Chapter 11 - Final Exam Flashcards
Who would a Remote Pilot in Command contact to “CHECK NOTAMS” as it is noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?
NTSB office
FAA district office
Flight Service
Flight service
The Savannah Airport Class C shell is indicted by the following altitudes: 41/13. What is the floor of that airspace?
1,300 feet AGL
1,300 feet MSL
1,700 feet MSL
1300 MSL
On a VFR sectional chart, what do blue hash marks indicate?
Restricted Area
Class A Airspace
Wildlife Refuge
Restricted airspace
On a VFR sectional chart, a dashed blue line indicates what?
Class D Airspace
Class G Airspace
Class E Airspace
Class D Airspace
On a VFR sectional chart, a solid blue line indicates what?
Class B Airspace
Class E Airspace
Restricted Airspace
Class B Airspace
Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?
Airports with control towers underlying Class A, B, and C airspace are shown in blue; Class D and E airspace are magenta.
Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue.
Airports with control towers underlying Class C, D, and E airspace are shown in magenta.
Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue
What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Devils Lake East MOA?
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles.
High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
What is a characteristic of stable air?
Stratiform clouds.
Unlimited visibility.
Cumulus clouds.
Stratiform clouds
The FAA may approve your application for a waiver of provisions in part 107 only when it has been determined that the proposed operation:
Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver
Involves public aircraft or air carrier operations
Will be conducted outside of the United States
Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver
What is the weather at the Fargo airport?
KFAR 301953Z 36006KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3021
Winds from the north at 6 knots and clear
Winds from the south at 6 knots and clear
Winds from the north at 60 knots and clear
Winds from the north at 6 knots and clear
What clouds have the greatest turbulence?
Nimbostratus.
Cumulonimbus.
Towering cumulus.
Cumulonimbus
Given a METAR that reads winds of 18004KT, what is the wind velocity and direction?
180° magnetic at 4 knots
180° true at 4 knots
040° true at 18 knots
180 true at 4 knots
What is standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
30°C and 29.96” Hg.
15°C and 29.92” Hg.
29°C and 15.53” Hg.
15°C and 29.92” Hg.
What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?
Unequal heating of the Earth’s surface.
Variation of terrain elevation.
Coriolis force.
Unequal heating of Earth’s surface
When using a small unmanned aircraft in a commercial operation, who is responsible for informing the participants about emergency procedures?
The FAA Inspector-in-Charge
The lead visual observer
The Remote Pilot in Command
RPIC
Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?
A small amount of alcohol increases vision acuity.
Consuming an equal amount of water will increase the destruction of alcohol and alleviate a hangover.
Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.
Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.
Clouds are divided into four families according to their
composition.
height range.
outward shape.
Height Range
What does a small red flag indicate on a VFR sectional chart?
The flag indicates a GPS check point that can be used by both manned and remote pilots for orientation.
The flag indicates a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there.
The flag indicates that there will be a large obstruction depicted on the next printing of the chart.
The flag indicates a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there.
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:
Risk Management
Crew Resource Management
Safety Management System
Crew resource management
How would you find out if an MOA is active?
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number.
Locate the information in the Small UAS database.
Refer to the Military Operations Directory.
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number
What Class Airspace does not require approval before entering?
Class E Airspace
Class G Airspace
Class C Airspace
Class G
What are the four hazardous attitudes?
Macho, Impulsivity, Resignation, Anti-Authority
Macho, Impulsivity, Resignation, Control Freak
Macho, Impulsivity, Resignation, Quitter
Macho, Impulsivity, Resignation, Anti-Authority
A person without a part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations:
Only when visual observers participate in the operation
Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC
Alone, if operating during daylight hours
Under the supervision of a RPIC
According to 14 CFR part 107, how may a Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC) operate an unmanned aircraft in class C airspace?
The Remote PIC must have prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
The Remote PIC must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery
The Remote PIC must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft
The Remote PIC must have prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC)
What kind of air would you expect over a barren area on a hot day?
Stratus Clouds
Unstable Air
Stable Air
Unstable air
You have received an outlook briefing from flight service through 1800wxbrief.com. The briefing indicates you can expect a low-level temperature inversion with high relative humidity. What weather conditions would you expect?
Turbulent air, poor visibility, fog, low stratus type clouds, and showery precipitation.
Light wind shear, poor visibility, haze, and light rain.
Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.
Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.
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?
Risk Management.
Safety Management System.
Crew Resource Management.
Risk management
While monitoring the Cooperstown Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?
The aircraft is East.
The aircraft is South.
The aircraft is West.
East
While operating around buildings, the Remote Pilot in Command should be aware of the creation of wind gusts that:
Change rapidly in direction and speed causing turbulence
Increase performance of the aircraft
Enhance stability and imagery
Change rapidly in direction and speed causing turbulence
To get a complete weather overview for the planned flight, the Remote Pilot in Command should obtain a:
An abbreviated briefing
An outlook briefing
A standard briefing
Standard
If the temperature/dewpoint spread is small and decreasing, and the temperature is 62°F, what type weather is most likely to develop?
Freezing precipitation.
Thunderstorms.
Fog or low clouds.
Fog or low clouds
A person whose sole task is watching the sUAS to report hazards to the rest of the crew is called:
Visual observer
Remote PIC
Person manipulating the controls
Visual Observer
Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:
Stipulations in 14 CFR part 43
Contractor requirements
Manufacturer’s suggested procedures
Manufacturer’s suggested procedures
How would a remote PIC “CHECK NOTAMS” as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?
By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com.
By contacting the FAA district office.
By utilizing the B4UFLY mobile application.
By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com.
The Devils Lake East MOA is a
military operations area.
military observation area.
meteorological observation area.
military operations area
Which of the following individuals may process an application for a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating?
Commercial Balloon pilot
Remote Pilot in Command
Designated Pilot Examiner
Designated pilot examiner
While operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), you experience a flyaway and several people suffer injuries. Which of the following injuries requires reporting to the FAA?
Scrapes and cuts bandaged on site
An injury requiring an overnight hospital stay
Minor bruises
Hospitalization
On a VFR sectional chart, a solid magenta line indicates what?
Class C Airspace
Class B Airspace
Class D Airspace
Class C
What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?
Propeller efficiency is decreased.
Density altitude does not affect propeller efficiency.
Propeller efficiency is increased.
Decreased
Damaged lithium batteries can cause:
An inflight fire
Increased endurance
A change in aircraft center of gravity
Fire
What are the characteristics of stable air?
Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation.
Good visibility and steady precipitation.
Poor visibility and steady precipitation.
Poor visibility and steady precipitation.
In accordance with 14 CFR part 107, except when within a 400’ radius of a structure, at what maximum altitude can you operate sUAS?
600 feet AGL
400 feet AGL
500 feet AGL
400’ AGL
Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?
Contact the tower and request permission to enter.
Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency.
Contact the FSS for traffic advisories
.Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency.
Under what condition does frost form?
When advection fog is present
When the surface temperature is below the dew point in any temperature
When the surface temperature is below the dew point in freezing temperature
When the surface temperature is below the dew point in freezing temperature
What hazards to aircraft may exist in restricted areas such as R-5302A?
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles.
High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles.
What are characteristics of unstable air?
Turbulence and good surface visibility.
Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.
Turbulence and poor surface visibility.
Turbulence and good surface visibility.
An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as
a lenticular cloud.
a funnel cloud.
an inactive frontal cloud
lenticular
After receiving a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?
Every 12 months
Every 6 months
Every 24 months
24
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
easily by an experienced pilot.
as being in an impaired state.
by an ability to overcome sleep deprivation.
impaired state
Under what condition would a small unmanned aircraft not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?
When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds, but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft
All small unmanned aircraft need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, or after the flight
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft
What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?
Haze and smoke
Poor visibility and smooth air
Turbulence and showery precipitation
Turbulence and showery precipitation
On a VFR sectional chart, what does an “R” with a circle around it represent?
Remote pilot only airspace
Private airport
Refueling Area
Private airport
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:
Exceeds maximum allowable operating weight
Exceeds its critical angle of attack
Exceeds the maximum speed
Exceeds its critical angle of attack
In which situation is advection fog most likely to form?
A warm, moist air mass on the windward side of mountains.
An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.
A light breeze blowing colder air out to sea.
An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.
The chart shows a gray line with “VR1667, VR1617, VR1638, and VR1668.” Could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small unmanned aircraft?
Yes, the defined route provides traffic separation to manned aircraft.
Yes, this is a Military Training Route from 1,500 feet AGL and below.
No, all operations will be above 400 feet.
Yes, this is a Military Training Route from 1,500 feet AGL and below.
According to 14 CFR part 107, what is required to operate a small unmanned aircraft within 30 minutes after official sunset?
Use of lighted anti-collision lights
Use of a transponder
Must be operated in a rural area
Lights
The suffix “nimbus”, used in naming clouds, means
a cloud with extensive vertical development.
a middle cloud containing ice pellets.
a rain cloud.
rain cloud
Which technique should a visual observer use to scan for air traffic during a remote flight?
Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area.
Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
Continuous sweeping of the windshield from right to left.
Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
What action should a pilot take when operating under VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted.
Obtain a clearance from the controlling agency prior to entering the MOA.
Operate only on the airways that transverse the MOA.
Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted
The FAA may approve your application for a waiver of provisions in part 107 only when it has been determined that the proposed operation:
Will be conducted outside of the United States
Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver
Involves public aircraft or air carrier operations
Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver
When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small unmanned aircraft, CRM must be integrated into:
All phases of the operation
The flight portion only
The communications only
All phases
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a
heat exchange.
pressure differential.
movement of air.
heat exchange
In accordance with 14 CFR part 107, you may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation or hire:
Over a parade or other social events
Over a sparsely populated area
Over suburban areas
Sparsely populated areas
What are characteristics of unstable air?
Turbulence and good surface visibility.
Turbulence and poor surface visibility.
Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.
Turbulence and good surface visibility.
What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644?
Instrument training flights below 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 150 knots.
VFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds less than 250 knots.
IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots.
Instrument training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 150 knots.
What does the magenta “C” mean next to the 122.8 frequency at the Claxton-Evans Co airport mean?
Common traffic advisory frequency
Class C Airspace
Common weather frequency
Common traffic advisory frequency
What does the line of latitude measure?
The degrees of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian.
The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator.
The degrees of latitude east and west of the line that passes through Greenwich, England.
The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator.
When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many days prior to the planned operation?
30 days
90 days
10 days
90
You have been hired as a Remote Pilot in Command by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small unmanned aircraft. 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?
Machoism
Invulnerability
Impulsivity
Impulsivity
According to 14 CFR part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?
Owner or operator
Manufacturer
Remote Pilot in Command
RPIC
Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as Class D airspace only
when the weather minimums are below basic VFR.
when the associated control tower is in operation.
when the associated Flight Service Station is in operation.
when the associated control tower is in operation.
Before each flight, the Remote PIC must ensure that:
The site supervisor has approved the flight
Objects carried on the sUAS are secure
ATC has granted clearance
Objects carried on the sUAS are secure
What could you do to reduce stress in the field?
Take medication
Pretend the stress is not there
Reduce stress at home
Reduce stress at home
According to 14 CFR part 107, an sUAS is a unmanned aircraft system weighing
55 kg or less.
Less than 55 lbs.
55 lbs or less.
Less than 55lbs
A person whose sole task is watching the sUAS to report hazards to the rest of the crew is called
Visual observer
Remote-PIC
Person manipulating the controls
Visual observer
During your preflight inspection, you discover a small nick in the casing of your sUAS battery. What action should you take?
Use it as long as it will still hold a charge.
Follow the manufacturer’s guidance.
Throw it away with your household trash.
Follow the manufacturer’s guidance
When loading cameras or other equipment on an sUAS, mount the items in a manner that
Can be easily removed without the use of tools.
Is visible to the visual observer or other crewmembers.
Does not adversly affect the center of gravity.
Does not adversely affect the center of gravity
According to 14 CFR part 107, what is required to operate a small UA within 30 minutes after official sunset?
Use of anti-collision lights.
Must be operated in a rural area.
Use of a transponder.
anti-collision lights
What is a characteristic of stable air?
Stratiform clouds
Cumulus clouds
Unlimited visibility
Stratiform clouds
Who would a Remote Pilot in Command contact to “CHECK NOTAMS” as it is noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?
FAA district office
Flight Service
NTSB office
Flight service
When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into
all phases of the operation.
the flight portion only.
the communications only.
all phases of the operation
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
exceeds the maximum speed.
exceeds maximum allowable operating weight.
exceeds its critical angle of attack.
exceeds its critical angle of attack
What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?
Poor visibility and smooth air.
Stratiform clouds and showery precipitation.
Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitatio
Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation
When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings may be increased anytime
the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.
the gross weight is reduced.
the CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit.
the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.
What action should a remote-pilot take when operating in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
Obtain authorization from the controlling agency prior to operating in the MOA
Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted
Fly only along Military Training Routes (MTRs)
Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted
A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by
slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.
closely monitoring the aircraft’s telemetry data.
increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation.
slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.
According to 14 CFR part 48, when must a person register a small UA with the Federal Aviation Administration?
When the small UA is used for any purpose other than as a model aircraft.
Only when the operator will be paid for commercial services.
All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.
All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as Antiauthority?
Follow the rules
Rules do not apply to this situation
I know what I am doing
Follow the rules
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as Resignation?
What is the use
I am not helpless
Someone else is responsible
I am not helpless
Who holds the responsibility to ensure all crewmembers who are participating in the operation are not impaired by drugs or alcohol?
The Contractor
The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
The Site Supervisor
RPIC
The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by
The Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
Terminal Area Chart (TAC)
The Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)
Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?
10 days
30 days
90 days
10 days
Damaged lithium batteries can cause
Increased endurance
A change in aircraft center of gravity
An inflight fire
fire
Before each flight, the Remote PIC must ensure that
Objects carried on the sUAS are secure
The site supervisor has approved the flight
ATC has granted clearance
Objects carried on the sUAS are secure
You may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation or hire
Over a parade or other social events
Over suburban areas
Over a sparsely populated area
Over a sparsely populated area
To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?
The FAA, upon request.
Air Traffic Control.
The National Transportation Safety Board.
The FAA, upon request.
If an unstable air mass is forced upward, what type clouds can be expected?
Stratus clouds with considerable associated turbulence.
Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence.
Stratus clouds with little vertical development.
Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence.
How would a remote PIC “CHECK NOTAMS” as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?
By utilizing the B4UFLY mobile application.
By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as 1800WXBrief.com.
By contacting the FAA district office.
By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as 1800WXBrief.com.
As a remote-pilot operating near an airport, you should expect arriving aircraft to join the traffic pattern
45 degrees to base
overflying the runway and turning downwind
45 degrees to downwind
45 degrees to downwind
Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?
Stalls
Climbs
Turns
Turns
What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents?
Mechanical malfunction
Human error
Structural failure
Human error
Which of the following considerations is most relevant to a Remote PIC when evaluating unmanned aircraft performance?
The type of the sUAS operation
The number of available ground crew
Current weather conditions
Current weather conditions
According to 14 CFR part 107, how may a remote pilot operate an unmanned aircraft in class C airspace?
The remote pilot must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft.
The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery.
The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace.
The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace.
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 attitude does this attitude represent?
Machismo.
Impulsivity.
Invulnerability.
Impulsivity
Responsibility for collision avoidance in controlled airspace rests with
Air Traffic Control
all pilots
the controlling agency
all pilots
While monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?
The aircraft is South.
The aircraft is East.
The aircraft is West.
East
You have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil`s Lake West MOA, east of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active?
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number.
In the Military Operations Directory.
This information is available in the Small UAS database.
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number.
What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?
Density altitude does not affect propeller efficiency.
Propeller efficiency is increased.
Propeller efficiency is decreased.
decreased
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
Crew Resource Management
Risk Management
Safety Management System
Crew Resource Management
Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?
A small amount of alcohol increases vision acuity.
Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.
Consuming an equal amount of water will increase the destruction of alcohol and alleviate a hangover.
Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.
What could be a consequence of operating a small unmanned aircraft above its maximum allowable weight?
Shorter endurance
Increased maneuverability
Faster speed
Shorter endurance
What should pilots state initially when telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information?
the location of the sUA operation
the remote-PIC certificate number
the address of the remote-PIC
the location of the sUA operation
What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?
KMDW 121856Z 32005KT 1 1/2SM RA OVC007 17/16 A2980 RMK RAB35
Sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, heavy rain.
Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain.
Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2SM, with rain.
Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain.
The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance is to use
regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o’clock positions.
peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing.
a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector.
a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector.
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?
The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.
The news station should implement a policy of no more than five crashes/incidents within 6 months.
The news station does not need to make any changes; there are times that an accident is unavoidable.
The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.
What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Devils Lake East MOA?
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles.
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
While monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are left base to RWY 31. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?
The aircraft is South.
The aircraft is East.
The aircraft is North.
The aircraft is South
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as Invulnerability?
It could happen to me
It will not happen to me
It can not be that bad
It could happen to me
The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from
KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006
040° true at 18 knots.
180° magnetic at 4 knots.
180° true at 4 knots.
180° true at 4 knots
What hazards to aircraft may exist in restricted areas such as R-5302B?
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles.
High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles.
In the TAF for KMEM, what does SHRA stand for?
A significant change in precipitation is possible
Rain Showers
A shift in wind deriction is expected
Rain showers
When operating near an uncontrolled airport, which frequency should the remote-pilot use to monitor air traffic?
CTAF
AWOS
UNICOM
CTAF
According to 14 CFR part 48, when would a small UA owner not be permitted to register it?
The owner is less than 13 years of age.
All persons must register their small UA.
If the owner does not have a valid United States driver’s license.
The owner is less than 13 years of age.
What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane?
To control overbanking tendency
To control roll
To control yaw
To control yaw
Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport?
A decrease in relative humidity
An increase in barometric pressure
An increase in ambient temperature
An increase in ambient temperature
Which crewmember is required to be under the direct supervision of the Remote PIC when operating an sUAS?
The visual observer (VO)
The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
The person manipulating the controls
The person manipulating the controls
What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?
Haze and smoke.
Poor visibility and smooth air.
Turbulence and showery precipitation.
Turbulence and showery precipitation.
According to 14 CFR part 107 the remote pilot-in-command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace
is required to file a flight plan.
is required to receive ATC authorization.
must use a visual observer.
s required to receive ATC authorization.
Which crewmember must hold a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating?
The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
The person manipulating the controls
The visual observer (VO)
RPIC
Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?
When the FAA requires you to, following an accident.
UAS does not need a required maintenance schedule.
When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.
When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.
You are part of a news crew, operating an sUAS to cover a breaking story. You experience a flyaway during landing. The unmanned aircraft strikes a vehicle, causing approximately $800 worth of damage. When must you report the accident to the FAA?
If requested
Within 30 days
Within 10 days
10 days
You have received an outlook briefing from flight service through 1800wxbrief.com. The briefing indicates you can expect a low-level temperature inversion with high relative humidity. What weather conditions would you expect?
Light wind shear, poor visibility, haze, and light rain.
Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.
Turbulent air, poor visibility, fog, low stratus type clouds, and showery precipitation.
Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.
To avoid striking guy wires, how far from a skeletal tower shoud you operate your aircraft?
2000 feet
1000 feet
500 feet
2000 feet
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?
Crew Resource Management.
Safety Management System.
Risk Management.
Risk management
To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the
Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.
Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook.
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.
What does the line of latitude at area 4 measure?
The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator.
The degrees of latitude east and west of the line that passes through Greenwich, England.
The degrees of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian.
The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator.
Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs?
The visual observer (VO)
The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
The person manipulating the controls
RPIC
The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will
remain the same regardless of gross weight
change with an increase in gross weight
increase if the CG is moved forward
remain the same regardless of gross weight
To get a complete weather overview for the planned flight, the Remote Pilot in Command should obtain a
An outlook briefing
An abbreviated briefing
A standard briefing
Standard
Which of the following is considered a “ceiling”?
Fog, mist or haze.
Any cloud below 1,000 ft AGL
A broken or overcast cloud layer
A broken or overcast cloud layer
A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic?
Turbulent air
Showery precipitation
Smooth air
Smooth air
Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic? A remote pilot should
concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area.
continuously scan the sky from right to left.
systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many days prior to the planned operation?
90 days
10 days
30 days
90 days
Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristic a remote pilot displays while taking risks in order to impress others?
Macho.
Invulnerability.
Impulsivity.
Macho
After receiving a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements?
Every 36 months
Every 12 months
Every 24 months
24 months
You have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil`s Lake West MOA, east of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active?
Refer to the Military Operations Directory.
Contact Flight Service
Locate the information in the Small UAS database.
Contact Flight Service
Which of the following source of information should you consult first when determining what maintenance should be performed on an sUAS or its components?
Manufacturer guidance
14 CFR part 107
Local pilot best practices
Manufacturer guidance
What are the characteristics of stable air?
Good visibility and steady precipitation.
Poor visibility and steady precipitation.
Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation.
Poor visibility and steady precipitation.
Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the
Stipulations in 14 CFR part 43
Manufacturer’s suggested procedures
Contractor requirements
Manufacturer’s suggested procedures
What are characteristics of unstable air?
Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.
Turbulence and good surface visibility.
Turbulence and poor surface visibility.
Turbulence and good surface visibility.
Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?
An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen.
Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear.
The excessive consumption of alcohol.
Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear.
The chart shows a gray line with “VR1667, VR1617, VR1638, and VR1668.” Could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small UA?
Yes, the defined route provides traffic separation to manned aircraft.
Yes, this is a Military Training Route from 1,500 feet AGL and below.
No, all operations will be above 400 feet.
Yes, this is a Military Training Route from 1,500 feet AGL and below.
Under what condition would a small UAS not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.
All small UAS need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, or after the flight.
When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds, but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments.
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.
When using a small UA in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?
The lead visual observer.
The remote PIC.
The FAA inspector-in-charge.
RPIC
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
easily by an experienced pilot.
as being in an impaired state.
by an ability to overcome sleep deprivation.
as being in an impaired state.
Outside control tower hours, class D airspace is
Class G
Unchanged
Class E
Class G
How often is the Remote PIC required to inspect the sUAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation?
Monthly
Before each flight
Annually
Before each flight
Who is responsible for ensuring that there are enough crewmembers for a given sUAS operation?
The person manipulating the controls
The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
The visual observer (VO)
RPIC
A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristics?
Showery precipitation.
Turbulent air.
Poor surface visibility.
Poor surface visibility
A person without a part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations
Only when visual observers participate in the operation
Never
Under the direct supervision of a certified Remote PIC
Under the direct supervision of a certified Remote PIC
You move and change your address. How long do you have to notify the FAA?
60 Days
30 Days
90 Days
30
