Jumpers should approach a formation on level to prevent this from happening. BACK Answer

This is the recommended minimum breakoff altitude for groups of five or fewer belly flyers. BACK Answer

BACK For jumpers skydiving at night, night vision can be affected beginning at this altitude. Answer

BACK This freeflying hazard is actually a good thing for keeping wine in a bottle. Answer

BACK This section of the Skydiver’s Information Manual includes recommendations for group freefall and freeflying. Answer

BACK This is the minimum number of jumps required for the USPA D license. Answer

BACK This is what you will find detailed in SIM Section 4. Answer

BACK The SIM is conveniently divided into this many sections, for easy reference. Answer

BACK If someone tells you to go jump in a lake, you might want to read this section of the Skydiver’s Information Manual first. Answer

BACK This section of the SIM provides guidance for Skydiving Emergencies. Answer

BACK Many canopy accidents can be traced to this common mistake of going to a smaller- sized canopy too soon. Answer

BACK USPA recently mandated that a canopy control course is now required for this USPA license. Answer

BACK This is the fastest way to change your heading immediately after inflation of your canopy. Answer

BACK This canopy maneuver comes in handy when landing off the drop zone or when it comes time to avoid obstacles or other canopy traffic. Answer

BACK The USPA canopy course syllabus is outlined here. Answer

BACK These are required for every takeoff, taxi or landing. Answer

BACK As a skydiver, you need this once you get to 15,000 feet mean sea level or higher, and your pilot needs it at this altitude. Answer

BACK This can happen when too many jumpers move toward the door of the airplane at the same time. Answer

BACK This is the farthest distance a jump plane can legally fly from one point to drop jumpers in another location. Answer

BACK This is the minimum amount of fuel required for aircraft flying jumpers, or any other aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules. Answer

BACK This simple device, if installed, pulls the reserve ripcord after the main canopy is released. Answer

BACK This redundant gear check will help ensure that your gear is ready for the skydive. Answer

BACK According to FAA regulations, main canopies may be packed only by these people. Answer

BACK It should never take more than this much effort to pull your reserve ripcord. Answer

BACK This was the first cross- braced canopy ever manufactured. Answer

BACK USPA requires that these jumpers must land by sunset. Answer

BACK Jumping through clouds can get you into hot water with the FAA and USPA. To remain legal, you must be horizontally this far away from a cloud at or above 10,000 feet. Answer

BACK This section of the USPA Governance Manual outlines the procedures for disciplinary actions. Answer

BACK According to USPA, a drop zone must have this radial distance of unobstructed landing area to meet the requirements for student skydivers. Answer

BACK Early model wingsuits (batwings) were prohibited by the USPA Basic Safety Requirements until this year. Answer

BACK A: What is a freefall collision?

BACK A: What is at least 1,500 feet higher than the highest planned deployment altitude for the group?

BACK A: What is 5,000 feet MSL?

BACK A: What is corking?

BACK A: What is Section 6?

BACK A: What is 500?

BACK A: What is the Integrated Student Program?

BACK A: What is 9?

BACK A: What is Section 6-5?

BACK A: What is Section 5-1?

BACK A: What is rapid downsizing?

BACK A: What is the USPA B license?

BACK A: What is a rear-riser turn?

BACK A: What is a braked turn?

BACK A: What is Section 6-11 of the Skydiver’s Information Manual?

BACK A: What are seat belts?

BACK A: What is supplemental oxygen at 14,000 feet MSL?

BACK A: What is a stall?

BACK A: What is 25 nautical miles?

BACK A: What is enough fuel to complete the flight, plus 30 minutes?

BACK A: What is a reserve static line?

BACK A: What is the “check of 3s”? (Check your 3 straps and 3 handles 3 times.)

BACK A: Who is an FAA rigger, a person under direct supervision of an FAA rigger or the person intending to use the parachute on the next jump?

BACK A: What is 22 pounds of pull force?

BACK A: What is the Performance Designs Excalibur?

BACK A: Who are all student jumpers?

BACK A: What is one statute mile?

BACK A: What is Section 1-6?

BACK A: What is 100 meters?

BACK A: What is 1987?