USPA A License ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅pilot and
jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅movement on the surface
(taxi), takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)? + -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅dives
What are the landing priorities? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅convert forward
speed to lift
,Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Student
should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅altitude
awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅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? + - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? + - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Cut away and deploy the reserve.
What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your airport? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅...
What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent (northeast-southwest,
north-south, etc)? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅...
How long is the runway at your airport? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅...
Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind direction. -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind but downwind
of the target), and final (into the wind)
At what altitude over the ground do aircraft enter the traffic pattern at your airport? -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅...
Why is it undesirable to land off the end of a runway? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅approaching and departing aircraft
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft. + - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅Approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear.
Who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft? + - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅pilot and
jumper
When must seat belts be fastened? + - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅movement on the surface
(taxi), takeoff, and landing
From whom do you take direction in the event of an aircraft problem? + - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅my instructor
Why is it important to exit on "Go!"? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅ahead
Why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of the equipment)? + -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅best position for deployment
What does a canopy do immediately following a turn? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅dives
What are the landing priorities? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅convert forward
speed to lift
,Describe the procedure for a hard landing (PLF). - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Student
should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing.
Category B: Who must directly supervise your student training jumps? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅USPA Instructor rated for my discipline
What is your most important task when in freefall? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅altitude
awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅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? + - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? + - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Cut away and deploy the reserve.
What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your airport? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅...
What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent (northeast-southwest,
north-south, etc)? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅...
How long is the runway at your airport? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅...
Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind direction. -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind but downwind
of the target), and final (into the wind)
At what altitude over the ground do aircraft enter the traffic pattern at your airport? -
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅...
Why is it undesirable to land off the end of a runway? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅approaching and departing aircraft
