Area IV of 5
Loading and Performance
7-11% of the Part 107 test, about 4 to 7 of the 60 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 1 task and 4 knowledge elements for this area. Here is every one, plus sample questions to try.
What the FAA tests
From the Remote Pilot test standard, FAA-S-ACS-10B.
Task A. Loading and Performance
- UA.IV.A.K1General loading and performance, including:
- UA.IV.A.K1aEffects of loading changes
- UA.IV.A.K1bBalance, stability, and center of gravity
- UA.IV.A.K2Importance and use of performance data to calculate the effect on the aircraft’s performance of an sUAS.
Try 2 sample questions
Loading and Performance · UA.IV.A.K1
With a new sensor fitted, your drone is right at the manufacturer's maximum takeoff weight. The job is at a mountain site 7,000 feet above sea level on a hot, humid afternoon. What does FAA guidance say about this?
Loading and Performance · UA.IV.A.K1a
A fixed-wing small unmanned aircraft makes a level, coordinated turn at a 60-degree bank angle. What load factor does it experience?
Practice all of loading and performance
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.