USI Modules 1-5
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
Accurate navigational data, used by the flight control system, comes from your ________________
Correct answer: Global Positioning System (GPS)
Unmanned aircraft performance can be adversely affected by too much weight. What are two characteristics of this condition?
Correct answer: Increased takeoff speed required , Poor rate of climb
What do Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) provide remote pilots?
Correct answer: Information that minimizes risk and maximizes safety during flight operations
Light mist or drizzle is typical of what type of cloud?
Correct answer: Stratus
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.
Correct answer: thrust
What type of airport actively controls air traffic?
Correct answer: towered airport
A __________ is a multi-rotor configuration that uses vectored thrust to control the yaw axis.
Correct answer: tricopter
Wind velocities at 400 feet AGL tend to be __________ winds near the surface.
Correct answer: twice as much as
During pre-flight planning, the manufacturer's specifications of __________________ must be considered.
Correct answer: weight and balance
A __________ type of sUAS functions best when powered by an internal combustion engine.
Correct anwer: fixed wing
Module 1 Quiz
MODULE 1 QUIZ
What is one of the rules of Part 107?
May not fly at night without proper anti-collision lights
What are three technology issues that influence full integration of UAS into the airspace?
Reliability , Detect and Avoid Technology , Control Link Security
There are two distinctive types of unmanned aircraft systems. They are autonomous and ___________.
Remote Control
To ensure that a sUAS is safe for operation, the ________ is required to perform system checks before each flight.
Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
Class G airspace __________.
uncontrolled
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
What is the maximum authorized ground speed for a sUAS?
100 MPH/87 knots
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)
________ provide information about areas where pilots can operate a sUAS.
Aeronautical charts
You have a Part 107 license. What is one of the rules you are required to follow?
Always yield the right of way to manned aircraft
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
The minimum distance of small unmanned aircraft from clouds must be 500 feet below the cloud and ________.
Correct answer: 2000 feet horizontally from clouds
Icing can occur anytime the temperature nears _____ and _____ is present.
Correct answer: 32°F / visible moisture
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.
Correct answer: 500, 2000
What four parameters are required to calculate density altitude?
Correct answer: Barometric Pressure , Dew Point , Air Temperature , Field Elevation
Automation can negatively impact our situational awareness by: (Select all that apply)
Correct answer: Complacency and loss of vigilance , Lack of systems understanding , Putting the remote pilot "out of the loop"
What practice improves decision making by the effective use of available resources including humans, hardware, and information?
Correct answer: Crew Resource Management
What term defines the temperature at which water vapor in the air must be cooled for condensation to occur?
Correct answer: Dew point
When flying your sUAS, which direction do you launch your vehicle?
Correct answer: Into the wind
What type of error refers to situations where actions are intended but do not achieve the desired outcome due to lack of knowledge, indicating a lack of training or understanding of systems which can be mitigated by extensive training and study of the system?
Correct answer: Knowledge-based errors
Which four forces affect an aircraft in flight?
Correct answer: Lift , Thrust , Weight , Drag
Unmanned aircraft performance can be adversely affected by too much weight. What are two characteristics of this condition?
Correct answer: Limited operational range , Increased landing distance
The weather report, ____________ provides surface observations at select airports.
Correct answer: METAR
What electronic device is used to measure the magnetic field around the aircraft?
Correct answer: Magnetometer
Performance will also be affected by the condition of the remote pilot. Which of the following can affect decision-making and cognitive performance. (Select all that apply)
Correct answer: Mental illness , Heat , Stress , Fatigue
We all have limits, but external factors and behaviors can change our ability to: (Select all that apply)
Correct answer: Perceive information , Process information , Perform a task
What type of information should be communicated between crew members during a flight? (Select all that apply)
Correct answer: Popup hazards , System status , Changes in the environment
What does a remote pilot need to operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C and D airspace?
Correct answer: Prior authorization from the FAA
What are three techniques that can be used to regain and maintain situational awareness?
Correct answer: Reduce workload , Reduce threats , Compartmentalize
At select airports, when you need a report that tells future airport conditions for a five mile radius, you look for the ________.
Correct answer: TAF
A helicopter is a type of rotary-wing aircraft.
Correct answer: True
Hovering flight capability and __________________ are the primary advantage of rotary-wing aircraft over fixed-wing aircraft.
Correct answer: Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)
What is an abrupt change in the speed or direction of air flow that creates mechanical turbulence?
Correct answer: Wind shear
According to federal aviation regulations, does a First-Person View (FPV) camera satisfy the "see and avoid" requirement?
Correct answer: 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?
Correct answer: Zero Nine Four Five ZULU
One of the most important factors affecting overall aircraft performance is _________.
Correct answer: air density
To successfully adapt Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small unmanned aircraft, what must CRM be integrated into?
Correct answer: all phases of the operation
To successfully fly a small unmanned aircraft, the application of Crew Resource Management (CRM) should be considered for _________.
Correct answer: all phases of the operation Score: 1 out of 1
The lowest layer of clouds described as either ________.make up the cloud ceiling, which is the height above ground level.
Correct answer: broken or overcast
Before any flight, the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) should verify that the aircraft is correctly loaded by determining the _____.
Correct answer: center of gravity by calculating weight and balance
What is wind shear?
Correct answer: change in wind speed or direction of flow, creating mechanical turbulence
What frequency should be monitored if you are close to an airport that does not have a tower?
Correct answer: 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 _____.
Correct answer: conducted within Class B, C, D, or E controlled airspace
As high-density altitude __________, the performance of a small unmanned aircraft increases.
Correct answer: 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.
Correct answer: decreases
What does air density do as air temperature and altitude increases?
Correct answer: decreases
To ensure safety, before each flight, a crew briefing should be held to discuss environmental conditions, contingency plans, and ______________.
Correct answer: emergency procedures
A ________ is a boundary that separates two air masses of different densities.
Correct answer: front
A ________ is the dividing line between contrasting air masses.
Correct answer: front
Cloud Ceiling is defined as _______________.
Correct answer: height, above ground level, of the lowest layer of clouds
One of the most frequent cause factors for aviation accidents is ________.
Correct answer: human error
As the temperature ___________, air density decreases.
Correct answer: increases
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.
Correct answer: lift
As the two forces of _______________increase, the angle of attack (AOA) of an airfoil increases.
Correct answer: lift and drag
What is affected when the water content (humidity) of the air increases and becomes less dense?
Correct answer: performance
What is one source of airport traffic information?
Correct answer: self-announcement via the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)
A ________ is an electro-mechanical device used to move a control surface.
Correct answer: servo
What can be produced by a stable air mass?
Correct answer: stratus clouds and light mist or drizzle
Structural icing in flight occurs when ________.
Correct answer: temperature is at the point where moisture striking the aircraft must be 32°F/0°C or colder.
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
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
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
After registering your sUAS, the FAA registration numbers must be placed ________.
On the outside of the aircraft
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
To qualify for an FAA Part 107 remote pilot license, which is a necessary requirement?
Pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check
To ensure a safe flight, a UAS pre-flight inspection should evaluate which of the following items?
Propellers are free of debris and imperfections , Registration markings are visible and legible
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
How does a remote pilot request permission to operate in Class B airspace?
Use LAANC, if available, or the FAA DroneZone portal
The term used to describe the greatest horizontal distance an object can be seen with the naked eye is ________.
Visual Line of Sight
The role of the Visual Observer (VO) is to ___________.
assist/support the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
What age must a person be to apply for a remote pilot certificate?
at least 16 years old
While flying a sUAS a pilot must make sure that the unmanned aircraft _______.
does not interfere with manned aircraft
According to FAA Part 107, a remote pilot may operate an sUAS under which two circumstances?
from a moving vehicle in sparsely populated areas , from a watercraft in sparsely populated areas
At the time of takeoff, the weight limitation for a sUAS is _____________, including everything on board.
less than 55 pounds
Per Part 107, a small unmanned aircraft must be operated in accordance with limitations, including _____.
minimum visibility requirements
What is the area on an aeronautical sectional chart that is charted with a "P" followed by a number?
prohibited area
What must you do to obtain the Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107?
take the Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test at an FAA testing facility
While operating under Part 107, remote pilots are required to maintain Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) between the Pilot in Command (PIC) and ________.
the Unmanned Aircraft (UA
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
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
True or False: As part of a Part 107 flight, remote pilots should ensure that all necessary documentation is always available for inspection.
True
Prior to any flight, a pilot will do a self-assessment using the IMSAFE memory aid. What does the letter A mean?
Alcohol
A-211 on an aeronautical chart is known as an
Alert area
What specific airspace must a remote pilot operating under Part 107 obtain permission to enter?(Select all that apply)
Class B , Class E surface area designated for an airport , 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
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an accident is defined as
Serious injury requiring hospitalization
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
