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

Referencing Appendix 1, Figure 2, use the following steps: 1. Enter the chart at a 30 degree 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: 33 x 1.2 = 39.6 lbs. Or, working from the table: 33 x 1.154 (load factor) = 38.1 lbs.

The purpose of the rudder is to control yaw. Answer (B) is incorrect because the ailerons control bank. Answer (C) is incorrect because pitch is controlled by the elevator.

The airfoil will stall if the critical angle of attack is exceeded.Answer (A) is incorrect because while exceeding the maximum allowable operating weight could compromise the structural integrity and decrease controllability, it does not necessarily result in a stall. Answer (B) is incorrect because while the remote pilot may not fly faster than 87 knots (100 mph) or the manufacturer recommended maximum speed, exceeding these do not necessarily result in a stall.

A change in speed during straight flight will not produce any appreciable change in load, but when a change is made in the sUAS flight path an additional load is imposed upon the structure. This is particularly true if a change in direction is made at high speeds with rapid, forceful control movements.Answer (A) is incorrect because the load increases only as the angle of attack is changed, momentarily. Once the climb attitude has been set, the wings only carry the load produced by the weight of the aircraft. Answer (C) is incorrect because in a stall, the wings are not producing lift.