Part 107 Deck Flashcards
How old must you be to get a Remote Pilot Certificate?
16 years old
How many days do you have to report an accident to the FAA? What is the damage threshold?
10 calendar days that results in serious injury or $500+ worth of damage
How many months is your license good for before retesting?
24 months
How much does a sUAS weight?
less than 55lbs
How many days do you have to notify the FAA of an address change?
30 days
Who is directly responsible for and is the final authority on the operation of the sUAS conducted under part 107?
The Remote PIC
In what circumstances can non-certified operators fly a sUAS?
If they’re directly supervised by the Remote PIC who is certified and has the ability to immediately take over the controls.
One way of doing this is via a buddy box, the other would be physically close enough to take over.
What factors would a remote PIC have to consider for other crew members, even if they’re not controlling the aircraft?
That they’re physically and mentally able to participate in the operation. This includes being too hungover, fatigued, and other health and wellness considerations.
How much is commercial aircraft registration and how long is it good for?
3 years and $5
If your UAS is destroyed, sold, lost or transferred to another operator, what should you dO?
Cancel registration in the FAA’s online registration system.
How do you register a sUAS if it is more than 55lbs?
Using the FAA’s paper-based registration process
How do you physically register your UAS?
Physical markings must be legible and durable. They must be visible and on the outside of the UAS.
Do you need to have your FAA registration on you when flying?
Yes. You must have your FAA registration certification in your possession when operating. This certificate can be available either on paper or accessible electronically.
What if the owner of the sUAS is less than 12 years old?
The sUAS must be registered by a person who is at least 13 years old.
What do you do if your drone was already registered in a foreign country?
It bust first be unregistered in the foreign country and then registered with the FAA.
When can you deviate from part 107 rules?
In case of an emergency you are allowed to deviate to respond to the emergency.
If you do this, you may need to send a written report to the FAA explaining the deviation, but only upon request of the Administrator.
What is the fastest speed you can fly a UAS?
You may not fly faster than a groundspeed of 87 knots or 100 mph.
What should be included in an accident report?
Remote PIC name and contact information, FAA certificate number, sUAS registration number, location date and time, persons injured if any, property damaged if any.
What is the minimum visibility?
3 statute miles (sm)
What are the cloud clearance requirements?
Cloud clearance should be at least 500 feet below the clouds, and at least 2000 feet horizontally from the clouds.
What is the maximum altitude limit?
400ft above ground level (AGL) unless it is flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure and does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure’s uppermost limit.
What should you be checking when logging your equipment?
Remote controller, launch and recovery equipment, communications link, payload, other components
When should scheduled maintenance occur?
In accordance with the sUAS manufacturer’s suggested procedures.
Who can request to see your part 107 documentation?
Any agent of the FAA or law enforcement.
When can you operated a sUAS from a moving vehicle?
When it is a land or water vehicle and you’re operating over a sparsely populated area.
When does evening civil twilight start?
30 mins after sunset
When does morning civil twilight start?
30 mins prior to sunrise until sunrise
What do you need to do to fly during civil twilight?
Your aircraft should be equipped with anti-collision lights which need to be visible for 3 miles.
What do you have to do if you’d like fly at night?
YOu have to apply for a Daylight Operations Waiver.
Where can you learn about sunset and sunrise tables?
An air almanac
When can you fly over a human being?
if they are
a) directly participating in the operation of the sUAS
b) under a structure or inside a vehicle that can provide reasonable protection
When must you maintain VLOS?
Always (mostly). You must be able to see your aircraft unaided at all times.
You’re allowed to have brief moments when you can’t see it as long as you can quickly maneuver it back to line-of-sight, such as the operational necessity or scanning the sky for other aircraft.
What must your BAC be to fly?
Less than .04%. And you need to have had at least 8 hours pass between the last drink.
How long does it take for one mixed drink to make it through the body?
3 hours
If there is any doubt regarding the effects of any medication, who can you contact?
A local aviation medical examiner (AME).
If you want more information on the effects of drugs on flying where can you look?
The Aeromedical Factors chapter of the Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
What is dehydration? What effect can it have on flying? What can you do to prevent this?
Dehydration is when your body has suffered a critical loss of water. It can cause dizziness, fatigue, nausea, impairment of judgement. DRINK WATER.
What is heat stroke? What effect can it have on flying? What can you do to prevent this?
Inability of the body to control its temperature. Wear a hat, stay in the shade. Same effects as dehydration, largely.