UPSA (Skydiving) - Category G Quiz (2025 SIM)
2025-2026 Most Recent Version Comprehensive
50 Questions and Verified Answers Accurate
Solutions Already Graded A+ Get it 100% Correct
Describe your procedure for landing in trees. - CORRECT ANSWER: Face into the
wind, prepare for PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help
How does a canopy's air speed, ground speed, and descent rate change with an
increase in density altitude? - CORRECT ANSWER: each will increase
What are the first things to do in the event of a collision and entanglement with another
jumper? - CORRECT ANSWER: check altitude, establish communication
What are the three biggest dangers of a hard toggle turn near the ground? - CORRECT
ANSWER: line twist, collision with jumpers, collision with the ground
What damage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a car
during the summer? - CORRECT ANSWER: shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band
degradation
What does a canopy do after completing a maximum input toggle
turn? - CORRECT ANSWER: dives
What does a tall cumulus cloud indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER: thunderstorms in the
area
, What extra consideration is required when wearing an AAD near the open door of an
aircraft or when climbing out? - CORRECT ANSWER: AAD activation near the open
door of an aircraft presents a dangerous situation.
What happens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used? - CORRECT ANSWER:
distortion
What happens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently? - CORRECT
ANSWER: loses tackiness
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another
jumper below 1,000 feet if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a
safe landing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Deploy the reserve (may not be a safe option with
an SOS system)
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - CORRECT ANSWER: line
twist
What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude
What is the most critical aspect of closing the main container equipped with a hand-
deployed pilot chute? - CORRECT ANSWER: bridle routing and placement
What is the most dangerous part of an incoming front for aircraft and
skydivers? - CORRECT ANSWER: thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant
changes in winds
What is the primary directional control when moving forward to dock in freefall? -
CORRECT ANSWER: legs
2025-2026 Most Recent Version Comprehensive
50 Questions and Verified Answers Accurate
Solutions Already Graded A+ Get it 100% Correct
Describe your procedure for landing in trees. - CORRECT ANSWER: Face into the
wind, prepare for PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help
How does a canopy's air speed, ground speed, and descent rate change with an
increase in density altitude? - CORRECT ANSWER: each will increase
What are the first things to do in the event of a collision and entanglement with another
jumper? - CORRECT ANSWER: check altitude, establish communication
What are the three biggest dangers of a hard toggle turn near the ground? - CORRECT
ANSWER: line twist, collision with jumpers, collision with the ground
What damage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a car
during the summer? - CORRECT ANSWER: shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band
degradation
What does a canopy do after completing a maximum input toggle
turn? - CORRECT ANSWER: dives
What does a tall cumulus cloud indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER: thunderstorms in the
area
, What extra consideration is required when wearing an AAD near the open door of an
aircraft or when climbing out? - CORRECT ANSWER: AAD activation near the open
door of an aircraft presents a dangerous situation.
What happens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used? - CORRECT ANSWER:
distortion
What happens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently? - CORRECT
ANSWER: loses tackiness
What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another
jumper below 1,000 feet if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a
safe landing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Deploy the reserve (may not be a safe option with
an SOS system)
What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly? - CORRECT ANSWER: line
twist
What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude
What is the most critical aspect of closing the main container equipped with a hand-
deployed pilot chute? - CORRECT ANSWER: bridle routing and placement
What is the most dangerous part of an incoming front for aircraft and
skydivers? - CORRECT ANSWER: thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant
changes in winds
What is the primary directional control when moving forward to dock in freefall? -
CORRECT ANSWER: legs
