The term "Unmanned Aircraft System" is used instead of UAV or drone because it ____________. - Answer- Represents all of the components of a UAS, not just
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At the time of takeoff, the weight limitation for a sUAS is _____________, including everything on board. - Answer- less than 55 pounds
There are three technology issues that influence full integration of UAS into the airspace. They are reliability, _________, and control link security. - Answer- detect and avoid technology
The four core components of a UAS include the unmanned aircraft, payload, ______________, and control link. - Answer- control station
One of the leading issues facing UAS integration and proliferation is the lack of parts standardization and system reliability. - Answer- True
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has defined UAS as "an unmanned aircraft and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft. The aircraft is operated with direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft." - Answer- False
The upper Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) limit of a small UAS is less than 44 pounds. - Answer- False
The ____ is the fixed-wing aircraft control surface that creates movement around the lateral axis. - Answer- Elevator
What is affected when the water content (humidity) of the air increases and becomes less dense? - Answer- Performance
Four parameters are required to calculate density altitude. They are barometric pressure,_____ , air temperature, and field elevation. - Answer- Dew Point
When flying your sUAS, which direction do you launch your vehicle? - Answer- Into the Wind
The four forces that effect an aircraft in flight are _____, weight, _____, and drag. - Answer- Lift, Thrust
As the temperature _____, air density decreases. - Answer- Increases
A ______ is an electro-mechanical device used to move a control surface. - Answer- Servo
Unmanned aircraft performance can be adversely affected by too much weight. What are two characteristics of this condition? - Answer- Limited operational range, increased landing distance.
As high-density altitude _______, the performance of a small unmanned aircraft increases. - Answer- Decreases
A helicopter is a type of rotary-wing aircraft. - Answer- True
What electronic device is used to measure the magnetic field around the aircraft? - Answer- Magnetometer
One of the most important factors affecting overall aircraft performance is _______. - Answer- Air Density
A characteristic of a rotary-wing aircraft is that it ________. - Answer- is capable of vertical takeoff and landing
A ___________ is an unmanned vehicle that is a combination of a fixed-wing and a rotary-wing aircraft. - Answer- Hybrid Vehicle
As the two forces of__________ increases, the angle of attack (AOA) of an airfoil increases. - Answer- Lift and Drag
A _________ is a multi-rotor configuration that uses vectored thrust to control the yaw axis. - Answer- Tricopter
True or False
When the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is flying straight and level, the airfoil must create enough lift to equal the UAS, weight and any downforce generated by the horizontal tail and elevator. - Answer- True
What does air density do as air temperature and altitude increases? - Answer- decreases
Unmanned aircraft performance can be adversely affected by too much weight. What are two characteristics of this condition? - Answer- Increased takeoff speed, poor rate of climb.
Accurate navigational data, used by the flight control system, comes from your _______ - Answer- Global Positioning System (GPS)
Before any flight, the remote pilot in command (RPIC) should verify that the aircraft is correctly loaded by determining the ______. - Answer- Center of gravity by calculating weight and balance
Hovering flight capability and ________ are the primary advantage of rotary-wing aircraft over fixed-wing aircraft. - Answer- Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)
Icing can occur anytime the temperature nears _____ and _____ is present. - Answer- 32°F / visible moisture
Cloud Ceiling is defined as _______________. - Answer- height, above ground level, of the lowest layer of clouds
Weather conditions including temperature, pressure, wind, precipitation, and visibility is provided by which service? - Answer- Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)
Wings and propellers must move through the air faster to generate the same amount of _______ when there is a decrease in air density that reduces unmanned aircraft performance. - Answer- lift
Structural icing in flight occurs when ________. - Answer- temperature is at the point where moisture striking the aircraft must be 32°F/0°C or colder.
A characteristic of stratus clouds is that they may form in stable air and produce _____________. - Answer- light mist or drizzle [Show Less]