Loading & Performance (7-11% of test)

Question 1

Name 4 conditions that affect the launch and climb performance and may require load weight reduction.

Answer 1

• High elevation
• High air temp
• High humidity
• Wind conditions

Question 2

Name the 4 most common deficiencies in performance for overweighted aircraft.

Answer 2

• Lower maximum altitude
• Shorter battery life
• Reduced climbing rate
• Reduced maneuverability

Question 3

What # things should you know about you sUAS?

Answer 3

• Max altitude
• Max weight
• Max flight distance
• Automated features
• Battery duration
• Signal range
• How to check battery strength & signal strength before & during flight.

Question 4

If an UA (unmanned airplane) weighs P pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to aupport during a D degree turn while maintaining altitude?

Answer 4

Use graft provided with Y axis = Load Factor in G units and X axis of Hank Angle in degrees.
Weight of UA (P) times the load factor (Y axis) = needed airplane structure support.

Question 5

To not exceed the UAS center of gravity (CG) follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the…

Answer 5

Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual

Question 6

True or False) Airplanes both land and take off into the wind?

Answer 6

True
Taking off into the wind provides more lift.
Landing while heading into the wind provides more energy to slow the plane. 

Question 7

At an airport planes circle which direction?

Answer 7

Left

Remember if you were driving a car easier to look out the left window to see what’s coming while driving a circle. 

Question 8

Runways are named after what?

Answer 8

Cardinal compass direction. So, 90* is East, but they drop one zero, so this runway would be runway 9.