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)

Question 10

An FAA inspector shows up to do a ramp check on you! They of course can ask for your certs and medical, but can they inspect your parachute?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

What experience must a parachutist have to act as parachutist in command in a tandem parachute?

Answer 11

• minimum 3 years experience in parachuting
• completed 500 free fall ram parachute jumps.
• Holds a master parachute license issued by an organization recognized by the FAA.
• Completed a tandem instructor course.
• been certified on the tandem parachute model being used.

Question 12

How often must nylon, rayon, or other synthetic material parachutes be repacked?

Answer 12

within 180 days before the date of use

Question 13

How often must silk, pongee, or other natural material parachutes be repacked?

Answer 13

within 60 days before the date of use

Question 14

Who can pack a parachute?

Answer 14

105.43
- A certificated parachute rigger
- The person making the next jump with that parachute.
- a non-certificated person under the direct supervision of a certificated parachute rigger.