USPA SKYDRIVING A,B,C LICENSE STUDY GUIDE 2024-2025
|COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall
groups of five or fewer? - ANSWER -1,500 feet above the highest
planned deployment altitude
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - ANSWER
line twist
How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? -
ANSWER -approach only from the rear and behind the wing
What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground? -
ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -To
prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines
According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? -
ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -One mile
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - ANSWER -Ultraviolet
rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER -The FAA
Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends: -
ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -To keep other jumpers in
sight and help gauge the swoop
What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?
- ANSWER -Drop your knees and cup your shoulders
What is one danger of a loose or worn main container closing loops?
, - ANSWER -A horseshoe malfunction
Why must a 3 ring release cable be cleaned periodically? - ANSWER
To prevent dirty sludge like coating from developing on the cables
over time that can create a hard pull
If you see that you have begun a turn too low to the ground for a safe
landing, what should be your first response? - ANSWER -Pull both
toggles to flare the canopy and neutralize the turn
What effect does pulling on both of the front risers have on the
canopy? - ANSWER -1) Increased forward speed
2) Increased descent rate
When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the
toggles? - ANSWER -Keep them in your hands
According to the Skydivers Information Manual, what is the maximum
percentage of visible wear allowed on a main or reserve closing loop?
- ANSWER -10%
What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while
conserving the most altitude? - ANSWER -Braked turn
How does the half braked position affect the canopies flight? -
ANSWER -Forward speed and decent both decrease
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