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1
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what is the number of drones you can fly simultaneously?

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you can only fly one unless given a waiver.

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what is the maximum height you can fly AGL?

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400 ft AGL

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what is the fastest you can fly a drone?

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100 mph/87 knots

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4
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The lightest drone that must be registered

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.55 lbs

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heaviest legal drone

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55 lbs

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what is the maximum blood alchohol level?

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.04

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how much time must pass since you have had alchohol and are allowed to fly a drone?

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8 hours

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what is the max time you can take to file an FAA accident report?

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10 days

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how much time do you have to notify the FAA if you move?

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30 days

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10
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what is the amount of lead time required when requesting an FAA waiver?

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90 days

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how much time needs to pass after a final narcotics conviction?

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1 year

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12
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the youngest you can be to register a drone

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13

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how long is the certification good for?

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24 months

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14
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what is the distance your anti-collision lights must be visible from when flying during twilight/ the minimum visibility you must have while flying?

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3 statute miles

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what is the minimum number of feet you must fly below a cloud?

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500 ft

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what is the minimum number of feet you must fly horizontally from a cloud?

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2,000 ft

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17
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the repair cost of accident damage that requires you to file an accident report

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$500

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18
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the “serious injury” AIS level that requires you to file an accident report

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level 3

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19
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what is the MULTICOM frequency for self-announce procedures?

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122.9

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20
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what is the distance you should operate from a tower to avoid hitting guy wires?

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2,000 ft

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21
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what occurs when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack?

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stalls

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22
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this determines when the craft stalls and doesnt change if the vehicle weight changes.

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angle of attack

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23
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this increases during any maneauver

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load factor

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24
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whos always responsible?

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the Remote PIC

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25
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Maintenance schedule

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you’re supposed to have one even though most drones cant be user-repaired and dont provide a schedule

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26
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what helps to prevent an accident chain?

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Risk Management

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27
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what is taking risks to impress others?

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machismo

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28
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what is doing something without thinking about it?

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impulsivity

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29
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what personality factor is “what’s the use? they don’t control their destiny”

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resignation

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30
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what personality factor is “nobody can tell me what to do”

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anti-authority

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31
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Crew Resource management

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how you manage your “crew” and you should integrate it into all phases of the operation

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32
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how should you scan the sky?

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systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals

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latitude

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north and south (like a ladder) numbers get bigger as you go north

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longitude

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east and west (the LONG way around the planet) numbers get bigger as you go to the left

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35
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standard breifing

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contains the weather forecast

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36
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AWOS

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Weather

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37
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CTAF

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is for pilots to talk to each other when theres no tower

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UNICOM

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is a base station that broadcasts to pilots when theres no tower

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MULTICOM

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Is used as the CTAF when there’s no CTAF (122.9 OR 122.95)

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Temperature inversion

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warm air is on top of cold air (fog, haze, low clouds, low visibility, but SMOOTH air)

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Moist, unstable air

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turbulence, showery precipitation

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stable air

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smooth air, poor visibility, and steady precipitation (bcuz stable air is normally humid)

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unstable air

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intermittent precipitation

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44
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cool + dry

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stable

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45
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hot + humid

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unstable

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46
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high density altitude

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high altitude air is thinner so lift is decreased

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47
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Nimbus

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means rain cloud

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48
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18004KT

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Wind is 180 degrees at 4 knots (the first 3 digits are the compass heading-180 and the last 2 are the wind speed-04)
compass headings are always relative to true north in print not magnetic north

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49
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OVC007

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sky is overcast at 700 feet remember taht #s are always in hundreds

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50
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1 1/2SM

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visibility is 1 1/2 statute miles

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51
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BLPY

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Blowing Spray

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52
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BR

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Mist

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53
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DS

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Dust storm

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54
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DU

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Widespread Dust

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55
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DZ

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Drizzle

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56
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FC

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funnel cloud

57
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+FC

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Tornado/Water spout

58
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FG

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fog

59
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GR

A

hail

60
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GS

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small hail/snow pelletsHXZ

61
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HZ

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Haze

62
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IC

A

Ice crystals

63
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PL

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Ice pellets

64
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PO

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Dust/Sand Whirls

65
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RA

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Rain

66
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SA

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sand

67
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SG

A

Snow grains

68
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SN

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snow

69
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SQ

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squall

70
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SS

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Sandstorm

71
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UP

A

unknown precipitation

72
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VA

A

volcanic ash

73
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red flags

A

mark vfr checkpoints which mean more planes might be there

74
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tick marks

A

measure minutes between latitude and longitude degrees. each tick is one minute. bigger ticks mark 5 minutes

75
Q

Which Airspace is from 18,000 ft to 60,000 ft all over the US?

A

Class A

76
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Which airspace is 0-10,000 ft, consists of multiple layers like an upside down wedding cake and surrounds major airports

A

Class B

77
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Which airspace surrounds airports with a control tower, radar, and over a specific amount of traffic? (usually 5 NM radius from 0-4,000 ftand a 10 NM radius from 1,200-4,00 ft

A

Class C

78
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which airspace surrounds airports with a control tower. 0-2,500 feet, no specific radius, just shaped around flight patterns. outside control tower hours this class may turn to G airspace

A

Class D

79
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which airspace usually starts around 1,200 Ft and goes up to 18,000 feet

A

Class E

80
Q

which airspace is uncontrolled (below class E)

A

Class G

81
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What area is not prohibited but if you fly here it could be dangerous as the government might be testing artillery or missiles or UFOs

A

Restricted Areas

82
Q

what is a Warning area?

A

domestic and international waters from NM outward from the US coast. cool to fly but not really managed by the US

83
Q

Military Operations Areas (MOAs)

A

consist of airspace with defined limits to separate military training activities from traffic.

84
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alert areas

A

Depicted on Aeronautical charts with an “A” followed by a number to inform nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or unusual type of aerial activity. ex: sky diving training facility

85
Q

who do you need permission from to fly in A, B, C or D airspace?

A

Permission from ATC (air traffic control)

86
Q

If an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30 degree banked turn while maintaining altitude?
A) 34 pounds
B) 47 pounds
C) 38 pounds

A

C) 38 pounds

looking at the Load factor chart you find what degree you’re looking for (30) and look at where the load factor is for 30 degrees or your “bank angle” in this case its about 1.154. you then multiply 1.154 by 33 pounds and get about 38 pounds.

87
Q

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

88
Q

Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?
A) When manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule
B) UAS does not need a required maintenance schedule
C) When the FAA requires you to, following an accident

A

A) When the Manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule

89
Q

the most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by

A

the chart supplements U.S. (formerly airport facility directory)

90
Q

NOTAM

A

notice to air men normally something of a timely manner and can be accessed at 1800WXbrief.com

91
Q

what is wind shear?

A

they can happen at any altitude and are sudden drastic changes in wind speed

92
Q

how does humidity affect flying?

A

less visibility but more efficient

93
Q

What are characteristics of unstable air?

A

Turbulence and good surface visibility

94
Q

Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace?

A

The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff

95
Q

During preflight planning, you plan to operate in R-2305. Where would you find additional information regarding this airspace?

A

In the Special Use Airspace area of the chart

96
Q

What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?

A

Propeller efficiency is decreased

97
Q

What measurement can be used to determine the stability of the atmosphere?

A

Actual lapse rate

98
Q

A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits

A

two quick, white flashes between green flashes

99
Q

The wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This difference in direction is primarily due to

A

friction between the wind and the surface

100
Q

One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the

A

wind direction

101
Q

Under what operational requirement would the unmanned aircraft be restricted to visual line of sight operations?

A

If operating with a remote identification broadcast module

102
Q

Possible mountain wave turbulence could be anticipated when winds of 40 knots or greater blow

A. across a mountain ridge, and the air is stable.
B. down a mountain valley, and the air is unstable.
C. parallel to a mountain peak, and the air is stable.

A

A. across a mountain ridge, and the air is stable.

103
Q

The normal radius of the procedural Outer Area of Class C airspace is normally

A

20 nautical miles

104
Q

A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic?

A. Showery precipitation.
B. Turbulent air.
C. Smooth air.

A

C. Smooth air

105
Q

Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than

A. 1,000 feet AGL.

B. 2,000 feet AGL.

C. 3,000 feet AGL.

A

2,000 feet AGL

106
Q

The airspace system designations used throughout the United States

A. makes our airspace system more complex than it is in other countries.

B. standardizes airspace classifications with other countries.

C. separates all IFR and VFR operations.

A

B. standardizes airspace classifications with other countries.

107
Q

The width of a Federal Airway from either side of the centerline is

A. 4 nautical miles.
B. 6 nautical miles.
C. 8 nautical miles.

A

A. 4 nautical miles.

108
Q

The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on

A. the number of airports that lie within the Class D airspace.
B. 5 statute miles from the geographical center of the primary airport.
C. the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.

A

C. the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.

109
Q

One in-flight condition necessary for structural icing to form is

A. small temperature/dewpoint spread.
B. stratiform clouds.
C. visible moisture.

A

visible moisture

110
Q

The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on

A. the number of airports that lie within the Class D airspace.
B. 5 statute miles from the geographical center of the primary airport.
C. the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.

A

C. the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.

111
Q

Which Category of small unmanned aircraft must have an airworthiness certificate issued by the FAA?

A. 4.
B. 3.
C. 2.

A

A. 4

112
Q

During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?

A. Cumulus.
B. Dissipating.
C. Mature.

A

B. Dissipating.

113
Q

Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that

A. weather conditions are at or above VFR minimums.
B. the sky condition is clear and visibility is unrestricted.
C. the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

A

C. the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

114
Q

Most midair collision accidents occur during

A. hazy days.
B. clear days.
C. cloudy nights.

A

B. clear days.

115
Q

Under what operational condition may you be approved to fly without remote identification capability?

A. If the operation is being conducted in an FAA-recognized identification area outside the line of sight.
B. If the operation is being conducted for aeronautical research.
C. If the operation is being conducted at altitudes of 400 feet AGL and below.

A

B. If the operation is being conducted for aeronautical research.

116
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.

117
Q

Clouds are divided into four families according to their

A. outward shape.
B. height range.
C. composition.

A

B. height range.

118
Q

The term “angle of attack” is defined as the angle between the

A. chord line of the wing and the relative wind.
B. airplanes longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil.
C. airplane’s centerline and the relative wind.

A

A. chord line of the wing and the relative wind.

119
Q

The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally

A. 1,200 feet AGL.
B. 3,000 feet AGL.
C. 4,000 feet AGL

A

C. 4,000 feet AGL

120
Q

According to 14 CFR Part 107, how may a Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC) operate an unmanned aircraft in class C airspace?

A.The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery.

B.The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace.

C.The remote pilot must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft.

A

B.The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace.

121
Q

The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends on the
A.air temperature
B.dewpoint
C.stability of the air

A

A.air temperature

122
Q

What may be used to assist compliance with being able to maintain situational awareness as a remote PIC?
A.First-person view camera
B.Remote PIC diligence
C.Binoculars

A

C.Binoculars

123
Q

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?
A.Low temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.
B.High temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.
C.High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.

A

C.High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.

124
Q

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.

125
Q

What action should a pilot take when operating in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
A.Obtain clearance from the controlling agency prior to entering the MOA
B.Operate only on the airways that transverse the MOA
C.Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted

A

C.Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted

126
Q

Where should you look to find out whether or not you’re allowed to operate in R-2531?
A.Chart Supplements (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)
B.By communicating with the nearest ATC or airport manager
C.On the Sectional Chart

A

C.On the Sectional Chart

127
Q

Which category of operation is limited to only flying over people in a closed or restricted access site?
A.Category 4
B.Category 2
C.Category 3

A

C.Category 3

128
Q

When operated under Part 107, a UA that weighs less than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) must comply with Remote ID requirements.
A.True
B.Only if the UA is flown in an FRIA
C.False

A

A.True

129
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.

130
Q

What is meant by the term “dewpoint”?

A. The temperature at which condensation and evaporation are equal.
B. The temperature at which dew will always form.
C. The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated.

A

C. The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated.

131
Q

What feature is associated with a temperature inversion?

A

A stable layer of air

132
Q

What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

A

High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions

133
Q

The wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This difference in direction is primarily due to

A

friction between the wind and the surface

134
Q

Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a

A

heat exchange

135
Q

In which situation is advection fog most likely to form?

A. A warm, moist air mass on the windward side of mountains.
B. An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.
C. A light breeze blowing colder air out to sea.

A

B. An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.

136
Q

What does the magenta dashed line labeled 11°W indicate?
A.A military training route
B.A common airspace route for manned aircraft
C.The magnetic variation for this area of the Sectional Chart

A

C.The magnetic variation for this area of the Sectional Chart

137
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

138
Q
A

American government (5 decks)

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