Questions Flashcards
List each pull down menu on the tracker display
File
Mission
Datalink
Payloads
View
Tools
What autopilot hold modes are available to the pilot?
Heading
Airspeed
Altitude
Stall protect will push the nose down by commanding ruddervators down at what angle of attack?
> 7 degrees (disengages when AOA <3 degrees)
On the HDD which is the status and which is the command?
Left = status
Right = command
What flight graphic display options are available on the pilot’s HUD?
MIL-STD
Non-STD (legacy)
What variable information table (VIT) shows detailed fuel system data?
VIT 48 (Pred B Fuel System)
Also VIT 50
How do you open the GCS and UAV configuration menu?
GCS = cursor on tracker display to compass rose, left click, then CTL + ALT + G
UAV = cursor on tracker display to compass rose, left click, then CTL + ALT + U
What things are you looking for when you “confirm the racks”
GDT crosshairs
Tail number/PSO on tracker display
Rack switch button light
Master Rack on status screen
Altimeter updated on HUD (or other configurable parameter)
Where to find best range speed?
Where to find best endurance speed?
Tables in Appendix 9
(Best endurance also on VIT 3 & 99)
What speed can presets no longer be applied using the pull-down menu?
> 50 KIAS
What is the minimum and maximum amount of points that can be used in an operation or emergency mission?
Operational mission = min 3 - max 255
Emergency mission = min 3 - max 99
What are the colors associated with tracker missions?
Orange = active operational mission
Red = active emergency mission
Green = mission being edited
Magenta = “other missions”
Blue = Loiter & Lost Link OK
How many radios does the crew have available in a -7 configured aircraft?
Wulfsberg
TDFM-9300
Airborne ARC-210 x 2
INMARSAT (IDL)
What is the bank limit when using LOS?
40 degrees of bank
What is the default rate of climb with altitude hold on?
> 1,200’ climb = calculated best climb performance airspeed
<1,200’ climb = commanded airspeed
What two levels of stall protection are installed on the aircraft?
Aileron Tipstall Override (first level of stall protect)
Stall Protect
How do you execute a landing configuration command?
Press “landing configuration” switch on stick (“Ready to command landing configuration” on HUD)
Squeeze trigger (“Landing Configuration Completed” on HUD)
What is disabled with a landing configuration command?
Preprogram Mode
Stall Protect
Hold Modes
Note: does not turn off ATLC
How many fuel tanks are in the MQ-9?
7 actual tanks (5 tank configuration)
If the fuel tank is manually selected as “none” which tank will provide fuel to the engine?
Header Tank
Note: Linux software selects “header/none”
What are the different modes for GDT (Ground Data Terminal) tracking?
GPS
In-flt
GPS/Mono pulse
Azimuth
What are the different options for GDT antennas?
Omni (~1.5 nm)
Wide (~15 nm)
Narrow (~130 nm)
What is the maximum EGT during flight?
675 C
What is the DEEC lockout speed range for RPM?
89.5 - 92.5 %
How many batteries are on the MQ-9?
6 (2 sets of 3)
Batteries 1, 3, 5 = Bus 1
Batteries 2, 4, 6 = Bus 2
Can the batteries charge during flight?
No!
Is it permissible to fly with an accumulation of ice, frost, or snow?
No!
What is the purpose of the RL Rate Select?
What are the different modes?
Allows operator to choose bandwidth of return link
Modes: Internal, Shared, External
(Note: usually use Shared -5 aircraft, External -7 aircraft, and never use internal)
What is the function of an FCA?
FCA = Flight Computer Assembly
3 FCAs in RCM allow for triplex processing
Each FCA can independent control aircraft and receive sensor data
What is the speed envelope for an engine air restart?
What is the maximum altitude to attempt an air restart?
100-180 KIAS
30,000 ft
Under which pull down menu can you find the control point?
Tools Menu
Which bus does the generator provide power to?
Which bus does the DDBA provide power to?
Generator = Bus 1
DDBA = Bus 2
What does the DCPS do?
DCPS = Direct Current Power Supply = converts AC power from DDBA to DC power
What must be “on” for a point and click loiter (PCL) to become engaged?
Preprogram Mode
(Or no hold modes on)
What are two different ways to activate (or reactivate) preprogram mode?
- Click the NAV button on toolbar
- M keys
(Note: NAV button only activated preprogram mode but cannot be used to deactivate preprogram)
Where can you find your best glide airspeed?
Chart on figure 3-10
Training use Vg = 105 KIAS (100 drag index and 10,500#)
(Note: must use figure A1-7 to determine what DI (drag index) to use)
Where do you find the drag index chart?
Page N-94 in checklist
Figure A1-7 in 4348
What is the approximate maximum fuel capacity?
~3,764 lbs
Also see 3,800 lbs in some places
How do you find the best climb airspeed?
Figure A4-1
What is the difference between altitude preference and airspeed preference mode?
Pitch will be used to control the parameter in the preference mode
How can you tell which mode you are currently in? (Airspeed v altitude preference)
HDD status screen (top right aircraft status area)
Which fuel tank feeds the engine?
Header Tank
What warning must be extinguished in order to confirm the success of a gaining handover in KU?
“KU Command Link Lost” & “KU Return Link Lost” messages ghost then disappear
What is the recommended airspeed for maximizing on station time?
Maximum Endurance Airspeed
What are some ways to determine your distance to a target?
Control Point
Mouse latitude/longitude
Camera latitude/longitude
VIT 11 slant range and ground range
What is a ROVER?
ROVER = Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receiver
Uses C-band to broadcast video/telemetry to users on ground
Why do you check if the DLOS is enabled?
Operating with DLOS ON prevents normal operation of C-band LOS downlink
Where can you find current calculated winds aloft?
Tracker Display (top right UAV status box)
How do you change the compass rose from True to Magnetic?
Right click the compass rose
How do you change latitude and longitude format?
Tracker Display “View” Menu > coordinate system > choose format
How many ailerons are on the aircraft?
4 control surfaces (each with dedicated servo)
2 each wing (inboard/outboard)
What is the maximum EGT on engine start?
770 C (1 second)
730 C (CBP)
DEEC Automatic fuel enrichment during start results in a normal EGT start that will not exceed 695 C. So honestly if you see 700+ C during start probably should abort
What RPM range is required to activate the Enhanced Taxi (E-taxi) mode?
87% +/-2%
What is the purpose of the minimum altitude MSL in the presets menu?
It sets a “hard deck” that the aircraft will not descend below if altitude hold mode is on
What is the procedure to execute a go around in ATLC Landing mode?
Pull back on control stick
(HUD message “Pilot Go-Around Commanded” followed by “Pilot Go-Around Active”)
How do you initiate a pilot takeover?
HOTAS = throttle button three and trigger on stick
What is the minimum signal strength while performing a C band link test?
At least 50% signal strength
How far from the GDT should the aircraft be when performing the C band link check?
0.05 - 1.0 nm
During which checklists should you not perform the C band link check?
Any checklists when the engine is running or during fueling
(During C band link check could lose link which results in aircraft going lost link and screw up fueling or kill engine)
How do you abort an ATLC takeoff?
Both brake pedals >10%
(continual application not required)
When will an ATLC takeoff abort command be disregarded?
Aircraft exceeds rotation speed or commit point (whichever comes first)
Commit point = stopping distance is greater than distance to rollout point (ie. remaining runway)
What is the purpose of an initial lost link altitude?
Allows aircraft to safely climb clear of terrain and obstacles before beginning emergency mission
Where is the MQ-9 Minimum Equipment List?
AOH v4.3
What is the standard displacement for an ATLC GLS?
500’
At what airspeed does the power command to reverse thrust on an ATLC landing?
85 kts
At what airspeed does the power command to ground idle on an ATLC landing?
> 85 kts and <20 kts
At what speed do the brakes initiate on an ATLC landing?
20 kts groundspeed
What are the maximum speeds you can command using E taxi modes?
Taxi Heading Hold = 10 kts groundspeed
Taxi Centerline Heading Hold = 15 kts groundspeed
Does the MQ-9 have anti-skid?
No
What criteria is required to activate Enhanced Taxi Modes?
UAV on ground
Throttle at ground idle +/-2%
Engine speed 87% (+/-2%)
UAV in DEEC
Groundspeed <2 kts
Runway file selected and loaded in GCS
<18’ runway centerline
Heading within 11 degrees of runway centerline
How do you switch between taxi centerline and heading hold e-taxi modes?
Throttle button 2 or HDD M keys
What is the maximum speed to switch from taxi centerline hold to heading hold?
10 kts groundspeed
Which link type takes precedent?
C-Band LOS takes precedent
(Software prevents aircraft from using KU SATCOM if valid uplink received over C-Band within last 0.5 seconds)
How do you change the ATLC approach pattern entry waypoint?
Using M keys in the ATLC menu
WP4 (Waypoint 4) is default entry point
What is the maximum climb rate and maximum descent rate that can be set via the heads down display?
Doesn’t matter because we can’t use them
Climb = 100 - 3,000 fpm
Descent = -100 - -2,000 fpm
When does the engine cool down period begin?
Engine speed lever set to Low
(3 min cooldown for engine thermal stabilization)
On engine shutdown why does the throttle need to come to full reverse prior to 40%?
To ensure the propeller lockpins are effective and prevent the propeller from going to full feather during shutdown
At what point does the DDBA turn on?
Airspeed >50 kts for 2 minutes
(also needs minimum 65% RPM)
At what point does the starter/generator become a generator?
Engine speed reaches minimum of 65% RPM
(Other places say 60%)
What will happen to the aircraft if the emergency mission is not set?
Double check this answer
Aircraft will remain in the loiter around the flyover waypoint (2.5nm on ILLH) at ILLA +150’ until fuel exhaustion or >96 hrs
At what percent RPM does the RCM attempt an engine air restart?
RPM drops below 78%
