Loading and performance - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

Question 1

If your sUAS weighs 20 pounds and you execute a sudden pull-up maneuver that subjects the drone to a load factor of 3 Gs, what is the effective load the structure is bearing?

Accepted Answer

60 pounds.

Answer

20 pounds.

Answer

3 pounds.

Question 2

The term "angle of attack" is defined as the angle between the

Accepted Answer

chord line of the wing and the relative wind.

Answer

airplane's longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil.

Answer

airplane's centerline and the relative wind.

Question 3

A fixed-wing sUAS is loaded such that the CG is exactly on the aft limit. How will this affect the stall characteristics?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft may stall more easily, and stall recovery will be much more difficult or impossible.

Answer

The stall will occur at a lower speed and recovery will be easier.

Answer

It will have no effect on stall characteristics.

Question 4

If you add a payload to your drone that shifts the CG beyond the aft limit, what is the most likely aerodynamic consequence?

Accepted Answer

The drone will be tail-heavy and highly unstable, making it difficult or impossible to control.

Answer

The drone will be nose-heavy, causing it to descend rapidly.

Answer

The drone will automatically engage a return-to-home protocol.

Question 5

When strapping a new, heavy camera to your drone, how should you position it in relation to the aircraft's Center of Gravity (CG)?

Accepted Answer

As close to the original Center of Gravity as possible to maintain balance.

Answer

As far forward as possible to prevent flipping backward.

Answer

As far aft as possible.

Question 6

If you are flying a multirotor drone and push the pitch stick forward to fly horizontally, how does the drone achieve forward movement?

Accepted Answer

It tilts the lift vector forward, converting some of the vertical lift into forward thrust.

Answer

It slows down the front propellers and reverses the rear propellers.

Answer

It uses wind currents to carry it forward.

Question 7

When computing weight and balance, the 'datum' is:

Accepted Answer

An imaginary vertical plane or line from which all measurements of arm are taken.

Answer

The exact center of the propeller hub.

Answer

The total weight of the aircraft empty.

Question 8

Where should a remote pilot look to find the official weight and balance limits for their specific small UAS?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer's operating manual or Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH).

Answer

14 CFR Part 107 regulations.

Answer

The FAA DroneZone website.

Question 9

You are flying a quadcopter and maneuvering aggressively, causing steep banks and rapid pull-ups. How does this affect the structural integrity of the drone?

Accepted Answer

It increases the load factor, placing higher stress on the airframe and motors.

Answer

It strengthens the frame by testing its flexibility.

Answer

It reduces the load factor because the drone is moving quickly.

Question 10

What is 'load factor' in aviation?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of the total load supported by the aircraft's wings/rotors to the actual weight of the aircraft and its contents.

Answer

The total weight of the aircraft including its payload.

Answer

The amount of drag generated by the payload.

Exam questions Loading and performance - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep: Loading and performance 10 Questions no time limit

Exam questions Loading and performance - FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep

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