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USPA Skydiving A License Exam Questions
and Correct Answers
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall
groups of five or fewer? Ans: — 1,500 feet above the highest
planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? Ans: —
line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Ans: — approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Ans: — 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? Ans: — 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? Ans: — 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? Ans: — To prevent
wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main
parachute? Ans: — 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
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Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much
horizontal separation from the clouds? Ans: — One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Ans: — Ultraviolet
rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? Ans: — 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? Ans: — The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA
recommends: Ans: — 1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same
parachute system to be used with the camera
2) At least a C license
3) Above average free fall skills
How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? Ans: — 1) The
glide path with become steeper as the wind speed decreases when
flying with the wind.
2) The glide path will degrade (become steeper) as the wind speed
increases while flying into the wind
Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and
below others jumpers in free-fall? Ans: — To guard against
possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden
fall rate changes
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with
another jumper below 1,000ft if it appears the two canopy's
cannot be separated in time for a safe landing? Ans: —
Communicate with the other jumper and deploy the reserve
canopy without a cutaway
Why is it important to look ahead during a freefall swoop
approach toward other jumpers in freefall? Ans: — To keep other
jumpers in sight and help gauge the swoop
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USPA Skydiving A License Exam Questions
and Correct Answers
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall
groups of five or fewer? Ans: — 1,500 feet above the highest
planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? Ans: —
line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
Ans: — approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
Ans: — 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? Ans: — 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? Ans: — 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? Ans: — To prevent
wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main
parachute? Ans: — 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
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Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much
horizontal separation from the clouds? Ans: — One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Ans: — Ultraviolet
rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? Ans: — 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? Ans: — The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA
recommends: Ans: — 1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same
parachute system to be used with the camera
2) At least a C license
3) Above average free fall skills
How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? Ans: — 1) The
glide path with become steeper as the wind speed decreases when
flying with the wind.
2) The glide path will degrade (become steeper) as the wind speed
increases while flying into the wind
Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and
below others jumpers in free-fall? Ans: — To guard against
possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden
fall rate changes
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with
another jumper below 1,000ft if it appears the two canopy's
cannot be separated in time for a safe landing? Ans: —
Communicate with the other jumper and deploy the reserve
canopy without a cutaway
Why is it important to look ahead during a freefall swoop
approach toward other jumpers in freefall? Ans: — To keep other
jumpers in sight and help gauge the swoop
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