USPA A,B,C AND D WRITTEN EXAMS LICENSE EXAMS ACTUAL
EXAMS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + - ANSWER:
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - ANSWER: pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + - ANSWER: movement on the surface (taxi),
takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + - ANSWER:
my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - ANSWER: AFF and tandem students: helps
student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to leave at the right
place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft? - ANSWER:
ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the
equipment)? + - ANSWER: best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - ANSWER: dives
What are the landing priorities? - ANSWER: a. Land with the wing level and flying in
a straight line. b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. c. Flare to at
least the half-brake position. d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare? - ANSWER: convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). - ANSWER: Student should
demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? - ANSWER:
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? - ANSWER: altitude awareness
to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - ANSWER: ten mph
for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
, How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + - ANSWER: Change body position to
modify the air flow over my back
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude? - ANSWER: 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? - ANSWER: a.
Before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to
risers, kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching
altitude to 2,500 feet.
c. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear ris- ers and hold) and
watch altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by 2,500
feet.
d. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
e. Be sure both brakes are released.
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute? -
ANSWER: Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet
with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you
tell if it's a malfunction? - ANSWER: If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is
probably safe to land.
What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployed
system? - ANSWER: no more than two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy
the main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the reserve
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment
(horseshoe), what is the correct response? + - ANSWER: Cut away and deploy the
reserve.
If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the parachute container
(backpack) but the deployment bag fails to release the parachute canopy for
inflation, what is the correct response? - ANSWER: Cut away and deploy the
reserve.
Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind
direction. - ANSWER: downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind but
downwind of the target), and final (into the wind)
Why is it undesirable to land off the end of a runway? - ANSWER: approaching and
departing aircraft
Category C: In flat and stable freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take an
average jumper to fall 1,000 feet? - ANSWER: 5.5 seconds
EXAMS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + - ANSWER:
Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - ANSWER: pilot and jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + - ANSWER: movement on the surface (taxi),
takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + - ANSWER:
my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - ANSWER: AFF and tandem students: helps
student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to leave at the right
place over the ground
Where does the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft? - ANSWER:
ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the
equipment)? + - ANSWER: best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - ANSWER: dives
What are the landing priorities? - ANSWER: a. Land with the wing level and flying in
a straight line. b. Land in a clear and open area, avoiding obstacles. c. Flare to at
least the half-brake position. d. Perform a parachute landing fall
What is the purpose of the landing flare? - ANSWER: convert forward speed to lift
Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). - ANSWER: Student should
demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? - ANSWER:
USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? - ANSWER: altitude awareness
to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - ANSWER: ten mph
for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA
, How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + - ANSWER: Change body position to
modify the air flow over my back
In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude? - ANSWER: 2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? - ANSWER: a.
Before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to
risers, kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.
b. Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching
altitude to 2,500 feet.
c. Pull toggles to flare position and hold (or pull down rear ris- ers and hold) and
watch altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flare by 2,500
feet.
d. Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.
e. Be sure both brakes are released.
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 ft without a landable parachute? -
ANSWER: Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet
with an SOS system.
If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you
tell if it's a malfunction? - ANSWER: If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is
probably safe to land.
What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployed
system? - ANSWER: no more than two tries or two seconds to locate and deploy
the main pilot chute; if no success, cut away and deploy the reserve
If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment
(horseshoe), what is the correct response? + - ANSWER: Cut away and deploy the
reserve.
If the pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the parachute container
(backpack) but the deployment bag fails to release the parachute canopy for
inflation, what is the correct response? - ANSWER: Cut away and deploy the
reserve.
Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind
direction. - ANSWER: downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind but
downwind of the target), and final (into the wind)
Why is it undesirable to land off the end of a runway? - ANSWER: approaching and
departing aircraft
Category C: In flat and stable freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take an
average jumper to fall 1,000 feet? - ANSWER: 5.5 seconds
