USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE STUDY GUIDE
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | FINAL UPDATED
2026/2027 LATEST
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
1
, 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
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
2
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | FINAL UPDATED
2026/2027 LATEST
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
1
, 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
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
2
