USPA Skydiving B License Study Guide

The jumper under canopy that has the right-of-way is...

The lower jumper

According to Basic Safety Requirements, any person performing a wingsuit jump must...

...Have at least 200 skydives and hold a current USPA license.

Under canopy, braked turns...

...Provide a heading change while losing the least amount of altitude.

According to SIM Section 6-2, novice freeflyers should not jump together on a skydive until...

...each has demonstrated the ability to control movement up, down, forward, backward, and rotation in a sit position.

The minimum break-off altitude for belly-to-earth formation groups of five or fewer during a daytime skydive should be at least:

1,500 feet higher than the highest planned deployment altitude for a group

According to the Skydiver's Information Manual, what is the maximum percentage of visible wear allowable on a main or reserve closing loop?

10%

Each aircraft occupant must be provided with supplemental oxygen if flying above what altitude in an unpressurized cabin for any length of time?

15,000 feet MSL

Regardless of the wing-loading, any canopy smaller than ___ sq. feet is considered to be an advanced piece of equipment.

150 sq. feet

Below 10,000 feet, a jumper must maintain how much horizontal separation from clouds?

2,000 feet

Approaches and docking on canopy formation jumps should be stopped by...

2,500 feet AGL

What is the minimum deployment altitude (pin extracted) allowed for B-license holders?

2,500 feet AGL

Night vision can begin to deteriorate starting at what altitude?

5,000 feet MSL

Below 10,000 feet MSL, each jumper must maintain at least how much vertical distance below any cloud?

500 feet below

How long must a pilot wait after consuming alcohol prior to flying?

8 hours

When choosing to jump a smaller canopy, jumpers should be familiar with (on their previous canopy)...

All answers are correct (Flaring for landing from slow flight; beginning to flare, turning to a 10 degree bank, and returning to a level wing before landing; consistent, soft stand-up landings within 32 feet of a planned target in a variety of wind conditions)

If a water landing cannot be avoided, a jumper should...

All answers are correct (disconnect the chest strap while under canopy to facilitate getting out of the harness, prepare for a parachute landing fall [PLF], land facing into the wind)

An additional hazard(s) under canopy during night jumps may be...

All answers are correct (impaired depth perception, moon shadow, reduced vision)

Regarding the parachute harness chest strap:

All answers are correct (it should be fastened properly before boarding the aircraft; it can easily be misrouted if the jumper is not paying attention; misrouting may allow the jumper to fall out of the harness in freefall or during the canopy deployment)

You should check your altitude every time you... (3 things)

All are correct (5 seconds have passed, you complete a task, encounter difficulty)

With regard to borrowing parachute equipment...

All jumpers should receive adequate transition training for unfamiliar equipment

According to FAA regulations, who may pack a main parachute?

All of the answers are correct (A parachute packer under direct supervision of a certificated parachute rigger; the person making the next jump with that parachute; a certificated parachute rigger)

Who may maintain a main parachute system?

All of the answers are correct (a rigger; a packer; the rig owner)

How does wind affect the glide path of your canopy?

All of the answers are correct (the glide path will become shallower as the as the wind speed increases when flying with the wind; the glide path will degrade [become steeper] as the wind speed decreases when flying with the wind; the glide path will degrade [become steeper] as the wind speed increases when flying into the wind).

When free flying, a jumper should:

All of these are correct (use proper equipment that provides adequate pin and bridle protection, regardless of orientation to the relative wind; have a rig equipped w/ an AAD; wear at least one audible and one visual altimeter)

What incident should be reported?

All of these should be reported (Injuries requiring medical attn [anything more than first aid], off-field landing or obstacle landings [buildings, other objects, water, power lines, trees], equipment malfunctions)

Jumpers performing advanced canopy maneuvers into a common landing area with jumpers flying a standard landing pattern:

Are in violation of USPA Group Member Pledge

Regarding the canopy decent during night jumps, each jumper should...

Avoid spiraling turns during the entire descent

What is the best way to change the direction of canopy flight while conserving the most altitude?

Braked turns

What may result if a jumper is recovering altitude (floating up) under a freefall formation?

Collision with the formation

What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below 1,000 feet if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a safe landing?

Communicate with the other jumper and deploy the reserve canopy without a cutaway

Medical requirements for all persons engaging in skydiving must...

Either possess at least a current FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate or agree with the USPA recommended medical statement.

When you are landing in the water you should:

Flare half way

What is the third priority of your landing priorities?

Flare to at least the half-brake position

How does the half-braked position affect the canopies flight?

Forward speed and descent both decrease

What is one danger of a loose or worn main-container closing loop?

Horseshoe malfunction

Night jump safety briefings should take place...

Immediately prior to the intended night jump

When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with the steering toggles?

Keep them (steering toggles) in your hands

What is the second priority of your landing priorities?

Land in a clear and open area

What is the first priority of your landing priorities?

Land with the wing level

To prevent a collision with another jumper under canopy...

Look before you turn

What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening your parachute?

Make a rear riser turn with the brakes stowed

A USPA B-License holder who has not jumped for more than 90 days should...

Make at least one jump under the direct supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder

During night jumps, a light that is visible for at least 3 statute miles is required to be turned on and operating:

Once under an open parachute until landing

What is the third priority of your pull priorities?

Pull at proper altitude when stable

What is the second priority of your pull priorities?

Pull at the proper altitude

What is the first priority of your pull priorities?

Pull-you must deploy the parachute

Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud-clearance requirements?

The jumper and pilot are jointly responsible

Why is it important to remain clear of the are directly above and below other jumpers in free fall?

To guard against possible collisions due to accidental canopy activation or sudden fall-rate change.

When approaching another jumper head on under canopy you should...

Turn right

According to the Basic Safety Requirements the maximum ground wind speed for B-licensed skydiver is:

Unlimited