Every Part 107 Practice Question
All 270 questions in the bank, one page each — every answer verified, both wrong options explained, and an exact ACS code and source citation. Organized by the FAA's current exam weighting.
Regulations · 100 questions
- To which of the following does 14 CFR part 107 apply?
- Under the definition in 14 CFR § 107.3, what makes an unmanned aircraft a "small unmanned aircraft"?
- According to FAA guidance, what can happen to a remote pilot who knowingly provides false records or reports to the FAA?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.9, within how many calendar days of an operation involving serious injury or more than $500 in property damage must the remote pilot in command report it to the FAA?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.7(a)(3), a remote pilot in command must make available to the FAA, upon request —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.150, a small unmanned aircraft system eligible for more than one category of operations over people (for example, both Category 2 and Category 3) may have variable modes or configurations only if —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.165, a person who produces a small unmanned aircraft and submits a declaration of compliance must retain the supporting compliance information for —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.13, a person operating a civil small unmanned aircraft system for purposes of flight must comply with which provision?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.15, who is responsible for checking that a small unmanned aircraft system is in a condition for safe operation before each flight?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.17, a person may not act as remote pilot in command, visual observer, or manipulate the flight controls of a small UAS if —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.19, who is the final authority as to the operation of a small unmanned aircraft system?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.12, a person who does not hold a remote pilot certificate may manipulate the flight controls of a small UAS only if —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.21, during an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, a remote pilot in command may —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.23(a), a small unmanned aircraft system may not be operated —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.23(b), when may a remote pilot allow an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.25, operating a small UAS from a moving land or water-borne vehicle is permitted only if —
- A person acting as remote pilot in command of a small UAS must comply with the alcohol and drug provisions found in —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.29, lighted anti-collision lighting visible for at least 3 statute miles is required for small UAS operations —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.31(a), the visual-line-of-sight requirement must be met using —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.33(a), if a visual observer is used during an operation, the remote pilot in command, the person manipulating the flight controls, and the visual observer must —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.35, a single person may —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.36, a small unmanned aircraft —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.37(a), when another aircraft is sharing the airspace with a small UAS, the small unmanned aircraft —
- Which technique should a remote pilot use to effectively scan for other air traffic while maintaining visual line of sight of a small UAS?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.39, a remote pilot may operate a small unmanned aircraft directly over a non-participating human being only if —
- Before operating a small unmanned aircraft in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace, or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport, 14 CFR § 107.41 requires the remote pilot in command to —
- A remote pilot plans to fly a small unmanned aircraft in Class G airspace that borders the surface area of Class E airspace designated for a nearby airport, staying entirely outside that designated surface area. Under § 107.41, is ATC authorization required?
- A remote pilot believes extra onboard equipment, such as geo-fencing, makes an operation in controlled airspace safe enough to proceed without going through the ATC airspace authorization process. According to AC 107-2A § 5.10.2, what should this pilot do instead?
- A remote pilot wants to fly a small unmanned aircraft near a small airport, entirely within uncontrolled (Class G) airspace. What does AC 107-2A § 5.10.1 say about notification or authorization for this operation?
- A small unmanned aircraft hovers 200 feet above a runway, causing a manned aircraft holding short of the runway to delay its takeoff. Per AC 107-2A § 5.10.1.1, what has the small UAS operation done?
- Per AC 107-2A § 5.10.1.2, how should a remote pilot operate a small UAS at an airport in uncontrolled airspace to avoid interfering with manned aircraft traffic?
- A sectional chart shows an area labeled 'P-40' around Camp David. What does this designation mean?
- Restricted areas, charted with an 'R' followed by a number (e.g., R-4401), denote the existence of what kind of hazard to aircraft?
- A Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAM establishing a Temporary Flight Restriction begins with what phrase, and what must a remote pilot do before flying in the area it describes?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.47, a remote pilot in command operating near an area designated by a NOTAM for disaster/hazard relief, an emergency, or a security concern must comply with which other regulations?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.49(a), the remote pilot in command's preflight assessment of the operating environment must include which of the following?
- Before flight, 14 CFR § 107.49 requires the remote pilot in command to confirm which of the following, in addition to assessing the operating environment?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.51(a), what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small unmanned aircraft?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.51(b), a small unmanned aircraft may not fly higher than 400 feet above ground level unless —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.51(c), the minimum flight visibility, observed from the location of the control station, must be no less than —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.51(d), the minimum distance of a small unmanned aircraft from clouds must be no less than —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.61, which of the following is a basic eligibility requirement for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.61(d), an applicant may demonstrate the aeronautical knowledge required for a remote pilot certificate by —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.65, a person may not exercise the privileges of a remote pilot in command unless, within the previous 24 calendar months, that person has —
- According to AC 107-2A § 5.2.3, what characterizes an 'automated operation' for a small UAS?
- During an automated small UAS flight, AC 107-2A §§ 5.2.3.1–5.2.3.2 require the remote pilot in command to —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.29(b), during periods of civil twilight, a small unmanned aircraft must have —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.29(c), civil twilight (except in Alaska) is defined as —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.29(a), to operate a small unmanned aircraft system at night, the remote pilot in command must have —
- A remote pilot in command operating at night determines that full-intensity anti-collision lighting is affecting their ability to see the aircraft in certain conditions. Under § 107.29(a)(2), what may the remote PIC do?
- According to AC 107-2A § 5.15, does part 107 permit a small UAS to transport another person's property for compensation or hire?
- Which limitation applies specifically to small UAS operations that transport property for compensation or hire, per AC 107-2A § 5.15.1?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.52, may a remote pilot operate a small unmanned aircraft system with its transponder turned on?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.53, may a remote pilot operate a small unmanned aircraft system with ADS-B Out equipment in transmit mode?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.57, what is the consequence of a conviction for a Federal or State drug or alcohol statute violation for an applicant for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.59, what happens if a remote pilot certificate applicant refuses to submit to a law-enforcement alcohol test requested under § 91.17(c)?
- Which of the following is one of the eligibility requirements in 14 CFR § 107.61 for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.65, how often must a remote pilot in command renew aeronautical knowledge recency to keep exercising remote PIC privileges?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.200, what must a request for a certificate of waiver contain?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.39, over which of the following may a remote pilot operate a small unmanned aircraft without meeting one of the operational categories in part 107 subpart D?
- Per AC 107-2A § 8.14, how do the subpart D categories and restrictions for operations over people change for night operations?
- To conduct Category 1 operations under 14 CFR § 107.110, the small unmanned aircraft must—
- Under 14 CFR § 107.115, what must be true of a small unmanned aircraft before it may be used in a Category 2 operation?
- Per AC 107-2A § 8.3, which is a method a remote pilot may use to comply with the prohibition on operating over people in 14 CFR § 107.39?
- Per AC 107-2A § 8.3.1, which factor should a remote pilot consider when choosing a minimum stand-off distance from people who are not directly participating in the operation?
- Does 14 CFR part 107 specify a minimum stand-off distance a small unmanned aircraft must keep from a person who is not directly participating in the operation?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.145(b)(2), if a Category 1, 2, or 3 operation over a moving vehicle is NOT conducted within or over a closed- or restricted-access site, what is required?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.145(b)(1), what condition applies to a Category 1, 2, or 3 operation conducted within or over a closed- or restricted-access site, over a moving vehicle?
- Per AC 107-2A § 8.4.4, what happens if a small unmanned aircraft eligible for Category 2 operations is modified in a way not permitted by its remote pilot operating instructions?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.125(b), may a Category 3 operation be conducted over an open-air assembly of human beings, even within a closed- or restricted-access site?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.120(b)(2), remote pilot operating instructions for a Category 2-eligible small unmanned aircraft must address, at minimum, which of the following?
- Under 14 CFR §§ 107.120(b)(1) and 107.135, how must a remote pilot verify which category or categories of operations over people a small unmanned aircraft is eligible to conduct?
- Per AC 107-2A § 8.12.2, when remote pilot operating instructions for a Category 2-eligible aircraft list optional components, what is the remote pilot's responsibility regarding payloads?
- Per AC 107-2A § 8.4.1, who qualifies as an "applicant" responsible for declaring compliance with subpart D's over-people requirements?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.160(a), which of the following must an applicant's declaration of compliance include?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.160(d), which of the following is a ground for the FAA to rescind a declaration of compliance?
- Per AC 107-2A § 8.3.5.1, how can a remote pilot confirm that a small unmanned aircraft's declaration of compliance for Category 2 operations is currently valid?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.140(c), who is responsible for ensuring maintenance on a Category 4-eligible small unmanned aircraft meets the manufacturer's Instructions for Continued Airworthiness?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.155(a), what must an FAA-accepted means of compliance for Category 2 or Category 3 operations consist of?
- Under the FAA-provided means of compliance in AC 107-2A § 8.6.1.5, maximum impact kinetic energy is calculated as KEimpact = 0.0155 × w × v². A 1.0-pound small unmanned aircraft with a maximum impact speed of 26 ft/s has approximately what impact kinetic energy?
- What are the maximum impact kinetic energy thresholds for Category 2 and Category 3 eligibility, respectively, under 14 CFR §§ 107.120(a)(1) and 107.130(a)(1)?
- What must be true of a small unmanned aircraft's exposed rotating parts for it to be eligible for Category 1, 2, or 3 operations over people?
- Under 14 CFR § 89.105, after what date does a person need to meet the remote identification requirements of § 89.110 or § 89.115 to operate an unmanned aircraft within the airspace of the United States?
- Under 14 CFR § 89.110(a)(1), a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft must broadcast its remote identification message elements —
- Under 14 CFR § 89.110(a)(2), if a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft stops broadcasting its remote identification message elements during flight, the person manipulating the flight controls must —
- Per AC 107-2A § 5.17.1, if a remote identification broadcast module is moved from one small unmanned aircraft to another, what must also happen before the next operation?
- Under 14 CFR § 89.115(a)(2)(ii), a person operating an unmanned aircraft equipped with a remote identification broadcast module must —
- Under 14 CFR § 89.115(a)(4), if an unmanned aircraft using a remote identification broadcast module stops broadcasting its message elements during flight, the person manipulating the flight controls must —
- Under 14 CFR § 89.115(b), a person may operate an unmanned aircraft without any remote identification equipment only if —
- Under 14 CFR § 89.205, who is eligible to apply for the establishment of an FAA-recognized identification area?
- Under 14 CFR § 89.120, the Administrator may authorize an unmanned aircraft operation without remote identification when the operation is conducted —
- Under 14 CFR § 89.125, may Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment be used to satisfy the remote identification requirements of part 89?
- Under 14 CFR § 89.130, before operating a foreign registered civil unmanned aircraft with remote identification in the United States, the operator must —
- Under 14 CFR § 89.305, which of the following is a required remote identification message element broadcast by a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft?
- Compared to a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft under § 89.305, the message elements broadcast by a remote identification broadcast module under § 89.315 additionally include —
- Under 14 CFR § 89.310(h)(1), the reported geometric position of a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft and its control station must be accurate to within —
- Under 14 CFR § 89.525(a), a label indicating that a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft meets the requirements of part 89 must be —
- Under 14 CFR § 89.525(b), the labeling requirement for a remote identification broadcast module parallels the requirement for a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft by requiring the label to be —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.29(c)(3), how is civil twilight defined for small UAS operations conducted in Alaska?
- Per AC 107-2A § 5.7.2, a remote pilot in command planning a night operation may rely on a manufacturer's statement that the aircraft's anti-collision lighting is visible for 3 statute miles, but the remote PIC —
Airspace · 70 questions
- On an FAA sectional chart, an airport symbol and data block printed in blue indicate that the airport —
- A circled letter "C" printed next to a frequency in an airport's data block on a sectional chart indicates that frequency is the —
- On a sectional chart, which line style marks the boundary of Class B airspace?
- On a sectional chart, Prohibited and Restricted areas are depicted with —
- On Figure 20, Point 1 lies east of Norfolk International Airport (ORF), inside the outer solid magenta ring of the Norfolk Class C airspace but outside the inner ring. Does a remote pilot need ATC authorization to operate a small UA at 300 feet AGL at Point 1?
- Near the Norfolk International Airport core on Figure 20, the Class C airspace is labeled with the numbers "40" over "SFC." What do these numbers mean?
- Figure 20 shows an area off the Virginia Beach coast labeled "WARNING W-50B." What does this designation mean?
- Figure 20 shows a small hatched area near Virginia Beach labeled "R-6606." May a remote pilot operate a small UA inside R-6606 without taking any further action?
- Figure 21 shows Minot International Airport (MOT) surrounded by a dashed blue line with a boxed number "42" near it. What does the boxed number represent?
- Figure 21 shows an area bordered by a hatched magenta line and labeled "DEVILS LAKE WEST MOA." What does the "MOA" designation mean for a pilot flying near it?
- Figure 21 shows a route labeled "IR644-649" marked with an arrow. What kind of route is this?
- Figure 22 shows SANDPOINT (SZT), a non-towered airport, with its frequency "122.7" marked by a circled C. What does this tell a remote pilot about 122.7?
- Figure 22 includes the note "See NOTAMs/Directory for Class E (sfc) eff hrs" near Coeur d'Alene. What does this note tell a remote pilot?
- A wide, softly shaded magenta circle surrounds Sandpoint Airport (SZT) on Figure 22. What does this shading represent?
- Figure 23 includes the note "See NOTAMs/Directory for Class C eff hrs" near Savannah. How should a remote pilot use this information?
- Figure 23 labels an area "BULLDOG C MOA" with the note "EXCLUDES AIRSPACE 1500' AGL AND BELOW." What does this mean for a small UA flown at 300 feet AGL within the charted MOA boundary?
- Figure 23 shows a route labeled "VR97-1059." What kind of route is this?
- Figure 24 shows MAJORS (GVT) with "CT – 118.65 ★" next to a note reading "See NOTAMs/Directory for Class D eff hrs." What does the star next to the tower frequency indicate?
- Figure 24 shows an obstruction near Klondike marked "935" over "(425)" next to the obstruction symbol. What does the "(425)" represent?
- Figure 24 shows CADDO MILLS (7F3), a non-towered airport, with "122.8" marked by a circled C in its data block. What does this indicate about 122.8?
- Figure 25 marks Point 5 directly over Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), inside the innermost ring of Class B airspace charted "110/SFC." Before operating a small UA at Point 5, a remote pilot must —
- Figure 25 includes a boxed note reading "HIGH PERFORMANCE MILITARY JET ACTIVITY 8000' AND BELOW WITHIN 12 NM OF NFW." What is this note?
- Figure 25 prints "NO SVFR" directly above the DALLAS LOVE (DAL) airport data block. What does this mean?
- Figure 26 labels an area "RESTRICTED R-5402" with the note "R-5402 EXCLUDES AIRSPACE WITHIN R-5401 AND R-5403A WHEN ACTIVE." What does this tell a pilot about airspace where R-5402 overlaps R-5401?
- A remote pilot wants to operate a small UA within Class B airspace. What must the pilot do before flying?
- Class D airspace generally extends from the surface up to what altitude?
- A remote pilot wants to inspect a 500-foot antenna tower with a small UA. Under § 107.51's structure exception to the 400-foot AGL altitude limit, how is the aircraft's maximum altitude determined?
- What is required before operating a small UA in a prohibited area?
- Why does the FAA warn pilots against penetrating an active restricted area without clearance?
- The FAA has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over a stadium for a high-profile sporting event. A drone operator wants to film the event from a spot that is still within the TFR boundary. What must the operator do?
- On a sectional chart, a Military Training Route labeled "VR1207" (four number characters) indicates —
- What is the primary purpose of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system within the National Airspace System (NAS)?
- Under § 107.51, what is the minimum flight visibility required, as observed from the control station, for small UA operations?
- Under § 107.51, how far must a small UA remain from clouds?
- Prior authorization from ATC under § 107.41 is required before operating a small UA in which airspace?
- On what basis may the FAA deny or limit a small UA operator's request for ATC authorization to operate in controlled airspace?
- When operating a small UA in uncontrolled airspace at an airport, a remote pilot must avoid operating in a manner that —
- A small UA is hovering near a runway when a manned aircraft on approach would need to alter its flightpath to avoid it. Under § 107.37(a), who must yield?
- When conducting a pre-flight risk assessment, which of the following does AC 107-2A identify as a hazard to evaluate in the operational environment?
- How is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) officially designated?
- Before conducting a small UA operation during civil twilight or at night, § 107.29 requires the aircraft to be equipped with —
- A sectional chart's legend includes a dedicated obstruction symbol labeled "Obstruction with high-intensity lights," distinct from the standard obstruction symbol. This symbol tells a pilot that —
- According to AC 107-2A's risk-assessment guidance, what night-operation hazard is associated with unlit towers and buildings near the area of operation?
- A remote pilot operating at night determines that reducing the intensity of the small UA's anti-collision lighting would improve safety at the specific operating location. Under § 107.29, may the pilot do this?
- What type of airspace is associated with MILLVILLE MUNI (MIV) and is ATC authorization required to operate a small UA there?
- If GRAND CANYON NTL PARK (GCN) control tower is not in operation, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt. Near Hoy Airstrip, a Class B shelf is charted as "120" over "70." What is the floor of the Denver Class B airspace at that point?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt. An obstruction near the top of the excerpt is charted as "5441" with "(350)" below it. What does the number in parentheses represent?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt. Van Slyke Fld, a private airstrip south of Bennett, is charted with the data block "5400 - 25." What is Van Slyke Fld's field elevation?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt. A large bold "66" is printed in one of the quadrangles formed by the chart's tick marks. What does this figure represent?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt. A dashed line labeled "MODE C & ADS-B OUT" with a "30 NM" tick runs through this area. What does this boundary mark?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt, which includes the chart's own "Examples of Class B Altitudes" box showing "70" over "30." According to this legend, what does a Class B shelf printed this way mean?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt. One charted obstruction reads "6150 (372) UC." What does the "UC" notation mean?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt. Chaparral, a private airstrip, is charted with the data block "5930 - 40." What is the length of its longest runway?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt showing the Mt Dora West High and Low Military Operations Area (MOA). According to the chart, how can a pilot find out whether this MOA is currently active?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt near Springer. An obstruction there is charted as "6133 (300)." What is its height above ground level (AGL)?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt near the Mt Dora West High and Low MOA. A large bold "77" is printed in this quadrangle. What is the highest known terrain or obstruction height this figure accounts for?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt around the US Air Force Academy. According to the note printed on the chart, what does the FAA suggest a pilot do near Alert Area A-260?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt, which includes the chart's own "Examples of Class C Altitudes" box showing "70" over "30." According to this legend, what does a Class C shelf printed this way mean?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt over Colorado Springs. Directly over the city, the Class C shelf is charted as "102" over "SFC." What does "SFC" mean here?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt near Black Forest, Colorado. An obstruction there, labeled "TOWER," is charted as "7910 (322)." What is its top elevation above mean sea level (MSL)?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt. Kelly Air Park is charted with the data block "7040 - 38 123.05." What does "123.05" represent?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt near Pikes Peak. A large bold "145" is printed in this quadrangle. What is this figure, and what does it mean?
- Refer to the current Seattle sectional excerpt around Whidbey Island. One ring of Whidbey Island Class C airspace is charted as "40" over "13." What is the floor of Class C airspace at that ring?
- Refer to the current Seattle sectional excerpt near Port Townsend, Washington. An area labeled "R-6701" is bounded by a hatched blue line. What kind of special-use airspace is this?
- Refer to the current Seattle sectional excerpt near Camano, Washington. A boxed notice there reads: "FOR REASONS OF NATIONAL SECURITY, PILOTS ARE REQUESTED TO AVOID FLIGHT AT AND BELOW 2900' MSL IN THIS AREA." What kind of airspace feature is this?
- Refer to the current Seattle sectional excerpt near Arlington, Washington. An obstruction there is charted as "882 (315)." What is its top elevation above mean sea level (MSL)?
- Refer to the current Seattle sectional excerpt. Whidbey Island NAS (Ault Fld) (NUW) is charted with the data block "CT - 127.9 ... 47 L 80." What is this airfield's field elevation?
- Refer to the current Seattle sectional excerpt over Whidbey Island. A large bold "25" is printed in this quadrangle. What does this figure mean?
- Refer to the current Denver sectional excerpt. Colorado Air and Space Port (CFO) is charted with "CT - 120.2" and "ATIS 119.025" above its "5515 *L 80" elevation/runway line. What does "*L" mean here, according to the chart's own legend?
Weather · 24 questions
- A remote pilot wants a preflight weather briefing from Flight Service before a drone flight. Which of these is the correct way to get one?
- Which free, web-based weather source does the FAA point remote pilots to that requires no registration and provides products such as METARs and TAFs?
- Figure 12 shows: METAR KINK 121845Z 11012G18KT 15SM SKC 25/17 A3000. What do "11012G18KT" and "SKC" mean?
- Figure 12 shows: METAR KBOI 121854Z 13004KT 30SM SCT150 17/6 A3015. What do "17/6" and "A3015" represent?
- Figure 12 shows: METAR KLAX 121852Z 25004KT 6SM BR SCT007 SCT250 16/15 A2991. What do "SCT007 SCT250" and "BR" mean together?
- Figure 12 shows: SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006. The report is labeled "SPECI" rather than "METAR." What does that indicate, and what does "R04/2200" mean?
- Figure 15 shows a TAF for Memphis beginning: KMEM 121720Z 1218/1324 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030... When does this TAF's forecast period begin and end?
- The KMEM TAF in Figure 15 includes the group "PROB40 1220/1222 1SM TSRA OVC008CB." What does this forecast?
- The KOKC TAF in Figure 15 includes "TEMPO 0513/0516 1 1/2SM BR" and, later, "BECMG 0522/0524 20013G20KT 4SM SHRA OVC020." What is the difference between these two change groups?
- In Figure 17, the Denver (DEN) row lists "2532-08" in the 12,000-foot column. What is the forecast wind and temperature?
- Figure 17 carries the note "TEMPS NEG ABV 24000." Denver's (DEN) entries at 30,000, 34,000, and 39,000 feet are "235347," "236056," and "236262." What does the note tell you about the two-digit temperature at the end of each of these groups?
- On the Figure 18 Weather Depiction Chart, a station plotted inside a shaded (hatched) area indicates what conditions?
- On the Figure 19 Low-Level Significant Weather (SIGWX) Prognostic Chart legend, which symbol denotes "moderate or greater turbulence"?
- What is the primary function of ASOS and AWOS stations?
- On the Density Altitude Chart (Figure 8), a point that falls exactly on the diagonal "Standard temperature" line means that —
- A takeoff site has a field elevation of 1,000 feet. Using the altimeter setting conversion table on the Density Altitude Chart (Figure 8), what is the pressure altitude if the current altimeter setting is 30.1" Hg?
- Which combination of conditions produces the highest density altitude, and therefore the greatest reduction in small UA performance?
- When wind flows over a mountain, what happens to the air on the leeward (downwind) side?
- During an inadvertent encounter with a microburst, what sequence of wind changes is a small UA likely to experience?
- Which set of weather characteristics is typical of an unstable air mass?
- A surface-based temperature inversion, which traps fog, haze, or smoke close to the ground and reduces visibility, most commonly forms under which conditions?
- Fog forms when air is cooled to a point where it can no longer hold all of its water vapor. What is this temperature called?
- When two air masses with different properties move out of their source regions and come into contact, what is the zone between them called?
- A thunderstorm cell has reached the mature stage of its life cycle. What is the key signal that this stage has begun?
Loading & Performance · 12 questions
- A small UA's maximum gross takeoff weight is specified by the manufacturer. According to the Remote Pilot Study Guide, which statement about this limit is correct?
- A small UA releases a jettisonable payload mid-flight, reducing its weight. According to the Remote Pilot Study Guide, what effect does this have on the aircraft?
- What happens if a small UA is operated with its center of gravity (CG) outside the manufacturer's approved limits?
- How do maneuverability and controllability differ for a small UA, according to the Remote Pilot Study Guide?
- Which of these is listed in the Remote Pilot Study Guide as an effect of an overloaded small UA?
- A small UA's structure experiences a load factor of 3 during a maneuver. What does this mean?
- Using the Load Factor Chart (Figure 2), what load factor corresponds to a 70° bank angle in a coordinated, level turn?
- A small UA has an unaccelerated stalling speed of 50 knots. Using the load factor for a 60° bank from the Load Factor Chart (Figure 2), and the rule that stalling speed increases with the square root of load factor, what is the approximate stalling speed in a coordinated, level 60° banked turn?
- A launch site has a field elevation of 3,000 feet, and the current altimeter setting is 28.5" Hg. Using the altimeter setting conversion table on the Density Altitude Chart (Figure 8), what pressure altitude should the remote pilot use as a starting point to evaluate whether high density altitude will require reducing the small UA's takeoff weight?
- Why is it important for a remote pilot to use the aircraft manufacturer's published performance data (such as data on climb, range, endurance, and landing) before flight, according to the Remote Pilot Study Guide?
- During a preflight inspection, a remote pilot notices the small UA's battery casing is distorted (bulging). Per AC 107-2A's Small UAS Condition Chart, what should this prompt?
- An electric-powered small UA has shown a noticeable decrease in flight time over several flights, with no change in loading. Per AC 107-2A's Small UAS Condition Chart, what does this diminishing flight time capability most likely indicate?
Operations · 64 questions
- At a non-towered airport, is two-way radio communication required before operating in the vicinity of the traffic pattern?
- What does the acronym CTAF stand for, and which frequency may it be?
- A Chart Supplement entry for Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) lists: "COMMUNICATIONS: CTAF 122.7 UNICOM 122.95." Which frequency should a remote pilot monitor for airport advisory traffic at PIR?
- A pilot inbound to a non-towered airport broadcasts, "Town and Country traffic, Cessna 123 Bravo Foxtrot is 10 miles south inbound for landing, Town and Country traffic." Why does the broadcast state the airport name at both the beginning and the end?
- A remote pilot monitors manned-aircraft radio traffic near a non-towered airport but never transmits. Is the remote pilot violating a Part 107 communication requirement?
- What is a UNICOM station?
- A non-towered airport has no UNICOM, FSS, or any other published communication frequency. What frequency should be used for self-announce broadcasts there?
- What is broadcast on an airport's Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)?
- An airport's ATIS broadcast is labeled "Information Bravo." What does this indicate?
- A Cessna 172 registered as N123AB would typically be identified over the radio as —
- In the phonetic alphabet ICAO has adopted for aviation radio communications, which letter does the word "November" represent?
- In a self-announce radio broadcast at a non-towered airport, how is an inbound aircraft's position relative to the airport typically stated?
- In aviation, a time such as "1753Z" uses which time reference?
- Under 14 CFR § 107.43, a remote pilot must not operate a small UA in a manner that interferes with operations and traffic patterns at which of these?
- On an FAA sectional chart, a heliport is represented by —
- Why does the FAA study guide recommend that a pilot listen to ATIS, ASOS, or AWOS, and then monitor the tower frequency or CTAF, before operating near an airport?
- At an airport, a sign with a red background and white inscription (for example, marking a runway designation or an ILS critical area) indicates —
- At an airport, a black-background sign displaying a single white number (for example, "4") typically indicates —
- How should a manned-aircraft pilot typically enter the traffic pattern at a non-towered airport from the downwind side?
- As a manned aircraft flies a standard traffic pattern toward landing, in what order do its self-announce radio calls typically progress?
- Which publication provides the most comprehensive information on a given public-use airport, including communication frequencies and services available?
- The Chart Supplement U.S. is revised —
- A Chart Supplement airport remarks section reads, in part: "Numerous non-radio acft operating in area. Birds on and invof arpt and within a 25 NM radius." What is the purpose of this kind of remark?
- A rotating airport beacon shown on a sectional chart is noted as operating —
- Under 14 CFR § 107.9, a remote pilot in command must report a safety event to the FAA no later than 10 calendar days after an operation that involves —
- A remote pilot in command deviates from a 14 CFR part 107 operating rule to respond to an in-flight emergency, as permitted by § 107.21. When must the pilot report that deviation to the FAA?
- When a small UA operation uses a visual observer and a person manipulating the controls, who is responsible for briefing them on the planned emergency procedures before the flight?
- Lithium-based batteries used in small UAS are highly flammable. According to AC 107-2A, a lithium battery fire can be caused by which of the following?
- A small UA's lithium battery catches fire in flight. The remote pilot in command must climb above 400 feet AGL to reach a safe landing area, which exceeds a normal part 107 operating limitation. Under § 107.21, this is permitted because —
- During an automated small UA operation, the aircraft is flying a pre-programmed mission from the onboard autopilot. If the remote pilot in command loses the control link to the aircraft, AC 107-2A explains that the aircraft will most likely —
- AC 107-2A's sample risk assessment identifies a hazard of 'loss of control link over people.' Which of the following is listed as a cause of this hazard?
- Many small UAS use an onboard GPS device to report the aircraft's groundspeed and altitude to the remote pilot. If the aircraft loses its GPS signal during flight, the most direct consequence is that —
- Most small UAS use the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz unlicensed radio frequency bands for the control link between the control station and the aircraft. AC 107-2A warns that operating in an area with many other wireless signals on these same bands, such as dense housing or office buildings, can lead to —
- AC 107-2A's sample risk assessment identifies 'loss of control link over people' as a high-risk hazard. What mitigation does the example recommend the remote pilot in command carry out before this type of operation?
- During an operation over people, a remote pilot in command loses the control link and cannot reestablish the connection despite attempting to do so. Per AC 107-2A's emergency and contingency guidance, the remote pilot should —
- A remote pilot in command wants to operate a small UA at night under 14 CFR § 107.29. Besides having completed training that covers night operations, what equipment requirement must be met?
- A small UA's anti-collision lighting, operating very close to the remote pilot during a night flight, is bright enough that it impairs the pilot's ability to visually observe the aircraft's location and attitude. Under § 107.29, what may the remote pilot in command do?
- Aeronautical decision-making (ADM) provides a structured approach that enhances a pilot's ability to make safe decisions. According to the remote pilot study guide, which of the following is one of the steps toward good decision-making that ADM training addresses?
- The Perceive, Process, Perform (3P) model offers a practical, systematic approach to risk management usable during all phases of flight. In this model, 'Process' means that the pilot —
- When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into —
- The remote pilot study guide defines situational awareness as the accurate perception and understanding of all the factors and conditions affecting safety before, during, and after a flight, within which five fundamental risk elements?
- A remote pilot in command is asked by a client to fly in conditions the pilot privately considers unsafe. The pilot proceeds anyway, taking the risk mainly to impress the client and prove personal skill. Which hazardous attitude does this best represent?
- A remote pilot in command raises a safety concern about an assignment, and a manager responds, 'Fly first, ask questions later.' Which hazardous attitude does this instruction represent?
- The first step of the 3P risk-management model is to perceive hazards using the PAVE checklist. According to the remote pilot study guide, the PAVE checklist organizes hazards into which four categories?
- According to the remote pilot study guide, how much water should a remote pilot drink over a 24-hour period to help prevent dehydration?
- According to the remote pilot study guide, what is heatstroke?
- Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?
- A remote pilot had a blood alcohol level of .05 percent exactly 8 hours after drinking. According to the remote pilot study guide, what must the pilot do before flying?
- According to the remote pilot study guide, which common over-the-counter medication ingredient is known to cause drowsiness with a prolonged half-life, making it a particular concern for a remote pilot before flying?
- A remote pilot begins to feel lightheaded, tingly, and anxious after an unexpected stressful event during a flight, and suspects hyperventilation. According to the remote pilot study guide, what is the recommended treatment?
- 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
- According to the remote pilot study guide, stress that presents an intolerable, ongoing burden exceeding a person's ability to cope, and that should prompt consulting a physician, is classified as which type of stress?
- A remote pilot is tracking the small UA visually at night. Why does the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge recommend looking 5° to 10° off-center of the aircraft rather than staring directly at it?
- The remote pilot study guide recommends the IMSAFE checklist for a pilot's physical self-assessment before every flight. What does the "I" in IMSAFE stand for?
- When preparing for a night flight, what should an sUAS pilot be aware of after assembling and conducting a preflight of an aircraft while using a bright flashlight or work light?
- A remote pilot flying at night stares continuously at the small UA's stationary anti-collision light. After a while, the light appears to drift even though the aircraft has not moved. What is this illusion called?
- Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish a scheduled maintenance protocol?
- During a preflight inspection, a remote pilot discovers a small UAS component needs repair outside the manufacturer's scheduled maintenance interval. According to AC 107-2A, what should the remote pilot do?
- 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
- An electric small UAS is showing a diminishing flight time capability compared to when it was new. According to AC 107-2A's maintenance and inspection best practices, what should the operator do?
- What benefit does AC 107-2A describe for maintaining maintenance and inspection records on a small UAS?
- A small UAS manufacturer requires certain maintenance tasks to be performed by specified personnel. Those personnel are unable to repair a damaged component back to its safe operational specification. According to AC 107-2A, what should the operator do?
- Which preflight inspection item does AC 107-2A specifically tie to operating during civil twilight and at night?
- Before conducting a Category 2 operation over people, what is the remote pilot's responsibility regarding the Declaration of Compliance (DOC), according to AC 107-2A?
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