An orbit is when an AV can fly a circular pattern until the AV is reacquired, in the event of a lost communications

An orbit is when an AV can fly a circular pattern until the AV is reacquired, in the event of a lost communications

• A. Not applicable
• B. Optional
• C. True
• D. False

Answer: (C)

When control signal is lost, flying a circular path around the last known position, or an orbit, is a standard way to manage the situation. This maneuver helps keep the aircraft in a stable area, within the operator’s visual range, and makes it easier to reestablish the link or reacquire the aircraft. It provides a controlled, predictable flight track while you attempt to reconnect, rather than letting the aircraft drift unpredictably. So stating that an orbit can be used until contact is reestablished is True. In real operations you would follow your preplanned lost-link procedure and stay within allowed altitudes and airspace, adjusting as needed if contact isn’t regained.

When control signal is lost, flying a circular path around the last known position, or an orbit, is a standard way to manage the situation. This maneuver helps keep the aircraft in a stable area, within the operator’s visual range, and makes it easier to reestablish the link or reacquire the aircraft. It provides a controlled, predictable flight track while you attempt to reconnect, rather than letting the aircraft drift unpredictably. So stating that an orbit can be used until contact is reestablished is True. In real operations you would follow your preplanned lost-link procedure and stay within allowed altitudes and airspace, adjusting as needed if contact isn’t regained.