Part 107 Exam
What is the minimum visibility that mus be present to fly a drone?
3 Statute Miles
How long is a Drones registration valid for?
3 years.
What are the cloud clearance requirements?
500 feet below, 2000 ft horizontally from clouds
According to 14 CFR part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed for a small UA? A) 87 knots. [87 knots is 100 MPH] B) 87 mph. C) 100 knots. [100MPH, not knots].
A) 87 knots. [87 knots is 100 MPH]
A small UA must be operated in a manner which A) does not endanger the life or property of another. [Just looking at this. If you knew you one of these was correct, this is the most important of all 3 of them.] B) requires more than one visual observer. [You don't need a visual observer unless you are doing something special like over in 107.31 such as FPV racing]. C) never exceeds 200 feet AGL
A) does not endanger the life or property of another. [Just looking at this. If you knew you one of these was correct, this is the most important of all 3 of them.]
The refusal of a remote PIC to submit to a blood alcohol test when requested by a law enforcement officer A) is grounds for suspension of revocation of their remote pilot certificate. B) can be delayed for a period up to 8 hours after the request. C) has no consequences to the remote pilot certificate.
A) is grounds for suspension of revocation of their remote pilot certificate. [See 107.59]
You plan to release golf balls from your small UA at an altitude of 100 feet AGL. You must ensure the objects being dropped will A) not create an undue hazard to persons or property. [Section 107.23 says, "No person may: ... (b) Allow an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property."] B) land within 10 feet of the expected landing zone. C) not cause property damage in excess of $300.
A) not create an undue hazard to persons or property. [Section 107.23 says, "No person may: ... (b) Allow an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property."]
What is Class A airspace?
Above 18,000 ft MSL
What is required to maintain your part 107 license?
All sUAS pilots must pass a biannual flight review every 2 years.
What is a METAR?
An aviation routine weather report; a weather observer's interpretation of the weather conditions at a given sire and time.
Upon request by the FAA, the remote pilot-in-command must provide A) a logbook documenting small UA landing currency. [107.7 says, "Any other document, record, or report required to be kept under the regulations of this chapter." The big word is required. Does 107 require a logbook? No. Is it smart to have? Yes.] B) a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. [107.7 Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance. (a) A remote pilot in command, owner, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system must, upon request, make available to the Administrator: (1) The remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating[.]"] C) any employer issued photo identification.
B) a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. [107.7 Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance. (a) A remote pilot in command, owner, or person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system must, upon request, make available to the Administrator: (1) The remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating[.]"]
After having dinner and wine, your client asks you to go outside to demonstrate the small UAs capabilities. You must A) pass a self-administered sobriety test before operating a small UA. B) not operate a small UA within 8 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage. [8 hours bottle to throttle. Doesn't matter if you aren't even buzzed or if the alcohol has got into your system yet.] C) ensure that your visual observer has not consumed any alcoholic beverage in the previous 12 hours.
B) not operate a small UA within 8 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage. [8 hours bottle to throttle. Doesn't matter if you aren't even buzzed or if the alcohol has got into your system yet.]
Weather theory: Atmospheric stability, pressure, and temperature. What are the characteristics of stable air? A. Good visibility and steady precipitation. [It would be poor visibility]. B. Poor visibility and steady precipitation. [Yes! stratiform clouds, smooth air, poor visibility in haze and smoke, and continuous precipitation.] C. Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation. [No intermittent is more like unstable air that creates cumulonimbus clouds]
B. Poor visibility and steady precipitation. [Yes! stratiform clouds, smooth air, poor visibility in haze and smoke, and continuous precipitation.]
During a flight of your small UA, you observe a hot air balloon entering the area. You should A) yield the right-of-way to the hot air balloon. [107.37 says, "(a) Each small unmanned aircraft must yield the right of way to all aircraft, airborne vehicles, and launch and reentry vehicles. Yielding the right of way means that the small unmanned aircraft must give way to the aircraft or vehicle and may not pass over, under, or ahead of it unless well clear."] B) ensure the UA passes below, above, or ahead of the balloon. C) expect the hot air balloon to climb above you altitude.
A) yield the right-of-way to the hot air balloon. [107.37 says, "(a) Each small unmanned aircraft must yield the right of way to all aircraft, airborne vehicles, and launch and reentry vehicles. Yielding the right of way means that the small unmanned aircraft must give way to the aircraft or vehicle and may not pass over, under, or ahead of it unless well clear."]
To conduct Category 1 operations, a remote pilot in command must use a small unmanned aircraft that weighs A. 0.55 pounds or less. B. 0.65 pounds or less. C. 0.75 pounds or less.
A. 0.55 pounds or less.
[SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006] UA.III.A.K2 Aviation routine weather reports (METAR). (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from A. 180° true at 4 knots. [This is how you remember if something is true or magnetic. "If it is in print, it must be true." The only exceptions are for runways, VOR compass rose, and AWOS/ASOS headings when you call from a phone.] B. 180° magnetic at 4 knots. C. 040° true at 18 knots.
A. 180° true at 4 knots. [This is how you remember if something is true or magnetic. "If it is in print, it must be true." The only exceptions are for runways, VOR compass rose, and AWOS/ASOS headings when you call from a phone.]
Which Category of small unmanned aircraft must have an airworthiness certificate issued by the FAA? A. 4. B. 3. C. 2
A. 4
Registration requirements for small unmanned aircraft systems. According to 14 CFR part 48, when must a person register a small UA with the Federal Aviation Administration? A. All civilian small UAS weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use. [See 48.1 and 48.15.] B. When the small UA is used for any purpose other than as a model aircraft. C. Only when the operator will be paid for commercial services.
A. All civilian small UAS weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use. [See 48.1 and 48.15.]
What must a person, who is manipulating the controls of a small unmanned aircraft, do if the standard remote identification fails during a flight? A. Land the aircraft as soon as practicable. B. Notify the nearest FAA Air Traffic facility. C. Activate the aircraft's navigation lights. [Drones are not even required to have navigation lights under 107]
A. Land the aircraft as soon as practicable.
Sources for airport data: Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/facility directory) The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by A. the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory). [This will tell you all sorts of things such as the phone number to the airport manager.] B. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS). [Um no. These will tell you SOME things about the airport.] C. Terminal Area Chart (TAC). [This map is a 2x zoomed in version of the sectional.]
A. the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory). [This will tell you all sorts of things such as the phone number to the airport manager.]
What is TAF?
TAF is used as a weather forecast over an area, airport or station predicting and telling the meteorological conditions, such as winds, precipitations, storms, clouds, temperature. Only updated once every 24 Hours.
What are the requirements to have a drone registered with the FAA?
The drone must be registered if it weighs more than .55 lbs
Can you fly a drone directly over people?
The unmanned aircraft cannot be own directly above any non-participants or members of the public.
How far away can a pilot fly a drone from their position?
The unmanned aircraft must remain within the unaided visual line of site of the pilot and/or a visual observer with a direct line of communication to the pilot.
What is Class G airspace?
Uncontrolled, surface to 1200 ft MSL or if told otherwise 700 ft MSL
When are you required to have anti-collision lighting on your drone?
When flying during twilight or evening. (30 minutes after sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset)
Are there FAA drone rules for flying a drone for fun?
You can only fly a drone that is less than 55 lbs at takeoff and follow all regulations. No license necessary.
What airspace can you fly a drone in?
You may fly a drone in Class G airspace. You may only fly in other airspaces when given explicit authorization from the FAA.
What is the maximum speed you can fly a drone?
You may only fly a drone at or below 100 mph.
Can you fly a drone from a moving vehicle?
You may only fly a drone from a moving vehicle when in a sparsely populated area.
The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately: a. 090° and 270° magnetic b. 090° and 270° true c. 009° and 027° true
a. 090° and 270° magnetic
You have been hired as a Remote Pilot in Command by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small unmanned aircraft. You expressed a safety concern and the station manager has instructed you to "fly first, ask questions later." What type of hazardous attitude does this attitude represent? a. Impulsivity b. Machoism c. Invulnerability
a. Impulsivity
How will performance be affected when a camera on an unmanned aerial system causes the center of gravity to shift to the rear? a. Performance will decrease at a higher altitude b. Performance will increase at a higher altitude c. Performance will stay the same
a. Performance will decrease at a higher altitude
While monitoring the Cooperstown Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway? a. The aircraft is East b. The aircraft is South c. The aircraft is West
a. The aircraft is East
What is Class E airspace?
any controlled airspace that is not Class A, B, C, or D
The airspace overlying McKinney (TKI) is controlled from the surface to: a. 700′ AGL b. 2,900′ MSL c. 2,500′ MSL
b. 2,900′ MSL
What are the cloud clearances required to operate a sUAS in the NAS? a. 400′ below/1000′ horizontal b. 500′ below/2000′ horizontal c. 500′ below/1000′ horizontal
b. 500′ below/2000′ horizontal
You are a remote pilot for a co-op energy service provider. You are to use your UA to inspect power lines in a remote area 15 hours away from your home office. After the drive, fatigue impacts your abilities to complete your assignment on time. Fatigue can be recognized: a. Easily by an experienced pilot b. As being in an impaired state c. By an ability to overcome sleep deprivation
b. As being in an impaired state
What effect does Density Altitude have on a typical multirotor sUA? a. Performance will increase at High Density Altitudes b. Performance will be reduced at High Density Altitudes c. Performance will be reduced at Low Density Altitudes
b. Performance will be reduced at High Density Altitudes
While operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), you experience a flyaway and several people suffer injuries. Which of the following injuries requires reporting to the FAA? a. Minor bruises b. Scrapes and cuts bandaged on site c. An injury requiring an overnight hospital stay
c. An injury requiring an overnight hospital stay
Under what condition should the Remote Pilot in Command of a small unmanned aircraft establish a scheduled maintenance protocol? a. When the FAA requires you to, following an accident b. Small unmanned aircraft systems do not require maintenance c. When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule
c. When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule
What is Class B airspace?
surface to 10000 ft (3000 m) MSL, surrounds major airports (B=Big City)
What is Class D airspace?
surface to 2500 ft (760 m) AGL, surround airports with operational control tower
What is Class C airspace?
surface to 4000 ft (1200 m) above ground level (AGL), surrounds busy airports but in lesser degree than Class B airports(C=City but not big city)
A small UA causes an accident and your crew member loses consciousness. When do you report the accident? A) No accidents need to be reported. B) When requested by the UA owner. [You might be confused. If there is a deviation from the regulations, only upon request from the FAA, do you need to provide a report. 107.21 says, "(b) Each remote pilot in command who deviates from a rule under paragraph (a) of this section must, upon request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator."] C) Within 10 days of the accident. [107.9 Accident reporting. "No later than 10 calendar days after an operation that meets the criteria of either paragraph (a) or (b) of this section[.]"]
C) Within 10 days of the accident. [107.9 Accident reporting. "No later than 10 calendar days after an operation that meets the criteria of either paragraph (a) or (b) of this section[.]"]
The importance and use of performance data to predict the effect on the aircraft's performance of an sUAS. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 2.) If an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude? [Explanation: In a turn of 30 degrees of bank and while maintaining level flight (no altitude loss because you slightly pitched up), you will have a 1.154 load factor. This means that in this turn you will be feeling like you are pulling 1.154 G's. 33 pounds x 1.154 = 38.082 pounds]. A.34 pounds. B. 47 pounds. C. 38 pounds.
C. 38 pounds.
Where must a small unmanned aircraft's serial number be listed when using either standard remote identification or a broadcast module? A. The aircraft's Document of Compliance. B. The manufacturer's Method of Compliance. C. The Certificate of Aircraft Registration. [ Read 48.110]
C. The Certificate of Aircraft Registration. [ Read 48.110]
UA.III.B.K1a Weather theory: Density altitude. What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller? A. Propeller efficiency is increased. B. Propeller efficiency is decreased. [A high density altitude decreases the power output of a normal aspirated engine because there are less air molecules in the combustion. Most drones are electric so I'm taking this out of the equation. There are fewer air molecules flying over the wing (the propeller) which results in a decrease in lift.] C. Density altitude does not affect propeller efficiency.
B. Propeller efficiency is decreased. [A high density altitude decreases the power output of a normal aspirated engine because there are less air molecules in the combustion. Most drones are electric so I'm taking this out of the equation. There are fewer air molecules flying over the wing (the propeller) which results in a decrease in lift.]
The importance and use of performance data to predict the effect on the aircraft's performance of an sUAS. When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings may be increased anytime A. the CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit. [This wouldn't increase load factor. If the airplane uses an elevator for pitch, this would actually DECREASE load factor.] B. the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight. C. the gross weight is reduced. [Gross weight reduction would DECREASE load factor.]
B. the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.
What type of airspace is indicated by the blue dashed line?
Class D Airspace
What are the ground height limits when flying a drone?
Flights must be conducted within 400 feet of the ground or 400 feet from the top of a structure, provided the sUA remains within 400 feet of the structure itself.
What is the maximum takeoff weight of a drone?
Less than 55lbs
Does a drone have a right away over a manned aircraft?
No, a drone must yield right of way to any manned aircraft.
General loading and performance: Balance, stability, and center of gravity. To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the A. Pilot's Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual. [I don't know of any drone manufacturers who have created a manual which allows you to calculate the CG. Manned aviation manuals have ways you can calculate so you don't exceed CG limits. I think some of the reasons why the drone manuals don't have them are because (1) the manufacturers are "toy" manufacturers who know little about aerodynamics, (2) they don't want to waste money on something that isn't required, and (3) the drones they sell can't carry any payload so the CG is static.] B. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). [Great for general aviation info but bad for specific aircraft info.] C. Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook. [This looks like a great answer but it isn't. This handbook is helpful for studying for the test but won't tell you anything about your specific aircraft.]
A. Pilot's Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual. [I don't know of any drone manufacturers who have created a manual which allows you to calculate the CG. Manned aviation manuals have ways you can calculate so you don't exceed CG limits. I think some of the reasons why the drone manuals don't have them are because (1) the manufacturers are "toy" manufacturers who know little about aerodynamics, (2) they don't want to waste money on something that isn't required, and (3) the drones they sell can't carry any payload so the CG is static.]
Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operations. According to 14 CFR part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft? A. Remote pilot-in-command. [See 107.19. Learn the short version of this regulation. "If anything goes wrong, it is most likely the PIC's fault." You shouldn't let anyone force you into flying somewhere or doing something you feel is unsafe. You are getting the whacking if anything goes wrong, not them.]. B. Manufacturer. C. Owner or operator.
A. Remote pilot-in-command. [See 107.19. Learn the short version of this regulation. "If anything goes wrong, it is most likely the PIC's fault." You shouldn't let anyone force you into flying somewhere or doing something you feel is unsafe. You are getting the whacking if anything goes wrong, not them.].
[METAR KLAX 121852Z 25004KT 6SM BR SCT007 SCT250 16/15 A2991 SPECI KMDW 121856Z 32005KT 1 1/2SM RA OVC007 17/16 A2980 RMK RAB35] UA.III.A.K2 Aviation routine weather reports (METAR). (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)? A. Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain. [Time, wind direction and speed, visibility in SM, clouds, Temperature/ dew point, altimeter in inches of mercury. It is almost always the same format. Just go through and find the two wrong answers.] B. Sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, heavy rain. [This can quickly be eliminated because it is always two zeros after the end for the altitude of the base of the clouds. It would be 700, not three zeros to make 7000.] C. Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2SM, with rain. [Clever. Really clever. Looking at the other material, like LAX above which shows 6SM, that should have clued you in that the value for that place should be a number in statute miles.
A. Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain. [Time, wind direction and speed, visibility in SM, clouds, Temperature/ dew point, altimeter in inches of mercury. It is almost always the same format. Just go through and find the two wrong answers.]
Weather theory: Fog. You have received an outlook briefing from flight service through 1800wxbrief.com. The briefing indicates you can expect a low-level temperature inversion with high relative humidity. What weather conditions would you expect? A. Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds. [A temperature inversion means some warm air on top of some cold air. The cold air underneath on the ground, along with a high relative humidity, means you are expecting fog in the cooler area. You should also check the METARS for the airports in the area as you will most likely have a temperature/dewpoint spread that is low. Example 12/10. The air will be smooth because there is little convection.] B. Light wind shear, poor visibility, haze, and light rain. [The cold air underneath means you are not going to have much convection so light wind shear is a wrong answer.] C. Turbulent air, poor visibility, fog, low stratus type clouds, and showery precipitation. [Once again, you are going to have very little convection because of the cold air.]
A. Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds. [A temperature inversion means some warm air on top of some cold air. The cold air underneath on the ground, along with a high relative humidity, means you are expecting fog in the cooler area. You should also check the METARS for the airports in the area as you will most likely have a temperature/dewpoint spread that is low. Example 12/10. The air will be smooth because there is little convection.]
Registration requirements for small unmanned aircraft systems. According to 14 CFR part 48, when would a small UA owner not be permitted to register it? A. The owner is less than 13 years of age. [48.25 says, "(b) A small unmanned aircraft must be registered by its owner using the legal name of its owner, unless the owner is less than 13 years of age. If the owner is less than 13 years of age, then the small unmanned aircraft must be registered by a person who is at least 13 years of age." Keep in mind that they are trying to make you know Part 48. There are other answers as to why a person could not register via Part 47 such as being a foreign citizen.] B. All persons must register their small UA. C. If the owner does not have a valid United States driver's license. [Part 48 doesn't require this and Part 47 doesn't require it either.]
A. The owner is less than 13 years of age. [48.25 says, "(b) A small unmanned aircraft must be registered by its owner using the legal name of its owner, unless the owner is less than 13 years of age. If the owner is less than 13 years of age, then the small unmanned aircraft must be registered by a person who is at least 13 years of age." Keep in mind that they are trying to make you know Part 48. There are other answers as to why a person could not register via Part 47 such as being a foreign citizen.]
Prior authorization required for operation in certain airspace. According to 14 CFR part 107, how may a remote pilot operate an unmanned aircraft in class C airspace? A. The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. [You are going to have to have an airspace waiver. §107.41 says, "No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)." The FAA is handling those authorizations via a waiver process currently. Let me know if you need one!] B. The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery. [This is the smart thing to do and maybe also required via the waiver, but it isn't required per the regulations.] C. The remote pilot must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft. [Um. The idea would be to call before launching, not after.]
A. The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. [You are going to have to have an airspace waiver. §107.41 says, "No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)." The FAA is handling those authorizations via a waiver process currently. Let me know if you need one!]
Weather theory: Air masses and fronts. What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass? A. Turbulence and showery precipitation. [Cumuliform clouds, turbulent air, good visibility, and showery precipitation are all characteristics of unstable air.] B. Poor visibility and smooth air. [Poor visibility and smooth air are characteristics of stable air.] C. Haze and smoke. [Haze and smoke are the causes of the poor visibility in stable air!]
A. Turbulence and showery precipitation. [Cumuliform clouds, turbulent air, good visibility, and showery precipitation are all characteristics of unstable air.]
Daylight operation. According to 14 CFR part 107, what is required to operate a small UA within 30 minutes after official sunset? A. Use of anti-collision lights. [§107.29(b) says, (b) No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system during periods of civil twilight unless the small unmanned aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles that has a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision. The remote pilot in command may reduce the intensity of, but may not extinguish, the anti-collision lighting if he or she determines that, because of operating conditions, it would be in the interest of safety to do so. (c) For purposes of paragraph (b) of this section, civil twilight refers to the following: (1) Except for Alaska, a period of time that begins 30 minutes before official sunrise and ends at official sunrise; (2) Except for Alaska, a period of time that begins at official sunset and ends 30 minutes after official sunset; and (3) In Alaska, the period of civil twilight as defined in the Air Almanac."] B. Must be operated in a rural area. C. Use of a transponder.
A. Use of anti-collision lights. [§107.29(b) says, (b) No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system during periods of civil twilight unless the small unmanned aircraft has lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles that has a flash rate sufficient to avoid a collision. The remote pilot in command may reduce the intensity of, but may not extinguish, the anti-collision lighting if he or she determines that, because of operating conditions, it would be in the interest of safety to do so. (c) For purposes of paragraph (b) of this section, civil twilight refers to the following: (1) Except for Alaska, a period of time that begins 30 minutes before official sunrise and ends at official sunrise; (2) Except for Alaska, a period of time that begins at official sunset and ends 30 minutes after official sunset; and (3) In Alaska, the period of civil twilight as defined in the Air Almanac."]
Registration requirements for small unmanned aircraft systems. Under what condition would a small UA not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States? A. When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft. B. When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds, but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments. [This is weight range for Part 48. Remember that Part 47 is for the 55lbs and heavier drones!] C. All small UAS need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, or after the flight. [Nope.]
A. When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.
Emergency planning and communication. When using a small UA in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures? A. The FAA inspector-in-charge. [Um. No. The FAA inspector is the person who investigates your goof up.] B. The lead visual observer. [Nope. But this person is great for doing the "coffee & doughnuts" briefing.] C. The remote PIC. [Bingo! Being the pilot in command means you are responsible. Period. For everything. For example, if you don't properly brief your VO and a FAA inspector ramp checks and the VO doesn't know what is going on, you get in trouble. It's like being at the bottom of a gutter, all the garbage will flow your way.]
C. The remote PIC. [Bingo! Being the pilot in command means you are responsible. Period. For everything. For example, if you don't properly brief your VO and a FAA inspector ramp checks and the VO doesn't know what is going on, you get in trouble. It's like being at the bottom of a gutter, all the garbage will flow your way.]
Emergency planning and communication. To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation? A. Air Traffic Control. [If you are flying without an airspace waiver, 600ft isn't even in controlled airspace so you wouldn't be contacting ATC. It might be wise to just quickly mention on the CTAF where you are if you were flying near a Class G airport and you had to do an emergency deviation up to 600ft.] B. The National Transportation Safety Board. [See What Do I Do After a Drone Crash?] C. Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration. [See What Do I Do After a Drone Crash?]
C. Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration. [See What Do I Do After a Drone Crash?]
When may a remote pilot reduce the intensity of an aircraft's lights during a night flight? A. At no time may the lights of an sUAS be reduced in intensity at night. B. When a manned aircraft is in the vicinity of the sUAS. [This makes no sense. The lights are critical when manned aircraft are around.] C. When it is in the interest of safety to dim the aircraft's lights.
C. When it is in the interest of safety to dim the aircraft's lights.
General loading and performance: Balance, stability, and center of gravity. A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane`s wing is disrupted, and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing A. exceeds the maximum speed. [You won't stall at this speed. Your wings will pop off because of drag.] B. exceeds maximum allowable operating weight. [This isn't true. You can fly somewhat overweight all day long (not legally), but it isn't going to cause your wings to stall or pop off. We care about flying overweight in turbulent air or when doing abrupt maneuvers that can over stress the aircraft and break it. This is why we have maneuvering speed in manned aircraft so we know what speed to keep our aircraft below so we don't break it in the event of a full control deflection because the aircraft will stall before it exceeds its category limits for what the aircraft was certificated for. There are no aircraft category G limits like manned aircraft. All Part 107 aircraft are not required to have an airworthiness certificate like manned aircraft. So flying a drone "overweight" isn't the same as flying a certificated manned aircraft over the weight which might exceed category limits in a full control deflection.] C. exceeds its critical angle of attack. [You aren't going to be flying if you hit this angle no matter how fast you are going. Here is a great example of a Sukhoi Su-35 Russian jet doing the Cobra maneuver which exceeds its critical angle of attack. ]
C. exceeds its critical angle of attack. [You aren't going to be flying if you hit this angle no matter how fast you are going. Here is a great example of a Sukhoi Su-35 Russian jet doing the Cobra maneuver which exceeds its critical angle of attack. ]
General airspace: Class C controlled airspace. According to 14 CFR part 107 the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace A. must use a visual observer. [Nope. Only Part 107 FPV racers or 44807 operators need a VO.] B. is required to file a flight plan. [You don't have to be on a flight plan to fly in Class C.] C. is required to receive ATC authorization. [Bingo. Why? Because the FAA ATC wants to make sure you can fly in certain locations. Pro tip: Look at the runway of the Class C airport in Figure 23. The runways are North, South, East, and West. If you are flying in the "doughnut hole," then you better know where the landing and departing traffic will be flying. Keep in mind that for some airports, especially at coastal airports, almost rarely use their northerly or southerly runways because the wind is almost always blowing east or west. You might be able to get a COA for those north or south areas of the airport easier. As always, if you need help getting one, contact me.]
C. is required to receive ATC authorization. [Bingo. Why? Because the FAA ATC wants to make sure you can fly in certain locations. Pro tip: Look at the runway of the Class C airport in Figure 23. The runways are North, South, East, and West. If you are flying in the "doughnut hole," then you better know where the landing and departing traffic will be flying. Keep in mind that for some airports, especially at coastal airports, almost rarely use their northerly or southerly runways because the wind is almost always blowing east or west. You might be able to get a COA for those north or south areas of the airport easier. As always, if you need help getting one, contact me.]
What must you do to fly into controlled airspace (Classes A, B, C, D, E)
Requires ATC permission (Except Class E without an airport)
