USPAP 15-Hour Course Exam Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers by Expert)
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USPA A,B,C AND D WRITTEN EXAMS LICENSE EXAMS
ACTUAL EXAMS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
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: the pilot and each
jumper
when must deatbelts be fastened - ANSWER: during movement on the surface (taxi),
takeoff, and landing
from who do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem - ANSWER: my
instructor
why is it important to exit on Go (or arch) - 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 intially upon exit from the aircraft - ANSWER:
Ahead
why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth ( think in terms of equipment )
- ANSWER: it is the best position for deployment
what does a canaopy do immediately following a turn - ANSWER: it planes out
what are the landing priorities - ANSWER: land with the wing level and flying in a
straight line
land in a clear and open area avoiding obstacles
flare to at least the half-brake position
what is the purpose of landing flare - ANSWER: to convert forward speed to lift
solo students: describe the procedure for a hard landing ( parachute landing fall for
PLF) - ANSWER: student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and
elbows in, roll and landing
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: 10MPH for
round canopy, 14MPH for 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 vent of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing
emergency procedures by what altitude - ANSWER: 2500FT
how would you address the following routine opening problem: twisted lines -
ANSWER: before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line
twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2500FT
how would you address the following routine opening problems: closed end cells -
ANSWER: pull toggles to flare position and hold ( or pull down rear risers and hold )
and watch altitude. If stubborn determine controllability with turn and flare by
2500FT
how would you address the following routine opening problem: broken lines or
other damage - ANSWER: determine controllability and ability to flare by 2500FT
How would you address the following routine opening problem: Good canopy that is
turning - ANSWER: Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke
while watching altitude to 2,500 feet.
What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 feet 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 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
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
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