Drone Operations Flashcard - December 5

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What action should you take if one of the propeller blades of your sUAS has a nick?

Back

Remove and replace the propeller; consult manufacturer guidelines for repair, if any.

Front

During the preflight inspection, who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?

Back

The remote pilot in command

Front

What action should you take if the casing of your sUAS battery has expanded beyond its normal dimensions? Options: Throw it away with your household trash, Use it as long as it will still hold a charge, Follow the manufacturer’s guidance

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Follow the manufacturer’s guidance

Front

What is the proper response by the remote PIC if experiencing a lost link situation?

Back

Notify all available crew and ATC (if applicable) while executing the briefed lost link procedure.

Front

In a 45 degree banking turn, a small unmanned aircraft will

Back

Stall at a higher airspeed

Front

The most critical conditions of launch performance are the result of some combination of high gross weight, altitude, temperature, and

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Unfavorable wind

Front

A small unmanned aircraft loaded with the most rearward center of gravity is

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Less stable at all speeds

Front

If an sUAS weighs 10 pounds, what approximate weight would the sUAS structure be required to support during a 60 degrees banked turn while maintaining altitude?

Back

20 pounds

Front

Maximum endurance is obtained at the point of minimum power to maintain the aircraft. Where is this achieved?

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In steady, level flight

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The accurate perception and understanding of all the risk element factors and conditions is

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Situational awareness