Performance deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 10 of 25 on Loading and Performance. ACS element UA.IV.A.K1a · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

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QUESTIONWhich of these is listed in the Remote Pilot study guide as a performance deficiency of an overloaded aircraft?

AShorter takeoff run
BHigher stalling speed
CLower approach and landing speed

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Correct answer: B. Higher stalling speed

A — incorrect Excess weight produces a longer takeoff run, not a shorter one.
B — correct Higher stalling speed is on the guide's list of the most important performance deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft.
C — incorrect Excess weight produces a higher approach and landing speed.

BACKGROUND

The Remote Pilot study guide states that excessive weight reduces flight performance in almost every respect. Its list of the most important deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft includes higher takeoff speed, longer takeoff run, reduced rate and angle of climb, lower maximum altitude, shorter range, reduced cruising speed, reduced maneuverability, higher stalling speed, higher approach and landing speed, and longer landing roll. Excess weight reduces the safety margins available to the pilot and becomes more hazardous when combined with other performance-reducing factors.

STUDY TIP

For overloading, remember that speeds needed go up and everything you want (climb, range, altitude, maneuverability) goes down.

KEY POINTS

Overloading raises takeoff, stalling, approach and landing speeds.
It lengthens the takeoff run and landing roll.
It reduces climb, altitude, range, cruising speed and maneuverability.

SOURCES

remote_pilot_study_guide.txt ch4 "Effects of Weight"

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