Loading & Performance Quiz

Question 1

1. 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

Answer 1

Operations outside weight and balance limitations may result in loss of control

Question 2

2. 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

Answer 2

Stall at a higher airspeed

Question 3

3. 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

Answer 3

long range cruise performance

Question 4

4. (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

Answer 4

20 pounds

Question 5

5. 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

Answer 5

the most current weight and balance data

Question 6

6. What effect does an uphill terrain slope have on launch performance?

• Decreases launch distances
• Increase launch speed
• Increases launch distance

Answer 6

Increases launch distance

Question 7

7. 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

Answer 7

Dead reckoning

Question 8

8. 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

Answer 8

Objects carried on the sUAS are secure

Question 9

9. 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

Answer 9

Remote pilot-in-command

Question 10

10. Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an sUAS as compared to straight-level-flight?

• Stalls
• Turns
• Climbs

Answer 10

Turns

Question 11

11. 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

Answer 11

Unfavorable wind

Question 12

12. 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

Answer 12

Between the wing chard line and the relative wind

Question 13

13. (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

Answer 13

60 pounds

Question 14

14. 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

Answer 14

Sectional chart

Question 15

15. What purpose does a rudder perform on an sUAS airplane?

• the rudder controls bank
• the rudder controls pitch
• the rudder controls yaw

Answer 15

the rudder controls yaw

Question 16

16. 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

Answer 16

Exceeds critical angle of attack

Question 17

17. (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

Answer 17

38 pounds

Question 18

18. 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

Answer 18

Does not adversely affect the center of gravity

Question 19

19. What is the best source for sUAS performance data and information?

• Pilot report
• Estimates based upon similar systems
• Manufacturer publications

Answer 19

Manufacturer publications

Question 20

20. What could be a consequence of operating a small unmanned aircraft above its maximum allowable weight?

• Faster speed
• Shorter endurance
• Increased maneuverability

Answer 20

Shorter endurance

Question 21

21. 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

Answer 21

remain the said regardless of gross weight

Question 22

22. 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

Answer 22

Gaining a visual perspective of what 400 feet looks like on the ground before the flight

Question 23

23. 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

Answer 23

Pilots Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual

Question 24

24. 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

Answer 24

Speed of the airplane

Question 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

Answer 25

The aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight

Question 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

Answer 26

stall at a higher airspeed

Question 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

Answer 27

less stable at all speeds

Question 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

Answer 28

in steady, level flight