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USPA Skydiving A License Exam Study Guide
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USPA Skydiving A License ExamStudy Guide
1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude - -What is the
recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or
fewer?
-line twist - -What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?
-approach only from the rear and behind the wing - -How can you avoid the
propeller(s) while approaching an airplane?
-1) Line twist
2) Hard landing while still in a turn
3) Collision with other jumpers - -What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle
turn near the ground?
-check altitude and communicate with the other jumper - -What should be
your first response in the event of a canopy collision and entanglement with
another jumper?
-1) Bridle routing
2) Closing loop tension
3) Flap order - -What should you pay attention to when closing a main
container equipped with a hand deployed pilot chute?
-To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines - -When the brake
system uses Velcro, why is it a good idea to place your toggles back on the
Velcro after you land?
-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 - -According to the
FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?
-One mile - -Above 10,000 feet, a jumper should maintain how much
horizontal separation from the clouds?
-Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material - -Why is it
bad to leave a parachute in the sun?
-Divide the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage
of the canopy - -How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy?
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