USPA CATEGORY D Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet,
approximately how long should an average-sized
jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet? Correct Answer: 15
seconds
What is the most appropriate response to loss of
heading control in freefall? Correct Answer: altitude,
arch, legs, relax
What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when
turning? Correct Answer: Look first in the direction of the
turn.
What is the quickest and safest way to change heading
immediately after opening? Correct Answer: rear riser
turn with the brakes still set
How would you steer a parachute that has a broken
brake line? Correct Answer: use the rear risers
Answers
For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet,
approximately how long should an average-sized
jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet? Correct Answer: 15
seconds
What is the most appropriate response to loss of
heading control in freefall? Correct Answer: altitude,
arch, legs, relax
What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when
turning? Correct Answer: Look first in the direction of the
turn.
What is the quickest and safest way to change heading
immediately after opening? Correct Answer: rear riser
turn with the brakes still set
How would you steer a parachute that has a broken
brake line? Correct Answer: use the rear risers
