Facts Flashcards
Occurs when the wiring exceeds its critical angle of attack.
Stall.
Where to find the Center of Gravity (CG) Limits.
Supposed to be defined in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual, but those don’t exist for drones.
It is responsible for creating the lift force on a wing, as well as when the craft stalls if it is exceeded its critical value.
Angle of attack.
Increases during any maneuver.
Load factor.
This is the answer to any question about who is responsible.
Remote PIC (you).
Direction where the aircraft always turns when climbing a runaway.
Left.
Pilots sit on the left side, so it is easier for them to look out the left window to see the tower
You are supposed to have one, even though most drones can’t be user-repaired and don’t provide a one.
Maintenance Schedule.
Helps to prevent an accident chain.
Risk Management.
Personality Factor:
Taking risks to impress others.
Machismo.
Personality Factor:
Doing something without thinking about it.
Impulsivity.
Personality Factor:
Thinking accident won’t control their destiny.
Invulnerability.
Personality Factor:
What’s the use? They don’t control their destiny.
Resignation.
Personality Factor:
Nobody can tell me what to do.
Anti-authority.
It’s how you manage your “crew” and you should integrate it into all phases of the operation.
Crew Resource Management (CRM).
That’s how you should scan for traffic.
Systematically focus on different of the sky for short intervals.
(Let your eyes rest in different areas for a while, rather than continuously scanning)
