2007 Skydiver's Information Manual
A United States Parachute Association Publication

Category D Quiz

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Back to Category D

Administered prior to conducting jumps in the next category.

1. For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should an average-sized jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet?

15 seconds
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2. What is the most appropriate response to loss of heading control in freefall?

altitude, arch, legs, relax
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3. What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning?

Look first in the direction of the turn.
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4. What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening?

back riser turn with the brakes still set
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5. How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line?

if familiar with rear-riser flares on that canopy, release both brakes and use the back risers to steer
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6. How would you prepare to land a canopy using the back risers to flare?

practice with rear-riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump
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7. Describe your procedure for landing on a building

Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help.
(SIM Section 5-1.F)

8. What is the purpose of the automatic activation device?

to back up the jumper's emergency procedures
(SIM Section 5-3.G)

9. Describe the "check of threes."

Check three-ring release system for correct assembly and RSL; three points of harness attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment; three operation handles-main activation, cutaway, reserve.
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10. What must the spotter do to determine what is directly underneath the aircraft while on jump run?

place head completely outside the aircraft and look straight down
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11. How far horizontally must jumpers be from any cloud?

a. below 10,000 feet MSL?

2,000 feet;

b. 10,000 feet MSL and above?

one mile
(FAR 105.17)

12. What are the minimum visibility requirements?

a. below 10,000 feet MSL?

three miles

b. 10,000 feet MSL and above?

five miles
(FAR 105.17)

13. Who is responsible for a jumper observing cloud clearance requirements?

jumper and pilot
(FAR 105.17)

14. According to the BSRs, what is the latest a student may jump?

All student jumps must be completed by sunset.
(SIM Section 2-1.E.9)

15. Describe the technique for determining the point straight below the aircraft during jump run.

Determine two lines from the horizon, one ahead and one abreast, and find the intersection of those two lines.
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16. What must the jumper look for below before exiting the aircraft?

clouds and other aircraft
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