FAR 105

Question 1

What are the weather minimums for parachute operations above 1200’ AGL but below 10,000’ MSL?

Answer 1

3sm vis
500' below
1000' above
2000' horizontal 
105.17(b)

Question 2

What are the weather minimums for parachute operations above 1200’ AGL and at or above 10,000’?

Answer 2

5 sm vis
1000' below
1000' above
1 mi horizontal
105.17(b)

Question 3

What are the weather minimums for parachute operations below 1200’ agl?

Answer 3

3sm vis
500' below
1000' above
2000' horizontal 
105.17(b)

Question 4

Are parachute operations permitted through clouds?

Answer 4

No

105.17(a)

Question 5

Should a parachutist drift over an airport with a fully deployed and functioning parachute, how high above traffic pattern altitude should they be?

Answer 5

2,000’

105.23(c)

Question 6

No pilot in command may allow parachute operations between sunset and sunrise unless:

Answer 6

The person or object descending from the aircraft displays a light that is visible for at least 3sm
105.19(a)

Question 7

If performing parachute operations in controlled airspace when must two way radio communications be established?

Answer 7

At least 5 minutes before the parachute operations begins and the entire time the jump is in progress
105.13(a)(1)(ii)

Question 8

What equipment is required to perform parachute operations?

Answer 8

Two-way radio

105.13(a)(1)(i)

Question 9

Should a parachutist drift over an open-air assembly or congested area with a fully deployed and functioning parachute, how high should they be?

Answer 9

At a sufficient altitude to avoid creating a hazard to persons or property on the surface
105.21(a)