107 Certification Questions Flashcards
How long is a TAF valid for after being published?
24 or 30 hours
Wingtip vortices are greatest when the generating aircraft is?
Heavy, clean, and slow.
Wingtip vortices are greatest when the generating aircraft is “heavy, clean, and slow.” This condition is most commonly encountered during approaches or departures because an aircraft’s AOA is at the highest to produce the lift necessary to land or take off. To minimize the chances of flying through and aircraft’s wake turbulence is recommended to avoid flying through another aircraft’s flight path.
What is the most appropriate way to transport Lithium batteries?
Use a protective pouch and insulate the terminals by taping over their exposed parts. Always check for leaks.
For spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage, ensure personnel understand the following: Each spare lithium battery must be individually protected so as to prevent short circuits (e.g., by placement in original retail packaging, by otherwise insulating terminals by taping over exposed terminals, or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch). Spare batteries must not come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys, or jewelry and take steps to prevent crushing, puncturing, or pressure on the battery.
The person that is designated by the Remote Pilot in Command to see and avoid other traffic, but is not manipulating the controls is called:
Visual Observer
Visual observer means a person who is designated by the remote pilot in command to assist the remote pilot in command to assist the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS to see and avoid other air traffic or objects around or on the ground.
While flying a commercial building inspection, a small unmanned aerial system broke one of it’s propellers. It is still able to fly however. Can the the Remote Pilot in Command continue flying for the day?
No, if a mechanical malfunction is suspected to be affecting the safety of the flight.
No person may continue flight of the small unmanned aircraft when he or she knows or has reason to know that the small unmanned aircraft system is no longer in a condition for safe operation.
In order to register your small unmanned aircraft under 14 CFR Part 107 what are the weight ranges?
Greater than .55 pounds, but less than 55 pounds.
Owners must register the sUAS operating under 14 CFR Part 107 if the weight is greater than .55 pounds, but less than 55 pounds.
While operating under 14 CFR Part 107 which two crewmembers must maintain effective communication with each other at all times?
Remote Pilot in Command and Visual Observer.
If a visual observer is used during the aircraft operation, the remote pilot in command must ensure that the visual observer is able to see the unmanned aircraft in the manner specified in 107.31.
As a Remote Pilot in Command you should be aware that stressful situations during the flight such as an emergency can lead to?
Hyperventilation.
Hyperventilation is the excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood. This condition occurs more often among pilots than is generally recognized.
As the density of the air increases, aircraft performance will…?
Increase.
Density altitude is the vertical distance above sea level in the standard atmosphere at which a given density is to be found. The density of air has significant effects on the aircraft’s performance. As air becomes less dense: Power is is reduced because the engine takes in less air, Thrust reduces because a propeller is less efficient in thin air, Lift is reduced because thing air exerts less force on the airfoils.
What is an advantage of recordkeeping in sUAS operations?
Provide essential safety support for commercial operators that may experience rapidly accumulated flight operational hours.
sUAS owners and operators may find recordkeeping to be beneficial. This could be done by documenting any repair, modification, overhaul, or replacement of a system component resulting from normal flight operations, and recording the time-in-service for that component at the time of the maintenance procedure. Over time, the operator should then be able to establish a reliable maintenance schedule for the sUAS and it’s components.
If using a Visual Observer to support a 14 CFR Part 107, what line of sight do they need on the sUAS?
They must be able to keep the unmanned aerial aircraft in sight at all times without the use of any visual aids.
If using a Visual Observer to support a 14 CFR Part 107, what line of sight do they need on the sUAS?
They must be able to keep the unmanned aerial aircraft in sight at all times without the use of any visual aids.
What do you use to communicate to an airport without an operating control tower?
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF).
A CTAF is a frequency designated for the purpose of carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from and airport without an operating control tower.
Under 14 CFR Part 107, what does a Remote Pilot in Command (who has already obtained his/her Remote Pilot Certificate with small UAS rating must do every 24 calendar months?
Pass a small UAS recurrent aeronautical knowledge test.
What is the weight requirement under 14 CFR Part 107 to register and operate an unmanned aircraft?
Greater than .55 pounds, but less than 55 pounds.
Drones that weigh less than .55lbs are considered mini drones, and they don’t need Part 107 license. Drones that weigh more than 55lbs are considered traditional aircrafts.
