USPA Skydiving B License Practice test

What type of medical certification is required for skydiving participants according to basic safety requirements?

1. FAA First-Class Medical Certificate

2. FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate

3. No medical certification is required

4. USPA Medical Statement only

The correct answer is: FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate

The correct answer indicates that a FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate is necessary for skydiving participants. This certificate is designed to ensure that skydivers meet the basic medical standards necessary for safe participation in the sport. It encompasses a review of the participant's overall health, including vision and hearing tests, along with assessments of cardiovascular and neurological health. This regulation helps to minimize the risk of medical emergencies during the jump, ensuring that participants can safely engage in the physical demands of skydiving. Although there are other options for medical documentation, such as a USPA Medical Statement, the FAA's guidelines specifically outline the requirements necessary to ensure physical fitness for flying activities, which are inherently present in skydiving as well. This makes the FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate the most applicable requirement in this context. The other options either overstate the requirements or understate them, but having a thorough medical evaluation is a fundamental part of ensuring both participant safety and compliance with aviation regulations.