S2E98 - Push the Limits: What Every Pilot Must Know About Flight Envelope Restrictions

Every aircraft—manned or unmanned—has invisible boundaries. Exceed them, and physics takes over in ways you can’t control. In S2E98 of Sky Commander Academy, we dive into Section 7.1.4: Flight Envelope Limitations, showing you how to recognize, respect, and operate within the safe operating zone of your RPAS.

In this episode:
📐 Defining the flight envelope – the performance limits of speed, altitude, load factor, and maneuverability
🌬 Environmental factors – how wind, density altitude, and temperature shift the boundaries of your drone’s safe flight zone
⚡ Exceeding the envelope – what really happens when you push past max pitch, roll, or g-forces
🛠 Manufacturer limits vs. real-world ops – why the numbers in the manual don’t tell the whole story
🎯 Exam focus points – Transport Canada’s expectations on knowing limits and operating margins
💡 Pro tips – practical strategies to manage load, balance, and flight conditions so you never cross the line unintentionally

Flight envelopes aren’t theory—they’re the hard edges of safety. Understanding them makes you not just a rule-follower, but a pilot who knows exactly how far is too far.

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