Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Practice Test

For consistent swaths and to prevent skips or double coverage, a pilot should:

1. Fly at varying altitudes

2. Accurately control the aircraft's flight path

3. Utilize multiple nozzles

4. Increase overall speed

The correct answer is: Accurately control the aircraft's flight path

To achieve consistent swaths and avoid skips or double coverage during pest control applications, accurately controlling the aircraft's flight path is essential. Maintaining a precise and steady flight path allows the pilot to ensure uniform coverage of the treated area. This prevents any gaps where the application may be insufficient (skips) and also avoids overlapping areas where too much product might be applied (double coverage). Flying at varying altitudes can disrupt the consistency of the application. Different altitudes can lead to unpredictable droplet distribution and coverage rates, which can exacerbate issues like uneven application. Utilizing multiple nozzles may improve distribution over wide swaths, but if the flight path isn’t managed properly, even that can result in inconsistencies. Increasing overall speed might seem beneficial for efficiency, but it can lead to challenges in achieving the correct application rate and can contribute to skips or double coverage if the spacing isn't meticulously controlled. Therefore, the key focus should be on maintaining an accurate flight path to ensure effective pest control without overlaps or gaps.