USPA C LICENSE EXAM ACTUAL
EXAM 60 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERSNEWEST UPDATE
1. What does the USPA recommend before jumping with any type of camera
system?
Answer 1. At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute system to be used for camera flying. 2. At least a C-
license. 3. Above average freefall and canopy skills
2. The USPA Basic Safety requirements state that container opening for C-li-
cense skydivers must occur by what altitude unless waivered to what minimum
altitude
Answer 2500 ft AGL, 2000 ft AGL
3. According to the SIM, under what circumstances is a parachute smaller than
150 square feet considered advanced?
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, Answer A parachute smaller than 150 square feet is considered advanced regardless of wing loading
4. Jumpers who perform advanced maneuvers into a common landing area with
jumpers flying a standard landing pattern are in violation of what?
Answer They are in violation of the USPA group member pledge. They put themselves and others at
unnecessary risk
5. What should a C-license holder who has not jumped for more than 6 months
do to get recurrent
Answer Make at least one jump under the direct supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder
6. With aircraft flown into the wind for jump run, which exit order provides
the best chance for maintaining adequate horizontal separation between each
group of jumpers?
Answer Slower falling groups first, then faster falling
7. What should wingsuit jumpers do to avoid striking the tail of an aircraft during
a side-door exit?
Answer Collapse the leg and arm wings for at least 2 seconds during the exit
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EXAM 60 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERSNEWEST UPDATE
1. What does the USPA recommend before jumping with any type of camera
system?
Answer 1. At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute system to be used for camera flying. 2. At least a C-
license. 3. Above average freefall and canopy skills
2. The USPA Basic Safety requirements state that container opening for C-li-
cense skydivers must occur by what altitude unless waivered to what minimum
altitude
Answer 2500 ft AGL, 2000 ft AGL
3. According to the SIM, under what circumstances is a parachute smaller than
150 square feet considered advanced?
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, Answer A parachute smaller than 150 square feet is considered advanced regardless of wing loading
4. Jumpers who perform advanced maneuvers into a common landing area with
jumpers flying a standard landing pattern are in violation of what?
Answer They are in violation of the USPA group member pledge. They put themselves and others at
unnecessary risk
5. What should a C-license holder who has not jumped for more than 6 months
do to get recurrent
Answer Make at least one jump under the direct supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder
6. With aircraft flown into the wind for jump run, which exit order provides
the best chance for maintaining adequate horizontal separation between each
group of jumpers?
Answer Slower falling groups first, then faster falling
7. What should wingsuit jumpers do to avoid striking the tail of an aircraft during
a side-door exit?
Answer Collapse the leg and arm wings for at least 2 seconds during the exit
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