USPA Skydiving B License Practice test

When performing front riser maneuvers, what should you do with your steering toggles?

1. Remove them from your hands

2. Keep them in your hands

3. Stow them in the container

4. Attach them to the canopy

The correct answer is: Keep them in your hands

When performing front riser maneuvers, it is essential to keep the steering toggles in your hands. Maintaining control of the steering toggles allows you to manage the canopy effectively during the maneuver and ensures that you can quickly revert to normal canopy control if needed. By holding the toggles, you remain prepared to initiate turns and adjustments while using the front risers, which helps maintain stability and control. If the toggles were removed or stowed, the pilot would lose an important means of directional control during the maneuver, potentially leading to an unsafe situation. Keeping the toggles in hand is a practice that reinforces safety and ensures that the skydiver is always ready to respond to the canopy's behavior. This way, you can maintain full situational awareness and control throughout the performance of the maneuver.