Home › Part 107 Practice Tests › Loading, Performance & Airport Operations Questions › Question 34
You plan to fly at a high-elevation site on a very hot afternoon. What performance adjustment should you make?
- A.Expect reduced endurance and climb margin, and plan shorter flights
- B.Expect the best performance of the day because warm batteries perform well
- C.Make no adjustment; temperature does not affect electric aircraft
Correct answer
A. Expect reduced endurance and climb margin, and plan shorter flights
Why
Heat combined with elevation produces a high density altitude that degrades lift and efficiency. Prudent planning shortens flights and preserves a larger battery reserve.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 8 · ACS knowledge area: Determining the Performance of an sUAS · From the Loading, Performance & Airport Operations practice bank (PER-034).