UAV Loading and Performance

can be easily removed without the use of tools. is visible to the visual observer or other crew members. does not adversely affect the center of gravity.

30 degrees. 15 degrees. 45-50 degrees.

  34 pounds. 38 pounds.  47 pounds.

Steady climb. Level turn. Unpowered stall.

airplane’s center line and the relative wind. chord line of the wing and the relative wind.   airplane’s longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil.

remain the same. increase. decrease.

increase if the CG is moved forward. remain the same regardless of gross weight.  change with an increase in gross weight.

remain constant. decrease.  increase.

  Attack.  Dihedral. Incidence.

remain constant. decrease. increase.