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skydiving a license
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft | approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear |
| who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft | the pilot and each jumper |
| when must seatbelts be fastened | during movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing |
| from who do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem | my instructor |
| why is it important to exit on Go (or arch) | 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 | Ahead |
| why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth ( think in terms of equipment ) | it is the best position for deployment |
| what does a canaopy do immediately following a turn | it planes out |
| what are the landing priorities | 1. land with the wing level and flying in a straight line 2. land in a clear and open area avoiding obstacles 3. flare to at least the half-brake position |
| what is the purpose of landing flare | to convert forward speed to lift |
| solo students: describe the procedure for a hard landing ( parachute landing fall for PLF) | student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll and landing |
| who must directly supervise your student training jumps | USPA instructor rated for my discipline |
| what is your most important task when in freefall | altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude |
| what are the maximum winds in which any student may jump | 10MPH for round canopy, 14MPH for ram-air reserve waiverable by an S&TA |
| how would you clear a pilot chute hesitation | 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 | 2500FT |
| how would you address the following routine opening problem: twisted lines | 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 | 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 | determine controllability and ability to flare by 2500FT |
| How would you address the following routine opening problem: Good canopy that is turning | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Cut away and deploy the reserve |
| What are the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind direction | 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 | Approaching and departing aircraft |
| How would you address the following routine opening problem: Slider stops halfway down | 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 | 5.5 seconds |
| What is the correct procedure for recovering from instability to the belly-to-earth position | Altitude, arch, legs, relax |
| Which is better, to pull at the planned altitude or to fall lower to get stable before pulling | Pull at the planned altitude, regardless of stability |
| What is the purpose of the wave-off before deployment | To signal other jumpers |
| What is the purpose of the parachute landing fall (PLF), and why is it important for skydivers | It protects against hard landings, and all skydivers have hard landings |
| What part of the landing pattern is most dangerous to skydivers | 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 | 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 | 10-20 times the height of the obstacle |
| What is the best procedure to use when flying your canopy in turbulent conditions | 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 | Keeps them in place and prevents accidental or premature deployment |
| What is the equipment pre-flight strategy to use before putting on your gear | Top to bottom, back to front. |
| How does the three-ring main canopy release system disconnect the main parachute from the harness | 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 | 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 | Rigger's packing seal on the reserve ripcord |
| If the surface winds are blowing from west to east, which direction will you face to fly the downwind leg of the landing pattern instructor's illustration | East |
| How is wing loading calculated | Divide the exit weight by the square footage |
| Which canopy size (same model design) will exhibit quicker control response | 170 square feet with a 170-pound jumper (geared up) |
| When is it OK to attempt a stand-up landing | When the jumper has control of all the variables and has executed a good flare at the appropriate altitude |
| For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should an average-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet | 15 seconds |
| What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning | Look first in the direction of the turn |
| What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening | Rear riser turn with the brakes still set |
| How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line | If familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release both brakes and use the back risers to steer |
| How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare | Practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump |
| What is the procedure for landing on a building | Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help |
| What is the purpose of the automatic activation device | To back up the jumper's emergency procedures |
| What is the 'check of threes' | Check three-ring release system for correct assembly and RSL; three points of harness attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment; three operation handles-main activation, cutaway, reserve |
| What must the spotter do to determine what is directly underneath the aircraft while on jump run | Place head completely outside the aircraft and look straight down |
| How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud below 10,000 feet MSL | 2,000 feet |
| How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud at 10,000 feet MSL and above | one mile |
| What are the minimum visibility requirements below 10,000 feet MSL | three miles |
| What are the minimum visibility requirements at 10,000 feet MSL and above | five miles |
| Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud clearance requirements | Jumper and pilot |
| According to the BSRs, what is the latest a student may jump | All student jumps must be completed by sunset |
| What is the technique for determining the point straight below the aircraft during jump run | Determine two lines from the horizon, one ahead and one abreast, and find the intersection of those two lines |
| What must the jumper look for below before exiting the aircraft | Clouds and other aircraft |
| What happens to a visual altimeter when it's in the jumper's burble | Reads unreliably |
| What is the best way to recover from a stall to full glide | Smoothly raise the controls. |
| Describe an aerodynamic stall as it applies to a ram-air canopy | Stable state of decreased glide and increased rate of descent |
| When does a dynamic stall occur | At the end of a flare when the jumper begins to rock back under the canopy |
| What happens after a dynamic stall if the tail is held lower than the nose | Full stall |
| What is the best way to determine a canopy's optimum flare speed and depth for landing | Practice different rates of flare entry at different depths of flare |
| Describe your procedure for landing in high winds | Stay well downwind of any obstacle, face into the wind early, disconnect the RSL, land with a PLF, pull one toggle down completely, and after landing, cut away if necessary |
| How many A-lines does a nine-cell canopy have | ten |
| To what part of the canopy do the steering lines (brake lines) connect | tail or trailing edge |
| What lines go through the rear slider grommets | C, D, and brakes |
| Where does the main pilot chute bridle attach to the canopy | top center |
| Who may pack a main parachute | FAA rigger, person jumping the parachute, person under rigger's supervision |
| How often do the main and reserve parachute need to be packed | every 180 days |
| What are two purposes for wearing seat belts in an aircraft | To maintain the correct balance; protection in a crash |
| Above what altitude MSL is the pilot of an unpressurized aircraft required to breathe supplemental oxygen | 14,000 feet |
| Above what altitude MSL are all occupants of an unpressurized aircraft required to be provided with supplemental oxygen | 15,000 feet |
| In an aircraft with the exit door near the back, what must jumpers do to maintain the balance during exit procedures | Remain forward until it is time for their group to exit |
| What is the biggest danger to a jumper when flying the canopy pattern | other canopies |
| What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision | See and remain clear of other jumpers |
| How does the RSL work | Forms a separable link between the main riser and reserve ripcord so that cutting away the main activates the reserve, if the RSL is hooked up |
| What would happen if the main riser attached to the RSL breaks | The reserve deploys with the main still attached by the other riser |
| What is the best way to prevent risers from breaking | Inspection and maintenance; correct packing, tight line stowage, and stable deployment, all to prevent hard openings |
| What is one way to prevent a dual deployment | Initiate malfunction procedures high enough to cut away safely and avoid AAD activation |
| What is generally the best action to take in the following two-canopy-out scenarios: Biplane | Release the brakes on the front canopy only and steer that canopy gently; PLF |
| What is generally the best action to take in the following two-canopy-out scenarios: Side by side | Release the brakes on the dominant canopy only and steer that canopy gently; or release the RSL (if time) and cut away; PLF |
| What is generally the best action to take in the following two-canopy-out scenarios: Downplane | Release the RSL (if time) and cut away |
| What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the most altitude | Braked turns |
| What happens if a canopy is controlled too deeply in brakes | It stalls |
| Describe the difference between flaring from half brakes and full glide | Flaring from half brakes requires a quicker stroke, the stroke is shorter, and stalls occur sooner |
| How does the half-braked position affect the canopy's flight | Slows descent, changes glide |
| How is heading corrected during a track | Dip one shoulder slightly in the direction of the turn. |
| When making tracking jumps from a large plane, why is it important to track perpendicular to the jump run | To avoid other groups ahead and behind |
| What is the ground speed of a jump aircraft with an airspeed of 90 knots when flying against a 50-knot headwind on jump run | 40 knots |
| How can jumpers assure adequate separation between groups exiting the aircraft | Gauge separation according to position over the ground |
| What are the three most important aspects of packing the main canopy | Lines straight and in place in the center, slider up, tight line stows |
| How can you tell if the RSL is routed correctly | Clear path from snap shackle to guide ring |
| What is the minimum pull altitude allowed for student skydivers and A license holders | 3,000 feet |
| If a jumper falls for one minute through upper winds averaging 30 mph from the west: How far will the jumper drift | 1/2 mile |
| In the event of an aircraft emergency with no students or instructors aboard, who should coordinate procedures between the pilot and the other jumpers on the load | Jumpmaster or spotter |
| What should an A-licensed jumper do to regain currency after a ten-week period of inactivity | Make at least one jump under the supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder |
| What should an A-licensed jumper do to regain currency after a four-month period of inactivity | Make at least one jump beginning in Category D with a USPA AFF Instructor or in Category B with a USPA IAD Static-Line, or Tandem Instructor before proceeding to unsupervised freefall. |
| What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer | 1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude |
| What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly | line twist |
| What does a canopy do after completing a maximum input toggle turn | It dives |
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