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Chapter 1 - Rules & Regulations Flashcards

1
Q

Who has final authority over the UAS operation?

A

Remote Pilot in Command

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2
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Who is responsible for avoiding traffic and impediments using the naked eye?

A

Visual Observer

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3
Q

T/F - The PIC is always the person manipulating the controls of the UAS

A

FALSE

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4
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What are the responsibilities of the Remote Pilot in Command?

A

Final authority for operations and safety, see and avoid other aircraft, ensure crew not impaired, verify operating condition of UAS, maintain visual line of sight, know surroundings & airspace

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5
Q

What documents are required for flight of a UAS?

A

Certification, UAS registration, airspace waivers/exemptions, repair history log, flight time log, unique ID# for the UAS

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6
Q

What constitutes “night time” for purposes of operating a UAS?

A

30 minutes before morning civil twilight to 30 minutes after evening civil twilight, based on the Federal Air Almanac

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7
Q

What is required for civil twilight flight under 14CFR107?

A

Lights visible from at least 3 miles away

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8
Q

How much visibility is required at the home base during UAS operations?

A

3 miles

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9
Q

How far away from a cloud may you fly a UAS?

A

500ft below the cloud, and 2000ft horizontally from the cloud

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10
Q

What vision aides are allowed to comply with the “See and Avoid” requirements?

A

Corrective lenses only. Binos may be used only to provide momentary situational awareness.

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11
Q

What is the maximum operational speed for a UAS under 14CFR107?

A

100mph (87knots)

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12
Q

What is the maximum height above ground level you may operate a UAS under 14CFR107?

A

400ft, unless within 400ft of a structure. May operate 400ft above a structure

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13
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Who is responsible for yielding right of way to other aircraft?

A

PIC

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14
Q

T/F - First person camera view on the UAS satisfies the “See-and-Avoid” requirement of 14CFR107?

A

FALSE

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15
Q

What is the maximum weight of UAS and payload allowed under 14CFR107?

A

Less than 55lbs.

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16
Q

Can you operate a 55lb UAS under 14CFR107?

A

No. Weight must be LESS THAN 55lbs.

17
Q

How long before a planned operation should a certificate of waiver be applied for if needed?

18
Q

What allows for flight in controlled airspace for up to 6 months after it is received from the FAA?

A

Authorization

19
Q

What allows for flight beyond the scope of 14 CFR 107, or longer than 6 months in controlled airspace?

20
Q

According to 14 CFR part 48, when would a small unmanned aircraft owner not be permitted to register it?

  1. If the owner is less than 13 years of age
  2. All persons are eligible to register a small unmanned aircraft
  3. If the owner does not have a valid United States driver`s license
A

If the owner is less than 13 years of age

21
Q

According to 14 CFR part 107, an sUAS is a unmanned aircraft system weighing:

  1. 55 lbs or less
  2. Less than 55 lbs
  3. 55kg or less
A

Less than 55lbs

22
Q

Which of the following operations would be regulated by 14 CFR 107?

  1. Operating your sUAS for an imagery company
  2. Flying for enjoyment with family and friends
  3. Conducting public operations during a search mission
A

Operating your sUAS for an imagery company

23
Q

Which of the following individuals may process an application for a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating?

  1. Commercial Balloon pilot
  2. Remote Pilot in Command
  3. Designated Pilot Examiner
A

Designated Pilot Examiner

24
Q

Which technique should a visual observer use to scan for air traffic during a remote flight?

  1. Continuous sweeping of the windshield from right to left.
  2. Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area.
  3. Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
A

Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.

25
Q

Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in part 107?

  1. Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring
  2. Model aircraft for hobby use
  3. UAS used for motion picture filming
A

Model aircraft for hobby use

26
Q

After receiving a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?

  1. Every 12 months
  2. Every 6 months
  3. Every 24 months
A

Every 24 months

27
Q

Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated

  1. For hobby and recreational use when not certificated
  2. Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
  3. During search and rescue operations other than public
A

Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft

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