Part 107 Chapter 4: Small unmanned aircraft loading and performance Welcome to your Part 107 Chapter 4: Small unmanned aircraft loading and performance 1. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance What is the impact of adding a payload to a small unmanned aircraft on its flight performance? A. Increased flight speed B. Improved maneuverability C. Decreased endurance D. Decreased takeoff distance None 2. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance How does a shift in the center of gravity (CG) affect a small UAS? A. It improves the aircraft's stability B. It has no impact on performance C. It decreases stability and affects control D. It increases the maximum flight altitude None 3. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance What happens to the stall speed of a UAS as weight increases? A. The stall speed increases B. The stall speed decreases C. The stall speed remains constant D. Weight does not affect stall speed None 4. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance How does density altitude affect the performance of a small unmanned aircraft? A. Higher density altitude decreases takeoff distance B. Higher density altitude increases engine performance C. Higher density altitude decreases aircraft performance D. Density altitude has no impact on unmanned aircraft None 5. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance Which of the following conditions would result in the best performance for a small UAS? A. High altitude, hot temperature B. Low altitude, cold temperature C. High humidity, hot temperature D. Low humidity, high temperature None 6. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance What is the effect of overloading a small UAS? A. It increases flight duration B. It improves the aircraft's stability C. It reduces maneuverability and can lead to structural damage D. It enhances takeoff performance None 7. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance How does the weight of a small unmanned aircraft affect its rate of climb? A. Increased weight decreases the rate of climb B. Increased weight improves the rate of climb C. The weight has no effect on the rate of climb D. Increased weight allows for a faster rate of climb None 8. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance What does the term "load factor" refer to in UAS operations? A. The ratio of the aircraft's gross weight to engine power B. The maximum speed a UAS can reach C. The increase in weight experienced by the aircraft during turns and maneuvers D. The total weight the aircraft can carry None 9. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance In what condition would a small unmanned aircraft experience the most significant performance degradation? A. Flying at sea level in cool weather B. Flying in high humidity at high altitude C. Flying in dry conditions at low altitude D. Flying at night in cold conditions None 10. Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading and Performance What is the primary consequence of operating a UAS above its maximum takeoff weight? A. Increased fuel efficiency B. Reduced risk of stalling C. Increased likelihood of an accident D. Enhanced stability None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
