FAA Part 107 Flashcards
What Is The Highest You Can Legally Flight A UA?
400 feet
What is the minimum weight UAS (Un-maned Aircraft System) in order to register with FAA?
0.55 lbs
What is the maximum weight UAS (Un-maned Aircraft System) to register with FAA?
55 lbs
What is the minimum age to legally register a drone?
13yrs old
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) When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.
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) All civilian small UAs weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.
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) If the owner is less than 13 years of age.
At what age can you take the FAA Test?
16 years of age
If you past the test, how long will the license be valid for?
24 months (2 years)
What does AGL stand for?
Above Ground Level
What is the maximum feet AGL?
400 Feet
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.
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)
At What radius and height can you fly your drone around a building?
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
After referring to the Weather Report, How many feet must you fly your drone below the cloud ceiling?
500 feet.
If the could ceiling is at 700 feet, then you’ll only be able to fly the drone at 300 feet.
If there is cloud coverage at 300 feet, how far away horizontally would you have to keep away for clouds?
2,000 feet
How far away horizontally would you have to keep away from guy wires?
2,000 feet
What is the maximum MPH to fly your drone legally? (Without special waver letter to the FAA)
100 MPH
What does 3 SM Visibility Stand For?
3 Statute Miles
How far do you need to see in order to fly your drone?
3 SM Visibility (Statute Miles)
How many hours do you have to go between having a drink and flying a drone?
8 hours
What is the legal limit for your BAL (blood alcohol level) to fly an UA?
0.04
If you are convicted after obtaining narcotics, (marijuana) how long do you have do wait to fly a drone?
You have to wait 1 year after the final conviction, not when you get arrested
How long can you fly your drone before sunrise and sunset? - Twilight
30 minutes
What will be required for your drone in order to fly 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset?
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
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) Use of Anti-Collision lights.
What is the limit or minimum damage for an official FAA Report to be filed?
$500 - excluding the cost of your own drone
How many days do you have to file an FAA Report?
10 days - only if the Report has to do with a serious injury
At what height does Class A Airspace Begin?
18,000’ MSL
What is the largest airport airspace class?
B - Major Airports (JFK, LAX, Boston)
Class C Airports are considered what type of airports?
Regional Airports
Which airspace will you need ATC (Air Traffic Control) Permission to fly?
A, B, C or D
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.
C) Is required to receive ATC authorization. - website FAA to request a waiver 90 days in advance
(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.
B) authorization from the ATC.
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) The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the air traffic control “ATC” facility for jurisdiction over that airspace.
What is CTAF?
The announcement that a pilot is coming down in a plane to land
112.9 or 122.95 is a reserved frequency when CTAF is unavailable. What is the name of the interface?
Multicom.
Generally used by small Airports
What is AWOS?
Weather Broadcast
NATO Phonetic Alphabet
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
What happens to an aircraft when it exceeds the critical angle of attack?
Stalls
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.
C) exceeds its critical angle of attack.
LOAD FACTOR:
Increases during what?
Turns
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.
B) The airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight.
(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.
C) 38 pounds.
Changing the CG (Center of Gravity) beyond what the plan was designed for will do what to the aircraft?
Will negatively impact the maneuverability and handling of the plan
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) pilot operating handbook or UAS flight manual.
By law, you must have this on you. Sdp.io/chart is?
A downloadable chart of the air space in our area.
Where do you find the Unicom for the airport?
Refer to the legend and match it up
On a map, blue lines represent which type of airspace?
Class B Airspace
On a map, magenta lines represent which type of airspace?
Class C Airspace
On a map, Striped blue lines represent which type of airspace?
Class D Airspace
On a map, striped Magenta lines represent which type of airspace?
Class E Airspace
What do red flags indicate on the map?
VFR (Visual Flight Rules) more airplanes are flying in this area
What does SFC stand for?
Surface
What do parachutes represent on the map?
Skydiving
What doesn’t CTAF stand for?
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
What do straight blue paths represent on the map
Frequent Flight Paths
What is a restricted area?
Unusual Often Visible Hazards to Aircraft. Such as artillery firing, Ariel Gunnery, Guided Missiles
What does MOAs stand for?
Military Operations Areas
What is MTR/IR/VFR?
Military Training Routes
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.
B) yes, this is a military training route from the surface to 1500 feet AGL.
Which way does latitude go?
North & South
In what directions to longitude go
East and west
What do the tick marks represent on longitude and latitude?
They represent one minute increments. Every fifth tick is bigger and everything tenth is bigger
Where does true north take you?
To the equator
The airport has decided to hire you to film the watch Tower with your drone what do you do?
By law, you are not allowed to fly your drone near or at airports