Exam Questions

Question 1

describe how to avoid the propeller(s) when approaching an aircraft

Answer 1

approach fixed-wing aircraft from the rear

Question 2

who is responsible for seat belt use in the aircraft

Answer 2

the pilot and each jumper

Question 3

when must seatbelts be fastened

Answer 3

during movement on the surface (taxi), takeoff, and landing

Question 4

from who do you take directions in the event of an aircraft problem

Answer 4

my instructor

Question 5

why is it important to exit on Go (or arch)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

where does the wind come from intially upon exit from the aircraft

Answer 6

Ahead

Question 7

why do skydivers first learn to fall stable face to earth ( think in terms of equipment )

Answer 7

it is the best position for deployment

Question 8

what does a canaopy do immediately following a turn

Answer 8

it planes out

Question 9

what are the landing priorities

Answer 9

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

Question 10

what is the purpose of landing flare

Answer 10

to convert forward speed to lift

Question 11

solo students: describe the procedure for a hard landing ( parachute landing fall for PLF)

Answer 11

student should demonstrate: feet and knees together, hands and elbows in, roll and landing

Question 12

who must directly supervise your student training jumps

Answer 12

USPA instructor rated for my discipline

Question 13

what is your most important task when in freefall

Answer 13

altitude awareness to recognize and act at the assigned pull altitude

Question 14

what are the maximum winds in which any student may jump

Answer 14

10MPH for round canopy, 14MPH for ram-air reserve waiverable by an S&TA

Question 15

how would you clear a pilot chute hesitation

Answer 15

change body position to modify the air flow over my back

Question 16

in the event of a canopy problem, students should decide and act about executing emergency procedures by what altitude

Answer 16

2500FT

Question 17

how would you address the following routine opening problem: twisted lines

Answer 17

before releasing the brakes, spread risers or twist risers to transfer line twist to risers, kick in opposite direction, watch altitude to 2500FT

Question 18

how would you address the following routine opening problems: closed end cells

Answer 18

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

Question 19

how would you address the following routine opening problem: broken lines or other damage

Answer 19

determine controllability and ability to flare by 2500FT

Question 20

How would you address the following routine opening problem: Good canopy that is turning

Answer 20

Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet.

Question 21

What is the appropriate action if below 1,000 feet without a landable parachute

Answer 21

Immediately deploy the reserve parachute, but not below 1,000 feet with an SOS system

Question 22

If the pilot chute goes over the front of the canopy after it has opened, how can you tell if it’s a malfunction

Answer 22

If the canopy flares and turns correctly, it is probably safe to land

Question 23

What is the correct response to an open container in freefall using a hand-deployed system

Answer 23

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

Question 24

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 24

Cut away and deploy the reserve

Question 25

If part of the deployed parachute is caught on the jumper or the equipment (horseshoe),what is the correct response

Answer 25

Cut away and deploy the reserve

Question 26

What are the three legs of the canopy landing pattern with relation to the wind direction

Answer 26

Downwind (with the wind), base (across the wind but downwind of the target), and final (into the wind)

Question 27

Why is it undesirable to land off the end of a runway

Answer 27

Approaching and departing aircraft

Question 28

How would you address the following routine opening problem: Slider stops halfway down

Answer 28

Pump rear risers or steering controls at the bottom of the stroke while watching altitude to 2,500 feet