FAA Part 107 Flashcards

1
Q

What Is The Highest You Can Legally Flight A UA?

A

400 feet

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2
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What is the minimum weight UAS (Un-maned Aircraft System) in order to register with FAA?

A

0.55 lbs

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What is the maximum weight UAS (Un-maned Aircraft System) to register with FAA?

A

55 lbs

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4
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What is the minimum age to legally register a drone?

A

13yrs old

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5
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Under what condition would a small UA not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?

A) When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.

B) When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds, but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments.

C) All small UAS need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, or after the flight.

A

A) When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.

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According to 14 CFR part 48, when must a person register a small UA with the Federal Aviation Administration?

A) All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.

B) When the small UA is used for any purpose other than as a model aircraft.

C) Only when the operator will be paid for commercial services.

A

A) All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.

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

A) If the owner is less than 13 years of age.

B) All persons must register their small UA.

C) If the owner does not have a valid United States driver’s license.

A

A) If the owner is less than 13 years of age.

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8
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At what age can you take the FAA Test?

A

16 years of age

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9
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If you past the test, how long will the license be valid for?

A

24 months (2 years)

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10
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What does AGL stand for?

A

Above Ground Level

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11
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What is the maximum feet AGL?

A

400 Feet

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12
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To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feel AGL? TO whom must you report the deviation?

A) Air Traffic Control.

B) The National Transportation Safety Board.

C) Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration.

A

C) Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration. Only if it’s reported to the news - (If there is an emergency and you have to take evasive action)

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13
Q

At What radius and height can you fly your drone around a building?

A

400 feet above within 400 feet radius around the building.

If the building is 100 feet tall, then you can fly an additional 400 feet high within a 400 foot radius around the building = 500 feet high / 400 feet within the radius

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14
Q

After referring to the Weather Report, How many feet must you fly your drone below the cloud ceiling?

A

500 feet.

If the could ceiling is at 700 feet, then you’ll only be able to fly the drone at 300 feet.

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15
Q

If there is cloud coverage at 300 feet, how far away horizontally would you have to keep away for clouds?

A

2,000 feet

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16
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How far away horizontally would you have to keep away from guy wires?

A

2,000 feet

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17
Q

What is the maximum MPH to fly your drone legally? (Without special waver letter to the FAA)

A

100 MPH

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18
Q

What does 3 SM Visibility Stand For?

A

3 Statute Miles

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19
Q

How far do you need to see in order to fly your drone?

A

3 SM Visibility (Statute Miles)

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20
Q

How many hours do you have to go between having a drink and flying a drone?

A

8 hours

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21
Q

What is the legal limit for your BAL (blood alcohol level) to fly an UA?

A

0.04

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22
Q

If you are convicted after obtaining narcotics, (marijuana) how long do you have do wait to fly a drone?

A

You have to wait 1 year after the final conviction, not when you get arrested

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23
Q

How long can you fly your drone before sunrise and sunset? - Twilight

A

30 minutes

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24
Q

What will be required for your drone in order to fly 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset?

A

Anti-Collision Lights that can be seen from 3 SM (Statute Miles). Drone does not come equipped with these lights, you’ll have to purchase them from B&H.com

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25
Q

According to 14 CFR part 107, what is required to operate a small UA within 30 minutes after official sunset?

A) Use of Anti-Collision lights.

B) Must be operated in a rural area.

C) Use of a transponder.

A

A) Use of Anti-Collision lights.

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26
Q

What is the limit or minimum damage for an official FAA Report to be filed?

A

$500 - excluding the cost of your own drone

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27
Q

How many days do you have to file an FAA Report?

A

10 days - only if the Report has to do with a serious injury

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28
Q

At what height does Class A Airspace Begin?

A

18,000’ MSL

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29
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What is the largest airport airspace class?

A

B - Major Airports (JFK, LAX, Boston)

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30
Q

Class C Airports are considered what type of airports?

A

Regional Airports

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31
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Which airspace will you need ATC (Air Traffic Control) Permission to fly?

A

A, B, C or D

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32
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According to 14 CFR part 107 the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C Airspace

A) Must use a Visual Observer.

B) Is required to file a flight plan.

C) Is required to receive ATC authorization.

A

C) Is required to receive ATC authorization. - website FAA to request a waiver 90 days in advance

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33
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(Refer to FAA-CT-80802G, Figure 26, area 4.) You have been hired to inspect the tower under construction at 46.9 N. and 98.6 W., near Jamestown regional (JMS). What must you receive prior to flying your unmanned aircraft in this area?

A) authorization from the military.

B) authorization from the ATC.

C) authorization from the National Park Service.

A

B) authorization from the ATC.

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34
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According to 14 CFR part 107, how may a remote pilot operate an unmanned aircraft in class C airspace?

A) The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the air traffic control “ATC” facility for jurisdiction over that airspace.

B) The remote pilot must monitor the air traffic control “ATC” frequency from the launch to recovery.

C) The remote pilot must contact the air traffic control “ATC” facility after lunch in the unmanned aircraft.

A

A) The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the air traffic control “ATC” facility for jurisdiction over that airspace.

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35
Q

What is CTAF?

A

The announcement that a pilot is coming down in a plane to land

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36
Q

112.9 or 122.95 is a reserved frequency when CTAF is unavailable. What is the name of the interface?

A

Multicom.

Generally used by small Airports

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37
Q

What is AWOS?

A

Weather Broadcast

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38
Q

NATO Phonetic Alphabet

A

Alpha, bravo, Charlie, Delta, echo, foxtrot, golf, hotel, India, Juliet, kilo, lima, Mike, November, Oscar, papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, tango, uniform, Victor, whiskey, x-ray, Yankee, Zulu

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39
Q

What happens to an aircraft when it exceeds the critical angle of attack?

A

Stalls

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40
Q

A Stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplanes wing is disrupted and a 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.

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41
Q

LOAD FACTOR:

Increases during what?

A

Turns

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42
Q

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

A) The UA is shifted rearward to the AFT CG (Center of Gravity) 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.

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43
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(Refer to FAA-8080-G2, Figure 2.) if an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude? Refer to Chart
(weight x Bank Angle)

A) 34 pounds.

B) 47 pounds.

C) 38 pounds.

A

C) 38 pounds.

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44
Q

Changing the CG (Center of Gravity) beyond what the plan was designed for will do what to the aircraft?

A

Will negatively impact the maneuverability and handling of the plan

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45
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 operating handbook or UAS flight manual.

B) Aeronautical information manual “AIM”.

C) Aircraft weight and balance handbook.

A

A) pilot operating handbook or UAS flight manual.

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46
Q

By law, you must have this on you. Sdp.io/chart is?

A

A downloadable chart of the air space in our area.

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47
Q

Where do you find the Unicom for the airport?

A

Refer to the legend and match it up

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48
Q

On a map, blue lines represent which type of airspace?

A

Class B Airspace

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49
Q

On a map, magenta lines represent which type of airspace?

A

Class C Airspace

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50
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On a map, Striped blue lines represent which type of airspace?

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Class D Airspace

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51
Q

On a map, striped Magenta lines represent which type of airspace?

A

Class E Airspace

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52
Q

What do red flags indicate on the map?

A

VFR (Visual Flight Rules) more airplanes are flying in this area

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53
Q

What does SFC stand for?

A

Surface

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54
Q

What do parachutes represent on the map?

A

Skydiving

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55
Q

What doesn’t CTAF stand for?

A

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency

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56
Q

What do straight blue paths represent on the map

A

Frequent Flight Paths

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57
Q

What is a restricted area?

A

Unusual Often Visible Hazards to Aircraft. Such as artillery firing, Ariel Gunnery, Guided Missiles

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58
Q

What does MOAs stand for?

A

Military Operations Areas

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59
Q

What is MTR/IR/VFR?

A

Military Training Routes

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60
Q

The chart shows a gray line with “VR 1667, VR 1617, BR 1638, and VR 1668.” could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small UA?

A) no, all operations will be about 400 feet.

B) yes, this is a military training route from the surface to 1500 feet AGL.

C) yes, the define route to provide traffic separation to manned aircraft.

A

B) yes, this is a military training route from the surface to 1500 feet AGL.

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61
Q

Which way does latitude go?

A

North & South

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62
Q

In what directions to longitude go

A

East and west

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63
Q

What do the tick marks represent on longitude and latitude?

A

They represent one minute increments. Every fifth tick is bigger and everything tenth is bigger

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64
Q

Where does true north take you?

A

To the equator

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65
Q

The airport has decided to hire you to film the watch Tower with your drone what do you do?

A

By law, you are not allowed to fly your drone near or at airports

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66
Q

Why do you airplanes take off and land into the wind?

A

Because it helps with lift and it helps with landing

67
Q

Which direction do airplanes circle The airport when they’re landing and taking off?

A

To the left

68
Q

In what direction do you helicopters 10 to go during take off and landing?

A

To the right, to stay out of the way of fixed-wing aircraft

69
Q

Which Way do you think runway 27 is facing?

A

West.

70
Q

Which direction is runway 18 facing?

A

South

71
Q

Which direction would runway 13 aim?

Refer to sectional charts

A

130 degrees (south east)

72
Q

What direction is zero on the Compass?

A

North

73
Q

What direction is 90° on a compass?

A

East

74
Q

(Refer to FAA-CT-80802G, Figure 26, area 2.) while monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind on RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?

A) The aircraft is east.

B) The aircraft is south.

C) The aircraft is west.

A

A) The aircraft is east.

75
Q

Where do you referred to for a maintenance schedule?

A

Your drone operators manual

76
Q

Under what conditions should be operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?

A) when the 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 incident.

A

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

77
Q

The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by?

A) The chart supplements US “formerly airport facility directory”.

B) notices of airmen “NOTAMS”.

C) The terminal area church “TAC”.

A

A) The chart supplements US “formerly airport facility directory”.

78
Q

What are NOTAMS used for?

A

Timely information. When President Trump was elected, a NOTAM was sent out to not fly your drone near his tower.

79
Q

(Refer to FAA-8080-2G, Figure 20, area 5.) how would a remote PIC “CHECK NOTAMS” as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?

A) by utilizing the B4UFLY mobile application.

B) by contacting the FAA district office.

C) by obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com.

A

C) by obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com.

80
Q

What type of report does METAR serve?

A

Meteorological Aviation Report

Weather Information

81
Q

What does TAF stand for and what purpose does it serve?

A

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Weather information

82
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR “KGGG” stand for?

A

It’s the initials of the airport with a K front of it.

83
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG “161753Z” stand for?

A
The Z stands for UTC time. (universal time) 
It's a time code: 
Always use 24hr time
16 = day of month
17 = Hour (5pm)
53 = Minutes
84
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG 161753Z “AUTO” stand for?

A

The report was automatically generated from the Weather Station. You could also say “COR”
Which means corrected

85
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO “14021G26KT” stand for?

A

The first three digits indicates the compass heading (140 degrees)
21 represents the KNOTS
G26 = Gusting to 26 KT (KNOTS)

86
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO “VRB05KT” stand for?

A

Variable Winds at 5 knots

Generally low wind speeds

87
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT “3/4SM” stand for?

A

3/4 statute mile visibility

88
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT “1 1/2SM” stand for?

A

One and a half statute miles

89
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM “+TSRA BR” stand for?

A

”+” Heavy
“TSRA” Thunder storm & rain showers.
BR indicated mist.
Referred to the descriptor

90
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR “BKN008” stand for?

A

It represents cloud coverage. And they’ve taken two zeros off of it.
BKN = Broken Clouds
008 = 00800” feet

91
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 “OVC012CB” stand for?

A

Overcast clouds at 1,200 feet. Cumulonimbus (big puffy clouds)

92
Q

What does “SCT” stand for?

A

Scattered

93
Q

What does “SKC, CLR, & FEW” mean?

A

Clear

94
Q

What does “BR” mean?

A

Mist

95
Q

What does HZ mean?

A

Haze

96
Q

What does GR mean?

A

Hail

97
Q

What does PR mean?

A

Partial

98
Q

What does “-“ mean?

A

Light

99
Q

What does DZ mean?

A

Drizzle

100
Q

On a METAR report, what would METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 “18/17” stand for?

A

Temperature in Dew point (Celsius).
18 degrees Celsius and the dew point is 17 degrees Celsius.
Precipitation. Water forming on the plane

101
Q

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2G, Figure 12.) what are the current conditions for Chicago midway airport “KMDW”?

A) Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1–1/2 2SM, rain.

B) Sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility 1–1/2SM, heavy rain.

C) Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2SM, with rain.

A

Look at the airport code (KMDW) and the METAR to finalize the answer for the question

102
Q

What does “TAF” stand for?

A

Terminal Airdrone Forcast

103
Q

What does TAF “KPIR” stand for?

A

Airport Code (Airport Name)

104
Q

What does TAF KPIR “111130Z” stand for?

A

Z represents Zulu. UTC Time. Time Code
When the Report was generated!
11 - day of the month
1130 - 11:30am

105
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z “1112/1212” stand for?

A

How long the TAF is valid for! It’s telling us the Weather and how long the Report is good for.
The beginning and end of the TAF

1112 - 11th day of the month from 12

1212 - 12th day of the month to 12

106
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 “Tempo” stand for?

A

The following conditions are going to be temporary.

107
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo “1112/1114” stand for?

A

The period of time that the following conditions are valid for
1112/1114 - 11th day of the month
From Noon - 2pm

108
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo “1112/1114 “5SM” stand for?

A

5 Statute Miles

109
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo “1112/1114 5SM “BR” stand for?

A

Mist

110
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo “1112/1114 5SM BR “FM1500” stand for?

A

From 3pm

111
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo “1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 “16015G25KT” stand for?

A

160 degrees, 15 knots, Gusting to 25 Knots

112
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo “1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT “P6SM” stand for?

A

The “P” is there if it’s 6 or more miles. 6 Statute Miles! Great Visibility

113
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM “SCT040” stand for?

A

Scattered Clouds at 4,000 feet

114
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 “BKN250” stand for?

A

Broken Clouds at 25,000 feet

115
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 “FM120000” stand for?

A

Indicating a different period of time.
From
12 = day of the month
0000 = Midnight

116
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 “14012KT” stand for?

A

KT indicates Wind Speed.

140 degrees at 12 Knots

117
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT “P6SM” stand for?

A

“P” means it’s more than 6 miles.

6 Statute Miles. Great Visibility

118
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM “BKN080” stand for?

A

Broken Clouds at 8,000 feet

119
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 “OVC150” stand for?

A

Overcast Clouds at 15,000 feet

120
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 “PROB30 1200/1204 3SM” stand for?

A

30% Probability
1200/1204 = 12th day of the month from midnight to 4am.
Visibility dropping to 3 Statute Miles

121
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 PROB30 1200/1204 3SM “TSRA” stand for?

A

Thunderstorms and Rain

122
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 PROB30 1200/1204 3SM TSRA “BKN030CB” stand for?

A

Broken Clouds at 3,000 feet, Cumulonimbus Clouds

123
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 PROB30 1200/1204 3SM TSRA BKN030CB “FM120400” stand for?

A

From 12 day at 4am to Midnight

124
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 PROB30 1200/1204 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM120400 “1408KT” stand for?

A

140 degrees at 8 Knots

125
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 PROB30 1200/1204 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM120400 1408KT “P6SM” stand for?

A

“P” is labeled when the number exceeds 6 miles. 6 Statute Miles

126
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 PROB30 1200/1204 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM120400 1408KT P6SM “SCT040” stand for?

A

Scattered Clouds at 4,000 feet

127
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 PROB30 1200/1204 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM120400 1408KT P6SM SCT040 “OVC080” stand for?

A

Overcast Clouds at 8,000 feet

128
Q

What does TAF KPIR 111130Z 1112/1212 Tempo 1112/1114 5SM BR FM1500 16015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM120000 14012KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 PROB30 1200/1204 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM120400 1408KT P6SM SCT040 OVC080 “TEMPO 1204/1208 3SM TSRA OVC030CB” stand for?

A

Temporarily
1204/1208 day of month from 4am to 8am hour.
3 Statute Miles
Thunderstorms and Rain
Overcast Clouds at 3,000 feet Cumulonimbus Clouds

129
Q

At higher altitudes, the air is less dense. Does that make the drone more or less stable?

A

Less stable

130
Q

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

A) propeller efficiency is increased.

B) propeller efficiency is decreased.

C) density altitude does not affect propeller efficiency.

A

B) propeller efficiency is decreased.

131
Q

What is the definition of Fronts?

A

When a bunch of hot air and cold air collide and presents a front.
Divides Weather Patterns

132
Q

What is wind shear?

A

Sudden drastic change in wind speed at any altitude

133
Q

What is structural icing?

A

Ice forming on the wings or the plane becoming part of the structure

134
Q

What is the TS Life Cycle?

A
  1. Cumulus
  2. Mature (dangerous one)
  3. Dissipating (downdrafts)
135
Q

What does humidity cause?

A

Less visibility

Yet more efficient to fly in because the air is thicker

136
Q

What is unstable air?

A

Hot and humid air

137
Q

What is turbulence air?

A

Unstable and showery

138
Q

What are the characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?

A) turbulence and showery precipitation.

B) Poor visibility and smooth air.

C) Haze and smoke.

A

A) turbulence and showery precipitation.

139
Q

What weather aspects can be considered stable air?

A
Poor Visibility 
Steady rain (drizzle)
140
Q

What are the characteristics of stable air?

A) good visibility and steady precipitation.

B) Poor visibility and steady precipitation.

C) Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation.

A

B) Poor visibility and steady precipitation.

141
Q

What are Nimbus clouds?

A

Big Heavy Clouds

142
Q

What is a stratus?

A

High wispy clouds

143
Q

What is the responsibility of the visual observer “VO”?

A

To just watch the drone for and looking out for obstructions. You are required to have one if you are flying with goggles. They don’t fly the drone. If you are using the screen instead, It is highly recommended but not required by the FAA.
Maintain visual line-of-sight

144
Q

What is a (PIC)

A

Remote pilot in command.

145
Q

When using a small USA 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.

146
Q

According to 14 CFR part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small UAS 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.

147
Q

What does (CRM) stand for?

A

Crew Resource Management

148
Q

Define Breather Too Much

A

Hyperventilation

149
Q

Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?

A) A small amount of alcohol increases vision acuity.

B) consuming an equal amount of water will increase the distraction of alcohol alleviate a hangover.

C) judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.

A

C) judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.

150
Q

Are you still under the influence of alcohol on a hangover?

A

Yes

151
Q

You are a remote pilot for a co-op energy service provider. You are to use your UA to inspect powerlines in a remote area 15 hours away from your home office. After the drive, fatigue impacts your ability to complete your assignment on time. Fatigue can be real recognized?

A) easily by an experienced pilot.

B) as being in an impaired state.

C) Buy an ability to overcome sleep deprivation

A

B) as being in an impaired state.

152
Q

Scanning the sky. How do you scan the sky?

A

1 - top the left for 10 seconds
2 - top right for 10 seconds
3 - bottom right for 10 seconds
4 - bottom left for 10 seconds

153
Q

Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic? A remote pilot should…

A) systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.

B) concentrate on relative motion movement detected in the peripheral vision area.

C) continuously scan the sky from left to right.

A

A) systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.

154
Q

Define Macho

A

Someone who shows off. Proving they are the best. Flying drones dangerously close to people’s heads

155
Q

How do you avoid being a Impulsivity pilot

A

Engage in proper planning

156
Q

What is the antidote to invulnerability?

A

Realizing that something dangerous can happen while operating a drone. Acknowledging

157
Q

Describe a resignation person.

A

Someone who believes that no matter what something bad is going to happen and that it’s out of the pilots hand. The truth is something can happen but most likely due to a pilot error

158
Q

What is the antidote to the “anti-authority” pilot?

A

Rules should be followed. Otherwise you break the law

159
Q

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

A) impulsivity.

B) invulnerability.

C) macho.

A

C) macho.

160
Q

You have been hired as a remote pilot by a local news TV station to film breaking news with a small UA. You expressed a safety concern and that 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.

161
Q

Safety is an important element for remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft systems. 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

A) crew resource management.

162
Q

When adopting crew service management “CRM” concepts to the operator 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.

163
Q

A local TV station has hired a remote pilot to operate their small UA to cover 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/incidences with in six months.

B) The new station does not need to make any changes; there are times that an accident is unavoidable.

C) The new station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedure’s that emphasize safety.

A

C) The new station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedure’s that emphasize safety.