Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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A motor stops unexpectedly on a multi-rotor UAS during flight. What typically happens and what should the pilot do?
Answer: The UAS will likely become unstable and crash — initiate an immediate controlled descent to the safest available area
A motor failure on a multi-rotor causes instability and typically leads to a crash; the pilot should immediately guide the aircraft to the safest landing area.
What is 'dead reckoning' as it applies to UAS emergency navigation?
Answer: Estimating current position based on last known position, heading, speed, and elapsed time
Dead reckoning estimates the UAS's current position using its last known position combined with heading, speed, and time elapsed.
A UAS experiences a sudden uncontrolled yaw rotation during hover. The most appropriate immediate action is:
Answer: Reduce throttle gradually and attempt to land in a clear area
Reducing throttle and landing in a clear area minimizes risk of harm when the aircraft has an uncontrolled yaw.
Which of the following represents a correctly executed emergency landing site selection?
Answer: An empty field away from bystanders, roads, and structures
An empty field away from people, vehicles, and structures minimizes injury risk during an emergency landing.
What is the safest response if a UAS catches fire during flight?
Answer: Land immediately in the nearest safe location away from flammable materials and people
Landing immediately in a safe, clear area away from flammables and bystanders prevents the fire from spreading or causing injury.
How does high-density altitude affect UAS emergency procedures?
Answer: It reduces rotor lift efficiency, requiring longer distances to maneuver or arrest descent
High-density altitude reduces air density, lowering rotor efficiency and making it harder to slow descent or maneuver in an emergency.
If a remote pilot observes smoke coming from the UAS controller during flight, what should they do?
Answer: Land the UAS immediately, then safely set down or disconnect the controller
Smoke from the controller indicates an electrical fault; landing the UAS immediately and then addressing the controller is the safest course.