Dynamic Air

When operating an unmanned aircraft, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings or rotors may be increased any time

• the gross weight is reduced.

• the CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit.

• the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.

While operating around buildings, the remote pilot in command (PIC) should be aware of the creation of wind gusts that:

• Change rapidly in direction and speed, creating turbulence

• Increase performance of the aircraft

• Enhance stability and imagery

According to 14 CFR part 107, a small UAS is a unmanned aircraft system weighing:

• Less than 55 lbs

• 55 kg or less

• 55 lbs or less

The dangers of an over-loaded UAS include:

• Unusual flight characteristics.

• Shorter range.

• Both of these.

As the CG of your fixed wing sUAS shifts towards the rearward limit, the drone’s stability becomes:

• Less stable.

• Neutral.

• More stable.

(Refer to figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 30 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL?

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• 1,100-foot decrease.

• 1,300-foot increase.

• 900-foot increase.

(Refer to Figure 80) With ATC authorization you are operating a small UAS near the Montrose Regional airport outside the town of Montrose. The airport elevation is 5,759 feet. What factor could effect aircraft performance during your flight?

• Density Altitude

• Daylight Saving Time

• Load Factor

What effect, if any, does high humidity have on aircraft performance?

• It decreases performance.

• It has no effect on performance.

• It increases performance.

An increase in load factor

• Decreases the speed at which the UAS will stall.

• Has no effect on stall speed.

• Increases the speed at which the UAS will stall

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?

• Low temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.

• High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.

• High temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.