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Table of Contents
- 1. What is the minimum age required for skydiving in most countries?
- 2. What does the term “freefall” refer to in skydiving?
- 3. Which of the following components forms part of a skydiver’s three-ring release system?
- 4. At what altitude does a skydiver typically deploy their parachute?
- 5. What is the record for the highest altitude skydive?
- 6. What is the name of the maneuver in which a skydiver falls feet-first?
- 7. What is the primary purpose of a drogue parachute in tandem skydiving?
- 8. Approximately how long does a typical freefall last in a skydive from 12,000 feet?
- 9. What is the term used when a skydiver exits an aircraft in a group, linking up in a predetermined formation?
- 10. What is the typical terminal velocity of a skydiver during freefall?
- 11. Who was the first person to perform a parachute jump from a moving airplane?
- 12. What is a CYPRES device commonly used for in the sport of skydiving?
- 13. What does the acronym “AFF” stand for in skydiving terminology?
- 14. What type of aircraft is commonly used for skydiving?
- 15. What does the famous acronym “PLF” stand for when discussing landings in skydiving?
- 16. Which of the following is a recommendation for eating before a skydive?
- 17. In which decade did skydiving become a competitive sport?
- 18. Who holds the world record for the most skydives in a 24-hour period?
- 19. What is the term for wearing a wingsuit while skydiving?
- 20. In what year was the first successful ram-air parachute jump recorded?
- 21. Which of the following is NOT a type of skydiving discipline?
- 22. What is a “hop and pop” in skydiving?
- 23. What is the name of the world’s largest annual skydiving event?
- 24. What color is most commonly used for skydiving smoke trails?
- 25. In military skydiving operations, what does the acronym “HALO” stand for?
- 26. What is a “boogie” in skydiving?
- 27. What does the acronym “BASE” stand for in BASE jumping?
- 28. In skydiving, what is a “cutaway”?
- 29. Which of the following is an example of a high-performance parachute maneuver?
- 30. What is a canopy formation, also known as “CReW” skydiving?
- 31. In skydiving, who is responsible for ensuring the safety of the parachute equipment?
- 32. What is one common reason skydivers use audible altimeters?
- 33. Which material is commonly used for the construction of modern skydiving parachutes?
1. What is the minimum age required for skydiving in most countries?
- A) 16
- B) 18
- C) 21
2. What does the term “freefall” refer to in skydiving?
- A) The descending motion during a parachute deployment
- B) The sensation of weightlessness experienced by skydivers
- C) The part of a jump when a skydiver is falling without a deployed parachute
3. Which of the following components forms part of a skydiver’s three-ring release system?
- A) Carabiner
- B) Altitude release
- C) Riser loop
4. At what altitude does a skydiver typically deploy their parachute?
- A) 2,000 feet
- B) 4,000 feet
- C) 6,000 feet
5. What is the record for the highest altitude skydive?
- A) 102,800 feet
- B) 127,852 feet
- C) 136,889 feet
6. What is the name of the maneuver in which a skydiver falls feet-first?
- A) Track
- B) Head-down
- C) Sit-fly
7. What is the primary purpose of a drogue parachute in tandem skydiving?
- A) To assist in landing
- B) To stabilize the jumpers during freefall
- C) To reduce freefall speed
8. Approximately how long does a typical freefall last in a skydive from 12,000 feet?
- A) 30 seconds
- B) 45 seconds
- C) 60 seconds
9. What is the term used when a skydiver exits an aircraft in a group, linking up in a predetermined formation?
- A) Wingsuit flying
- B) Canopy piloting
- C) Formation skydiving
10. What is the typical terminal velocity of a skydiver during freefall?
- A) 90 mph
- B) 120 mph
- C) 150 mph
11. Who was the first person to perform a parachute jump from a moving airplane?
- A) Charles Broadwick
- B) Albert Berry
- C) Leslie Irvin
12. What is a CYPRES device commonly used for in the sport of skydiving?
- A) GPS tracking
- B) Automatic parachute activation
- C) In-flight communication
13. What does the acronym “AFF” stand for in skydiving terminology?
- A) Advanced Freefall Flight
- B) Accelerated Freefall Fun
- C) Accelerated Freefall Program
14. What type of aircraft is commonly used for skydiving?
- A) Cessna 182
- B) Boeing 747
- C) Airbus A380
15. What does the famous acronym “PLF” stand for when discussing landings in skydiving?
- A) Parachute Landing Formation
- B) Perfect Landing Fall
- C) Parachute Landing Fall
16. Which of the following is a recommendation for eating before a skydive?
- A) Not eating anything
- B) Eating a light meal
- C) Eating a heavy meal
17. In which decade did skydiving become a competitive sport?
- A) 1920s
- B) 1940s
- C) 1950s
18. Who holds the world record for the most skydives in a 24-hour period?
- A) Jay Stokes
- B) Felix Baumgartner
- C) Amy Chmelecki
19. What is the term for wearing a wingsuit while skydiving?
- A) Birdman flying
- B) Glide jumping
- C) Wingsuit flying
20. In what year was the first successful ram-air parachute jump recorded?
- A) 1963
- B) 1965
- C) 1971
21. Which of the following is NOT a type of skydiving discipline?
- A) Accuracy landing
- B) Wing walking
- C) Vertical formation skydiving
22. What is a “hop and pop” in skydiving?
- A) A low-altitude jump with an immediate parachute deployment
- B) A dance performed by skydivers after a successful landing
- C) A type of parachute malfunction
23. What is the name of the world’s largest annual skydiving event?
- A) World Parachute Championship
- B) Skydive Dubai
- C) World Freefall Convention
24. What color is most commonly used for skydiving smoke trails?
- A) White
- B) Red
- C) Blue
25. In military skydiving operations, what does the acronym “HALO” stand for?
- A) High Altitude Low Opening
- B) High Air Lift Off
- C) Heavy Artillery Lift Off
26. What is a “boogie” in skydiving?
- A) A dance performed before boarding the plane
- B) A rapid spin during freefall
- C) A skydiving event or party with scheduled fun jumps
27. What does the acronym “BASE” stand for in BASE jumping?
- A) Building, Antenna, Span, Earth
- B) Bridge, Air, Structure, Exit
- C) Balance, Altitude, Safety, Experience
28. In skydiving, what is a “cutaway”?
- A) A type of camera used for recording jumps
- B) A parachute release in case of a malfunction
- C) A technique for separating from a formation
29. Which of the following is an example of a high-performance parachute maneuver?
- A) Flare
- B) Swoop
- C) Stall
30. What is a canopy formation, also known as “CReW” skydiving?
- A) Jumpers connect their parachutes together during freefall
- B) Jumpers form a circle beneath a single parachute
- C) Jumpers exit the plane while holding onto their parachutes
31. In skydiving, who is responsible for ensuring the safety of the parachute equipment?
- A) The drop zone operator
- B) The aircraft pilot
- C) The individual skydiver
32. What is one common reason skydivers use audible altimeters?
- A) To communicate with other skydivers in midair
- B) To provide altitude awareness while wearing goggles or during freefall maneuvers
- C) To record the speed of the jump for later analysis
33. Which material is commonly used for the construction of modern skydiving parachutes?
- A) Ripstop nylon
- B) Cotton
- C) Polyester
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Freefall FumblerArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Parachute PupilRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Jump JugglerMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Air AdventurerAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Skydiving StarLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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