Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG)

What's the minimum weight a UA can be to be registered?

.55 lbs

What's the maximum wight a UA can be to be registered?

55 lbs

What does "UA" stand for?

Unmanned Aircraft (drone)

What's the minimum age at which you can register a drone?

13

What's the minimum age at which you can take the test and get licensed?

16

How long is the test valid?

24 Months (2 Years)

What's the maximum height a UA can legally fly?

400 ft AGL

What does "AGL" stand for?

Above Ground Level

What's the FAA?

The Federal Aviation Administration, who you would report to with any UA related questions/incidents

How far can you fly above and around buildings?

400 ft

How far must you fly below clouds?

500 ft

How far must you fly horizontally from clouds?

2,000 ft

What's the maximum speed a UA can legally fly?

100 mph

How many miles of visibility must there be to legally fly a UA?

3 SM

What does "SM" stand for?

Statute Miles

How many hours after drinking can you fly a UA?

8 Hours

What is the maximum blood alcohol level you can fly a UA with?

.04 BAC

How many years after a narcotic conviction can you fly a UA?

1 Year

What is needed to fly during Twilight?

Anti-Collision Lights

What is the minimum amount of damage required to report to the FAA?

$500 (doesn't include damage to drone itself)

How many days do you have to file an FAA report after an accident?

10 Days

What classes of airspace can you NOT fly a UA?

Classes A, B, C and D

How can you legally fly a UA in Class A, B, C or D airspace?

You need authorization from ATC (Air Traffic Control) at least 90 days in advance

What class of airspace CAN you legally fly a drone in?

Class G

What does Remote PIC stand for?

Remote Pilot in Control (that's me)

What is CTAF

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, the frequency pilots use to self-announce while landing an aircraft

What are the frequencies for multicom?

122.9 and 122.95, used when there isn't CTAF

What is AWOS used for?

Weather Broadcast

Why would an aircraft stall?

If it exceeds the critical angle of attack

When does the load factor increase?

During a turn

Where can you find aircraft loading instructions?

Pilot's Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual

What is a prohibited area?

An area in which you cannot fly under any circumstances

What is a restricted area?

An area that denotes the existence of unusual, and often invisible, hazards to aircrafts (ex. artillery firing or guided missiles)

What is an MOA?

a Military Operating Area that can have low flying planes

What are acronyms for military training routes?

MTR, IR, VR, VFR

Which was does latitude run?

North to South (like a ladder)

Which way does longitude run?

East to West

Explain how longitude and latitude is found on a map.

North and South is latitude. East and West is longitude. Values increase as you go both North (up) and West (left). Each tick mark represents a minute. There are 60 minutes in-between each longitudinal and latitudinal value.

What's the best way to take-off and land?

Into the wind, Upwind

Which way do planes turn/move around and airport?

Left, they always circle to the left

How are runways marked?

Runway 0 (0 degrees) faces North

Runway 9 (90 degrees) faces East

Runway 18 (180 degrees) faces South

Runway 27 (270 degrees) faces West

What numbers represent North, East, South and West?

0 Degrees - North

90 Degrees - East

180 Degrees - South

270 Degrees - West

What is a user manual used for?

General information about an aircraft (ex. maintenance schedule, how to care for batteries, etc.)

What is a sectional chart used for?

Visual navigation of aircrafts, shows topographical features that are important to pilots

What is a chart supplement?

a book that has a lot more detail on all open-to-the-public airports, seaplane bases, heliports, military facilities and selected private use airports

What is NOTAM

Notice to Airmen, includes critical information that pilots need to know, timely and emergency information

Where are NOTAM's found?

1800WXBrief.com

What is METAR?

The Meteorological Aviation Report

What is TAF?

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast