Facts Flashcards
Occurs when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack
Stalls
Supposed to be defined in the Pilots Operating Hadbook or UAS Flight Manual, but those don’t exist
Center of Gravity (CG) Limits
Determines when the craft stalls. This will not change if the vehicle weight changes
Angle of Attack
Increases during any maneuver
Load Factor
This is the answer to any question about who is responsible
Remote person in charge (PIC)
What direction do airplanes circle a runway?
Left, because the pilot sits on the left side and it’s easier for them to look out the left window to see the tower
You’re supposed to have one, even though most drones can’t be user repaired
Maintenance Schedule
Helps prevent an accident chain
Risk Management
Personality factor of taking risk to impress others
Machismo
Personality factor of doing something without thinking about it
Impulsivity
Personality Factor of thinking that accidents will not happen to one
Invulnerability
Personality factor of saying what’s the use? They can’t control their destiny
Resignation
Personality Factor of saying nobody can tell me what to do
Anti-Authority
It’s how you manage your crew and should integrate it into all phases of the operation
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
How you should scan for traffic-let your eyes rest in different area for a while, rather than continuously scanning
Systematically focus in different segments of the sky for short intervals
