Exam Questions Flashcards
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
land with the wing level and flying in a straight line
land in a clear and open area avoiding obstacles
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 event 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
