Loading & Performance Quiz Flashcards

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1
Q
  1. Which of the following is true regarding weight and balance of small unmanned aircraft?
  • Operations outside weight and balance limitations may result in loss of control
  • Lateral CG is not important to small unmanned aircraft operations
  • CG cannot change during flight
A

Operations outside weight and balance limitations may result in loss of control

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  1. An increase in load factor will cause an unmanned aircraft to
  • Stall at a higher airspeed
  • Have a tendency to spin
  • Be more difficult to control
A

Stall at a higher airspeed

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  1. When range and economy of operation are the principal goals, the remote pilot must ensure that the sUAS will be operated at the recommended.
  • specific endurance
  • equivalent airspeed
  • long range cruise performance
A

long range cruise performance

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  1. (Refer to Figure 2.) If an SUAS weighs 10 pounds, what approximate weight would the SUAS structure be required to support during a 60° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
  • 10.15 pounds
  • 30 pounds
  • 20 pounds
A

20 pounds

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  1. When operating an aircraft, the Remote PIC is responsible for using
  • recent weight and balance data
  • the most current weight and balance data
  • weight and balance data from teh factory
A

the most current weight and balance data

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  1. What effect does an uphill terrain slope have on launch performance?
  • Decreases launch distances
  • Increase launch speed
  • Increases launch distance
A

Increases launch distance

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  1. You are operating an sUAS that does not have GPS or an installed ground speed limiter. How can you determine the speed you are operating?
  • Pilotage
  • Wind triangle
  • Dead reckoning
A

Dead reckoning

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  1. Before each flight the remote PIC must ensure that
  • The ATC has granted clearance
  • The site supervisor has approved the flight
  • Objects carried on the sUAS are secure
A

Objects carried on the sUAS are secure

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9
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  1. According to 14 CF Part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?
  • Manufacturer
  • Remote pilot-in-command
  • owner or operator
A

Remote pilot-in-command

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10
Q
  1. Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an sUAS as compared to straight-level-flight?
  • Stalls
  • Turns
  • Climbs
A

Turns

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  1. The most critical conditions of launch performance are the result of some combination of high gross weight, altitude, temperature and
  • Power plant systems
  • Unfavorable wind
  • Obstacles surrounding the launch site
A

Unfavorable wind

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12
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  1. The term angle of attack is defined as the angle
  • Between the airplanes climb angle and the horizon
  • Between the wing chard line and the relative wind
  • Formed by the longitudinal axis of the airplane and teh chord line of the wing
A

Between the wing chard line and the relative wind

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  1. (Refer to Figure 2) If an sU AS weighs 50 pounds, what approximate weight would the sUAS structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
  • 60 pounds
  • 45 pounds
  • 30 pounds
A

60 pounds

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  1. How can a remote pilot determine the altitude of the terrain and structure where the flight will be conducted?
  • Sectional chart
  • Road trips
  • Manufacturer data
A

Sectional chart

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  1. What purpose does a rudder perform on an sUAS airplane?
  • the rudder controls bank
  • the rudder controls pitch
  • the rudder controls yaw
A

the rudder controls yaw

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  1. A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned aircraft’s propellers is disrupted and the lift reduces rapidly. this is caused when the propellers
  • Exceeds the maximum speed
  • Exceeds maximum allowable operating weight
  • Exceeds critical angle of attack
A

Exceeds critical angle of attack

17
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  1. (Refer to Figure 2. If an unmanned air plane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintainine altitude?
  • 47 pounds
  • 38 pounds
  • 34 pounds
A

38 pounds

18
Q
  1. When loading cameras or other equipment on an sUAS, mount the items in a manner that
  • Can be easily removed with out the use of tools
  • Is visible to the visual observer or other crew members
  • Does not adversely affect the center of gravity
A

Does not adversely affect the center of gravity

19
Q
  1. What is the best source for sUAS performance data and information?
  • Pilot report
  • Estimates based upon similar systems
  • Manufacturer publications
A

Manufacturer publications

20
Q
  1. What could be a consequence of operating a small unmanned aircraft above its maximum allowable weight?
  • Faster speed
  • Shorter endurance
  • Increased maneuverability
A

Shorter endurance

21
Q
  1. The angle of attack at which an airfoil stalls which
  • remain the same regardless of gross weight
  • increase of the CG is moved forward
  • Change with an increase in gross weight
A

remain the said regardless of gross weight

22
Q
  1. You are operating an sUAS that does not have GPS or an installed altimeter. How can you determine the altitude you are operating?
  • Operating the sUAS in close proximity of a tower known to be 400 feet tall
  • Operating a second sUAS that has an altimeter to gain a visual perspective of 400 feet from the air
  • Gaining a visual perspective of what 400 feet looks like on the ground before the flight
A

Gaining a visual perspective of what 400 feet looks like on the ground before the flight

23
Q
  1. To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the
  • Aeronautical information manual (AIM)
  • Pilots Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual
  • Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook
A

Pilots Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual

24
Q
  1. The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wing of an airplane depends upon the
  • Abruptness at which the load is applied
  • Position of the CG
  • Speed of the airplane
A

Speed of the airplane

25
Q
  1. When operating an unmanned aircraft, the remote pilot-in-command should consider that the load factor on the wings or rotors may be increased anytime
  • The CG is shifted rearward to the CG limit
  • The gross weight is reduced
  • The aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
A

The aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight

26
Q
  1. In a 45° banking turn, a UA will
  • stall at a higher airspeed
  • stall at a lower airspeed
  • be more susceptible to spinning
A

stall at a higher airspeed

27
Q
  1. A UAS loaded with the most rearward center of gravity is
  • more stable at fast speeds
  • more stable at slow speeds
  • less stable at all speeds
A

less stable at all speeds

28
Q
  1. Maximum endurance is obtained at the point of minimum power to maintain the aircraft
  • in a long range decent
  • at its slowest possible indicated airspeed
  • in steady, level flight
A

in steady, level flight