Facts Flashcards
Occurs when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack.
Stalls
Supposed to be defined in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual, but those don’t exist for drones.
Center of Gravity (CG) Limits
Determines when the craft stalls. This doesn’t 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 PIC
Aircraft always turn left when circling a runway, because drivers sit on the left side of the car in the US, and pilots sit on the left of the plane, too. It’s easier for them to look out the left window to see the tower.
Left
ou’re supposed to have one, even though most drones can’t be user-repaired and don’t provide a schedule.
Maintenance schedule.
Helps to prevent an accident chain.
Risk Management.
Machismo
Taking risks to impress others
Impulsivity
Doing something without thinking about it
Invulnerability
Thinking accidents won’t happen to you
Resignation
What’s the use? They don’t control their destiny.
Anti-authority
Nobody can tell me what to do.
It’s how you manage your “crew” and you should integrate it into all phases of the operation
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals. That’s how you should scan for traffic–let your eyes rest in different areas for a while, rather than continuously scanning.
Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals. That’s how you should scan for traffic–let your eyes rest in different areas for a while, rather than continuously scanning.
