CH 1 Review

Which methods have been employed for launching air vehicles in remotely piloted aircraft systems? (Select all that apply)

• Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)

• Vehicle assisted

• Catapult

• Hand thrown

The Human Machine Interface (HMI) in a ground control station is used to control flight and interact with remotely piloted aircraft.

• True

• False

In what ways is RPAS performance impacted by payloads? (Select all that apply)

• Weight and balance of the aircraft

• Flight time and battery life

• Power requirements of the payload

• The sky refraction

The threshold for a remotely piloted aircraft system to be considered large by the FAA is 55 pounds

• Ture

• False

Which of the following have limited the growth of the UAS regulations (Select all that apply) Response: Response: Response: Response:

• The establishment of a dedicated office within the Civil Aviation Authority

• Visual Flight Rules ‘See and Avoid’ requirements

• The rapid pace of technological advancement

• Low-flying Aircraft Traffic Management

What distinguishes Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from manned aircraft?

• They are always smaller than manned aircraft.

• They are operated without a human pilot onboard.

• They cannot fly internationally.

• They are exclusively used for military purposes.

Which of the following are considered malicious uses of an autonomous UAS or RPAS? (Select all that apply)

• Weaponization

• Smuggling contraband

• Invasion of privacy

• Humanitarian Aid

Sky Wave Reflection occurs when radio waves below ____ bounce off charged particles in the Earth’s ionosphere.

• 1 GHz

• 20 GHz

• 5 GHz

• 10 GHz

Which frequency bands are commonly used in remotely piloted aircraft systems?

• S-Band

• L-Band

• C-Band

• Ku-Band

Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) is limited by the crew's ability to see the air vehicle.

• True

• False.