USPA A License Written Test Questions With Latest Solutions 2024/25
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Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + - Correct Answer Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - Correct Answer pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + - Correct Answer movement on the...
USPA A License Written Test
Questions With Latest Solutions
2024/25
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + - Correct Answer
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - Correct Answer pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + - Correct Answer movement on the surface (taxi),
takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + - Correct
Answer my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - Correct Answer AFF and tandem students: helps
student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to leave at the right place
over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft? - Correct Answer
ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)?
+ - Correct Answer best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - Correct Answer dives
What are the landing priorities? - Correct Answer a. Land with the wing level and flying
in a straight line. b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. c. Flare to at
least the half-brake position. d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare? - Correct Answer convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). - Correct Answer Student should
demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? - Correct Answer
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? - Correct Answer altitude awareness
to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - Correct Answer ten
mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
, How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + - Correct Answer Change body position
to modify the air flow over my back
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude? - Correct Answer 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? - Correct Answer a.
Before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers,
kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching
altitude to 2,500 feet.
c. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear ris- ers and hold) and watch
altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by 2,500 feet.
d. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
e. Be sure both brakes are released.
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute? - Correct
Answer Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an
SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you tell
if it's a malfunction? - Correct Answer If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is
probably safe to land.
What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployed
system? - Correct Answer no more than two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy
the main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the reserve
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment (horseshoe),
what is the correct response? + - Correct Answer Cut away and deploy the reserve.
If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the parachute container (backpack)
but the deployment bag fails to release the parachute canopy for inflation, what is the
correct response? - Correct Answer Cut away and deploy the reserve.
What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your airport? - Correct
Answer ...
What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent (northeast-
southwest, north-south, etc)? - Correct Answer ...
How long is the runway at your airport? - Correct Answer ...
Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind direction.
- Correct Answer downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind but downwind of the
target), and final (into the wind)
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