FAA sample question 20
FAA sample question 20 of 46 · Loading and performance
When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings may be increased any time
A. the CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit.
B. the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight.
C. the gross weight is reduced.
Answer: B. the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight.
Maneuvering can increase the load factor on an aircraft. For example, maintaining altitude in a banked turn requires additional lift, so load factor increases as bank angle increases; pull-ups and atmospheric gusts can also increase aircraft loads. The key wording in the FAA question is "may be increased": not every maneuver necessarily creates a load factor greater than 1 G.
The FAA published this sample set in August 2021. Our answers were checked against the current regulations and against the testing-supplement figures in September 2026.