part 107 sample exam
Sources for airport data: Aeronautical charts. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 22, area 2.) At Coeur D`Alene which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?
122.8 MHz. [This is the CTAF].
Aviation routine weather reports (METAR). (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from
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.]
What is the required flight visibility for a remote pilot operating an unmanned aircraft near the Plantation Airport (JYL)?
3 statute miles.
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?
38 pounds. [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].
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, Area 4.) A small UA is being launched 2 NM northeast of the town of Hertford. What is the height of the highest obstacle?
500 feet AGL. [This is a very sneaky question. If you read carefully in the aeronautical chart user's guide on page 12 it says, "Whenever possible, the FAA depicts specifi c obstacles on charts. However, in high-density areas like city complexes, only the highest obstacle is represented on the chart using the group obstacle symbol to maximize legibility."]
According to 14 CFR part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed for a small UA?
87 knots. [87 knots is 100 MPH]
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?
All civilian small UAS weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use
Sources for airport data: Aeronautical charts. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 26, area 4.) You have been hired to inspect the tower under construction at 46.9N and 98.6W, near Jamestown Regional (JMS). What must you receive prior to flying your unmanned aircraft in this area?
Authorization from ATC.
The NOTAM system including how to obtain an established NOTAM through Flight Service. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, area 5.) How would a remote PIC "CHECK NOTAMS" as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?
By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com.
Recommended traffic advisory procedures. (such as: self-announcing of position and intentions by manned aviation operations and activities.) (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, 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
Sources for airport data: Aeronautical charts. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 26.) What does the line of latitude at area 4 measure?
The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator. [Like you are climbing a later going up or down. Just remember which hemisphere you are in. 99% of you guys aren't going below the equator so it will be north most of the time.]
Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM). A local TV station has hired a remote pilot to operate their small UA to cover breaking news stories. The remote pilot has had multiple near misses with obstacles on the ground and two small UAS accidents. What would be a solution for the news station to improve their operating safety culture?
The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.
What actions should the operator of an sUAS do if the manufacturer does not provide information about scheduled maintenance?
The operator should contact the FAA for a minimum equipment list. [The reason the FAA delegated inspecting the drone to the remote pilot in command is the FAA can't keep up to speed on the drones. They aren't going to have some MEL.]
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?
The owner is less than 13 years of age
Emergency planning and communication. When using a small UA in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?
The remote PIC.
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?
The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace.
Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond of the sectional chart 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. [Lots of aircraft means greater chance for mid-air collision.]
What is the dashed magenta line in a circle east of the Pueblo Airport represent?
This is a national security area.
Weather theory: Air masses and fronts. What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?
Turbulence and showery precipitation. [Cumuliform clouds, turbulent air, good visibility, and showery precipitation are all characteristics of unstable air.]
Sources for airport data: Aeronautical charts. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, area 3.) With ATC authorization, you are operating your small unmanned aircraft approximately 4 SM southeast of Elizabeth City Regional Airport (ECG). What hazard is indicated to be in that area?
Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet MSL.
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?
Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration
Daylight operation. According to 14 CFR part 107, what is required to operate a small UA within 30 minutes after official sunset?
Use of anti-collision lights.
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?
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.
Basic maintenance. Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?
When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule. [Yes, because you should know what the mean time between failures is or have an idea on what are the typical problems certain drones encounter so you can PREVENT crashes.]
A small UA causes an accident and your crew member loses consciousness. When do you report the accident?
Within 10 days of the accident.
Special use within airspace. (Prohibited, restricted, warning, military operations, alert, and controlled firing.) (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 59, area 2.) The chart shows a gray line with "VR1667, VR1617, VR1638, and VR1668." Could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small UA?
Yes, this is a Military Training Route from 1,500 feet AGL. [It is extremely important to know this so you can expect low-flying military helicopters flying this route. Some of which may be at 400ft or below.
Upon request by the FAA, the remote pilot-in-command must provide
a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating
Crew Resource Management (CRM). When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into
all phases of the operation. ["All groups routinely working with the flight crew who are involved in decisions required to operate a flight safely. These groups include, but are not limited to pilots, dispatchers, cabin crewmembers, maintenance personnel, and air traffic controllers."]
Stress and fatigue. 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.
as being in an impaired state. [You should give your body proper rest so as to function optimally. Commercial pilots have rest requirements for a reason. You should also.]
A small UA must be operated in a manner which
does not endanger the life or property of another.
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
exceeds its critical angle of attack.
The refusal of a remote PIC to submit to a blood alcohol test when requested by a law enforcement officer
is grounds for suspension of revocation of their remote pilot certificate.
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
is required to receive ATC authorization. [Bingo. Why? Because the FAA ATC wants to make sure you can fly in certain locations.
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.
After having dinner and wine, your client asks you to go outside to demonstrate the small UAs capabilities. You must
not operate a small UA within 8 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage.
You have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA 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 legend -- You can either (1) Check to see if there is an active NOTAM on https://www.notams.faa.gov/dinsQueryWeb/which has its own MOA tab, (2) check on https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/(3) call up 1-800-WX-BRIEF, or (4) call via phone the ARTCC over the area which would be Minneapolis Center.
According to 14 CFR part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small UAS to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the
remote pilot-in-command.
Factors affecting vision. Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic? A remote pilot should
systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
Sources for airport data: Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/facility directory) The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by
the Chart Supplements U.S.
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
the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.
During a flight of your small UA, you observe a hot air balloon entering the area. You should
yield the right-of-way to the hot air balloon.
After receiving authorization from ATC to operate a small UA near Minot International airport (MOT) while the control tower is operational, which radio communication frequency could be used to monitor manned aircraft and ATC communications?
CT-118.2.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 24, Area 3, and Legend 1.) For information about the parachute operations at Tri-County Airport, refer to
Chart Supplements U.S. [The parachute sign is next to the airport. Legend 1 clues you in to look at the chart supplement even.]
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 78. Near the center of the figure.) What class of airspace is associated with SIOUX GATEWAY/COL DAY (SUX) Airport?
Class D airspace. [This is evidenced by the blue dashes. Technically, it also have some E at the surface airspace extensions which are marked by the dashed magenta lines.]
The Fentress NALF Airport (NFE) is in what type of airspace?
Class E. [You can tell this based upon the dashed magenta line which indicated E at the surface.]
When a remote pilot-in-command and a visual observer define their roles and responsibilities prior to and during the operation of a small UA is a good use of
Crew Resource Management. [CRM is really the effective use of all available resources: human, hardware, and information. This is highlighting the human portion.]
What precautions should a remote PIC do to prevent possible inflight emergencies when using lithium-based batteries?
Follow the manufacturer`s recommendations for safe battery handling.
Hazardous attitudes. You have been hired as a remote pilot by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small UA. 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?
Impulsivity.
During preflight planning, you plan to operate in R-2305. Where would you find additional information regarding this airspace?
In the Charts Supplements U.S.
Drugs and alcohol use. Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?
Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.
Hazardous attitudes. Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristic a remote pilot displays while taking risks in order to impress others?
Machismo
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
Pilot's Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.
Weather theory: Atmospheric stability, pressure, and temperature. What are the characteristics of stable air?
Poor visibility and steady precipitation. [Yes! stratiform clouds, smooth air, poor visibility in haze and smoke, and continuous precipitation.]
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 24, Area 6.) What type of airport is Card Airport?
Private non-towered. [It is private because it has a big R on it. You can tell it is not towered because it is magenta and not blue.]
Weather theory: Density altitude. What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?
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.]
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?
Remote pilot-in-command.
Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM). Safety is an important element for a remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft system. To prevent the final "link" in the accident chain, a remote pilot must consider which methodology?
Risk Management. [This is the part of the decision making process which relies on situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment to reduce risks associated with each flight.]
Aviation routine weather reports (METAR). (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?
Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain.
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?
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.]
