Part 107 Plan

Part 107 test practice question: Loading and Performance

Loading and PerformanceDifficulty 3/5

In a level 60° banked turn, the load factor is approximately:

  1. A1.15
  2. B2.0
  3. C4.0
  4. D1.0
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Correct: B. Load factor in a level turn = 1 / cos(bank angle). cos 60° = 0.5, so load factor = 2: the aircraft must produce lift equal to twice its weight.

  • D — 1.0 is level, unbanked flight.
  • A — 1.15 corresponds to a 30° bank.
  • C — 4.0 would require about 75.5° of bank.

Concept being tested

7–11% of items. Weight and balance, center of gravity, load factor, the effect of loading on performance and stability, and battery/energy considerations. — 9% of the exam. Study guide for Loading and Performance.

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Primary references

  1. Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10B, April 2021) — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · government · retrieved 2026-09-21, verified 2026-09-21
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