USPA B WRITTEN EXAM LICENSE EXAM -

USPA B WRITTEN EXAM LICENSE EXAM -

EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

All persons participating in skydiving should be familiar with - ANSWER- the Skydiver's Information Manual and all federal, state, and local regulationsand rules pertaining to skydiving

No skydive may be made in - ANSWER- violation of FAA regulations

FAA regulations include - ANSWER- the use of restraint systems in the aircraftby all skydivers during movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing

All persons engaging in skydiving must - ANSWER- 1 Posses a current FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate

• Carry a certificate of physical fitness for skydiving from a registered

physician

• Have completed the USPA recommended medical statement

Any skydiver acting as parachutist-in-command on a tandem jump must posses - ANSWER- a current Third Class Medical Certificate or equivalent acceptable to USPA

For skydives made within the U.S. and its territories and possessions, skydivers must be ____ years old - ANSWER- 18

All skydivers who are 16 or older and licensed prior to ______ are exempt. - ANSWER- May 1, 2014

For skydives made outside the U.S. and its territories and possessions, the minimum age is - ANSWER- specified by the country's requirements

No person may make a parachute jump, or attempt to make a jump, if that person is or appears to be under the influence of either - ANSWER- alcohol or any drug that affects that person's faculties in any way contrary to safety

Maximum ground winds For all solo students - ANSWER- 14 mph for ram-air canopies and 10 mph for round reserves

Maximum ground winds for licensed skydivers are - ANSWER- unlimited

Minimum container opening Tandem jumps - ANSWER- 4,500 feet AGL

Minimum container opening All students and A-license holders - ANSWER- 3,000 feet AGL

Minimum container opening B-license holders - ANSWER- 2,500 feet AGL

Minimum container opening C- and D-license holders - ANSWER- 2,500 feet AGL waiverable to a minimum altitude of 2,000 feet AGL

minimum radial distances to the nearest hazard solo students and Alicense holders - ANSWER- 100 meters

minimum radial distances to the nearest hazard B- and C-license holders and all tandem skydives - ANSWER- 50 meters

minimum radial distances to the nearest hazard D-license holders - ANSWER- 12 meters

Hazards are defined as - ANSWER- telephone and power lines, towers, buildings, open bodies of water, highways, automobiles, and clusters of trees covering more than 3,000 square meters

Manned ground-to-air communications - ANSWER- are to be present on the drop zone during skydiving operations

The appropriate altitude and surface winds - ANSWER- are to be determined prior to conducting any skydive.

Night, water, and demonstration jumps are to be performed only with - ANSWER- the advice of the local USPA S&TA, Instructor Examiner, or Regional Director.

pre-planned breakaway jumps are to be made by only - ANSWER- class C- and D-licenseholders using FAA TSO'ed equipment

Demonstration jumps into Level 2 areas require - ANSWER- a D license with a USPA PRO Rating for all jumpers, including both tandem jump participants

Contact canopy formation activity is - ANSWER- prohibited on tandem jumps

Tandem jumps into stadiums - ANSWER- are prohibited

Any person performing a wingsuit jump must have - ANSWER- at least 200 skydives, and hold a current USPA license

when performing night jumps, each skydiver must display a light that is visible for at least - ANSWER- three statute miles from the time the jumper is under an open parachute until landing

ll skydivers wearing a round main or reserve canopy and all solo students must wear flotation gear when the intended exit, opening, or landing point is within - ANSWER- one mile of an open body of water

• What is the primary directional control when moving forward to dock

in freefall?Legs

• Why is it important to look ahead during a swoop toward other

jumpers in freefall?To see others and avoid a collision

• What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop approach?

Slow fall position with arms forward and knees down

• What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five

or fewer?