FAR 105

Question 1

Can a person conduct a parachute operation if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

Answer 1

No

§ 105.7

Question 2

What equipment is required to perform parachute operations?

Answer 2

Two-way radio

§ 105.13(a)(1)(i)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

At least 5 minutes before the parachute operations begins and the entire time the jump is in progress

§ 105.13(a)(1)(ii)

Question 4

Are parachute operations permitted through clouds?

Answer 4

No

105.17(a)

Question 5

What are the weather minimums for parachute operations any time below 10,000’ MSL?

Answer 5

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

§ 105.17(b)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

5 sm vis
1000’ below
1000’ above
1 mi horizontal

§ 105.17(b)

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

§ 105.19(a)

Question 8

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 8

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

§ 105.21(a)

Question 9

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

Answer 9

2,000’

105.23(c)

Question 10

Where are parachute operations prohibited?

Answer 10

1. Restricted or prohibited areas unless the controlling agency has authorized that parachute operation
2. Within or into Class A, B, C, or D airspace without, or in violation of the requirements of, an ATC authorization
3. Within Class E or G airspace unless the ATC facility having jurisdiction is notified no earlier than 24 hours before to no later than 1 hour before the jump

§ 105.25

Question 11

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 11

Yes

Question 12

Who can pack a parachute?

Answer 12

• 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.

§ 105.43(a)

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Within 180 days before the date of use

§ 105.43(b)(1)

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Within 60 days before the date of use

§ 105.43(b)(2)

Question 15

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

Answer 15

• Minimum 3 years experience in parachuting
• Completed 500 freefall ram-air 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.

§ 105.45