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USPA Skydiving A License Exam StudyGuide With complete solution 2024/25
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or fewer? -
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1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude
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II What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - line twist
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How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? - approach only from
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the rear and behind the wing
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What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground? - 1) Line twist
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2) Hard landing while still in a turn
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3) Collision with other jumpers
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What should be your first response in the event of a canopy collision and entanglement
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with another jumper? - check altitude and communicate with the other jumper
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What should you pay attention to when closing a main container equipped with a hand
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deployed pilot chute? - 1) Bridle routing
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2) Closing loop tension
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3) Flap order
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When the brake system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your toggles back on
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the Velcro after you land? - To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines
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According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? - 1)A parachute
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packer under the direct supervision of a certified parachute rigger
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2)A certified parachute rigger
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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
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clouds? - One mile
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Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and
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weaken the material
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How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - Divide the jumpers weight
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(including all equipment) by the square footage of the canopy
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Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute
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maintenance? - The FAA
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