Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading & Operations Flashcards
1
Q
Who determines the weight and balance restrictions of a sUAS that you should be familiar with?
A
The manufacturer
2
Q
Who determines CG limitations of a sUAS that you should be familiar with?
A
The manufacturer
3
Q
What protocol should the PIC establish in the interest of achieving the longest and safest service life when the manufacturer does not?
A
Maintenance Schedules
4
Q
What increases as an aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight line flight, such as turns?
A
Load Factors (aka G’s)
5
Q
What defines an aircraft’s Center of Gravity (CG) Limits?
A
Pilot’s Operating Handbook of sUAS Flight Manual (User Manual)
6
Q
What causes a stall?
A
When the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack
7
Q
What are the four forces imposed on an aircraft?
A
Lift, Thrust, Weight, Drag
