USPA A WRITTEN EXAM LICENSE EXAM -

USPA A WRITTEN EXAM LICENSE EXAM -

EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

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

What are the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind direction - ANSWER- Downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind but downwind of the target), and final (into the wind)

Why is it undesirable to land off the end of a runway - ANSWER- Approaching and departing aircraft

How would you address the following routine opening problem: Slider

stops halfway down - ANSWER- Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet

In flat and stable freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take an average jumper to fall 1,000 feet - ANSWER- 5.5 seconds

What is the correct procedure for recovering from instability to the belly-to-earth position - ANSWER- Altitude, arch, legs, relax

Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get stable before pulling - ANSWER- Pull at the planned altitude, regardless of stability

What is the purpose of the wave-off before deployment - ANSWER- To signal other jumpers

What is the purpose of the parachute landing fall (PLF), and why is it important for skydivers - ANSWER- It protects against hard landings, and all skydivers have hard landings

What part of the landing pattern is most dangerous to skydivers - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 10-20 times the height of the obstacle

What is the best procedure to use when flying your canopy in turbulent conditions - ANSWER- Keep the canopy flying in a straight line at full flight (or as directed by the owner's manual)

Why is it important to protect your parachute system operation handles when in and around the aircraft - ANSWER- Keeps them in place and prevents accidental or premature deployment

What is the equipment pre-flight strategy to use before putting on your gear - ANSWER- Top to bottom, back to front.

How does the three-ring main canopy release system disconnect the main parachute from the harness - ANSWER- Pulls the cables to release the cloth loop

How do you know if a reserve parachute has been packed by an FAA rigger within the last 180 days - ANSWER- Information found on the reserve packing data card

How do you know the reserve container has not been opened since the FAA rigger last closed it - ANSWER- Rigger's packing seal on the reserve ripcord 1/2 mile If a jumper falls for one minute through upper winds averaging 30 mph

from the west: How far will the jumper drift?

1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer?

1: line twist; 2: collision with jumpers; 3: collision with the ground What are the three biggest dangers of a hard toggle turn near the ground?

2,000 feet How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud BELOW 10,000 feet MSL?

2,500 feet In the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing emergency procedures by what altitude?

3,000 feet What is the minimum pull altitude allowed for student skydivers and A license holders?

5.5 seconds In flat and stable freefall at terminal velocity, how long does it take an average jumper to fall 1,000 feet?

10-20 times the height of the obstacle.In moderately strong winds, how far downwind of an obstacle would you expect to find turbulence?

10 mph for a round reserve canopy; 14 mph for a ram-air reserve, waiverable by an S&TA.What are the maximum winds in which any student may jump?

14,000 feet Above what altitude MSL is the pilot of an unpressurized aircraft required to breathe supplemental oxygen?

14 mph