USPA SKYDIVING C LICENSE STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK 2026 EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY SHEET
GRADED A+
⩥ Q: What are the two primary components of a canopy flare? Answer:
A: Arms down and full toggle input at the correct altitude.
⩥ Q: What is the purpose of a canopy accuracy jump for the B-license?
Answer: A: To demonstrate the ability to land within 33 feet (10 meters)
of a target.
⩥ Q: What is "spotting"? Answer: A: Determining the correct exit point
from the aircraft to ensure landing in the desired area.
⩥ Q: What factors affect spotting? Answer: A: Wind direction/speed at
altitude and ground level, aircraft speed, jump run heading.
⩥ Q: When should you check for other aircraft during jump run?
Answer: A: Before and during climb-out and exit.
⩥ Q: What should you do if your main canopy has line twists but is fully
open and steerable? Answer: A: Kick out of the twists; do not cut away
if it is controllable.
, ⩥ Q: What's the decision altitude for cutting away a malfunctioning
main canopy? Answer: A: 2,500 feet AGL is the minimum altitude for
decision making.
⩥ Q: What does "two-out" mean and what should you do? Answer: A:
Both canopies are out; usually keep the reserve and cut away the main if
not entangled.
⩥ Q: What is the minimum number of jumps required for a B-license?
Answer: A: 50 jumps.
⩥ Q: What is the maximum wind limit for student and B-license
jumpers? Answer: A: 14 mph for students, no set limit for B-license —
use judgment and DZ rules.
⩥ Q: What is the function of an AAD? Answer: A: An automatic
activation device deploys the reserve parachute at a preset altitude.
⩥ Q: How many night jumps are required for the B-license? Answer: A:
2 night jumps with at least 20 minutes of freefall and canopy time.
⩥ Q: What equipment is required for night jumps? Answer: A: A visible
light for freefall/canopy and a strobe light visible from 3 miles.
TEST BANK 2026 EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY SHEET
GRADED A+
⩥ Q: What are the two primary components of a canopy flare? Answer:
A: Arms down and full toggle input at the correct altitude.
⩥ Q: What is the purpose of a canopy accuracy jump for the B-license?
Answer: A: To demonstrate the ability to land within 33 feet (10 meters)
of a target.
⩥ Q: What is "spotting"? Answer: A: Determining the correct exit point
from the aircraft to ensure landing in the desired area.
⩥ Q: What factors affect spotting? Answer: A: Wind direction/speed at
altitude and ground level, aircraft speed, jump run heading.
⩥ Q: When should you check for other aircraft during jump run?
Answer: A: Before and during climb-out and exit.
⩥ Q: What should you do if your main canopy has line twists but is fully
open and steerable? Answer: A: Kick out of the twists; do not cut away
if it is controllable.
, ⩥ Q: What's the decision altitude for cutting away a malfunctioning
main canopy? Answer: A: 2,500 feet AGL is the minimum altitude for
decision making.
⩥ Q: What does "two-out" mean and what should you do? Answer: A:
Both canopies are out; usually keep the reserve and cut away the main if
not entangled.
⩥ Q: What is the minimum number of jumps required for a B-license?
Answer: A: 50 jumps.
⩥ Q: What is the maximum wind limit for student and B-license
jumpers? Answer: A: 14 mph for students, no set limit for B-license —
use judgment and DZ rules.
⩥ Q: What is the function of an AAD? Answer: A: An automatic
activation device deploys the reserve parachute at a preset altitude.
⩥ Q: How many night jumps are required for the B-license? Answer: A:
2 night jumps with at least 20 minutes of freefall and canopy time.
⩥ Q: What equipment is required for night jumps? Answer: A: A visible
light for freefall/canopy and a strobe light visible from 3 miles.
