USPA SKYDIVING A LICENSE EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+

What is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for free fall groups of five or fewer? - 1,500 feet above the highest planned deployment altitude What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - line twist How can you avoid the propeller(s) while approaching an airplane? - approach only from the rear and behind the wing What is the biggest danger of a hard toggle turn near the ground? - 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? - 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? - 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? - To prevent wear and tear on the lower steering lines According to the FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute? - 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? - One mile Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - Ultraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - 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? - The FAA Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends: - 1) At least 50 recent jumps using the same parachute system to be used with the camera 2) At least a C license 3) Above average free fall skills