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1
Q

List each pull down menu on the tracker display

A

File
Mission
Datalink
Payloads
View
Tools

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2
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What autopilot hold modes are available to the pilot?

A

Heading
Airspeed
Altitude

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3
Q

Stall protect will push the nose down by commanding ruddervators down at what angle of attack?

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> 7 degrees (disengages when AOA <3 degrees)

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4
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On the HDD which is the status and which is the command?

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Left = status
Right = command

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5
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What flight graphic display options are available on the pilot’s HUD?

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MIL-STD
Non-STD (legacy)

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6
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What variable information table (VIT) shows detailed fuel system data?

A

VIT 48 (Pred B Fuel System)

Also VIT 50

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7
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How do you open the GCS and UAV configuration menu?

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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

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8
Q

What things are you looking for when you “confirm the racks”

A

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)

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9
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Where to find best range speed?
Where to find best endurance speed?

A

Tables in Appendix 9
(Best endurance also on VIT 3 & 99)

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10
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What speed can presets no longer be applied using the pull-down menu?

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> 50 KIAS

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11
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What is the minimum and maximum amount of points that can be used in an operation or emergency mission?

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Operational mission = min 3 - max 255
Emergency mission = min 3 - max 99

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12
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What are the colors associated with tracker missions?

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Orange = active operational mission
Red = active emergency mission
Green = mission being edited
Magenta = “other missions”
Blue = Loiter & Lost Link OK

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13
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How many radios does the crew have available in a -7 configured aircraft?

A

Wulfsberg
TDFM-9300
Airborne ARC-210 x 2
INMARSAT (IDL)

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14
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What is the bank limit when using LOS?

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40 degrees of bank

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15
Q

What is the default rate of climb with altitude hold on?

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> 1,200’ climb = calculated best climb performance airspeed
<1,200’ climb = commanded airspeed

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16
Q

What two levels of stall protection are installed on the aircraft?

A

Aileron Tipstall Override (first level of stall protect)

Stall Protect

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17
Q

How do you execute a landing configuration command?

A

Press “landing configuration” switch on stick (“Ready to command landing configuration” on HUD)
Squeeze trigger (“Landing Configuration Completed” on HUD)

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18
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What is disabled with a landing configuration command?

A

Preprogram Mode
Stall Protect
Hold Modes

Note: does not turn off ATLC

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19
Q

How many fuel tanks are in the MQ-9?

A

7 actual tanks (5 tank configuration)

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20
Q

If the fuel tank is manually selected as “none” which tank will provide fuel to the engine?

A

Header Tank

Note: Linux software selects “header/none”

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21
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What are the different modes for GDT (Ground Data Terminal) tracking?

A

GPS
In-flt
GPS/Mono pulse
Azimuth

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22
Q

What are the different options for GDT antennas?

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Omni (~1.5 nm)
Wide (~15 nm)
Narrow (~130 nm)

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23
Q

What is the maximum EGT during flight?

A

675 C

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24
Q

What is the DEEC lockout speed range for RPM?

A

89.5 - 92.5 %

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25
Q

How many batteries are on the MQ-9?

A

6 (2 sets of 3)
Batteries 1, 3, 5 = Bus 1
Batteries 2, 4, 6 = Bus 2

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26
Q

Can the batteries charge during flight?

A

No!

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27
Q

Is it permissible to fly with an accumulation of ice, frost, or snow?

A

No!

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28
Q

What is the purpose of the RL Rate Select?
What are the different modes?

A

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)

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29
Q

What is the function of an FCA?

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FCA = Flight Computer Assembly
3 FCAs in RCM allow for triplex processing
Each FCA can independent control aircraft and receive sensor data

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30
Q

What is the speed envelope for an engine air restart?
What is the maximum altitude to attempt an air restart?

A

100-180 KIAS
30,000 ft

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31
Q

Under which pull down menu can you find the control point?

A

Tools Menu

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32
Q

Which bus does the generator provide power to?
Which bus does the DDBA provide power to?

A

Generator = Bus 1
DDBA = Bus 2

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33
Q

What does the DCPS do?

A

DCPS = Direct Current Power Supply = converts AC power from DDBA to DC power

34
Q

What must be “on” for a point and click loiter (PCL) to become engaged?

A

Preprogram Mode

(Or no hold modes on)

35
Q

What are two different ways to activate (or reactivate) preprogram mode?

A
  1. Click the NAV button on toolbar
  2. M keys

(Note: NAV button only activated preprogram mode but cannot be used to deactivate preprogram)

36
Q

Where can you find your best glide airspeed?

A

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)

37
Q

Where do you find the drag index chart?

A

Page N-94 in checklist
Figure A1-7 in 4348

38
Q

What is the approximate maximum fuel capacity?

A

~3,764 lbs

Also see 3,800 lbs in some places

39
Q

How do you find the best climb airspeed?

A

Figure A4-1

40
Q

What is the difference between altitude preference and airspeed preference mode?

A

Pitch will be used to control the parameter in the preference mode

41
Q

How can you tell which mode you are currently in? (Airspeed v altitude preference)

A

HDD status screen (top right aircraft status area)

42
Q

Which fuel tank feeds the engine?

A

Header Tank

43
Q

What warning must be extinguished in order to confirm the success of a gaining handover in KU?

A

“KU Command Link Lost” & “KU Return Link Lost” messages ghost then disappear

44
Q

What is the recommended airspeed for maximizing on station time?

A

Maximum Endurance Airspeed

45
Q

What are some ways to determine your distance to a target?

A

Control Point
Mouse latitude/longitude
Camera latitude/longitude
VIT 11 slant range and ground range

46
Q

What is a ROVER?

A

ROVER = Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receiver
Uses C-band to broadcast video/telemetry to users on ground

47
Q

Why do you check if the DLOS is enabled?

A

Operating with DLOS ON prevents normal operation of C-band LOS downlink

48
Q

Where can you find current calculated winds aloft?

A

Tracker Display (top right UAV status box)

49
Q

How do you change the compass rose from True to Magnetic?

A

Right click the compass rose

50
Q

How do you change latitude and longitude format?

A

Tracker Display “View” Menu > coordinate system > choose format

51
Q

How many ailerons are on the aircraft?

A

4 control surfaces (each with dedicated servo)
2 each wing (inboard/outboard)

52
Q

What is the maximum EGT on engine start?

A

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

53
Q

What RPM range is required to activate the Enhanced Taxi (E-taxi) mode?

A

87% +/-2%

54
Q

What is the purpose of the minimum altitude MSL in the presets menu?

A

It sets a “hard deck” that the aircraft will not descend below if altitude hold mode is on

55
Q

What is the procedure to execute a go around in ATLC Landing mode?

A

Pull back on control stick

(HUD message “Pilot Go-Around Commanded” followed by “Pilot Go-Around Active”)

56
Q

How do you initiate a pilot takeover?

A

HOTAS = throttle button three and trigger on stick

57
Q

What is the minimum signal strength while performing a C band link test?

A

At least 50% signal strength

58
Q

How far from the GDT should the aircraft be when performing the C band link check?

A

0.05 - 1.0 nm

59
Q

During which checklists should you not perform the C band link check?

A

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)

60
Q

How do you abort an ATLC takeoff?

A

Both brake pedals >10%

(continual application not required)

61
Q

When will an ATLC takeoff abort command be disregarded?

A

Aircraft exceeds rotation speed or commit point (whichever comes first)

Commit point = stopping distance is greater than distance to rollout point (ie. remaining runway)

62
Q

What is the purpose of an initial lost link altitude?

A

Allows aircraft to safely climb clear of terrain and obstacles before beginning emergency mission

63
Q

Where is the MQ-9 Minimum Equipment List?

A

AOH v4.3

64
Q

What is the standard displacement for an ATLC GLS?

A

500’

65
Q

At what airspeed does the power command to reverse thrust on an ATLC landing?

A

85 kts

66
Q

At what airspeed does the power command to ground idle on an ATLC landing?

A

> 85 kts and <20 kts

67
Q

At what speed do the brakes initiate on an ATLC landing?

A

20 kts groundspeed

68
Q

What are the maximum speeds you can command using E taxi modes?

A

Taxi Heading Hold = 10 kts groundspeed
Taxi Centerline Heading Hold = 15 kts groundspeed

69
Q

Does the MQ-9 have anti-skid?

A

No

70
Q

What criteria is required to activate Enhanced Taxi Modes?

A

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

71
Q

How do you switch between taxi centerline and heading hold e-taxi modes?

A

Throttle button 2 or HDD M keys

72
Q

What is the maximum speed to switch from taxi centerline hold to heading hold?

A

10 kts groundspeed

73
Q

Which link type takes precedent?

A

C-Band LOS takes precedent
(Software prevents aircraft from using KU SATCOM if valid uplink received over C-Band within last 0.5 seconds)

74
Q

How do you change the ATLC approach pattern entry waypoint?

A

Using M keys in the ATLC menu

WP4 (Waypoint 4) is default entry point

75
Q

What is the maximum climb rate and maximum descent rate that can be set via the heads down display?

A

Doesn’t matter because we can’t use them

Climb = 100 - 3,000 fpm
Descent = -100 - -2,000 fpm

76
Q

When does the engine cool down period begin?

A

Engine speed lever set to Low

(3 min cooldown for engine thermal stabilization)

77
Q

On engine shutdown why does the throttle need to come to full reverse prior to 40%?

A

To ensure the propeller lockpins are effective and prevent the propeller from going to full feather during shutdown

78
Q

At what point does the DDBA turn on?

A

Airspeed >50 kts for 2 minutes

(also needs minimum 65% RPM)

79
Q

At what point does the starter/generator become a generator?

A

Engine speed reaches minimum of 65% RPM

(Other places say 60%)

80
Q

What will happen to the aircraft if the emergency mission is not set?

A

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

81
Q

At what percent RPM does the RCM attempt an engine air restart?

A

RPM drops below 78%

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