Emergency procedures, crew resource management, and risk assessment concepts for commercial small unmanned aircraft operations.
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- What is the primary objective of emergency procedures for Part 107 UAS operations?
- To safely recover or land the aircraft in a way that minimizes risk to people and property on the ground.
- Define a lost link condition in UAS operations.
- Loss of radio contact between the remote pilot and the aircraft, requiring the UAS to execute a pre-programmed recovery procedure.
- What is the preferred recovery action for a lost link event?
- Return to launch (RTL), where the aircraft autonomously flies back to its takeoff point and lands.
- What must a remote pilot do if the RTL function fails during a lost link?
- Attempt to regain control of the aircraft or manually land it in a clear area away from people and property.
- What does CRM stand for in the context of UAS operations?
- Crew Resource Management, a system that optimizes the use of all available resources to improve safety and efficiency.
- Name three components of Crew Resource Management.
- Communication, decision-making, and workload management.
- What is a risk assessment in UAS operations?
- A systematic evaluation of potential hazards and the likelihood and severity of harm they could cause during a flight operation.
- What does SAFT stand for in risk management?
- Severity, Aircrew factors, Flight environment, and Tactics.
- When should a remote pilot conduct a risk assessment?
- Before every flight operation, considering weather, airspace, personnel, and equipment factors.
- What weather condition presents the greatest emergency risk for small UAS?
- High wind speeds that exceed the aircraft's design limitations or gust envelope.
- How should a remote pilot respond to unexpected wind gusts during flight?
- Land the aircraft immediately in a clear area or attempt to move to a sheltered location before continuing operations.
- What is the recommended action if GPS signal is lost during flight?
- Switch to manual control and land the aircraft in the nearest safe, clear location away from obstacles and people.
- What does a critically low battery warning indicate?
- The aircraft has only enough power for a brief flight period and should land immediately to prevent an emergency landing.
- What is the primary danger of operating over water?
- Loss of the aircraft if it crashes into water, plus difficulty in rescue operations and potential loss of equipment.
- Name three ground-based hazards a remote pilot must identify during pre-flight risk assessment.
- Power lines, trees, buildings, vehicles, and crowds of people.