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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.

Unmanned aircraft performance can be decreased due to an increase in load factor when the aircraft is operated in maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight.

The angle of attack is the acute angle between the relative wind and the chord line of the wing.Answer (B) is incorrect because there is no specific aviation term for this. Answer (C) is incorrect because this is the definition of the angle of incidence.

At slow speeds, the maximum available lifting force of the wing is only slightly greater than the amount necessary to support the weight of the sUAS. However, at high speeds, the capacity of the flight controls, or a strong gust, may increase the load factor beyond safe limits.Answer (A) is incorrect because the position of the CG affects the stability of the sUAS, but not the total load the wings can support. Answer (C) is incorrect because abrupt control inputs do not limit load.

Total range is dependent on both fuel available and specific range. When range and economy of operation are the principle goals, the remote pilot must ensure that the sUAS is operated at the recommended long-range cruise condition. By this procedure, the sUAS will be capable of its maximum design-operating radius, or can achieve lesser flight distances with a maximum of fuel reserve at the destination.