Powered-lift RPA trimming competency
Verified from official sourcesPart 101 (Unmanned Aircraft and Rockets) Manual of Standards 2019 (compilation 10, 2024-04-30) 5.18Version 2Effective -Verified 28 August 2026
In plain language
During a practical test for a powered-lift drone, you must demonstrate that you can trim the aircraft to fly straight and level at a constant height and heading for about 10 seconds.
Requirement as structured
An applicant operating a powered-lift RPA must be able to trim the RPA to maintain a constant heading and height for approximately 10 seconds.
Original regulatory text
If operating an RPA that is in the powered-lift category, the applicant must be able to… Trim If required, trim the RPA to maintain the desired flight path for the operation. Trims the RPA to maintain a constant heading and height for approximately 10 seconds.
Applies when
- operation
- powered-lift RPA flight test