FAA Part 107 Study Guide (3DR)

Question 1

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

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Less than 55 lbs.

Question 2

A person whose sole task is watching the sUAS to report hazards to the rest of the crew is called

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Visual observer

Question 3

During your preflight inspection, you discover a small nick in the casing of your sUAS battery. What action should you take?

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Follow the manufacturer’s guidance.

Question 4

When loading cameras or other equipment on an sUAS, mount the items in a manner that

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Does not adversely affect the center of gravity.

Question 5

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

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Use of anti-collision lights.

Question 6

What is a characteristic of stable air?

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Stratiform clouds

Question 7

Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic?

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

Question 8

The FAA may approve your application for a waiver of provisions in part 107 only when it has been determined that the proposed operation

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Can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver

Question 9

When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into

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all phases of the operation.

Question 10

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

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exceeds its critical angle of attack.

Question 11

What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?

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Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation.

Question 12

When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings may be increased anytime

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the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.

Question 13

What action should a remote-pilot take when operating in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?

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Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted

Question 14

A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by

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slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as Antiauthority?

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Follow the rules

Question 17

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as Resignation?

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I am not helpless

Question 18

Who holds the responsibility to ensure all crewmembers who are participating in the operation are not impaired by drugs or alcohol?

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The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)

Question 19

The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by

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The Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)

Question 20

Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?

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10 days

Question 21

Damaged lithium batteries can cause

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An inflight fire

Question 22

Before each flight, the Remote PIC must ensure that

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Objects carried on the sUAS are secure

Question 23

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?

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The FAA, upon request.

Question 24

If an unstable air mass is forced upward, what type clouds can be expected?

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Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence.

Question 25

As a remote-pilot operating near an airport, you should expect arriving aircraft to join the traffic pattern

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45 degrees to downwind

Question 26

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

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Turns

Question 27

What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents?

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Human error

Question 28

Which of the following considerations is most relevant to a Remote PIC when evaluating unmanned aircraft performance?

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Current weather conditions

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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?

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Impulsivity.

Question 31

Responsibility for collision avoidance in controlled airspace rests with

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all pilots

Question 32

Whose sole task during an sUAS operation is to watch the sUAS and report potential hazards to the rest of the crew?

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The visual observer (VO)

Question 33

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

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Propeller efficiency is decreased.

Question 34

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

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Crew Resource Management

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

What could be a consequence of operating a small unmanned aircraft above its maximum allowable weight?

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Shorter endurance

Question 37

What should pilots state initially when telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information?

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the location of the sUA operation

Question 38

The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance is to use

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a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector.

Question 39

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?

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The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.

Question 40

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

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remote pilot-in-command.

Question 41

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?

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An injury requiring a hospitalization over 48 hours

Question 42

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as Invulnerability?

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It could happen to me

Question 43

According to 14 CFR part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?

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Remote pilot-in-command.

Question 44

What does SHRA stand for? (Weather report)

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Rain Showers

Question 45

The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by

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the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory).

Question 46

When operating near an uncontrolled airport, which frequency should the remote-pilot use to monitor air traffic?

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CTAF

Question 47

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

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The owner is less than 13 years of age.

Question 48

What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane?

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To control yaw

Question 49

Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport?

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An increase in ambient temperature

Question 50

Which crewmember is required to be under the direct supervision of the Remote PIC when operating an sUAS?

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The person manipulating the controls

Question 51

What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?

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Turbulence and showery precipitation.

Question 52

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

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is required to receive ATC authorization.

Question 53

Which crewmember must hold a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating?

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The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)

Question 54

Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?

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When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.

Question 55

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?

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Within 10 days

Question 56

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?

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Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.

Question 57

To avoid striking guy wires, how far from a skeletal tower should you operate your aircraft?

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2000 feet

Question 58

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?

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Risk Management.

Question 59

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

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Pilot's Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.

Question 60

Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs?

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The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)

Question 61

The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will

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The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will

Question 62

The suffix 'nimbus' used in naming clouds, means

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a rain cloud

Question 63

To get a complete weather overview for the planned flight, the Remote Pilot in Command should obtain a

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A standard briefing

Question 64

Which of the following is considered a "ceiling"?

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A broken or overcast cloud layer

Question 65

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

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Smooth air

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many days prior to the planned operation?

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90 days

Question 68

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

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Macho.

Question 69

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

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Every 24 months

Question 70

Which of the following source of information should you consult first when determining what maintenance should be performed on an sUAS or its components?

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Manufacturer guidance

Question 71

What are the characteristics of stable air?

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Poor visibility and steady precipitation.

Question 72

Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the

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Manufacturer’s suggested procedures

Question 73

What are characteristics of unstable air?

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Turbulence and good surface visibility.

Question 74

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?

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Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear.

Question 75

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

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

Question 76

When using a small UA in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?

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The remote PIC.

Question 77

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

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as being in an impaired state.

Question 78

Outside control tower hours, class D airspace is

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Class G

Question 79

How often is the Remote PIC required to inspect the sUAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation?

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Before each flight

Question 80

Who is responsible for ensuring that there are enough crewmembers for a given sUAS operation?

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The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)

Question 81

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

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Poor surface visibility.

Question 82

A person without a part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations

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Under the direct supervision of a certified Remote PIC