Operating Limitations for sAUS Flashcards
May the remote PIC operate more than 1 sUAS at a time?
No. The remote PIC not operate or act as the remote PIC or VO in the operation of more than 1 UA at a time
May a person who is not part 107 certified manipulate the controls of a UA?
Yes, as long as they are supervised by a remote PIC that is part 107 certified and has the ability to immediately take the controls.
What are the methods the Remote PIC can seize control of a UA that someone else is operating under the PICs authority?
- Buddy box
- Seize the controller from the operator
- Enact an automated function like return to home, or hover, or holding pattern
What is ADM?
Aeronautical decision making
Define ADM?
ADM is a systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances. A remote PIC uses many different resources to safely operate an sUAS and needs to be able to manage these resources effectively.
Define is CRM?
CRM is a component of ADM, where the pilot of sUAS makes effective use of all available resources: human resources, hardware, and information. Many remote pilots operating under part 107 may use a VO, oversee other persons manipulating the controls of the small UA, or any other person who the remote PIC may interact with to ensure safe operations. Therefore, a remote PIC must be able to function in a team environment and maximize team performance.
What is CRM?
Crew Resource Management
Must a UA be registered?
To operate under part 107, the UA must be registered for under part 47 or part 48 prior to operating under part 107.
VLOS requirements?
The remote PIC and person manipulating the controls must be able to see the small UA at all times during flight. Therefore, the small UA must be operated closely enough to the CS to ensure visibility requirements are met during small UA operations.
Maintaining VLOS
VLOS must be accomplished and maintained by unaided vision, except vision that is corrected by the use of eyeglasses (spectacles) or contact lenses.
Flight control surfaces inspection
If the remote PIC observes that one or more of the control surfaces are not responding correctly to CS inputs, then the remote PIC may not conduct flight operations until correct movement of all flight control surface(s) is established.
Documents required to be available for inspection
Ensure that all necessary documentation is available for inspection, including the remote PIC’s remote pilot certificate, aircraft registration (if required), and Certificate of Waiver (CoW) (if applicable).
What is the maximum speed a UA may be operated?
Cannot be flown faster than a groundspeed of 87 knots (100 miles per hour)
What are the maximum altitude limits
Cannot be flown higher than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), unless flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure and does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure’s immediate uppermost limit;
Minimum visibility and cloud clearance requirements?
Minimum visibility, as observed from the location of the CS, may not be less than 3 statute miles (sm); and
Minimum distance from clouds being no less than 500 feet below a cloud and no less than 2000 feet horizontally from the cloud.
