USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PACK
VERIFIED ANSWERS A+
◉ A USPA B-license holder who has not jumped for more than 90 days
should..... Answer: Make at least one jump under the direct supervision
of a USPA instructional rating holder
◉ Below 10,000 feet AGL, each jumper must maintain at least how
much horizontal separation from any cloud?. Answer: 500 feet
◉ With regard to borrowing parachute equipment. Answer: All jumpers
receive adequate transition training for unfamiliar equipment
◉ If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should. Answer: 1)
Land facing into the wind
2)Disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out
of the harness
3)Prepare to execute a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall)
◉ What may result if a jumper is recovering altitude (floating up) under
a free fall formation?. Answer: Collision with the formation
, ◉ According to the Basic Safety Requirements, the minimum radial
distance allowed from the center of the target to the nearest hazard for a
B licensed skydiver is. Answer: 50 meters
◉ An additional hazard(s) under canopy during night jumps may be.
Answer: 1)Moon shadow
2)Reduced Vision
3)Impaired depth perception
◉ Night vision can begin to deteriorate starting at what altitude?.
Answer: 5,000 ft AGL
◉ Night jump safety briefings should take place. Answer: Immediately
prior to the intended night jump
◉ Canopy formation skydiving. Answer: Should include a hook knife on
each participant
◉ The minimum break-off altitude for belly to earth formation groups of
five or fewer during the daytime should be at least. Answer: 1,500 ft
AGL higher than the highest planned deployment altitude in the group
◉ For freeflying, the first position that a skydiver should become
proficient in is the. Answer: Back Fly
GUIDE 2026 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PACK
VERIFIED ANSWERS A+
◉ A USPA B-license holder who has not jumped for more than 90 days
should..... Answer: Make at least one jump under the direct supervision
of a USPA instructional rating holder
◉ Below 10,000 feet AGL, each jumper must maintain at least how
much horizontal separation from any cloud?. Answer: 500 feet
◉ With regard to borrowing parachute equipment. Answer: All jumpers
receive adequate transition training for unfamiliar equipment
◉ If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should. Answer: 1)
Land facing into the wind
2)Disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out
of the harness
3)Prepare to execute a PLF (Parachute Landing Fall)
◉ What may result if a jumper is recovering altitude (floating up) under
a free fall formation?. Answer: Collision with the formation
, ◉ According to the Basic Safety Requirements, the minimum radial
distance allowed from the center of the target to the nearest hazard for a
B licensed skydiver is. Answer: 50 meters
◉ An additional hazard(s) under canopy during night jumps may be.
Answer: 1)Moon shadow
2)Reduced Vision
3)Impaired depth perception
◉ Night vision can begin to deteriorate starting at what altitude?.
Answer: 5,000 ft AGL
◉ Night jump safety briefings should take place. Answer: Immediately
prior to the intended night jump
◉ Canopy formation skydiving. Answer: Should include a hook knife on
each participant
◉ The minimum break-off altitude for belly to earth formation groups of
five or fewer during the daytime should be at least. Answer: 1,500 ft
AGL higher than the highest planned deployment altitude in the group
◉ For freeflying, the first position that a skydiver should become
proficient in is the. Answer: Back Fly
