Dec 09 2025 Off AST #1 – Multiple Choice Quiz Intro to Solo Bodyflight 1. What is the main purpose of the arch in freefall? A. To fall faster B. To increase stability and maintain heading C. To slow down the fall D. To turn more easily 2. The three components of altitude awareness are: A. Look, breathe, relax B. Horizon, instructor, symmetry C. Horizon, altimeter, touch (HAT) D. Arch, legs, symmetry 3. Why must your arms stay relaxed and symmetrical? A. To reduce fall rate B. To prevent accidental turns C. To speed up forward movement D. To increase wind resistance 4. At what altitude must all exercises stop during AST #1? A. 8,000 ft B. 7,000 ft C. 6,500 ft D. 6,000 ft 5. At what altitude do you “lock on” to your altimeter? A. 7,000 ft B. 6,500 ft C. 6,000 ft D. 5,500 ft 6. What altitude must you deploy by during AST #1? A. 7,000 ft B. 6,000 ft C. 5,500 ft D. 4,500 ft 7. What does ART stand for? A. Arch – Relax – Track B. Arch – Reach – Throw C. Arms – Rotate – Turn D. Awareness – Reaction – Training 8. Why do you raise your left arm overhead during deployment? A. To reduce fall rate B. To maintain balance and symmetry C. To signal the instructor D. To increase turn rate 9. If you lose heading in freefall, the correct action is to: A. Turn aggressively B. Stop moving C. Arch, relax, and allow self-correction D. Wave off and pull 10. The HAT check stands for: A. Height – Air – Time B. Horizon – Arch – Turn C. Horizon – Altimeter – Touch D. Head – Arms – Thumbs 11. After each maneuver, you should return to: A. A turning position B. A tracking body position C. A neutral relaxed arch D. A seated freefall position 12. What is the Hard Deck for AST students? A. 6,000 ft B. 5,500 ft C. 5,000 ft D. 4,500 ft 13. If you are below deployment altitude and have not deployed, you must: A. Continue the training task B. Wait for instructor signals C. Immediately wave off and pull D. Try to regain heading first 14. Immediately after canopy deployment, the first action is to: A. Check your altimeter B. Check the canopy overhead C. Locate the landing area D. Make a 360° turn 15. Which of the following is not part of the standard canopy inspection? A. Is it there? B. Is it square? C. Slider all the way down D. Is it flying at 20 mph? 16. Airspace checks after opening are performed in this order: A. Left, right, down, up B. Up, down, left, right C. Right, left, up, down D. Front, back, left, right 17. The holding area is best described as: A. The area where the plane drops students B. The pre-landing area where you position for your pattern C. The landing target D. The downwind leg of the pattern 18. Why are low turns dangerous? A. They cause overheating B. They reduce descent rate C. They significantly increase the chance of injury D. They make you drift sideways 19. If you cannot find the airport after opening, you should: A. Turn rapidly in circles to search B. Choose any clear area and plan to land safely C. Climb higher D. Ignore it until 1,000 ft 20. The primary objective of AST #1 is: A. Learn advanced turns B. Practice docking C. Establish a stable solo freefall body position and altitude awareness D. Learn tracking techniques Submit Quiz Exilerate℠ See Full Bio
