Airspace

Question 1

In what airspace may you fly your drone without ATC authorization?

Answer 1

G and E. ABCD all require ATC authorization prior to any drone operation.

Question 2

CTAF?

Answer 2

Radio frequency for Self announcement for pilots

Question 3

MultiCom?

Answer 3

Reserved radio frequency for when there is no CTAF boosted in a particular Airspace. 122.9 or 122.95

Question 4

UNICOM?

Answer 4

Often the same as CTAF

Question 5

AWOS?

Answer 5

Automated weather observing system

Question 6

What essentially is the reason for a stall?

Answer 6

A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane’s wing is distributed and lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused by the wing exceeding it’s critical angle of attack .

Question 7

Load factor

Answer 7

(increases during turns)

Question 8

Altering the (COG) center of gravity in your UAS beyond it’s manufacturing limitations will…

Answer 8

Negatively impact your UAS’ maneuvering and/ or lift capabilities