USPA A LICENSE WRITTEN TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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USPA A LICENSE WRITTEN TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)USPA A LICENSE WRITTEN TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)USPA A LICENSE WRITTEN TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)USPA A LICENSE WRITT...
USPA A LICENSE WRITTEN TEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump? - ANS ✓ten
mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiver able by an
S&TA
How would you clear a pilot chute hesitation? + - ANS ✓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? - ANS ✓2,500 feet
How would you address the following routine opening problems? - ANS ✓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? - ANS ✓Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below
1,000 feet with an SOS system.
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If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how
can you tell if it's a malfunction? - ANS ✓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? - ANS ✓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? + - ANS ✓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? - ANS ✓Cut away and deploy the
reserve.
What are the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your
airport? - ANS ✓...
What compass directions do the runway heading numbers represent
(northeast-southwest, north-south, etc)? - ANS ✓...
How long is the runway at your airport? - ANS ✓...
Describe the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the
wind direction. - ANS ✓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? - ANS ✓...
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Why is it undesirable to land off the end of a runway? - ANS ✓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? - ANS ✓5.5 seconds
What is the correct procedure for recovering from instability to the belly to
earth position? - ANS ✓altitude, arch, legs, relax
Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get stable
before pulling? + - ANS ✓Pull at the planned altitude, regardless of stability.
What is the purpose of the wave-off before deployment? - ANS ✓to signal
other jumpers
What is the purpose of the PLF and why is it important for skydivers? - ANS
✓It protects against hard landings, and all skydivers have hard landings
What part of the landing pattern is most dangerous to skydivers? - ANS
✓the intersection of the base and final approach legs
How do higher wind speeds affect the planned landing pattern as compared
to the pattern plan for a calm day? - ANS ✓shortens the final approach,
shortens the base leg, lengthens the downwind leg, and places the planned
pattern entry point farther upwind
In moderately strong winds, how far downwind of an obstacle would you
expect to find turbulence? - ANS ✓10-20 times the height of the obstacle
What is the best procedure to use when flying your canopy in turbulent
conditions? - ANS ✓Keep the canopy flying in a straight line at full flight (or as
directed by the owner's manual).
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