faa part 107
The correct method of stating 4,500 feet MSL to ATC is
"FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED." Up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL, state the separate digits of the thousands, plus the hundreds, if appropriate. Example: "4,500-four thousand, five hundred."
The remote PIC may operate how many sUAS at a time?
1
Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?
10 days. Report any sUAS accident to the FAA within 10 days if it results in serious injury, loss of consciousness, or repairs costing over $500.
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum airspeed at which a person may operate an sUAS below 400 feet?
100 mph. The sUAS cannot be flown faster than a ground speed of 87 knots (100 miles per hour) and must be operated below 400 feet.
(Refer to Figure 20, area 3.) You need to operate your sUAS in close proximity of the Elizabeth City CGAS RGL (ECG) airport. What frequency should be used to contact ATC?
120.50. According to the chart, the ATC control tower frequency is 120.50.
(Refer to Figure 71, area 1.) The floor of the Class E airspace above Georgetown Airport (E36) is at
3,823 feet MSL. Georgetown Airport is outside the magenta shaded area, which indicates the floor of Class E airspace is at 1,200 feet AGL. The airport elevation is given in the airport data as 2,623 feet MSL. Therefore, the Class E airspace above Georgetown Airport is 3,823 feet MSL (2,623 + 1,200).
(Refer to Figure 78) What is the minimum base of the cloud layer to fly to the top of the towers 4 NM east of Onawa (K36)?
792 feet AGL. Part 107 require the minimum distance of the sUAS from clouds must be no less than 500 feet below the cloud. The towers depicted 4 NM east of K36 are 292 feet AGL. 292 + 500 = 792 feet AGL.
(Refer to Figure 78.) You have been contracted to inspect towers located approximately 4 NM south of the Sioux Gateway (SUX) airport operating an unmanned aircraft. What is the maximum altitude above ground level (AGL) that you are authorized to operate over the top of the towers?
802 feet AGL.The sUAS cannot be flown higher than 400 feet AGL unless flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure and no higher than 400 feet above the structure's immediate uppermost limit. One of the tower sets south of the SUX airport shows a tower at 402 feet AGL; you may operate over the top of these towers no higher than 802 feet AGL.
The basic weather minimums for operating an sUAS up to the 400 feet AGL limit are
900-foot ceiling and 3 mile visibility. Part 107 sUAS operations require minimum visibility of 3 SM and the minimum distance from clouds must be no less than 500 feet below the cloud; and 2,000 feet horizontally from the cloud. To maintain 500 feet below the clouds, you must have a 900-foot ceiling to be able to operate to the maximum 400 feet AGL, or a ceiling that would allow the sUAS to operate at a lower AGL altitude.
Which of the following crewmembers must be used during Part 107 sUAS operations?
A remote pilot-in-command must be used during Part 107 sUAS operations. A visual observer is optional. The person manipulating the controls may be the remote PIC, or must be operating under the direct supervision of the remote PIC.
To get a complete weather overview for the planned flight, the remote pilot in command should obtain
A standard briefing. You should request a standard briefing any time you are planning a flight and you have not received a previous briefing.
Which statement is true concerning ASOS/AWOS weather reporting systems?
ASOS locations perform weather observing functions necessary to generate METAR reports. ASOS is designed to support aviation operations and weather forecast activities. The ASOS will provide continuous minute-by-minute observations and perform the basic observing functions necessary to generate an aviation routine weather report (METAR) and other aviation weather information. Answer (A) is incorrect because selected individual systems may be incorporated into nationwide data collection and dissemination networks. Answer (C) is incorrect because only the AWOS has the capability of reporting density altitude.
Which of these operations must comply with 14 CFR Part 107?
Civil operations. Part 107 addresses sUAS operations of certain civil small unmanned aircraft within the National Airspace System.
(Refer to Figure 23.) You have been hired to inspect a farm 3 miles west of Hilton Head Airport, in what type of airspace will you be operating?
Class C.Hilton Head Airport is located in Class C airspace, from the surface up to 4,100 feet MSL (41/SFC) as shown by the solid magenta line encompassing the airport. The surface area Class C airspace extends 5 miles out from the center of the airport.
An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a manned aircraft pilot flying north in a calm wind: "UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AT 9 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES... " Where should the Remote PIC (also visual observer and crew, if applicable) look for this traffic?
East. An aircraft flying north in calm wind would be heading 360 degrees. When advised of traffic at the 9 o'clock position, the pilot should look 90 degrees left of the nose, to the west but the Remote PIC and sUAS need to look to the east as they are to the west of the manned aircraft.
You are operating an sUAS that does not have GPS or an installed altimeter. How can you determine the altitude you are operating?
Gaining a visual perspective of what 400 feet looks like on the ground before the flight. To determine altitude, with the sUAS on the ground, the remote pilot and VO should pace off 400 feet from the sUAS to get a visual perspective of the sUAS at that distance, wherein the remote pilot and VO maintain that visual perspective or closer while the sUAS is in flight. Answer (B) is incorrect because a person may not operate or act as a remote PIC or VO in the operation of more than one UA at the same time. Answer (C) is incorrect because the remote PIC needs to adhere to wire strike avoidance procedures when operating near towers, which are likely to have guy wires.
(Refer to Figure 21.) What airport is located approximately 47 (degrees) 40 (minutes) N latitude and 101 (degrees) 26 (minutes) W longitude?
Garrison Airport. Graticules on sectional charts are the lines dividing each 30 minutes of latitude and each 30 minutes of longitude. Each tick mark represents one minute of latitude or longitude. Latitude increases northward, west longitude increases going westward. The Garrison (Pvt) Airport is located at approximately 47 degrees 40"N latitude and 101 degrees 26'00"W longitude.
Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?
Insufficient carbon dioxide. As hyperventilation "blows off" excessive carbon dioxide from the body, a pilot can experience symptoms of lightheadedness, suffocation, drowsiness, tingling of the extremities, and coolness and react to them with even greater hyperventilation.
(Refer to Figure 78) You have been hired to fly your UA to inspect train tracks from the town of Hinton to the town of Winnebago. Will you be able to conduct this flight without contacting ATC?
No, because you will pass through Delta airspace.Refer to Legend 1. The town of Hinton is north of Sioux City airport. Winnebago is south of Sioux City airport. This route is through the Class D airspace, depicted with the dashed blue line. You will need to contact ATC before conducting this flight.
An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090 degrees: "UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, ... " Where should the Remote PIC (also visual observer and crew, if applicable) look for this traffic in reference to the UA?
North. Traffic information will be given in azimuth from the aircraft in terms of the 12-hour clock. Thus, each hour would constitute an angle of 30 degrees. Picture a clock in your lap; 3 o'clock is to your right, 9 o'clock is to your left, 12 o'clock is straight ahead, and 6 o'clock is behind you. If an aircraft is proceeding on a heading of 090 degrees (east), traffic located at the 3 o'clock position would be 90 degrees right of the nose, south of the aircraft. If the sUAS is being operated to the south of the aircraft, the aircraft itself is to the north of the operation.
What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?
Propeller efficiency is decreased. The propeller produces thrust in proportion to the mass of air being accelerated through the rotating blades. If the air is less dense, propeller efficiency is decreased.
(Refer to Figure 21.) You have been hired by a farmer to use your small unmanned aircraft to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil`s Lake West MOA, east of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active?
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number. A Military Operations Area (MOA) contains military training activities such as aerobatics, and calls for extreme caution. Any flight service station (FSS) within 100 miles of the area will provide information concerning MOA hours of operation. Prior to entering an active MOA, pilots should contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories, noted in the legend for special use airspace.
(Refer to Figure 23.) What are the VFR minimum visibility requirements over Plantation Airport?
Regardless of the location, crewmembers must conduct sUAS Part 107 operations with a minimum visibility, as observed from the location of the control station, no less than 3 statute miles.
(Refer to Figure 12.) What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?
Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain. The current conditions at KMDW are 1-1/2 SM visibility (1-1/2 SM) with rain (RA), ceiling overcast at 700 feet (OVC007).
What will a convective SIGMET be issued for?
Squall line thunderstorms. Any convective SIGMET implies severe or greater turbulence, severe icing, and low-level wind shear. The forecast may be issued for any of the following; severe thunderstorms due to: 1. Surface winds greater than or equal to 50 knots, or 2. Hail at the surface greater than or equal to 3/4 inch in diameter, or 3. Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, lines of thunderstorms.
Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports, and records?
Suspension or revocation of any certificate held. 14 CFR 65.20 states that any person who falsifies or makes a fraudulent entry in a logbook, report, or record is subject to the suspension or revocation of any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating held by that person.
What FAA resource can pilots reference to learn more about the impact of drugs and alcohol on flight?
The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25) provide information on the physiological effects of alcohol, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications.
(Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) While monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?
The aircraft is East. Cooperstown Airport depicts one runway; RWY 13 means the aircraft will be headed 130 degrees upon landing. "Left downwind" means the aircraft is currently to the left side, heading opposite and midway of the landing runway. This would place the aircraft east of the landing runway.
What action should the pilots take if a collision is anticipated?
The remote pilot should adjust the sUAS course. The remote PIC must be able to maneuver the sUAS to avoid a collision and prevent other aircraft from having to take evasive action.
(Refer to Figure 20, area 2.) Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond be important to a remote pilot?
This is a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there. Refer to Appendix 1, Legend 1. The flag symbol represents a visual checkpoint used by manned aircraft to identify the position to initiate their contact with Norfolk Approach Control. As a defined checkpoint, a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there.
An aircraft announces that they are on short final for runway 9. Where will the aircraft be in relation to the airport?
West. On final approach to runway 9, the aircraft will be heading from west to east on a 090 heading. Thus the aircraft is west of the airport.
Under what conditions would a small unmanned aircraft not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft. Owners must register the sUAS if it is greater than 0.55 lbs, less than 55 pounds and operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 107.
A visual observer notices a manned aircraft approaching the area in which sUAS operations are taking place, flying just north of the area from west to east. What call could the Remote PIC/visual observer make on CTAF to alert the manned pilot?
Zephyrhills traffic, unmanned aircraft Xray Yankee Zulu, operating five NM south of the airport at or below 400 AGL, located at the three o'clock position of the Cessna just north of our position, Zephyrhills traffic. Using standard phraseology, remote PICs/crew should clearly communicate the position of the sUAS operation in relation to a known geographic location and any other information that may help the manned aircraft be aware of and avoid conflicting with the sUAS.
The term "angle of attack" is defined as the angle
between the wing chord line and the relative wind.
When range and economy of operation are the principle goals, the remote pilot must ensure that the sUAS will be operated at the recommended
long-range cruise performance. Total range is dependent on both fuel available and specific range. When range and economy of operation are the principle goals, the remote pilot must ensure that the sUAS is operated at the recommended long-range cruise condition. By this procedure, the sUAS will be capable of its maximum design-operating radius, or can achieve lesser flight distances with a maximum of fuel reserve at the destination.
When a manned aircraft is approaching to land at an airport in Class G airspace without an operating control tower, the pilot will
make all turns to the left, unless otherwise indicated. When a manned aircraft is approaching to land at an airport in Class G airspace without an operating control tower, each pilot of an airplane will make all turns to the left unless the airport displays approved light signals or visual markings indicating that turns should be made to the right (which will be detailed in the Chart Supplement U.S. Answer (A) is incorrect because the traffic pattern altitude will vary for each airport and aircraft; however, all turns should be to the left unless otherwise indicated. Answer (C) is incorrect because the traffic pattern altitude will vary for each airport and aircraft; however, all turns should be to the left unless otherwise indicated.
A crew conducting surveillance anticipates losing visual sight with the sUAS within a small segment of the flight plan. The flight...
must be rerouted to maintain visual line of sight. The sUAS must remain within visual line-of-sight (VLOS) of flight crewmembers. The VLOS requirement would not prohibit actions such as scanning the airspace or briefly looking down at the sUAS control station. Should the remote PIC or person manipulating the controls lose VLOS of the small UA, he or she must regain VLOS as soon as possible.
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...
not create an undue hazard to persons or property. No items may be dropped from the small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates undue hazard to persons or property.
Before each flight, the Remote PIC must ensure that
objects carried on the sUAS are secure. Prior to each flight, the remote PIC must ensure that any object attached to or carried by the small unmanned aircraft is secure and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft.
The angle of attack at which an airfoil stalls will
remain the same regardless of gross weight. When the angle of attack is increased to between 18 and 20 degrees (critical angle of attack) on most airfoils, the airstream can no longer follow the upper curvature of the wing because of the excessive change in direction. The airfoil will stall if the critical angle of attack is exceeded. The airspeed at which stall occurs will be determined by weight and load factor, but the stall angle of attack is the same.
Entries into traffic patterns by manned aircraft while descending create specific collision hazards and
should be avoided. Entries into traffic patterns while descending create specific collision hazards and should be avoided.
The accurate perception and understanding of all the risk element factors and conditions is
situational awareness. Situational awareness is the accurate perception and understanding of all the factors and conditions within the five fundamental risk elements (flight, pilot, aircraft, environment, and type of operation that comprise any given aviation situation) that affect safety before, during, and after the flight.
When range and economy of operation are the principle goals, the remote pilot must ensure that the sUAS will be operated at the recommended
specific endurance. Total range is dependent on both fuel available and specific range. When range and economy of operation are the principle goals, the remote pilot must ensure that the sUAS is operated at the recommended long-range cruise condition. By this procedure, the sUAS will be capable of its maximum design-operating radius, or can achieve lesser flight distances with a maximum of fuel reserve at the destination.
In a 45 degree banking turn, a UA will
stall at a higher airspeed Stall speed increases in proportion to the square root of the load factor. Thus, with a load factor of 4, an aircraft will stall at a speed which is double the normal stall speed.
An increase in load factor will cause an unmanned aircraft to
stall at a higher airspeed. Stall speed increases in proportion to the square root of the load factor. Thus, with a load factor of 4, an aircraft will stall at a speed which is double the normal stall speed
The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by
the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory). The Chart Supplement U.S. is a publication for pilots containing information about airports, seaplane bases, and heliports open to the public including communications data, navigational facilities, and certain special notices and procedures.
One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the
wind direction. Wind direction always changes across a front. Answer (B) is incorrect because precipitation does not always exist with a front. Answer (C) is incorrect because the stability on both sides of the front may be the same.
