FAA Part 107 Review

FAA Part 107 Flashcards

Maximum Altitude: 400 feet AGL (Above Ground Level), unless within 400 feet of a structure, in which case you can fly up to 400 feet above the structure's highest point.
Minimum Age for Remote Pilot Certificate: 16 years old.
Remote Pilot Certificate Validity: 24 calendar months.
Anti-collision Lights: Required when flying at night. Must be visible for 3 statute miles.
Maximum Groundspeed: 100 mph (87 knots).
Maximum Drone Weight: 55 lbs, including payload.
Accident Reporting: Must be reported to the FAA within 10 calendar days if it results in serious injury or property damage exceeding $500.
Deviation from Regulations: Allowed in an emergency to protect life or property.
Visual Observer's Role: To assist the remote pilot in maintaining VLOS (Visual Line of Sight).
Responsibility for Safe Operation: The Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) is ultimately responsible.
'See and Avoid': The remote pilot must yield the right of way to all other aircraft.
Preflight Inspection: Required before each flight to ensure the drone is safe to operate.

Class B Airspace: Surrounds major airports.
Class G Airspace: Uncontrolled airspace.
ATC Authorization Required: Class B, C, D, and some E (surface-level) airspace require ATC (Air Traffic Control) authorization under Part 107.
LAANC: Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability. A tool that allows for automatic airspace approval.
Magenta Vignette on Sectional Chart: Represents Class E airspace starting at 700 feet AGL.
Dashed Magenta Line: Indicates Class E airspace starting at the surface.

Weather Briefing: A standard weather briefing should be obtained before each flight to understand current and forecasted weather conditions.
METAR: A routine aviation weather report providing current weather conditions at an airport.
TAF: Terminal Aerodrome Forecast, a forecast of expected weather conditions at an airport.
High Density Altitude: Reduces drone lift and performance. Density altitude is affected by temperature, altitude, and humidity.
Standard Lapse Rate: 2^{\circ}C per 1,000 feet. This refers to the decrease in temperature with an increase in altitude.
Clouds to Avoid: Cumulonimbus clouds, which are storm clouds that can create hazardous flying conditions.
Minimum Visibility Requirement: 3 statute miles.
Distance from Clouds: 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally.

Center of Gravity: The point where the drone balances. It should be within specified limits for stable flight; an improperly located center of gravity affects flight characteristics.
Overloading: Decreases flight time, stability, and performance.
Importance of Weight and Balance: Ensures safe and stable flight characteristics. Proper weight and balance prevent control issues.

Flight from Moving Vehicle: Allowed only in sparsely populated areas.
NOTAMs: Notices to Air Missions - alerts about airspace restrictions or potential hazards to flight.
TFRs: Temporary Flight Restrictions - often issued for events or emergencies, restricting flight in a specific area.

ADM: Aeronautical Decision Making. A systematic approach to making sound decisions in aviation.
CRM: Crew Resource Management - using all available resources (people, equipment, information) for safe operations.
Lost-Link Scenario: Follow the drone's pre-programmed fail-safe procedure, such as Return-to-Home, Hover, or Land.
Drone Flyaway Responses: Three types are Return-to-Home, Hover, and Land.
Yield Right of Way: You must yield the right of way to all manned aircraft.

Flying Over People: Permitted 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.
Remote ID Requirement: Required for most drones flying in U.S. airspace unless flying in an FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA).

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