Unit 7 Emergency Procedures Final Test

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

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

• Wait for the unit to reestablish link while notifying local law enforcement of possible dangers to non-participants.

• Turning the control station off and then back on to attempt the reestablishment of the link.

Upon GPS signal loss, the Remote PIC should immediately

• contact ATC and declare an emergency.

• perform the planned lost link contingency procedure.

• operate the sUAS normally, noting to account for any mode or control changes that occur if GPS is lost.

Which of the following events is considered a fly-away?

• Loss of link between the Remote PIC and the unmanned aircraft.

• Loss of communication link between the Remote PIC and ATC.

• Unmanned aircraft does not respond to control inputs and does not execute known lost link maneuvers.

What action should be taken by the Remote PIC during a sUAS fly-away event?

• Immediately notify the NTSB.

• Immediately notify any/all crewmembers, bystanders, and ATC (if applicable).

• Immediately notify any/all crewmembers, local law enforcement personnel, and bystanders.

A common cause of sUAS fly-away events is

• frequency interference.

• loss of GPS signals.

• persons standing close to the control station antenna.

Damaged lithium batteries can cause

• increased endurance.

• a change in aircraft center of gravity.

• an inflight fire.

Which of the following lithium batteries should not be used?

• A partially discharged battery that is warm from recent prior use.

• A new battery that has only been charged once, several charging cycles are required prior to normal use.

• A battery with a bulge on one of the sides of its case.

Most midair collision accidents occur during

• hazy days.

• clear days.

• clear days.

A larger UAS is converging head-on; what should you do?

• The smaller aircraft should adjust course to the right.

• The larger aircraft should adjust to the right.

• Both aircraft should adjust course to the right.

What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents?

• Mechanical malfunction.

• Human error.

• Structural failure.