Skydiving A license Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft.?
Correct Answer
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear
Question 2
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft?
Correct Answer
The pilot and each jumper.
Question 3
When must seat belts be fastened?
Correct Answer
During movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing.
Question 4
From whom do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem?
Correct Answer
My instructor.
Question 5
Why is it important to exit on 'Go!' (or 'Arch!')?
Correct Answer
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.
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,Question 6
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
Correct Answer
Ahead
Question 7
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the
equipment)?
Correct Answer
It is the best position for deployment.
Question 8
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn?
Correct Answer
It dives.
Question 9
What are the landing priorities?
Correct Answer
Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line; Land in a clear and open area,
avoiding obstacles; Flare to at least the half-brake position.
Question 10
What is the purpose of the landing flare?
Correct Answer
To convert forward speed to lift.
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, Question 11
Solo students: Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute landing fall or
PLF).?
Correct Answer
Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on
landing.
Question 12
Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
Correct Answer
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline.
Question 13
What is your most important task when in freefall?
Correct Answer
Altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude.
Question 14
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump?
Correct Answer
10 mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an
S&TA.
Question 15
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation?
Correct Answer
Change body position to modify the air flow over my back.
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Answers
Question 1
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft.?
Correct Answer
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear
Question 2
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft?
Correct Answer
The pilot and each jumper.
Question 3
When must seat belts be fastened?
Correct Answer
During movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing.
Question 4
From whom do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem?
Correct Answer
My instructor.
Question 5
Why is it important to exit on 'Go!' (or 'Arch!')?
Correct Answer
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.
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,Question 6
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?
Correct Answer
Ahead
Question 7
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the
equipment)?
Correct Answer
It is the best position for deployment.
Question 8
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn?
Correct Answer
It dives.
Question 9
What are the landing priorities?
Correct Answer
Land with the wing level and flying in a straight line; Land in a clear and open area,
avoiding obstacles; Flare to at least the half-brake position.
Question 10
What is the purpose of the landing flare?
Correct Answer
To convert forward speed to lift.
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, Question 11
Solo students: Describe the procedure for a hard landing (parachute landing fall or
PLF).?
Correct Answer
Student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on
landing.
Question 12
Who must directly supervise your student training jumps?
Correct Answer
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline.
Question 13
What is your most important task when in freefall?
Correct Answer
Altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude.
Question 14
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump?
Correct Answer
10 mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an
S&TA.
Question 15
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation?
Correct Answer
Change body position to modify the air flow over my back.
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