Loading Quiz

Referencing Appendix 1, Figure 2, use the following steps: 1. Enter the chart at a 30 degrees angle of bank and proceed upward to the curved reference line. From the point of intersection, move to the left side of the chart and read an approximate load factor of 1.2 Gs. 2. Multiply the aircraft weight by the load factor: 50 x 1.2 = 60 lbs. Or, working from the table: 50 x 1.154 (load factor) = 57.7 lbs.

The maximum endurance condition is obtained at the point of minimum power required since this would require the lowest fuel flow or battery to keep the sUAS in steady, level flight. Maximum range condition occurs where the proportion between speed and power required is greatest.

Any mounted equipment should be balanced in a manner that does not adversely affect the CG or result in unsafe performance.

Before any flight, verify that the unmanned aircraft is correctly loaded by determining the weight and balance condition. Review any available manufacturer weight and balance data and follow all restrictions and limitations.

Operation with the CG outside the approved limits results in control difficulty.