CAT G

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Legs

Question 2

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

Answer 2

1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude

Question 3

What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?

Answer 3

Line twist

Question 4

What does a canopy do after completing a maximum input toggle turn?

Answer 4

Dives

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Line twist, collision with jumpers, collision with the ground

Question 6

What are the first things to do in the event of a collision and entanglement with another jumper?

Answer 6

Check altitude, establish communication

Question 7

What is the most critical aspect of closing the main container equipped with a hand-deployed pilot chute?

Answer 7

Bridle routing and placement

Question 8

Why is it a bad idea to drag the harness and container system when stowing the lines?

Answer 8

Unnecessary wear on the three-ring release webbing and loops

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Who may maintain a main parachute system?

Answer 10

FAA rigger

Question 11

Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun?

Answer 11

Ultraviolet rays degrade nylon.

Question 12

What damage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a car during the summer?

Answer 12

Shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band degradation

Question 13

What happens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently?

Answer 13

Loses tackiness

Question 14

What happens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used?

Answer 14

Distortion

Question 15

Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute maintenance?

Answer 15

FAA

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Collision with formation, funnel

Question 17

What extra consideration is required when wearing an AAD near the open door of an aircraft or when climbing out?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below other jumpers in freefall?

Answer 18

Possibility of AAD activation or other accidental or unplanned pack opening

Question 19

Why is it important to maintain an automatic activation device to the manufacturer’s standards?

Answer 19

To improve their chances for correct operation, to help prevent premature AAD activations, to comply with the law

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

Deploy the reserve (may not be a safe option with an SOS system).

Question 21

Describe your procedure for landing in trees.

Answer 21

Face into the wind, prepare for PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help.

Question 22

What does a tall cumulus cloud indicate?

Answer 22

Thunderstorms in the area

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant changes in winds

Question 24

How does a canopy’s air speed, ground speed, and descent rate change with an increase in density altitude?

Answer 24

Each will increase