose of the wave-off before deployment? correct answers to signal other
jumpers
What is the purpose of the PLF and why is it important for skydivers? correct answers It
protects against hard landings, and all skydivers have hard landings
What part of the landing pattern is most dangerous to skydivers? correct answers the
intersection of the base and final approach legs
How do higher wind speeds affect the planned landing pattern as compared to the
pattern plan for a calm day? correct answers shortens the final approach, shortens the
base leg, lengthens the downwind leg, and places the planned pattern entry point
farther upwind
In moderately strong winds, how far downwind of an obstacle would you expect to find
turbulence? correct answers 10-20 times the height of the obstacle
What is the best procedure to use when flying your canopy in turbulent conditions?
correct answers Keep the canopy flying in a straight line at full flight (or as directed by
the owner's manual).
What weather conditions and wind direction(s) are most likely to cause turbulence at
your drop zone? correct answers according to the local landing area and obstacles
Why is it important to protect your parachute system operation handles when in and
around the aircraft? correct answers keeps them in place and prevents accidental or
premature deployment
