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7. Drone Flight Operations Flashcards

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7.1
How far away should you operate your UA to safely clear surrounding guy wires?

A) 500 feet
B) 1000 feet
C) 2000 feet

A

C) 2000 feet

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A small UA must be operated in a manner which

A) does not endanger the life or property of another.
B) requires more than one visual observer.
C) never exceeds 200 feet AGL.

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A) does not endanger the life or property of another.

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You plan to release golf balls from your small UA at an altitude of 100 feet AGL. You must ensure the objects being dropped will
A) not create an undue hazard to persons or property.
B) land within 10 feet of the expected landing zone.
C) not cause property damage in excess of $300.

A

A) not create an undue hazard to persons or property.

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7.2
You’re flying an unmanned aircraft, and a helicopter enters your airspace. What should you do?

A) Nothing, you have the right of way.
B) Yield the right of way to the helicopter.
C) Position your UA toward the helicopter, then turn to the right and maintain situational awareness.

A

B) Yield the right of way to the helicopter.

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When using a small UA in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?

A) The FAA inspector-in-charge.
B) The lead visual observer.
C) The remote PIC.

A

C) The remote PIC.

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In any sUAS flight emergency, rule #1 is to:

A) land the aircraft as soon as possible.
B) regain visual line-of-sight and approach the landing zone.
C) maintain aircraft control.

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C) maintain aircraft control.

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Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to

A) sink below the aircraft generating turbulence.
B) rise into the traffic pattern.
C) rise into the takeoff or landing path of a crossing runway.

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A) sink below the aircraft generating turbulence.

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A good site survey might be done days in advance and could include:

A) A look around for local hazards such as towers, power lines, trees, and other structures
B) A look at areas where there may be foot traffic and patterns of vehicle traffic entering or exiting the site
C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

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7.4
Your unmanned aircraft has been in an accident during a commercial flight, and during the accident your lithium battery was ejected from its compartment. You notice a small dent in the battery. What should you do before flying next?

A) You’re allowed to operate as long as you notify all crew members of the immediate incident.
B) Conduct a test flight.
C) Assess the extent of the damage.

A

C) Assess the extent of the damage.

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What is NOT considered a best practice in terms of taking care of your LiPo battery?

A) Using your flight/travel case for long term LiPo storage.
B) Always use a fire-proof LiPo safety bag, metal ammo box, or other fire-proof container when you are charging, discharging, or storing your LiPo batteries.
C) When you’re charging a LiPo battery that has more than one cell, always use a proper LiPo battery balance charger/discharger.

A

A) Using your flight/travel case for long term LiPo storage.

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Properly maintaining your LiPo batteries can increase their useful life by 3 to 4 times, saving you a lot of money throughout the course of your career as a remote PIC. Proper maintenance includes:

A) Storing batteries together in a plastic bag
B) Ignoring a bulging battery case
C) Avoiding subjecting the battery to moderate or extreme cold temperatures

A

C) Avoiding subjecting the battery to moderate or extreme cold temperatures

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7.5
Safety is an important element for a remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft system. To prevent the final “link” in the accident chain, a remote pilot must consider which methodology?

A) Crew Resource Management.
B) Safety Management System.
C) Risk Management.

A

C) Risk Management.

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A local TV station has hired a remote pilot to operate their small UA to cover breaking news stories. The remote pilot has had multiple near misses with obstacles on the ground and two small UAS accidents. What would be a solution for the news station to improve their operating safety culture?

A) The news station should implement a policy of no more than five crashes/incidents within 6 months.
B) The news station does not need to make any changes; there are times that an accident is unavoidable.
C) The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.

A

C) The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.

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The __________ is a trained crew member, in visual line-of-sight of the UAS, who assists the pilot in the duties associated with collision avoidance and complying with the applicable rules of flight.

A) Pilot in Command (PIC)
B) Visual Observer (VO)
C) Operations Supervisor

A

B) Visual Observer (VO)

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series of judgmental errors which can lead to a human factors-related accident is sometimes referred to as the

A) error chain.
B) course of action.
C) DECIDE model.

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A) error chain.

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Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) is a

A) systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action for a given set of circumstances.
B) decision making process which relies on good judgement to reduce risks associated with each flight.
C) mental process of analyzing all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take.

A

A) systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action for a given set of circumstances.

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Pilots who become apprehensive for their safety for any reason should

A) request assistance immediately.
B) reduce their situational awareness.
C) change their mindset.

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A) request assistance immediately.

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What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents?

A) Structural failure
B) Mechanical malfunction
C) Human error

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C) Human error

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7.6
When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into

A) the flight portion only.
B) all phases of the operation.
C) the communications only.

A

B) all phases of the operation.

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The effective use of all available resources—human, hardware, and information—prior to and during flight to ensure the successful outcome of the operation is called:

A) Risk Management
B) Crew Resource Management
C) Safety Management System

A

B) Crew Resource Management

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To avoid missing important steps, always use the

A) appropriate checklists.
B) placarded airspeeds.
C) airworthiness certificate.

A

A) appropriate checklists.

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What is one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks?

A) Checklists
B) Situational awareness
C) Flying outside the envelope

A

A) Checklists

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Consistent adherence to approved checklists is a sign of a

A) disciplined and competent pilot.
B) pilot who lacks the required knowledge.
C) low-time pilot.

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A) disciplined and competent pilot.

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Risk management, as part of the Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?

A) Application of stress management and risk element procedures.
B) The mental process of analyzing all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take.
C) Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgement.

A

C) Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgement.

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An extreme case of a pilot getting behind the aircraft can lead to the operational pitfall of

A) loss of situational awareness.
B) loss of workload.
C) internal stress.

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A) loss of situational awareness.

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7.7
Which of the following is the first step of the DECIDE Model for effective risk management and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)?

A) Detect
B) Identify
C) Evaluate

A

A) Detect

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Which is the final step of the DECIDE Model for effective risk management and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)?

A) Eliminate
B) Estimate
C) Evaluate

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C) Evaluate

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If advice is needed concerning possible flight with an illness, a pilot should contact

A) an Aviation Medical Examiner.
B) their family doctor.
C) the nearest hospital.

A

A) an Aviation Medical Examiner.

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Who is responsible for determining whether a pilot is fit to fly for a particular flight, even though the pilot holds a current and valid U.S. driver’s license?

A) The FAA
B) The medical examiner
C) The pilot

A

C) The pilot

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7.8
Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristic a remote pilot displays while taking risks in order to impress others?

A) Impulsivity
B) Invulnerability
C) Macho

A

C) Macho

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You have been hired as a remote pilot by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small UA. You expressed a safety concern and the station manager has instructed you to “fly first, ask questions later.” What type of hazardous attitude does this attitude represent?

A) Machismo
B) Invulnerability
C) Impulsivity

A

C) Impulsivity

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What are some of the hazardous attitudes dealt with in Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)?

A) Antiauthority (don’t tell me), impulsivity (do something quickly without thinking), macho (I can do it)
B) Risk management, stress management, and risk elements
C) Poor decision making, situational awareness, and judgement.

A

A) Antiauthority (don’t tell me), impulsivity (do something quickly without thinking), macho (I can do it)

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What is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude in the ADM process?

A) Dealing with improper judgement.
B) Recognition of hazardous thoughts.
C) Recognition of invulnerability in the situation.

A

B) Recognition of hazardous thoughts.

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What is the antidote when a pilot has the hazardous attitude of “Impulsivity?”

A) It could happen to me.
B) Do it quickly to get it over with.
C) Not so fast, think first.

A

C) Not so fast, think first.

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What is the antidote when a pilot has the hazardous attitude of “Antiauthority?”

A) Rules do not apply in this situation.
B) I know what I am doing.
C) Follow the rules.

A

C) Follow the rules.

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What is the antidote when a pilot has the hazardous attitude of “Macho?”

A) I can do it.
B) Taking chances is foolish.
C) Nothing will happen.

A

B) Taking chances is foolish.

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What is the antidote when a pilot has the hazardous attitude of “Resignation?”

A) What is the use?
B) Someone else is responsible.
C) I am not helpless.

A

C) I am not helpless.

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A pilot feels that accidents never happen to him. He recognizes this as a hazardous attitude. To counter this old attitude, he should have a new attitude that

A) whatever will happen will happen.
B) it could happen to him.
C) he knows what to do.

A

B) it could happen to him.

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What should a pilot do when recognizing a thought as hazardous?

A) Correct this hazardous thought by making a thorough risk assessment.
B) Label the thought as hazardous and then correct that thought by stating the corresponding antidote.
C) Avoid allowing this hazardous thought to develop.

A

B) Label the thought as hazardous and then correct that thought by stating the corresponding antidote.

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The basic drive for a pilot to demonstrate the “right stuff” can have an adverse effect on safety, by

A) a total disregard for any alternative course of action.
B) generating tendencies that lead to practices that are dangerous, often illegal, and may lead to a mishap.
C) allowing events, or the situation, to control his or her actions.

A

B) generating tendencies that lead to practices that are dangerous, often illegal, and may lead to a mishap.

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7.9
What is the definition of CTAF?

A) The frequency you tune into to get information from Aeronautical Advisory Stations (UNICOM).
B) The standard radio frequency that the majority of towered airports use in the U.S.
C) The air-to-air communication system for pilots to communicate with each other.

A

C) The air-to-air communication system for pilots to communicate with each other.

42
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The correct phonetic for R08TN is

A) ROMEO 0 8 TANGO NOVEMBER
B) ROMEO ZERO AIT TANGO NOVEMBER
C) ROMEO ZERO AIT TANGO NANCY

A

B) ROMEO ZERO AIT TANGO NOVEMBER

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What frequency is used at a non-towered airport when UNICOM isn’t available?

A) 122.9
B) 122.7
C) 122.8

A

A) 122.9

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Inbound to an airport with no tower in operation but with a Flight Service Station (FSS) open, a pilot should communicate with the FSS on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF)

A) 20 miles out.
B) 10 miles out.
C) 5 miles out.

A

B) 10 miles out.

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When flying HAWK N666CB, the proper phraseology for initial contact with McAlester Flight Service is

A) McAlester Flight Service Station, Hawk Six Six Six Charlie Bravo, Receiving Ardmore Vortac, Over.’
B) McAlester Station, Hawk Six Six Six Cee Bee, Receiving Ardmore Vortac, Over.’
C) McAlester Radio, Hawk November Six Six Six Charlie Bravo, Receiving Ardmore Vortac, Over.’

A

C) McAlester Radio, Hawk November Six Six Six Charlie Bravo, Receiving Ardmore Vortac, Over.’

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The correct method of stating 4,500 feet MSL to air traffic control is

A) Four Thousand Five Hundred.
B) Four Point Five.
C) Forty Five Hundred Feet MSL.

A

A) Four Thousand Five Hundred.

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7.10
What happens when your UA center of gravity (CG) is too far aft, or too far to the back of, your aircraft?

A) A longer take-off distance is required
B) It’s more difficult to recover from a stall / more difficult to control
C) You’ll see more maneuverability at higher altitudes

A

B) It’s more difficult to recover from a stall / more difficult to control

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Q

What is the rudder on a fixed-wing UA used for?

A) Roll
B) Pitch
C) Yaw

A

C) Yaw

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Q

To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the

A) Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.
B) Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
C) Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook.

A

A) Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.

50
Q

When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings may be increased any time

A) the CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit.
B) the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight.
C) the gross weight is reduced.

A

B) the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight.

51
Q

A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane`s wing is disrupted, and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing

A) exceeds the maximum speed.
B) exceeds maximum allowable operating weight.
C) exceeds its critical angle of attack.

A

C) exceeds its critical angle of attack.

52
Q

he four forces acting on an airplane in flight are

A) weight, thrust, power, and drag.
B) pitch, roll, yaw, and thrust.
C) thrust, drag, weight (gravity), and lift.

A

C) thrust, drag, weight (gravity), and lift.

53
Q

When are the four forces that act on an airplane in equilibrium?

A) During unaccelerated flight.
B) When the aircraft is accelerating.
C) When the aircraft is at rest on the ground.

A

A) During unaccelerated flight.

54
Q

What is the relationship of lift, drag, thrust, and weight when the airplane is in straight-and-level flight?

A) Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag.
B) Lift, drag, and weight equal thrust.
C) Lift and weight equal thrust and drag.

A

A) Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag.

55
Q

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

A) Climbs
B) Turns
C) Stalls

A

B) Turns

56
Q

What could be a consequence of operating a small unmanned aircraft above its maximum allowable weight?

A) Faster speed
B) Shorter endurance
C) Increased maneuverability

A

B) Shorter endurance

57
Q

What effect does an uphill terrain slope have on launch performance of a fixed-wing sUAS?

A) Increases launch distance
B) Increases launch speed
C) Decreases launch distance

A

A) Increases launch distance

58
Q

The most critical conditions of launch performance are the result of some combination of high gross weight, altitude, temperature, and

A) guy wires
B) unfavorable wind
C) obstacles surrounding the launch site

A

B) unfavorable wind

59
Q

When loading cameras or other payloads on an sUAS, the Remote PIC should mount and inspect the items in a manner that:

A) Is visible to the visual observer or other crewmembers
B) Does not fall within the appropriate manufacturing limitations
C) Does not adversely affect the center of gravity (CG)

A

C) Does not adversely affect the center of gravity (CG)

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Q

Which of the following is true regarding weight and balance of small unmanned aircraft?

A) Operations outside weight and balance limitations may result in loss of control
B) To increase sUAS performance, you can shift your CG slightly forward prior to take-off.
C) CG cannot change during flight

A

A) Operations outside weight and balance limitations may result in loss of control

61
Q

An increase in load factor will cause a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft to

A) stall at a higher airspeed.
B) have a tendency to spin.
C) be more difficult to control.

A

A) stall at a higher airspeed.

62
Q

When operating an aircraft, the Remote PIC is responsible for using

A) weight and balance data from the manufacturer.
B) the most current weight and balance data.
C) the weight and balance data of the last monthly inspection.

A

A) weight and balance data from the manufacturer.

63
Q

What is the effect on an aircraft that is overloaded aft of the center of gravity (CG)?

A) Reduced performance at low speeds
B) Reduced performance at high speeds
C) Reduced performance at both low and high speeds

A

C) Reduced performance at both low and high speeds

64
Q

What effect would moving a payload further aft have on a fixed-wing aircraft’s flight performance?

A) It would make it more stable at low speed and less stable at higher speed.
B) It would make it less stable at low speed and more stable at higher speed.
C) It would make it less stable at both low and high speeds.

A

C) It would make it less stable at both low and high speeds.

65
Q

Which of the following will increase load on the wings of a fixed-wing UAV?

A) Increasing thrust
B) Decreasing thrust
C) Making a banked turn

A

C) Making a banked turn

66
Q

If an overweight plane makes a turn, what is likely to happen?

A) The plane will stall.
B) The plane will spin or roll.
C) The plane’s maneuverability will increase.

A

A) The plane will stall.

67
Q

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

A) Banked turn
B) Steady climb
C) Power-off stall

A

A) Banked turn

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7.11
Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?

A) When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.
B) UAS does not need to require maintenance.
C) When the FAA requires you to, following an accident.

A

A) When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.

69
Q

According to 14 CFR Part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the:

A) remote pilot-in-command.
B) visual observer.
C) owner of the small UAS.

A

A) remote pilot-in-command.

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Q

When establishing a scheduled maintenance protocol, you must:

A) Bring the UA to a certified mechanic for all inspections/repairs.
B) Document any repair, modification, overhaul, or replacement of a system component resulting from normal flight operations. This should be accomplished with either a written or on-line maintenance log for each of your sUAS.
C) Document all repairs with photos and/or video.

A

B) Document any repair, modification, overhaul, or replacement of a system component resulting from normal flight operations. This should be accomplished with either a written or on-line maintenance log for each of your sUAS.

71
Q

Methodical maintenance and inspection data collection can prove to be very helpful in the tracking of:

A) Equipment
B) Structural failure events
C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

72
Q

According to Advisory Circular published in June 2016, the FAA provides a helpful checklist of conditions that, if noticed during a preflight inspection or aircraft check, may support the idea that the UAS is not in a condition for safe operation. Which of the following is NOT necessarily considered a condition for concern:

A) Delamination of bonded surfaces.
B) A small nick in the body of the UA.
C) Visual indications of electrical burning or arcing (black soot tracings, sparking).

A

B) A small nick in the body of the UA.

73
Q

Flight logging should include all components of your UA, except:

A) The remote controller
B) The clothes you wear
C) Communications link equipment

A

B) The clothes you wear

74
Q

Assessing the need and extent of repairs that may be needed for continued safe flight operations is necessary when:

A) Noticeable sound (decibel) change during operation by the propulsion system
B) Control inputs not synchronized or delayed
C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

75
Q

In addition to inspecting your sUAS, you should also be inspecting:

A) Local weather conditions
B) Local airspace and any flight restrictions
C) Both A and B

A

C) Both A and B

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Q

7.13
What must a person, who is manipulating the controls of a small unmanned aircraft, do if the standard remote identification fails during a flight?

A) Land the aircraft as soon as practicable.
B) Notify the nearest FAA Air Traffic facility.
C) Activate the aircraft’s navigation lights.

A

A) Land the aircraft as soon as practicable.

77
Q

Where must a small unmanned aircraft’s serial number be listed when using either standard remote identification or a broadcast module?

A) The aircraft’s Document of Compliance
B) The manufacturer’s Method of Compliance
C) The Certificate of Aircraft Registration

A

C) The Certificate of Aircraft Registration

78
Q

A person may not use a Remote ID broadcast module that

A) Relies solely on a software upgrade to existing hardware on the UA
B) Is installed by anyone other than the UA manufacturer
C) Fails the self-test when powered on

A

C) Fails the self-test when powered on

79
Q

A small unmanned aircraft without Remote ID that’s equipped after production with a Remote ID broadcast module

A) May only operate at FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs).
B) Is limited to visual line of sight (VLOS) operations.
C) May not be operated in the National Airspace System (NAS).

A

B) Is limited to visual line of sight (VLOS) operations.

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Q

Part 89 Remote Identification (Remote ID) requirements

A) Only apply to unmanned aircraft that weigh less than 0.55 lbs
B) Apply to all unmanned aircraft operating under Part 107
C) Do not apply to unmanned aircraft

A

B) Apply to all unmanned aircraft operating under Part 107

81
Q

When operated under Part 107, a UA that weighs less than 0.55 pounds must comply with Remote ID requirements.

A) True
B) Only if the UA is flown in an FRIA
C) False

A

A) True

82
Q

The use of the following technology is prohibited under Part 107 unless authorized by the FAA:

A) Air Traffic Control (ATC) transponders
B) ATC transponders and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) out
C) Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) out

A

B) ATC transponders and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) out

83
Q

Under what circumstances may the Administrator authorize operations without remote identification?

A) Operations are solely for aeronautical research or to demonstrate compliance with regulations.
B) Operations are conducted during emergency situations.
C) Operations involve unmanned aircraft below a certain weight threshold.

A

A) Operations are solely for aeronautical research or to demonstrate compliance with regulations.

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