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USPA Skydiving B License Study Guide
Who may maintain a main parachute system? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer All of the answers are correct (a rigger; a packer; the rig owner)
What is one danger of a loose or worn main-container closing loop? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer Horseshoe malfunction
According to the Skydiver's Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage of visible wear allowable on a main or reserve closing loop? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer 10%
When you are landing in the water you should: - โ๏ธ โ Correct
Answer Flare half way
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? - โ๏ธ โ Correct
Answer Communicate with the other jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway
If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should... - โ ๏ธ โ Correct Answer All answers are correct (disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out of the harness, prepare for a parachute landing fall [PLF], land facing into the wind)
Regarding the parachute harness chest strap: - โ ๏ธ โ Correct Answer All answers are correct (it should be fastened properly before boarding the aircraft; it can easily be misrouted if the jumper is not paying attention; misrouting may allow the jumper to fall out of the harness in freefall or during the canopy deployment)
What is the minimum deployment altitude (pin extracted) allowed for B-license holders? - โ ๏ธ โ Correct Answer 2,500 feet AGL
What is the first priority of your pull priorities? - โ๏ธ โ Correct
Answer Pull-you must deploy the parachute
What is the second priority of your pull priorities? - โ๏ธ โ Correct
Answer Pull at the proper altitude
What is the third priority of your pull priorities? - โ๏ธ โ Correct
Answer Pull at proper altitude when stable
You should check your altitude every time you... (3 things) - โ๏ธ โ
Correct Answer All are correct (5 seconds have passed, you complete a task, encounter difficulty)
What is the first priority of your landing priorities? - โ ๏ธ โ Correct
Answer Land with the wing level
What is the second priority of your landing priorities? - โ๏ธ โ
Correct Answer Land in a clear and open area
What is the third priority of your landing priorities? - โ๏ธ โ Correct
Answer Flare to at least the half-brake position
To prevent a collision with another jumper under canopy... - โ๏ธ โ
Correct Answer Look before you turn
The jumper under canopy that has the right-of-way is... - โ๏ธ โ
Correct Answer The lower jumper
When approaching another jumper head on under canopy you should... - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer Turn right
Below 10,000 feet MSL, each jumper must maintain at least how much vertical distance below any cloud? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer 500 feet below
What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening your parachute? - โ ๏ธ โ Correct Answer Make a rear riser turn with the brakes stowed
With regard to borrowing parachute equipment... - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer All jumpers should receive adequate transition training for unfamiliar equipment
An additional hazard(s) under canopy during night jumps may be... - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer All answers are correct (impaired depth perception, moon shadow, reduced vision)
Night jump safety briefings should take place... - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer Immediately prior to the intended night jump
Night vision can begin to deteriorate starting at what altitude? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer 5,000 feet MSL
Regarding the canopy decent during night jumps, each jumper should... - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer Avoid spiraling turns during the entire descent
Regardless of the wing-loading, any canopy smaller than ___ sq. feet is considered to be an advanced piece of equipment. - โ๏ธ โ
Correct Answer 150 sq. feet
How long must a pilot wait after consuming alcohol prior to flying? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer 8 hours
Each aircraft occupant must be provided with supplemental oxygen if flying above what altitude in an unpressurized cabin for any length of time? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer 15,000 feet MSL
During night jumps, a light that is visible for at least 3 statute miles is required to be turned on and operating: - โ๏ธ โ Correct
Answer Once under an open parachute until landing
What incident should be reported? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer All of these should be reported (Injuries requiring medical attn [anything more than first aid], off-field landing or obstacle landings [buildings, other objects, water, power lines, trees], equipment malfunctions)
According to Basic Safety Requirements, any person performing a wingsuit jump must... - โ ๏ธ โ Correct Answer ...Have at least 200 skydives and hold a current USPA license.
Medical requirements for all persons engaging in skydiving must... - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer Either possess at least a current FAA Third- Class Medical Certificate or agree with the USPA recommended medical statement.
Below 10,000 feet, a jumper must maintain how much horizontal separation from clouds? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer 2,000 feet
Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud-clearance requirements? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer The jumper and pilot are jointly responsible
How does wind affect the glide path of your canopy? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer All of the answers are correct (the glide path will become shallower as the as the wind speed increases when flying
with the wind; the glide path will degrade [become steeper] as the wind speed decreases when flying with the wind; the glide path will degrade [become steeper] as the wind speed increases when flying into the wind).
How does the half-braked position affect the canopies flight? - โ๏ธ โ
Correct Answer Forward speed and descent both decrease
What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the most altitude? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer Braked turns
Why is it important to remain clear of the are directly above and below other jumpers in free fall? - โ๏ธ โ Correct Answer To guard against possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden fall-rate change.
