Uspa Test

Front 1

Describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft.

Back 1

Approach fixed-wingaircraft from the rear

Front 2

Whois responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft?

Back 2

pilot and jumper

Front 3

Whenmust seat belts be fastened?

Back 3

movement on the surface(taxi), takeoff, and landing

Front 4

Fromwhom do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem?

Back 4

my instructor

Front 5

Whyis it important to exit on “Go!” (or “Arch!”)?

Back 5

AFF and tandem students:helps student and instructors to leave at the same time all students: to leaveat the right place over the ground

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Front 6

Wheredoes the wind come from initially upon exit from the aircraft?_

Back 6

Ahead

Front 7

Whydo skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth (think in terms of theequipment)?

Back 7

best position fordeployment

Front 8

Whatdoes a canopy do immediately following a turn?

Back 8

Dives

Front 9

Whatare the landing priorities?

Back 9

a. Land with the wing leveland 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 (PLF)

Front 10

.What is the purpose of the landing flare?

Back 10

convert forward speed tolift

Front 11

Describethe procedure for a hard landing (parachute landing fall or PLF).

Back 11

Student should demonstrate:feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll on landing. `

Front 12

Whomust directly supervise your student training jumps?

Back 12

USPA Instructor rated formy discipline

Front 13

Whatis your most important task when in freefall?

Back 13

altitude awareness torecognize and act at the assigned pull altitude

Front 14

Whatare the maximum winds in which any student may jump?

Back 14

-ten mph for a round reservecanopy;

-14 mph for a ram-air reserve,

-waiverable by an S&TA

Front 15

Howwould you clear a pilot chute hesitation?

Back 15

Change body position tomodify the air flow over my back

Front 16

Inthe event of a canopy problem,students should decide and act about executing emergency procedures by what altitude?

Back 16

2,500 feet

Front 17

Howwould you address the following routine opening problems? Line Twist:

Back 17

Before releasing thebrakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers, kick inopposite direction, watch altitude to 2,500 feet.

Front 18

How would you address the following routine opening problems? Slider up:

Back 18

Pump rear risers orsteering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching altitude to 2,500feet

Front 19

How would you address the following routine opening problems?End-cell closure:

Back 19

Pull toggles to flareposition and hold (or pull down rear risers and hold)and watch altitude. If stubborn, determine controllability with turn and flareby 2,500 feet.

Front 20

How would you address the following routine opening problems? Broken steering or suspension lines:

Back 20

Determine controllabilityand ability to flare by 2,500 feet.

Front 21

How would you address the following routine opening problems? Pilot chute entanglements, Canopy damage:

Back 21

Determine controllability and ability to flare by 2,500 feet.

Front 22

How would you address the following routine opening problems? Canopy turning after deployment:

Back 22

Be sure both brakes arereleased

Front 23

Whatis the appropriate action if below 1,000 feet without a landable parachute?

Back 23

Immediately deploy thereserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an SOS system

Front 24

Ifthe pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how canyou tell if it’s a malfunction?

Back 24

If the canopy flares andturns correctly, it is probably safe to land.

Front 25

Whatis the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployedsystem?

Back 25

no more than two tries ortwo seconds to locate and deploy the main pilot chute; if no success, cut awayand deploy the reserve

Front 26

Ifpart of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment(horseshoe),what is the correct response?

Back 26

Cut away and deploy thereserve.

Front 27

Ifthe pilot chute extracts the deployment bag from the parachute container(backpack) but the deployment bag fails to release the parachute canopy forinflation, what is the correct response?

Back 27

. Cut away and deploy thereserve.

Front 28

Whatare the compass headings of the runway nearest the DZ at your airport?

Back 28

local runway headings (?? )

Front 29

Describethe three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the winddirection.

Back 29

Local pattern entryaltitude:

Enter at 1000 to downwind (with wind)

Enter base at 600 (across the wind)

Enter final at 300 (against wind)

Front 30

Whatcompass directions do the runway heading numbers represent(northeast-southwest; north-south, etc.)?

Back 30

cardinal directions of thereference runway

Front 31

Howlong is the longest runway at your airport?

Back 31

local runway length

Front 32

Atwhat altitude over the ground do aircraft enter the traffic pattern at yourairport?

Back 32

local pattern entryaltitude

Front 33

Whyis it undesirable to land off the end of a runway?

Back 33

approaching and departingaircraft

Front 34

Inflat and stable freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take an averagejumper to fall 1,000 feet?

Back 34

5.5 seconds

Front 35

Whatis the correct procedure for recovering from instability to the belly-to-earthposition?

Back 35

altitude, arch legs, relax

Front 36

Whichis better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get stablebefore pulling?

Back 36

Pull at the plannedaltitude, regardless of stability.

Front 37

Whatis the purpose of the wave-off beforedeployment?

Back 37

to signal other jumpers

Front 38

Whatis the purpose of the parachutelanding fall (PLF), and why is it important for skydivers?

Back 38

It protects against hardlandings, and all skydivers have hard landings

Front 39

Whatpart of the landing pattern is most dangerous to skydivers?

Back 39

the intersection of thebase and final approach legs

Front 40

Howdo higher wind speeds affect the planned landing pattern as compared to thepattern plan for a calm day?

Back 40

shortens the finalapproach, shortens the base leg, lengthens the downwind leg, and places theplanned pattern entry point farther upwind

Front 41

Inmoderately strong winds, how far downwind of an obstacle would you expect tofind turbulence?

Back 41

10-20 times the height ofthe obstacle

Front 42

Whatis the best procedure to use when flying your canopy in turbulent conditions?

Back 42

Keep the canopy flying in astraight line at full flight

Front 43

Whatweather conditions and wind direction(s) are most likely to cause turbulence atyour drop zone?

Back 43

according to the locallanding area and obstacles

Front 44

Whyis it important to protect your parachute system operation handles when in andaround the aircraft?

Back 44

keeps them in place andprevents accidental or premature deployment

Front 45

Describethe equipment pre-flight strategy to use before putting on your gear.

Back 45

. top to bottom, back tofront

Front 46

Howdoes the three-ring main canopy release system disconnect themain parachute from the harness?

Back 46

Pull the cables to releasethe cloth loop.

Front 47

Howdo you know if a reserve parachute has been packed by an FAA rigger within thelast 180 days?

Back 47

information found on thereserve packing data card

Front 48

How do you know the reserve container has not been opened since the FAA riggerlast closed it?

Back 48

rigger’s packing seal onthe reserve ripcord l>

Front 49

Ifthe surface winds are blowing from west to east, which direction will you faceto fly the downwind leg of the landing pattern

Back 49

east

Front 50

Whatis the wing loading of the parachute you will use on your next jump?

Back 50

Divide the exit weight bythe square footage.

Front 51

Whichcanopy size (same model design) will exhibit quicker control response?

a.210-square feet with a 210-pound jumper (geared up)

b.170 square feet with a 170-pound jumper (geared up)

Back 51

170 square feet/170 pounds

Front 52

Whenis it OK to attempt a stand-up landing?

Back 52

when the jumper has controlof all the variables and has executed a good flare at the appropriate altitude

Front 53

Forplanned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should anaverage-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet?

Back 53

15 seconds

Front 54

Whatis the most appropriate responseto loss of heading control in freefall?

Back 54

altitude, arch, legs, relax

Front 55

Whatis the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning?

Back 55

Look first in the directionof the turn.

Front 56

Whatis the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening?

Back 56

rear riser turn with thebrakes still set

Front 57

Howwould you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line?

Back 57

use the rear risers

Front 58

.How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare?

Back 58

practice with rear-riserflares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump

Front 59

Describeyour procedure for landing on a buildinga

Back 59

Disconnect the RSL (iftime), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on top of abuilding, wait for competent help.

Front 60

Whatis the purpose of the automatic activation device?

Back 60

to back up the jumper’semergency procedures

Front 61

Describethe “check of threes.”

Back 61

Check three-ring releasesystem for correct assembly and RSL; three points of harness attachment forsnap ssembly or correct routing andadjustment; three operation handles—main activation, cutaway, reserve.

Front 62

Whatmust the spotter do to determine what is directly underneath the aircraft whileon jump run?

Back 62

place head completelyoutside the aircraft and look straight down

Front 63

Howfar horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud?a. below 10,000 feet MSL?

Back 63

2,000 feet

Front 64

Howfar horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud? 10,000feet MSL and above?

Back 64

one mile

Front 65

Whatare the minimum visibility requirements?a. below 10,000 feet MSL?

Back 65

three miles

Front 66

Whatare the minimum visibility requirements? b.10,000feet MSL and above?

Back 66

5 miles

Front 67

Whois responsible for a jumper observing cloud clearance requirements?

Back 67

jumper and pilot

Front 68

Accordingto the BSRs, what is the latest a student may jump?

Back 68

All student jumps must becompleted by sunset.

Front 69

Describethe technique for determining the point straight below the aircraft during jumprun.

Back 69

Determine two lines fromthe horizon, one ahead and one abreast, and find the intersection of those twolines.

Front 70

Whatmust the jumper look for below before exiting the aircraft?

Back 70

clouds and other aircraft

Front 71

Whathappens to a jumper’s fall rate when performing rolls, loops, or otherfreeflying maneuvers?

Back 71

fall rate increases

Front 72

Whathappens to a visual altimeter when it’s in the jumper’s burble?

Back 72

reads unreliably

Front 73

Whatis the best way to recover from a stall to full glide?

Back 73

Smoothly raise thecontrols.

Front 74

Describean aerodynamic stall as it applies to a ram-air canopy.

Back 74

stable state of decreasedglide and increased rate of descent

Front 75

Whendoes a dynamic stall occur?

Back 75

at the end of a flare whenthe jumper begins to rock back under the canopy

Front 76

Whathappens after a dynamic stall if the tail is held lower than the nose?

Back 76

full stall

Front 77

Whatis the best way to determine a canopy’s optimum flare speed and depth forlanding?

Back 77

Practice different ratesof flare entry at different depthsof flare

Front 78

Describeyour procedure for landing in high winds.

Back 78

Stay well downwind of anyobstacle, face into the wind early, disconnect the RSL, land with a PLF, pullone toggle down completely, and after landing, cut away if necessary.

Front 79

Howmany A-lines does a nine-cell canopy have?

Back 79

ten

Front 80

Towhat part of the canopy do the steering lines (brake lines) connect?

Back 80

tail or trailing edge

Front 81

Whatlines go through the rear slider grommets?

Back 81

C, D, and brakes

Front 82

Wheredoes the main pilot chute bridle attach to the canopy?

Back 82

. top center

Front 83

Whomay pack a main parachute?

Back 83

FAA rigger, person jumpingthe parachute, person under rigger’s supervision

Front 84

Howoften do the main and reserve parachute need to be packed?

Back 84

every 180 days

Front 85

Whois in command of the aircraft?

Back 85

pilot

Front 86

Name two purposes for wearing seat belts in an aircraft

Back 86

to maintain the correctbalance; protection in a crash

Front 87

Whois responsible that the aircraft is in condition for safe flight?

Back 87

pilot

Front 88

Abovewhat altitude MSL is the pilot of an unpressurized aircraft required to breathesupplemental oxygen?

Back 88

14,00 feet

Front 89

Abovewhat altitude MSL are all occupants of an unpressurized aircraft required to beprovided with supplemental oxygen?

Back 89

15,000 feet

Front 90

Inan aircraft with the exit door near the back, what must jumpers do to maintainthe balance during exit procedures?

Back 90

remain forward until it istime for their group to exit

Front 91

Whatis the biggest danger to a jumper when flying the canopy pattern?

Back 91

other canopies

Front 92

Whatis the best way to avoid a canopy collision?

Back 92

see and remain clear ofother jumperss

Front 93

Howdoes the RSL work?

Back 93

forms a separable linkbetween the main riser and reserve ripcord so that cutting away the mainactivates the reserve, if the RSL is hooked up

Front 94

Whatwould happen if the main riser attached to the RSL breaks?

Back 94

The reserve deploys withthe main still attached by the other riser.

Front 95

Whatis the best way to prevent risers from breaking?

Back 95

inspection and maintenance;correct packing, tight line stowage, and stable deployment, all to preventhard openings

Front 96

Nameone way to prevent a dual deployment.

Back 96

a. Deploy the main chute at the correct altitude to avoid AAD activation.

b. Initiate malfunctionprocedures high enough to cut away safely and avoid AAD

c. Maintain and correctlyoperate hand-deployed pilot chutes, especially collapsibles.d. Protect equipment beforeexit to prevent pins or handles from being knocked loose.

e.Maneuver gently below the AAD’s firing range

Front 97

27.What is generally the best action to take in the following two-canopy-outscenarios ?a. Biplane

Back 97

Release the brakes on thefront canopy only and steer that canopy gently; PLF.

Front 98

Whatis generally the best action to take in the following two-canopy-out scenarios? b.Side by side

Back 98

Release the brakes on thedominant canopy only and steer that canopy gently;or release the RSL (if time) and cut away; PLF.

Front 99

What is generally the best action to take in the following two-canopy-out scenarios ?

c.Downplane

Back 99

Release the RSL (if time)and cut away. (SIM 5-1.E)

Front 100

1.What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conservingthe most altitude?

Back 100

braked turns

Front 101

Whathappens if a canopy is controlled too deeply in the brakes?

Back 101

stalls

Front 102

Describethe difference between flaring from half brakes and full glide.

Back 102

Flaring from half brakesrequires a quicker stroke, the stroke is shorter, and stalls occur sooner

Front 103

Howdoes the half-braked position affect the canopy’s flight?

Back 103

slows descent, changesglide

Front 104

Whatis a glide path?

Back 104

The angle at which theparachute descends towards its projected landing point.

Front 105

Howdo you determine your glide path?

Back 105

Look ahead to find thepoint on the ground that appears not to rise or sink.

Front 106

Howdoes wind affect the glide path?

Back 106

The glide path will becomesteeper as the wind decreases when flying with the wind. The glide path willbecome steeper as the wind speed increases when flying into the wind.

Front 107

Howis heading corrected during a track?

Back 107

Dip one shoulder slightlyin the direction of the turn.

Front 108

Whenmaking tracking jumps from a large plane, why is it important to trackperpendicular to the jump run?

Back 108

to avoid other groups aheadand behind

Front 109

Whatis the ground speed of a jump aircraft with a true airspeed of 90 knots whenflying against a 50-knot headwind on jump run?

Back 109

40 knots

Front 110

How can jumpers assure adequate separation between groups exiting the aircraft??

Back 110

gauge separation accordingto position over the ground

Front 111

Whatare the three most important aspects of packing the main canopy?

Back 111

lines straight and in placein the center, slider up, tight line stows

Front 112

Howcan you tell if the RSL is routed correctly?

Back 112

clear path from snapshackle to guide ring

Front 113

Whatis the make and model of parachute system you are jumping?

Back 113

a.Main canopy?b.Harness and container system?

c.Automatic activation device?

Front 114

Whatis the minimum pull altitude allowed for student skydivers and A licenseholders?

Back 114

3,000 feet

Front 115

Whatare the maximum winds allowed for student skydivers?

Back 115

14 mph

Front 116

Ifa jumper falls for one minute through upper winds averaging 30 mph from thewest how far will the jumper drift?

Back 116

1/2 mile

Front 117

Ifa jumper falls for one minute through upper winds averaging 30 mph from thewest in which direction will the jumper drift?

Back 117

east

Front 118

Describeyour procedure for landing in power lines.

Back 118

Avoid the area early duringthe descent, minimum braked turn necessary to avoid lines, land parallel to thewires, braked landing, prepare for PLF,try to touch only one line at a time, wait for help and confirmation that the powerhas been turned off and will remain off until recovery operations are complete.

Front 119

Inthe event of an aircraft emergency with no students or instructors aboard, whoshould coordinate procedures between the pilot and the other jumpers on theload?

Back 119

jumpmaster, or spotter

Front 120

Atyour drop zone, what is the lowest altitude the pilot would likely ask jumpersto leave the plane during a routine engine-out ްemergency?

Back 120

DZ policy

Front 121

Inan aircraft emergency, what is the lowest exit altitude that you would deployyour main parachute before choosing the reserve instead?

Back 121

school policy

Front 122

Howmany jumps are required for the USPA A license?

Back 122

25

Front 123

Whatdoes a USPA A license permit a skydiver to do?

Back 123

jump without supervision,pack his or her own main parachute, engage in basic groupjumps, and perform water jumps

Front 124

Whatshould an A-licensed jumper do to regain currency after a ten-week period ofinactivity?

Back 124

make at least one jumpunder the supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder

Front 125

Whatshould an A-licensed jumper do to regain currency after a four-month period ofinactivity?

Back 125

make at least one jumpbeginning in Category D with a USPA AFF Instructor or in Category B with aUSPA IAD Static-Line, or TandemInstructor before proceeding to unsupervised

Front 126

Whatis the primary directional control when moving forward to dock in freefall?

Back 126

. legs

Front 127

Whatis the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer?

Back 127

1,500 feet above planneddeployment altitude

Front 128

Whatis the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?

Back 128

line twist

Front 129

Whatdoes a canopy do after completing a maximum input toggle turn?

Back 129

dives

Front 130

Whatare the three biggest dangers of a hard toggle turn near the ground?

Back 130

line twist, collision withjumpers, collision with the ground

Front 131

Whatare the first things to do in the event of a collision and entanglement withanother jumper?

Back 131

check altitude, establishcommunication

Front 132

Whatis the most critical aspect of closing the main container equipped with ahand-deployed pilot chute?

Back 132

bridle routing andplacement

Front 133

Whyis it a bad idea to drag the harness and container system when stowing thelines?

Back 133

unnecessary wear on thethree-ring release webbing and loops

Front 134

Whenvelcro is used on the brake system, why is it a good idea to place your togglesback on the velcro after you land?

Back 134

covers the hook velcro,which can damage other components, prevents tangles

Front 135

Whomay maintain a main parachute system?

Back 135

FAA rigger

Front 136

Whyis it bad to leave a parachute in the sun?

Back 136

Ultraviolet rays degradenylon

Front 137

Whatdamage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a carduring the summer?

Back 137

shorter life for AADbatteries, stow band degradation

Front 138

Whathappens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently?"

Back 138

loses tackiness

Front 139

Whathappens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used?

Back 139

distortion

Front 140

Whopublishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachutemaintenance?

Back 140

FAA

Front 141

Whatmay result if recovering altitude (floating up) under a freefall formation?

Back 141

collision with formation,funnel

Front 142

Whatextra consideration is required when wearing an AAD near the open door of anaircraft or when climbing out?

Back 142

AAD activation near theopen door of an aircraft presents a dangerous situation.

Front 143

Whyis it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below otherjumpers in freefall?

Back 143

possibility of AAD activationor other accidental or unplanned pack opening

Front 144

Whyis it important to maintain an automatic activation device to themanufacturer’s standards?

Back 144

to improve their chancesfor correct operation, to help prevent premature AAD activations, to complywith the law

Front 145

Whatis the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below1,000 feet if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a safe landing?

Back 145

Deploy the reserve (may notbe a safe option with an SOS system).

Front 146

Describeyour procedure for landing in trees.

Back 146

Face into the wind, preparefor PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, waitfor help

Front 147

Whatdoes a tall cumulus cloud indicate?

Back 147

thunderstorms in the area

Front 148

Whatis the most dangerous part of an incoming front for aircraft and skydivers?

Back 148

thunderstorms in the gustfront; rapid and significant changes in winds

Front 149

Howdoes a canopy’s air speed, ground speed, and descent rate change with anincrease in density altitude?

Back 149

each will increase

Front 150

Whyis it important to look ahead during a swoop toward other jumpers in freefall?

Back 150

to see others and avoid acollision

Front 151

Whatis the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?

Back 151

slow fall position witharms forward and knees down

Front 152

Whatis the danger of a loose or worn main container closing loop?

Back 152

premature deployment

Front 153

Whymust three-ring release cables be cleaned periodically?

Back 153

Sludge-like dirt and oildeposits cause them to bind.

Front 154

Ifyou see that you have begun to turn too low to the ground for a safe landing,what should be your first response?

Back 154

Neutralize the turn and getthe canopy overhead.

Front 155

Whateffect does pulling on the front risers have on the canopy?

Back 155

dramatic increase in rateof descent

Front 156

Whenperforming front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the toggles?

Back 156

Keep them in your hands

Front 157

Whatare the two biggest dangers of front-riser maneuvers near the ground?

Back 157

collisions with otherjumpers, collision with the ground

Front 158

Whatare some of the possible results of a turn made too low to the ground?

Back 158

serious injury or death

Front 159

Describeyour procedure for landing in water.

Back 159

Inflate flotation device,disconnect chest strap and RSL, prepare for PLF, face into wind, flare, holdbreath, cut away once feet are wet, remove leg straps, swim upwind; if underthe canopy, dive deep and swim away or follow one seam until out from underneath.

Front 160

Whatis the maximum percentage of visible wear allowable on a main closing loop?

Back 160

ten percent

Front 161

Cana jump be legally made from an aircraft without an operating radio?

Back 161

no

Front 162

Whatis the least notification the FAA requires before any jump or series of jumpsmay be made?

Back 162

one hour

Front 163

Wherecan a pilot look to determine if a plane is approved for flight with the doorremoved?

Back 163

AC 105.2, Appendix 2, oraircraft owner’s manual

Front 164

Whosename will the FAA requirewhen filing a notification for parachute jumping?

Back 164

person giving notice