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Shifting load in flight

What is the main hazard if a battery or payload breaks loose and shifts during flight?

  • A.The sudden CG shift can upset stability and control
  • B.The aircraft automatically becomes lighter and climbs
  • C.Only the camera view is affected; flight control is not
Correct answer

A. The sudden CG shift can upset stability and control

Why

A sudden shift moves the CG unexpectedly and can put it outside the controllable range. It can also strain or disconnect power leads, making the event both a control and a power hazard.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 4 · ACS knowledge area: sUAS Loading and Performance · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-010).

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