USPA SKYDIVING ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What is one danger of a loose or worn main container closing
loops?
Answer: A horseshoe malfunction
◉ Why must a 3 ring release cable be cleaned periodically?
Answer: To prevent dirty sludge like coating from developing on the
cables over time that can create a hard pull
◉ If you see that you have begun a turn too low to the ground for a
safe landing, what should be your first response?
Answer: Pull both toggles to flare the canopy and neutralize the turn
◉ What effect does pulling on both of the front risers have on the
canopy?
Answer: 1) Increased forward speed
2) Increased descent rate
, ◉ When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with
the toggles?
Answer: Keep them in your hands
◉ According to the Skydivers Information Manual, what is the
maximum percentage of visible wear allowed on a main or reserve
closing loop?
Answer: 10%
◉ What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while
conserving the most altitude?
Answer: Braked turn
◉ How does the half braked position affect the canopies flight?
Answer: Forward speed and decent both decrease
◉ What is the ground speed of a jump aircraft with a true airspeed
of 90 knots when flying against a 50 knot headwind on a jump run?
Answer: 40 knots
True airspeed - headwind = ground speed
True airspeed + tailwind = ground speed
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What is one danger of a loose or worn main container closing
loops?
Answer: A horseshoe malfunction
◉ Why must a 3 ring release cable be cleaned periodically?
Answer: To prevent dirty sludge like coating from developing on the
cables over time that can create a hard pull
◉ If you see that you have begun a turn too low to the ground for a
safe landing, what should be your first response?
Answer: Pull both toggles to flare the canopy and neutralize the turn
◉ What effect does pulling on both of the front risers have on the
canopy?
Answer: 1) Increased forward speed
2) Increased descent rate
, ◉ When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with
the toggles?
Answer: Keep them in your hands
◉ According to the Skydivers Information Manual, what is the
maximum percentage of visible wear allowed on a main or reserve
closing loop?
Answer: 10%
◉ What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while
conserving the most altitude?
Answer: Braked turn
◉ How does the half braked position affect the canopies flight?
Answer: Forward speed and decent both decrease
◉ What is the ground speed of a jump aircraft with a true airspeed
of 90 knots when flying against a 50 knot headwind on a jump run?
Answer: 40 knots
True airspeed - headwind = ground speed
True airspeed + tailwind = ground speed
