FAA Part 107 Exam

Under Part 107, what is the maximum allowable altitude for sUAS operations, unless within 400 feet of a structure?

400 feet AGL

When must a remote PIC report an accident to the FAA?

Within 10 calendar days if serious injury or property damage exceeds $500

What class of airspace surrounds major airports such as Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson)

Class B

On a sectional chart, what does a magenta vignette around an airport indicate?

Class E starting at 700 feet

Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the sUAS?

Remote Pilot in Command

During an emergency, a Remote PIC deviates from Part 107 to avoid a collision. What must happen next?

Report the deviation upon request

   What is the second stage of a thunderstorm?

Mature

How does high density altitude (hot, humid, high elevation) affect drone performance?

Reduced Thrust and Battery Efficiency

How does a drone with center of gravity too far forward typically behave in flight?

  It may struggle to climb and require more power to maintain altitude

How will a higher drone weight effect stall speed?

Stall speed increases because more lift is needed to support the additional weight

Increasing the angle of attack will increase:

  Lift and drag, until the critical angle is reached

What does the term angle of attack refer to?

The angle between the chord line of the wing an the relative wind

An aircraft announces they are short final of Runway 9, where will the aircraft be in relation to the north?

West

When approaching holding lines from the side with continuous lines, the pilot

Should not cross the lines without ATC clearance

You are conducting sUAS operations northeast of a nearby airport. While monitoring CTAF, an aircraft announces that it is departing Runway 36 utilizing a right traffic pattern. Will the aircraft conflict with your operation?

Yes, the aircraft may overfly northeast of the airport

  (Refer to Figure 54) At Coeur D’Alene, which frequency should be used as a common Traffic Advisory (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?

112.8 MHz

(Refer to Figure 32) The chart shows a gray line with “VR 1667, VR1617, VR1638, and VR1668.” Could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small unmanned aircraft?

Yes, this is a military Training Route from 1,500 ft AGL and below

What type of special use airspace contains areas where flight is prohibited for national security or welfare reasons?

Prohibited Areas

What type of airspace might contain high-density student pilot training but is not considered controlled or restricted?

Alert Area

Refer to Area 3 of this sectional chart. What airspace is Grand Strand Airport in?

Class D

Refer to this sectional chart. What airspace is Palm Beach INT. in

Class C

What is the radius outer area of Class C airspace?

20 NM

Class E beginning at the surface is depicted on sectional charts by?

Dashed magenta line surrounding the airport

Which class of airspace does not require authorization from ATC?

Class G

Operations in Class D airspace require the remote pilot to?

  Receive prior authorization from ATC

According to 14 CFR Pat 107, what is the maximum altitude a small UAS is permitted to fly AGL without a waiver?

400 ft

Under Part 107, what is the minimum age required to obtain a Remote Pilor Certificate?

16

When operating near clouds, what is the minimum distance a small UAS must maintain?

500 feet below, 2000 feet horizontally

When must a small UAS accident be reported to the FAA?

When Serious injury to a person or property damage greater than $500 (excluding the cost of the drone itself) occurs

Which crew member is directly responsible for ensuring the small UAS operation complies with all FAA regulations?

Remote Pilot in Command

Which of the following is not one of the FAA’s five hazardous attitudes?

Aggression

After receiving a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with a sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?

Every 24 calendar months

You are hired to take aerial photos of a sporting event. Which regulation applies?

Part 107 Rules For Commercial Operations

Which drones require a Declaration of Compliance and the Means of Compliance?

Categories 2 and 3

Which category of drone requires a Part 21 airworthiness certificate?

Category 4

A drone flies 350 feet above a mountain peak that is 4500 feet MSL. What is the drone’s altitude in MSL?

4850 feet MSL

Which one of the statements below is true about AGL and MSL?

MSL is used as the standard reference for airspace and altitude separation, while AGL is used to measure height above terrain or obstacles

A remote pilot launches a small unmanned aircraft from the top of a 100-foot hill. The aircraft climbs to 400 feet above the launch point. What is the aircraft’s altitude relative to the ground directly below it?

400 feet AGL

To operate a small unmanned aircraft in Class C controlled airspace, what is required?

ATC authorization prior to the operation

Under 14 CFR 89.130, what must an operator of a foreign-registered unmanned aircraft do before operating in the U.S. airspace?

Obtain a Confirmation of Identification and keep it at the control station

  For Part 107 operations, civil twilight is defined as which of the following time periods?

30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset

A remote pilot plans to fly a small UAS 15 minutes after sunset. Which equipment is required?

Flashing anti-collision lights visible for 3 statute miles

A remote pilot in command plans to conduct a small UAS operation at night under Part 107. Which statement is correct?

Night operations are permitted without a waiver is 107.29 requirements are met

After the preflight briefing, the remote pilot in command realizes they forgot to inform the crew that the small unmanned aircraft will not use obstacle avoidance systems due to the nature of the operation. What should the RPIC do?

Stop and update the briefing to ensure the crew understands the limitation

A VO sees a manned aircraft approaching the small unmanned aircraft but fails to notify the remote pilot in command. What is the RPIC’s responsibility in this situation?

The RPIC is still responsible for avoiding the manned aircraft and must take immediate action

During a small unmanned aircraft operation, a crew member informs the remote pilot in command that the VO consumed alcohol two hours earlier. What should the RPIC do?

Remove the VO from the operation and do not allow participation

Crew Resource Management (CRM) applies to which portion of a small unmanned aircraft operation?

All phases of operation

A remote pilot is conducting a small unmanned aircraft operation over open farmland. A VO is assisting the remote pilot by tracking the aircraft using binoculars to maintain visual line of sight. Is this operation compliant with Part 107?

No, a visual observer must maintain visual line of sight using unaided vision

Under 14 CFR Part 107, when may a remote pilot operate a small UAs over a moving vehicle?

When the sUAS is over a closed or restricted site

To operate over people under Category 4 of 14 CFR Part 107, the small UAS must have

An airworthiness certificate

Which specific categories under 14 CFR Part 10 operations over people do not require a Means of Compliance (MOC) and Declaration of Compliance (DOC)?

Category 1 and Category 4

Under 14 CFR 107.130(a), a small unmanned aircraft eligible for Category 3 operations must not cause injury greater than what level of kinetic energy upon impact?

25 foot-pounds

A remote pilot intends to conduct Category 2 operations over human beings under 14 CFR 107.115. Which of the following is required fro the small unmanned aircraft to be eligible?

The aircraft must be listed on an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance and be labeled as Category 2

Under 14 CFR 107.110, which condition must be met for a small unmanned aircraft to qualify for Category 1 operations over human beings?

The aircraft must weigh 0.55 pounds or less on takeoff and throughout the operation

Which Part 107 requirement may be waived by the FAA?

Maintaining visual line of sight with the small unmanned aircraft

Which of the following operations requires a Part 107 waiver?

Flying a small UAS over people

When may an RPIC reduce the intensity of the anti-collision lights on a small unmanned aircraft?

When it would be in the interest of safety to do so

When may a remote pilot operate a small unmanned aircraft during civil twilight?

With anti-collision lights visible for a least 3 SM and flashing

If you are planning to fly your small unmanned aircraft and the cloud ceiling is 600 feet AGL, what is the maximum altitude you may legally fly?

100 feet AGL

What does the 3-statute mile (SM) visibility requirement help a remote pilot maintain?

Situational awareness and the ability to see and avoid other aircraft

What is situational awareness in small unmanned aircraft operations?

Understanding what is happening around the aircraft and how it many affect the flight

What location allows a drone to be operated without needing Remote ID?

Inside an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA)

You purchased an older drone that does not have standard remote ID and weighs more than 250 grams. What is required to legally fly the drone in Class G airspace?

A remote ID broadcast module

When is Remote ID system required for a small unmanned aircraft operating in the United States?

For all operations unless the aircraft qualifies for a Remote ID exemption

For a drone to be considered a small unmanned aircraft (sUAS) under Part 107, it must weigh:

Less than 55 pounds at takeoff, including all payload and batteries

Under 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum allowable groundspeed of a small unmanned aircraft?

87 knots (100 miles per hour)

Under 14 CFR Part 107, property damage must be reported to the FAA within 10 calendar days if the damage is:

More than $500, excluding damage to the small unmanned aircraft

A remote pilot observes a hot air balloon approaching the operating area. What action is required?

Yield the right-of-way and maneuver the sUAS to remain well clear

When requested by the FAA, within how many days must a remote pilot provide required records or reports?

10 calendar days

Which statement is correct regarding a small UAS operation during an in-flight emergency?

The remote pilot in command may deviate from Part 107 rules to avoid collision with manned aircraft

A recreation drone pilot wants to fly above 400 feet AGl while operating over a tall structure. What is the correct FAA rule?

The pilot must remain at or below 400 feet AGL

A remote pilot is operating a small, unmanned aircraft near a building that is 600 feet tall. Under Part 107, what is the maximum altitude the sUAS may be flown when operating close to this structure?

1,000 feet AGL

In small unmanned aircraft operations, what best describes the control station?

The ground-based control equipment used by the remote pilot to operate the small unmanned aircraft at the pilot’s location

During a Part 107 operation, may a visual observer (VO) assume control of the small, unmanned aircraft during flight?

No, a visual observer may not manipulate the flight controls

According to 14 CRF 107.35, how many small, unmanned aircraft may a remote pilot in command operate at one time?

One small, unmanned aircraft

Under Part 107, who is responsible for the safe operation of a small unmanned aircraft system?

The remote pilot in command

A remote pilot changes their permanent mailing address. What is required?

Update the address in IACRA within 30 days

Who is required to complete the TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test)?

Individuals flying drones strictly for recreational purposes

Which Title of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) applied specifically to the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS)?

Title 14- Aeronautics and Space

Which unmanned aircraft qualifies as a small, unmanned aircraft operated under 14 CFR Part 107?

§  A drone weighing less than 55 pounds at takeoff, including everything on board.

Moisture is added to air by

Evaporations and Sublimation

The most comprehensive information available on a given airport is provided by

The Chart Supplements U.S.

Class C controlled airspace typically include airspace

from the surface to 4,000 MSL

The four forces acting on an aircraft in flight are

Thrust, drag, weight, and lift