USPA SKYDIVING B LICENSE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Answer: Ultraviolet
rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
◉ 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
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 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
◉ 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
◉ Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? Answer: Ultraviolet
rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material
◉ 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
