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How can the remote Pilot in Command and Visual Observer(s) avoid autokinesis
by using proper night scanning techniques and using peripheral vision.
by using proper night scanning techniques and using peripheral vision.
See lessCan a sUAS be flown at night?
Yes, as long as the rPIC received the proper training and the aircraft is properly equipped with anti-collision lighting that meet the requirements in 107.29.
Yes, as long as the rPIC received the proper training and the aircraft is properly equipped with anti-collision lighting that meet the requirements in 107.29.
See lessWhat is the maximum altitude at which a sUAS can be flown at night?
400 feet.
400 feet.
See lessWhat is one of the requirements for flying an sUAS during twilight?
The sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lighting visible from at least 3 statute miles.
The sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lighting visible from at least 3 statute miles.
See lessDuring a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a flashing red light ahead at low altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?
The other aircraft is flying away from you.
The other aircraft is flying away from you.
See lessWhat is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight?
Scan slowly to permit off-center viewing.
Scan slowly to permit off-center viewing.
See lessDuring preflight, you notice that your lithium battery is noticeably warped. What should you do?
Follow the recommended repair procedure.
Follow the recommended repair procedure.
See lessYou are flying commercially and you have an accident where you crash and your battery is ejected. You find a small dent in the bottom of your battery, what do you do?
Evaluate damage and make repairs. Two of the answers are rather close and could be correct. While test flying the UAS sounds like a good idea, the fact it says "before your next commercial mission" makes it a suspicious answer. You would want to test flight your UAS prior to ANY mission if you had aRead more
Evaluate damage and make repairs.
Two of the answers are rather close and could be correct. While test flying the UAS sounds like a good idea, the fact it says “before your next commercial mission” makes it a suspicious answer. You would want to test flight your UAS prior to ANY mission if you had a crash, not just for a commercial mission. Evaluating damage is a great idea in this situation, however, making repairs to a battery pack can be difficult and could lead to more issues if you don’t have the knowledge. This is however the most appropriate answer for this question.
See lessWhat procedure would provide guidance for an inflight emergency
the manufacturer's checklist. If provided, the manufacturer's checklist will provide information about how to deal with inflight emergencies.
the manufacturer’s checklist.
If provided, the manufacturer’s checklist will provide information about how to deal with inflight emergencies.
See lessWhat is the best method to stop a lithium battery fire?
Use a water extinguisher. To stop a thermal runaway, first extinguish the fire (using Halon or a water extinguisher) and cool the remaining cells with water. Do not use ice since it acts as an insulant.
Use a water extinguisher.
To stop a thermal runaway, first extinguish the fire (using Halon or a water extinguisher) and cool the remaining cells with water. Do not use ice since it acts as an insulant.
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