USI 1-5
The minimum distance of small unmanned aircraft from clouds must be 500 feet below the cloud and ________.
2000 feet horizontally from clouds
Weather conditions including temperature, pressure, wind, precipitation, and visibility is provided by which service?
Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)
The service, for busy terminal areas, that offers continuous broadcast of recorded aeronautical information, including weather is ____________________.
Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
What four parameters are required to calculate density altitude?
Barometric Pressure , Dew Point , Air Temperature , Field Elevation
Distinct, puffy clouds that are vertically developed are known as ________ clouds.
Cumulus
If the UA is overweight, what change can the remote pilot expect?
Decrease in maneuverability
Accurate navigational data, used by the flight control system, comes from your ________________
Global Positioning System (GPS)
When flying your sUAS, which direction do you launch your vehicle?
Into the wind
The weather report, ____________ provides surface observations at select airports.
METAR
What is one of the rules of Part 107?
May not fly at night without proper anti-collision lights
To ensure that a sUAS is safe for operation, the ________ is required to perform system checks before each flight.
Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
The term "Unmanned Aircraft System" is used instead of UAV or drone because it ____________.
Represents all of the components of a UAS, not just the air vehicle
Visual Line of Sight refers to the greatest horizontal distance at which prominent objects can be viewed with the naked eye.
True
The _________ is the fixed-wing aircraft control surface that creates movement around the lateral axis.
elevator
A ____________ is an unmanned vehicle that is a combination of a fixed-wing and a rotary-wing aircraft.
hybrid vehicle
Class G airspace __________.
is uncontrolled
Wind velocities at 400 feet AGL tend to be __________ winds near the surface.
twice as much as
What is the maximum authorized ground speed for a sUAS?
100 MPH/87 knots
Class C airspace is generally airspace from the surface to 4000' within 5 NM of the field and ______ to 4000' between 5-10 NM from the field.
1200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)
In order to get a Remote Pilot Certificate, there are three requirements that must be met. What are they?
16 years of age , Pass an aeronautical knowledge exam , Complete a TSA background check
Icing can occur anytime the temperature nears _____ and _____ is present.
32°F / visible moisture
The maximum altitude for a sUAS is ______.
400 feet AGL or within 400 feet laterally from a structure
The maximum altitude that a remote pilot can fly a sUAS under Part 107 flight rules, clear of obstacles is ________.
400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)
During flight operations under 14 CFR Part 107, sUAS are required to stay _____ feet below the base of any clouds and clear all clouds by _____ feet horizontally.
500, 2000
How would you define the physical aspects of a small unmanned aircraft (UA) to a friend?
A UA weighs less than 55 pounds, including everything onboard or attached to the aircraft
Where do pilots find important information about the areas where they intend to operate?
Aeronautical Charts
James, a Part 107 pilot recently purchased a sUAS that has a total weight of 120 lbs. What is needed before James can fly his new vehicle?
An FAA exemption
Class B airspace is known as what type of airspace?
Controlled
What term defines the temperature at which water vapor in the air must be cooled for condensation to occur?
Dew point
How does the Federal Aviation Administration define limits for Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) under FAA 14 CFR Part 107?
Furthest point at which a remote pilot can see the system's location, as well as determine the system's attitude, altitude, and direction of flight with an unaided eye
You and your friend, want to hire out your service and receive compensation, by transporting property. What is one requirement important you must be aware of?
Gross takeoff weight must be less than 55 pounds
Unmanned aircraft performance can be adversely affected by too much weight. What are two characteristics of this condition?
Increased takeoff speed required , Poor rate of climb
What do Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) provide remote pilots?
Information that minimizes risk and maximizes safety during flight operations
Special use airspace is designated as a MOA. What does MOA stand for?
Military Operation Area
Military aircraft perform tactical flying in areas known as ________.
Military Training Routes (MTR)
In the National Airspace System (NAS), which two events cause the issuance of a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)?
Movement of the President , Sporting events
Time-critical aeronautical information with an airport's condition, changes to normal operations, and potential hazards to flight is known as ________.
NOTAMs
What are areas that require increased security and ground safety and may be temporarily prohibited known as?
National Security Areas (NSA)
When a remote pilot is looking for information about an airport's condition and potential hazards to flight where should he look?
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
On the radio, the correct way to say '150' knots is:
One Five Zero Knots
You no longer need a Certificate of Waiver for two types of flight operations. What are they? (Select two)
Operate UAS at night with sUAS meeting the requirements defined in the rule , Fly over spectators with sUAS meeting the requirements defined in the rule
What does a remote pilot need to operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C and D airspace?
Prior authorization from the FAA
To ensure a safe flight, a UAS pre-flight inspection should evaluate which of the following items? (Select all that apply)
Propellers are free of debris and imperfections , Registration markings are visible and legible
Light mist or drizzle is typical of what type of cloud?
Stratus
Luke is a sUAS remote pilot in command who operates inside Class B, C, or D class airspace. What does he need to do to request permission to enter an airspace?
Submit a request via DroneZone or LAANC
At select airports, when you need a report that tells future airport conditions for a five mile radius, you look for the ________.
TAF
When you need information about wind, visibility, significant weather, and the probability of precipitation and thunderstorms, what report do you obtain?
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
To operate a sUAS in Class B airspace without a COA, what must the the remote pilot be sure of?
That they are operating within eligible grids
On a radio, the correct way of saying an altitude of '300' feet is ___________.
Three Hundred
What are the four core components of a UAS?
Unmanned Aircraft , Payload , Control Link , Control Station
How does a remote pilot request permission to operate in Class B airspace?
Use LAANC, if available, or the FAA DroneZone portal
Hovering flight capability and __________________ are the primary advantage of rotary-wing aircraft over fixed-wing aircraft.
Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)
What is an abrupt change in the speed or direction of air flow that creates mechanical turbulence?
Wind shear
According to federal aviation regulations, does a First-Person View (FPV) camera satisfy the "see and avoid" requirement?
Yes, with a Visual Observer keeping eyes on the aircraft while the remote pilot uses the FPV camera
It is 0945 UTC. How should this time be expressed according to aviation phraseology?
Zero Nine Four Five ZULU
The Federal Aviation Administration may grant a Certificate of Waiver when it is needed for ________.
a predetermined list of operational limits under Part 107, such as flight over people
The study of the forces and the resulting motion of objects moving through the air is known as ____________.
aerodynamics
One of the most important factors affecting overall aircraft performance is _________.
air density
What must occur for a Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) to deviate from the requirements of 14 CFR Part 107 rules and regulations?
an inflight emergency
The role of the Visual Observer (VO) is to ___________.
assist/support the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
The lowest layer of clouds described as either ________.make up the cloud ceiling, which is the height above ground level.
broken or overcast
Before any flight, the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) should verify that the aircraft is correctly loaded by determining the _____.
center of gravity by calculating weight and balance
What is wind shear?
change in wind speed or direction of flow, creating mechanical turbulence
What are two important aspects of the pre-flight inspection made by the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) on the sUAS before each flight?
check the propellers and/or rotors , test ground control station connections
What frequency should be monitored if you are close to an airport that does not have a tower?
common
When operating a sUAS, prior authorization from the FAA is not necessary if the vehicle remains under 400' Above Ground Level (AGL), unless the flight is _____.
conducted within Class B, C, D, or E controlled airspace
A warm front is a boundary that moves toward the ________air mass.
cooler
As high-density altitude __________, the performance of a small unmanned aircraft increases.
decreases
Unmanned aircraft performance ________ as air density decreases and temperature increases. This causes unmanned aircraft wings and propellers to move through the air faster to generate the same amount of lift.
decreases
What does air density do as air temperature and altitude increases?
decreases
Aircraft performance is directly affected by ___________.
density altitude
While flying a sUAS a pilot must make sure that the unmanned aircraft _______.
does not interfere with manned aircraft
A __________ type of sUAS functions best when powered by an internal combustion engine.
fixed wing
A ________ is a boundary that separates two air masses of different densities.
front
A ________ is the dividing line between contrasting air masses.
front
Of the following items, what does Part 107 prohibit onboard?
hazardous materials
Cloud Ceiling is defined as _______________.
height, above ground level, of the lowest layer of clouds
As the temperature ___________, air density decreases.
increases
A characteristic of a rotary-wing aircraft is that it _______________.
is capable of vertical takeoff and landing
What happens to air density as temperature increases?
it decreases
At the time of takeoff, the weight limitation for a sUAS is _____________, including everything on board.
less than 55 pounds
Wings and propellers must move through the air faster to generate the same amount of _______ when there is a decrease in air density that reduces unmanned aircraft performance.
lift
As the two forces of _______________increase, the angle of attack (AOA) of an airfoil increases.
lift and drag
A characteristic of stratus clouds is that they may form in stable air and produce _____________.
light mist or drizzle
Per Part 107, a small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with limitations, including _____.
minimum visibility requirements
To ensure the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS), all sUAS pilots must ________.
not interfere with manned flight operations
What is affected when the water content (humidity) of the air increases and becomes less dense?
performance
There are two distinctive types of unmanned aircraft systems.They are autonomous and ___________.
remote control
Operations in class B, C, D, or within the lateral boundaries of class E airspace designated for an airport _____.
require authorization through LAANC or DroneZone
A ________ is an electro-mechanical device used to move a control surface.
servo
With how many degrees of freedom can unmanned aircraft move through 3-D space?
six
What can be produced by a stable air mass?
stratus clouds and light mist or drizzle
Structural icing in flight occurs when ________.
temperature is at the point where moisture striking the aircraft must be 32°F/0°C or colder.
A rotary-wing aircraft has the ability to take off and land vertically and hover in midair. A fixed-wing aircraft relies on forward ______ to produce lift.
thrust
What type of airport actively controls air traffic?
towered airport
A __________ is a multi-rotor configuration that uses vectored thrust to control the yaw axis.
tricopter
An unstable air mass is characterized by ______________.
turbulence and cumuliform clouds
One of the rules of flying a sUAS under Part 107 is that the pilot in command (PIC) must be able to see the aircraft _____.
unaided by any device other than corrective lenses
The three degrees of motion that illustrate rotation around axes are longitudinal, lateral and _________.
vertical
During pre-flight planning, the manufacturer's specifications of __________________ must be considered.
weight and balance
If a maneuver is being performed and the sUAS happens to fly under another aircraft, the remote pilot must ensure that his air vehicle is ______________.
well clear of the other aircraft
A friend of yours crashed and destroyed his sUAS causing damage over $500. How soon does this need to be reported to the FAA?
within 10 days
A helicopter is a type of rotary-wing aircraft.
True
Even if your sUAS can operate autonomously, a commercial remote pilot in command must keep the aircraft in sight at all times to monitor the location of the aircraft and to see and avoid any obstacles or hazards, including manned aircraft.
True
One of the leading issues facing UAS integration and proliferation is the lack of parts standardization and system reliability.
True
When the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is flying straight and level, the airfoil must create enough lift to equal the UAS' weight and any downforce generated by the horizontal tail and elevator.
True
A-211 on an aeronautical chart is known as an ________.
Alert area
Airspace that is generally from the surface to 2500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) is known as ________.
Class D
Uncontrolled airspace or _________ is not designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E.
Class G airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has defined UAS as "an unmanned aircraft and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft. The aircraft is operated with direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft."
False
The upper Gross Takeoff Weight (GTOW) limit of a small UAS is less than 44 pounds.
False
Unmanned aircraft systems are regulated by the ________, a government agency.
Federal Aviation Administration
Infrequently accidents with sUAS occur. There are two incidents that require a remote pilot report a sUAS accident to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)? What are they?
Serious injury that requires hospitalization or loss of consciousness , Property damage (excluding the UAS) exceeds $500 in value
