Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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A UAS pilot notices the aircraft drifting consistently in one direction despite stick inputs. This is most likely caused by:
Answer: Incorrect control surface trim or IMU calibration error
Consistent directional drift despite stick inputs usually indicates a trim imbalance or an IMU calibration error.
When operating a UAS over a moving vehicle during an emergency response scenario, what must the remote pilot ensure above all?
Answer: A waiver has been obtained and safety protocols are strictly followed
Operations over moving vehicles generally require a Part 107 waiver and adherence to strict safety protocols to protect people on the ground.
What is the correct procedure if a UAS remote pilot becomes incapacitated during a flight?
Answer: The visual observer should activate the failsafe and notify emergency services
The visual observer should activate available failsafes and notify emergency services; only a certificated remote pilot may legally operate the controls.
Which communication action should a remote pilot take when operating near an airport and an emergency develops?
Answer: Contact the appropriate ATC facility on the published frequency and report the emergency
Contacting ATC on the published frequency informs them of the emergency so they can coordinate manned traffic and provide assistance.
A pilot is flying a UAS and notices the video feed freezes but controls still respond. What does this indicate?
Answer: Partial link failure — video downlink degraded while control uplink is still active
A frozen video feed with responsive controls indicates the video downlink has degraded while the control uplink remains functional.
After safely landing a UAS following an in-flight emergency, what is the recommended next step before any further flights?
Answer: Perform a full systems check and identify the root cause of the emergency
A thorough systems check to identify and address the root cause of the emergency is essential before any subsequent flights.
Which scenario legally requires a remote pilot to file an accident report with the FAA under Part 107?
Answer: A UAS collision with a car that causes $600 in damage
FAA Part 107.9 requires reporting if the accident results in serious injury or property damage of at least $500 — $600 in car damage meets this threshold.