Emergency Procedures & Contingency Planning Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of establishing a 'lost link' (lost communications) procedure before a sUAS flight?
Answer: To ensure the aircraft behaves predictably and safely if the control link fails
A lost link procedure ensures the aircraft follows a pre-planned safe behavior — such as hovering, landing, or returning home — when the control link is interrupted.
During an operation, your sUAS begins to emit smoke. What is the most appropriate immediate response?
Answer: Land immediately in the safest available location
Smoke indicates a potential fire or electrical failure; immediate landing in the safest available area minimizes risk to people and property.
A remote PIC is operating near an active airport and the control tower issues a 'go around' instruction to a manned aircraft. What should the remote PIC do?
Answer: Land immediately or take action to remain clear of the manned aircraft's path
A go-around by manned aircraft near your operating area requires the remote PIC to immediately yield and take action to stay clear of the manned aircraft's flight path.
Under Part 107, how should a remote PIC document an sUAS accident that results in serious injury to a bystander?
Answer: Submit an online report to the FAA within 10 calendar days
Part 107.9 requires the remote PIC to report any accident involving serious injury or property damage exceeding $500 to the FAA within 10 calendar days.
What is the recommended action if an sUAS experiences a 'fly away' where the aircraft stops responding and flies beyond the intended area?
Answer: Attempt all available override inputs, then notify authorities and track the aircraft
During a flyaway, the PIC should attempt all available control inputs, then document the aircraft's last known direction, and notify relevant authorities (ATC if near airspace, local law enforcement).
Which of the following best describes a 'risk-based' contingency plan element for sUAS operations over infrastructure?
Answer: Predefined abort criteria and alternative landing sites mapped before flight
A risk-based contingency plan identifies specific abort triggers and pre-selected alternate landing sites, enabling quick decision-making when conditions change.
If a remote PIC experiences spatial disorientation during flight due to sun glare, the safest immediate action is to:
Answer: Activate return-to-home and shield eyes from the glare source
When the PIC loses visual orientation due to glare, activating return-to-home while shielding from the glare source allows the aircraft to navigate safely while the PIC recovers.