1. SUAS Airworthiness Testing Geoff Bland, Ted Miles: NASA GSFC WFF (614.6/569) geoff.bland@nasa.govgeoff.bland@nasa.gov (757) 824-2855 June 26, 2008 Xaposoarus: 18 – 20 lbs TwinCam: 2 – 4 lbs Aeros 200: 10 – 15 lbs ESP-Lite/Aerotenna: 8 – 13 lbs Micro/MiniProbe: 4 – 7 lbs MagPlane: 30 – 40 lbs

2. geoff.bland@nasa.gov - June 26, 2008 Compute Areas, Aspect Ratio, Tail Volumes Measure Weight/CG Compute Wing Loading Estimate Flight Envelope (Vstall, Va, Vcruise, Vmax, Vne, Climb Rate/Angle, Descent Rate/Angle) Estimate Structural Limits, Load Test (Limit: 4-7 g Typical) Propulsion Test (Measure Duration, Current, Battery Capacity) Control Check (Correct Motion, RFI, Range, Fail Safe) Inspection (Alignment, Integrity, Propeller, Control System, Surfaces, Hatches, Landing Gear) Launch and Recovery Considerations SUAS Airworthiness Testing

3. geoff.bland@nasa.gov - June 26, 2008 Launch Positive Climb Positive Control Positive Stability Maneuver to Approach Systems Test (if applicable) Recover Inspect Note: Approach to Stall/Stalls are typically not conducted First Flight(s)