USPA Skydiving B License Study Guide | Questions and Answers (Passed 2023)

Questions and Answers (Passed 2023) USPA Skydiving B License Study Guide | Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun? - ansUltraviolet rays will damage the nylon and weaken the material How do you calculate the wing loading of a canopy? - ansDivide the jumpers weight (including all equipment) by the square footage of the canopy Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute maintenance? - ansThe FAA Before jumping with any type of camera system, USPA recommends: - ans1) 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 How does wind affect the glide path of the canopy? - ans1) The glide path with become steeper as the wind speed decreases when flying with the wind. 2) The glide path will degrade (become steeper) as the wind speed increases while flying into the wind Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below others jumpers in free-fall? - ansTo guard against possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden fall rate changes What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below 1,000ft if it appears the two canopy's cannot be separated in time for a safe landing? - ansCommunicate with the other jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway Why is it important to look ahead during a freefall swoop approach toward other jumpers in freefall? - ansTo keep other jumpers in sight and help gauge the swoop What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach? - ansDrop your knees and cup your shoulders When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the toggles? - ansKeep 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? - ans10% What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the most altitude? - ansBraked turn How does the half braked position affect the canopies flight? - ansForward 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? - ans40 knots True airspeed - headwind = ground speed True airspeed + tailwind = ground speed According to the Skydivers Information Manual, an A Licensed skydivers who has not made at least one free fall skydive in the previous __ days should make at least one jump under the supervision of an instructional rating holder. - ans60 days What are the most important aspects of the packing the main canopy? - ans1) Lines straight 2) Slider in place 3) Line stows tight How can you tell if the reserve static line (RSL) is routed correctly? - ansThere is a clear path from the shackle to the reserve ripcord Below 10,000 feet, a jumper must maintain how much horizontal separation from the clouds? - ans2,000 feet Right after deployment, you see another skydivers very close and flying directly at you. The correct response would be - ansBoth jumpers should steer to the right