Skydiving A-License Category B

Topics: 

• Arch, altitude, legs, relax
• Basic hand signals
• Static-Line(IAD) exit

Topics: 

• Canopy descent
• Halfway down – Halfway there
• Landing pattern

Topics: 

• Rear risers and steering
• Broken brake line

Topics: 

• Federal Aviation Administration rules
• Code of Federal Regulations
• United States Parachute Association rules
• Skydivers Information Manual
• Basic Safety Requirements

Topics: 

• Runway markings
• Runway cautions
• Runway aircraft approaches
• Aircraft and parachute separation procedures
• Wind direction

Category B – Reading

SIM Section 4 Category B

https://uspa.org/skydiveschool/B

Read and discuss SIM Section 2-1.G for student training, jumps and supervision requirements

https://uspa.org/SIM/2-1#1G

Read and discuss the USPA recommendations on parachute malfunctions and procedures, SIM Section 5-1.A — E

https://uspa.org/SIM/5-1

Study the illustration in FAA Advisory Circular 90-66, Appendix 3, in SIM Section 9-2

https://uspa.org/SIM/9/AC90-66#appendix3