Operations & SafetyQuestion 96 of 100
While inspecting a cell tower, the RPIC loses the control link and the aircraft stops responding to inputs. Which item, known before launch, is most useful for managing this situation?
a.The programmed lost-link behavior, such as return-to-home, hover, or land
b.The maximum takeoff weight published by the aircraft manufacturer
c.The registration number and expiration date shown on the certificate
d.The end of civil twilight computed for the day of the operation
Explanation
Knowing how the aircraft is programmed to behave when the link drops lets the RPIC predict where it will go and keep people and property clear of that path. Takeoff weight, registration data, and twilight times matter for other Part 107 requirements, but none of them tells the pilot what the aircraft will do after a lost link. Reviewing the failsafe setting is part of a normal preflight.
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