FREE FAA-107 sUAS Loading and Center of Gravity Questions and Answers

Question 1

Who is primarily responsible for ensuring an sUAS is loaded correctly and operated within weight and balance limitations?

Accepted Answer

The Remote Pilot in Command (PIC).

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The sUAS manufacturer.

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The owner of the sUAS.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Question 2

What is a likely consequence of operating an sUAS with a center of gravity (CG) that is too far forward?

Accepted Answer

Higher stalling speed.

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Decreased longitudinal stability.

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Difficulty recovering from a spin.

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Lower cruising speed.

Question 3

What is a potential effect of operating an sUAS above its maximum gross weight?

Accepted Answer

Reduced maneuverability and endurance.

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Improved maneuverability.

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Increased flight time.

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Lower stalling speed.

Question 4

An sUAS is loaded with its center of gravity (CG) at the most aft limit. What flight characteristic should the remote pilot expect?

Accepted Answer

The sUAS will be unstable and difficult to recover from a stall.

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The sUAS will be less maneuverable.

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The sUAS will be excessively stable.

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The sUAS will require less power for level flight.

Question 5

The term 'arm' in weight and balance calculations refers to the:

Accepted Answer

Horizontal distance from the reference datum.

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Total weight of the aircraft.

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The product of weight and distance.

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The maximum weight an item can be.

Question 6

If a new payload is added to an sUAS, what must the Remote PIC do before flight?

Accepted Answer

Recalculate weight and balance to ensure it is within limits.

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Notify the FAA of the modification.

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Assume the flight characteristics will not change.

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Fly a brief test flight in a congested area.