Lesson 28: Reading Load Factor Charts

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on a drone as compared to straight-and-level flight?

• Banked turn
• Steady climb
• Power-off stall

If an overloaded fixed-wing drone makes a turn, what is likely to happen?

• The drone will stall.
• The drone will spin.
• The drone's maneuverability will increase.

Which of the following will increase load on the wings of a fixed-wing UAV?

• Increasing thrust
• Decreasing thrust
• Making a banked turn

An increase in load factor will cause a fixed-wing drone to

• Stall at a higher airspeed.
• Have a tendency to spin.
• Be unable to take off from most surfaces.

What effect does an uphill terrain slope have on launch performance of a fixed-wing drone?

• It increases the launch distance
• It causes the drone to automatically switch to hover mode
• It significantly improves launch performance due to increased lift

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on a fixed-wing drone as compared to straight-and-level flight?

• Climbs
• Turns
• Descents

If a drone weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude?

• 34 pounds
• 47 pounds
• 38 pounds

A stall happens when the air flowing smoothly over the drone's wing is disturbed, causing the wing to lose lift quickly. This is caused when the wing

• Exceeds the critical angle of attack.
• Exceeds the maximum speed.
• Is too light for the drone to take off.

What is a rudder used for on a fixed-wing drone?

• Roll
• Pitch
• Yaw

At what bank angle does the load factor of your aircraft begin to change significantly?

• 15°
• 30°
• 45°