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USPA SKYDIVING LICENSE EXAM S 2024/2025
(LICENSE A, B, C & D) WITH 200 REAL EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) NEWEST EXAMS
USPA Skydiving A License Exam What is the minimum deployment altitude (pin extracted) allowed for student skydivers and A- License holders? - ANSWER-3,000 feet AGL (Above Ground Level)
What is the ground speed of a jump aircraft with a true airspeed of 90 knots when flying against a 50 knot headwind on a jump run? - ANSWER-40 knots True airspeed - headwind = ground speed True airspeed + tailwind = ground speed
According to the Skydivers Information Manual, an A Licensed skydivers who has not made at least one free fall skydive in the previous __ days should make at least one jump under the supervision of an instructional rating holder. - ANSWER-60 days
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
Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - ANSWER-Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material 1 / 4
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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
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 2 / 4
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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
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 3 / 4
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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
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