Loading & Performance Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
- 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
2
Q
- 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
3
Q
- 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
4
Q
- (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
5
Q
- 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
6
Q
- What effect does an uphill terrain slope have on launch performance?
- Decreases launch distances
- Increase launch speed
- Increases launch distance
A
Increases launch distance
7
Q
- 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
8
Q
- 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
9
Q
- 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
10
Q
- Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an sUAS as compared to straight-level-flight?
- Stalls
- Turns
- Climbs
A
Turns
11
Q
- 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
12
Q
- 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
13
Q
- (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
14
Q
- 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
15
Q
- 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
16
Q
- 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
Q
- (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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
25. 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
The aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
26
26. In a 45° banking turn, a UA will
- stall at a higher airspeed
- stall at a lower airspeed
- be more susceptible to spinning
stall at a higher airspeed
27
27. 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
less stable at all speeds
28
28. 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
in steady, level flight
