USPA Category A Questions with verified detailed answers

USPA Category A Questions with verified detailed answers
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1) For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should an
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average-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet? || || || || || || ||




|| a) 10 seconds
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|| b) 15 seconds
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|| c) 20 seconds - correct answer✔✔b) 15 seconds
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2) What is the most appropriate response to loss of heading control in freefall?
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|| a) Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
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|| b) Correct by turning in opposite direction.
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|| c) De-arch. - correct answer✔✔a) Altitude, arch, legs, relax.
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3) What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning?
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|| a) Announce in a loud, clear voice your upcoming turns and/or maneuvers.
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|| b) Always fly a right-hand pattern.
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|| c) Look first in the direction of the turn. - correct answer✔✔c) Look first in the direction of
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4) What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening?
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|| a) Aggressively use toggle inputs to turn.
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|| b) Rear riser turn with the brakes still set.
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, c) Front riser turn with the brakes still set. - correct answer✔✔b) Rear riser turn with the
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brakes still set. || ||




5) How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line?
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|| a) Immediately cut away and pull the reserve.
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|| b) Use the rear risers to steer with the brakes still set.
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c) If familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release both brakes and use the back
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risers to steer. - correct answer✔✔c) If familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release
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both brakes and use the back risers to steer.
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6) How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare?
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|| a) Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump.
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|| b) Prepare to PLF.
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c) Set the brakes first, then land using rear risers. - correct answer✔✔a) Practice with rear-
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riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump.
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7) What is the procedure for landing on a building?
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|| a) Cut away 5-10 feet above the building surface, prepare to PLF.
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b) Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing
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on top of a building, wait for competent help.
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c) Steer away from building so that you land on solid ground. - correct answer✔✔b)
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Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on
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top of a building, wait for competent help.
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8) What is the purpose of the automatic activation device?
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