FAA Part 107 Review

FAA Part 107 Flashcards

Maximum altitude under Part 107

400 feet AGL, unless within 400 feet of a structure.

Minimum age for Remote Pilot Certificate

16 years old.

Remote Pilot Certificate validity

24 calendar months.

When are anti-collision lights required?

When flying at night. Must be visible for 3 statute miles.

Maximum groundspeed under Part 107

100 mph (87 knots).

Maximum drone weight under Part 107

55 lbs, including payload.

Accident reporting timeline to FAA

Within 10 calendar days if it results in serious injury or property damage over $500.

When can you deviate from Part 107?

In an emergency to protect life or property.

Visual observer's role

To assist the remote pilot in maintaining VLOS (Visual Line of Sight).

Airspace surrounding major airports

Class B airspace.

Uncontrolled airspace

Class G airspace.

Airspace classes requiring ATC authorization

Class B, C, D, and some E (surface-level).

Tool for automatic airspace approval

LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability).

Magenta vignette on sectional chart

Class E airspace starting at 700 feet AGL.

Dashed magenta line indication

Class E airspace starting at the surface.

Type of weather briefing before flight

Standard weather briefing.

METAR

A routine aviation weather report.

TAF

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast.

Effect of high density altitude on drone performance

Reduces lift and performance.

Standard lapse rate

2C per 1,000 feet.

Clouds to avoid

Cumulonimbus (storm clouds).

Center of gravity

The point where the drone balances. Should be within limits for stable flight.

Effect of overloading a drone

Decreases flight time, stability, and performance.

Importance of weight and balance

Ensures safe and stable flight characteristics.

When is a preflight inspection required?

Before each flight.

Minimum visibility requirement

3 statute miles.

Distance from clouds required

500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally.

Can you fly from a moving vehicle?

Yes, only in sparsely populated areas.

'See and avoid' meaning

The remote pilot must yield right of way to all other aircraft.

Who is responsible for a safe drone operation?

The Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC).

NOTAMs

Notices to Air Missions - alerts about airspace restrictions or hazards.

TFRs

Temporary Flight Restrictions - often issued for events or emergencies.

ADM

Aeronautical Decision Making.

CRM

Crew Resource Management - using all available resources for safe operations.

What to do in a lost-link scenario

Follow the drones pre-programmed fail-safe procedure.

Three types of drone flyaway responses

Return-to-Home, Hover, Land.

When must you yield right of way?

To all manned aircraft.

Can you fly over people?

Only if the operation meets specific criteria in the updated FAA rules (Category 14).

Remote ID

A system that allows drones to broadcast identification and location information.

When is Remote ID required?

For most drones flying in U.S. airspace unless flying in an FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA).