Term 1 of 174
In what way is electronic Line of Sight (LOS) different from electronic Beyond Line of Sight
(BLOS)?
Los relies on ground-based communication only.
BLOS has link establishment through satellite or relay.
Blos operates within visual range of the controller.
Los requires physical connection between devices.
Term 2 of 174
Prior to a flight, to make sure the air vehicle proceeds to a landing point, what do you need to do
if a lost link situation occurs?
perform an emergency landing
contact air traffic control immediately
have a previously programmed lost communications flight plan
initiate a search and rescue mission
Term 3 of 174
As altitude increases, air temperature and air density _____.
fluctuates
remains constant
decreases
increases
,Term 4 of 174
An uplink transmits ________.
data
images
commands
signals
Term 5 of 174
You no longer need a Certificate of Waiver for two types of flight operations. What are they?
(Select two)
flying during the day, or fly over buildings
operating at night, or fly over spectators
operating in controlled airspace, or fly over water bodies
flying at high altitudes, or fly over wildlife reserves
Term 6 of 174
A __________ type of sUAS functions best when powered by an internal combustion engine.
hovering drone
rotary blade
fixed wing
glider
,Term 7 of 174
The fuselage of an aircraft houses most of the equipment and acts as the basic structure for other
parts of the aircraft.
true
false
Nadir
fuselage
Term 8 of 174
The type of flight control system developed in the 1950s and 60s to relax the stability of an aircraft
in an effort to make it more maneuverable is known as ________.
glide-by-cable
soar-by-rod
hover-by-lever
fly-by-wire
Term 9 of 174
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has defined UAS as "an unmanned aircraft and the
equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft. The aircraft is operated
with direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft."
false
True
fuselage
noise
, Term 10 of 174
Semi-autonomous flight of a UAS, where the AV is flown on autopilot, is called ________.
human out of the loop
piloted by a monkey
guided by a dog
controlled by a cat
Term 11 of 174
In the electromagnetic spectrum, there are seven basic bands of EMR including Gamma, Visible,
Infrared, and Microwave.The other three are ________.
X-ray, Ultraviolet, and Radio waves
Polarized light, sound waves, and electric fields
Cosmic rays, sonar waves, and gravity waves
Micro waves, terahertz, and laser beams
Term 12 of 174
A human in the Ground Control Station (GCS), controlling the AV is known as ________.
autopilot supervisor
remote control operator
human in the loop
ai overseer
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