Part107 Areas of attention

Question 1

What are the 4 categories of Air Space

Answer 1

The 4 categories are Controlled, uncontrolled, special use and other.

Question 2

What is Controlled Air Space

Answer 2

FAA controlled airspace to insure the safety and efficiency of air traffic surrounding airports, cities, and military bases.

Question 3

What classifications are under Controlled Air Space?

Answer 3

The classifications are A,B,C,D, & E

Question 4

What classifications are under Uncontrolled Air Space?

Answer 4

Classification G

Question 5

Characteristics of Class - A

Answer 5

Class A is from 18,000 (MSL) up to Fl600 or (60000 MSL) Is off limits to s/UAS operations.

Question 6

Characteristics of Class - B

Answer 6

Has Solid Blue line. Surrounds the biggest and busiest airports. Generally 2 or more layers. 1st is usually from the Surface to the ceiling. 2nd starts where the 1st ends with a wider diameter. ie: upside dn wedding cake.
-Remote pilots need ATC authorization to fly in B.
NOT Rqd to possess a mode C transponder.

Question 7

Characteristics of Class - C

Answer 7

Typically 1 layer rising from the surface to ceiling.102/SFC Then has 1 addnl layer. 102/75
ALWAYS ADD TWO ZEROS to the #
Surrounds’2nd lvl” busy airports.
s/UAS pilots ‘MUST’ equip their Drone w/Mode C transponder.

Question 8

Characteristics of Class - D

Answer 8

overlays small regional airports busy enough to still have ATC.-
No Layering, 1 cylindrical section. Surface to a given altitude.
*Need Atc authorization to fly here.

Question 9

Characteristics of Class - E

Answer 9

Everywhere else. Begins at 14,500 MSL or 1200 AGL
Extends to but does not include 18,000 MSL
incorporates overlaying waters within 12 NM.
Solid Magenta t Line

Question 10

Characteristics of Class - E with Magenta Gradient

and Magenta - - - - line

Answer 10

Magenta Gradient Line= Designates Class E restricted airspace begins at 700’ AGL (above surface)
Magenta Dotted Line = Class E airspace that extends all the way to the surface. SFC

Question 11

Characteristics of Class - E- Blue Gradient Line

Answer 11

Has a floor of 1200 AGL or greater abutting G. Rarely used

Question 12

Characteristics of Class - G

Answer 12

• Uncontrolled Airspace, no authorization needed to fly there.
• Begins @ the surface * Ends @ the floor of the overlying E airspace.

Question 13

Types of Special Use airspace.

Answer 13

MOA, MTR, TFR RESTRICTED, PROHIBITED, WARNING

Question 14

MOA stands for

Answer 14

MILITARY OPERATION AREA

Question 15

MTR Stands for

Answer 15

Military Training Routes

Question 16

What is the procedure for operating in Special Use Areas?

Answer 16

1st-Contact the controlling agency.

Question 17

What is the procedure for operating in Controlled Airspace?

Answer 17

• Must have prior authorization.
• B,C & D Require ATC authorization
• Class ‘E’ airspace requires prior auth. from the FAA

Question 18

What is a TFR?

Answer 18

Temporary Flight Restrictions

Question 19

What are the characteristics of a TFR?

Answer 19

Commonly occur when large public events take place,
or a VIP is in the area.
Flights restricted

Question 20

What are VFR’s or visual flight rules,or the 3-1-5-2

Answer 20

3-1-5-2 represent the visibility rules pilots follow.
3 = 3 miles of visibility in (Statute miles) necessary
1 = 1,000ft above clouds
5 = must stay 500 ft below clouds
2= must stay 2000 ft horizontally from clouds

Question 21

what is 1800wxbrief or brief.com

Answer 21

Considered the most reliable resource for airspace information. provided by lockheed martin

Question 22

What is Latitude?

Answer 22

Lines of LATITUDE run Parallel to the equator and determine distances N. and S. of the equator.
Latitude has 90 degrees going either N or S of the equator.

Question 23

What is Longitude?

Answer 23

Lines that run PERPENDICULAR to the Prime Meridian (greenwhich Eng) They are used to determine distances East or West of the Prime Meridian.
Longitude, there are 180 degrees E or W of the Prime Meridian.

Question 24

Characteristics of Radiation fog

Answer 24

AKA Ground Fog

Occurs primarily at night or day break

Question 25

Advection Fog

Answer 25

AKA Sea Fog. Forms when moist air moves over colder ground or water.

Question 26

Upslope Fog

Answer 26

Forms when moist and stable air is cooled while moving upward on sloping terrain.

Question 27

Cumulonimbis Clouds- CB

Answer 27

Most dangerous for sUAS OPS.

Caused by rising air currents & can appear in large groups. *Typically associated with Thunder Storms TS an Rain. RA

Question 28

Ceiling (in aviation Terms)

Answer 28

The bottom most layer of clouds, fog, or haze.

*Generally refers to the amount of Vertical visibility.

Question 29

Dew Point is-

Answer 29

The amount of moisture that can be contained in an air mass & determined by temperature.
Warm air holds more moisture than cold air.
When air reaches saturation, moisture occurs.
*Typically occurs at higher altitudes.

Question 30

What are the four methods by which air can reach the saturation point.

Answer 30

*when warm air moves over a cold surface, the air temperature drops and reaches the saturation point.
*the saturation point may be reached when cold air and warm air mix.
* when air cools at night through contact with the cooler ground, air reaches its saturation point.
Fourth method occurs when air is lifted or is forced upward in the atmosphere.

Question 31

What are the 3 conditions that must be present for the development of Thunderstorms.

Answer 31

• Sufficient Water Vapor
• Unstable atmospheric conditions (unstable lapse rate)
• Initial lifting source (surface heating, sloping terrain)ect

Question 32

A (METAR) is

Answer 32

A METAR is an observation of current surface weather reported in a standard international format. METARs are issued on a regularly scheduled basis unless significant weather changes have occurred.

Question 33

What are the types of METAR’

Answer 33

Metar and SPECI

Question 34

What is a SPECI

Answer 34

(SPECI) can be issued at any time between routine METAR reports.

Question 35

Example: METAR

Answer 35

KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVC012CB 18/17 A2970 RMK PRESFR

Question 36

(TAF) stands for:

Answer 36

Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts

Question 37

What is a TAF

Answer 37

A TAF is a report established for the five statute mile (SM) radius around an airport. TAF reports are usually given for larger airports. Each TAF is valid for a 24 or 30-hour time period and is updated four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z, and 1800Z.

Question 38

What are Convective SIGMETs or Significant Meteorological Information:

Answer 38

SIGMETS are issued for severe thunderstorms with surface winds greater than 50 knots,
hail at the surface greater than or equal to ¾ inch in diameter, or tornadoes.
They are also issued to advise pilots of embedded thunderstorms, lines of thunderstorms, or thunderstorms with heavy or greater precipitation that affect 40 percent or more of a 3,000 square mile or greater region.
A remote pilot will find these weather alerts helpful for flight planning.

Question 39

What are the characteristics of Stable Air

Answer 39

• Stratiform Clouds
• Continuous Precipitation
• Smooth Air
• Fair to Poor Visibility in Haze and Smoke

Question 40

What are the characteristics of Un-Stable Air

Answer 40

• Cumuli-form Clouds
• Showery Precipitation
• Rough Air (Turbulence)
• Good Visibility (except blowing debris)