Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading

Why is compliance with the manufacturer's weight and balance limits critical to flight safety?

• To improve aircraft performance

• To prevent control difficulty

• To reduce fuel consumption

• To meet regulatory requirements

What factors may require a reduction in weight before flight is attempted?

• High air temperatures

• High humidity

• High elevations

• All of the above

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What is the most common weight change that takes place during flight?

• Fuel burn

• Expendable items

• Passenger movement

• Cargo loading

What may happen if the center of gravity (CG) is not within the allowable limits after loading?

• The aircraft may become unstable

• The aircraft may lose lift

• The aircraft may experience engine failure

• The aircraft may have reduced maneuverability

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What is the relationship between weight and lift in an aircraft?

• Weight and lift are inversely proportional

• Weight and lift are directly proportional

• Weight has no effect on lift

• Weight and lift are unrelated

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What is stability in an aircraft?

• The ability to respond to control inputs

• The ability to maintain a constant altitude

• The ability to return to the original flight path

What is maneuverability in an aircraft?

• The ability to maintain a constant altitude

• The ability to return to the original flight path

• The ability to withstand maneuvers

• The ability to respond to control inputs

What are the two forces that determine the load factor during turns?

• Lift and gravity

• Centrifugal force and weight

• Thrust and drag

• Pressure and temperature

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What happens to the stalling speed of an aircraft as the load factor increases?

• The stalling speed decreases

• The stalling speed remains the same

• The stalling speed increases

• The stalling speed becomes unpredictable

What are the performance deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft?

• Higher takeoff speed and longer takeoff run

• Reduced rate and angle of climb and lower maximum altitude

• Shorter range and reduced cruising speed

• All of the above