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Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an sUAS as compared to straight-and-level flight?
Climbs
Turns
Stalls
Turns
Explanation:
A change in speed during straight flight will not produce any appreciable change in load, but when a change is made in the sUAS flight path an additional load is imposed upon the structure. This is particularly true if a change in direction is made at high speeds with rapid, forceful control movements.
Reference: FAA-H8083-25
Which of the following is true regarding weight and balance of small unmanned aircraft?
CG cannot change during flight.
Lateral CG is not important to small unmanned aircraft operations.
Operations outside weight and balance limitations may result in loss of control.
Operations outside weight and balance limitations may result in loss of control.
Explanation:
Loading the aircraft outside of limitations (weight, balance, or both may lead to moments that exceed the capabilities of the flight controls/engine(s), thus possibly leading to loss of control or other performance anomalies.
Reference: FAA-H8083-1
How long is aircraft registration valid for?
2 years
3 years
4 years
3 years
Explanation:
Certificate of Aircraft registration expires 3 years after the date of issue unless it is renewed.
Reference: 14 CFR 48.100
What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
15 degrees C and 29.92 “Hg.
59 degrees C and 1013.2 millibars.
59 degrees F and 29.92 millibars.
15 degrees C and 29.92 “Hg.
Explanation:
Standard sea level pressure is 29.92
“Hg. Standard sea level temperature is 15°C.
Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
What environment is most conducive to frost formation?
Dewpoint of surface is below freezing, dewpoint is above freezing.
Surface temperature is below freezing, air temperature is below
freezing.
Surface temperature is above freezing, air temperature is below freezing.
Dewpoint of surface is below freezing, dewpoint is above freezing.
Explanation:
On cool, clear, calm nights, the temperature of the ground and objects on the surface can cause temperatures of the surrounding air to drop below the dew point. When this occurs, the moisture in the air condenses and deposits itself on the ground, buildings, and other objects like cars and aircraft. This moisture is known as dew and sometimes can be seen on grass and other objects in the morning. It the temperature is below freezing, the moisture is deposited in the form of frost.
Reference: FAA-H-8083-28
One in-flight condition necessary for structural icing to form is
small temperature/dewpoint spread
stratiform clouds
visible moisture
visible moisture
Explanation:
Two conditions are necessary for structural icing in flight:
1. The aircraft must be flying through visible water such as rain or cloud droplets, and
2. The temperature at the point where the moisture strikes the aircraft must be 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) or colder.
Reference: FAA-H-8083-28
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 aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.
the CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit.
the gross weight is reduced.
the aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.
Explanation:
Unmanned aircraft performance can be decreased due to an increase in load factor when the aircraft is operated in maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight.
Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
One of the purposes for issuing a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is to
announce Parachute Jump Areas.
protect public figures.
identify Airport Advisory Areas.
protect public figures.
Explanation:
TFRs are imposed in order to:
1. Protect persons and property in the air or on the surface from an existing or imminent flight associated hazard;
2. Provide a safe environment for the operation of disaster relief aircraft;
3. Prevent an unsafe congestion of sightseeing aircraft above an incident;
4. Protect the President, Vice President, or other public figures; and,
5. Provide a safe environment for space agency operations.
Pilots are expected to check appropriate NOTAMs during flight planning when conducting flight in an area where a TFR is in effect.
Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?
Application of stress management and risk element procedures.
Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment.
The mental process of analyzing
all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take.
Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment.
Explanation:
Risk management is the part of the
decision-making process which relies
on situational awareness, problem
recognition, and good judgment to
flight.
reduce risks associated with each
Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Automatic Terminal Information
Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning
pilots of radar-identified aircraft whose aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain or to an obstruction.
nonessential information to reduce frequency congestion.
noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas.
noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas.
Explanation:
ATIS is the continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information in selected high-activity terminal areas.
Reference: AIM 4-1-13
What is the purpose for the runway hold position markings on the taxiway?
Holds aircraft short of the runway.
Allows an aircraft permission onto the runway.
Identifies area where aircraft are prohibited.
Holds aircraft short of the runway.
Explanation:
Runway holding position markings on taxiways identify the locations on a taxiway where an aircraft is supposed to stop when it does not have clearance to proceed onto the runway.
Reference: AIM 2-3-5
What are characteristics of stable air?
Good visibility and steady precipitation.
Poor visibility and steady precipitation.
Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation.
Poor visibility and steady precipitation.
Explanation:
Characteristics of a stable air mass include stratiform clouds and fog, continuous precipitation, smooth air, and fair to poor visibility in haze and smoke.
Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
When range and economy of operation are the principle goals, the remote pilot must ensure that the SUAS will be operated at the recommended
specific endurance.
long-range cruise performance.
equivalent airspeed.
long-range cruise performance.
Explanation:
Total range is dependent on both fuel available and specific range. When range and economy of operation are the principle goals, the remote pilot must ensure that the sUAS is operated at the recommended long-range cruise condition. By this procedure, the SUAS will be capable of its maximum achieve desser rant distances with a maximum of fuel reserve at the destination.
Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that
weather conditions are at or above
VFR minimums.
the sky condition is clear and visibility is unrestricted.
the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.
the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.
Explanation:
The absence of a sky condition or ceiling and/or visibility on ATIS indicates a ceiling of 5,000 feet or above and visibility of 5 miles or more.
Reference: AIM 4-1-13
Which weather phenomenon is always associated with a thunderstorm?
Lightning.
Heavy rain.
Hail.
Lightning
Explanation:
A thunderstorm is, in general, a local storm invariably produced by a cumulonimbus cloud, and is always accompanied by lightning and thunder.
Reference: FAA-H-8083-28
