USPA Skydiving A License Exam Study Guide With
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What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or fewer?
1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?
line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
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?
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?
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?
To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
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
, Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal separation from the clouds?
One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun?
Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy?
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?
The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends:
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?
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?
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?
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?
To keep other jumpers in sight and help gauge the swoop
What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?
Drop your knees and cup your shoulders
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What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or fewer?
1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?
line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground?
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?
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?
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?
To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
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
, Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much horizontal separation from the clouds?
One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun?
Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy?
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?
The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends:
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?
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?
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?
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?
To keep other jumpers in sight and help gauge the swoop
What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?
Drop your knees and cup your shoulders
