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A sUA accident causes a crew member to lose consciousness
The RPIC must file a report with the FAA within 10 calendar days of the accident
An aircraft weighing less than .55 pounds on takeoff including everything onboard
Does not have to be registered in the U.S. before operation
A person must register any sUAS weighing greater than
. 55 pounds to the FAA regardless of its intended use
No person under the age of 13
Is permitted to register a sUAS in their name
A sUAS must be operated in a manner
Which does not endanger the life or property of another
No person may allow an object to be dropped from a sUAS in a manner
That creates an undue hazard to persons or property
You must not operate a sUA within
8 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage
No person may operate a sUAS during civil twilight unless
The sUA is equipped with anti-collission lighting visible far at least 3 statute miles
Exceeding regulation flight ceilings in emergency and right of way situations
Must be reported only on request by the FAA
No person may operate a sUA in what airspace, without authorizatipn?
B, C, D, and E
Who is responsible for determining the performance of a sUA
The Pilot in Command PIC
Maximum ground speed of a sUA
100 mpr or 87 kn (knots)
A rPIC must provide a remote pilot certificate with a sUA rating if
Requested by the FAA
Refusal by a PIC to submit to a blood alcohol test is
Grounds for suspension or revocation of their remote pilot certificate
The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by
The Chart Supplements U.S.
Responsibility for briefing the crew on emergency procedures during commercial operations rest with
The rPIC
To avoid a collision with a manned airplane a rPIC was forced to fly at greater than 600ft AGL
This operation must be reported to the FAA upon request
When handling lithium based batteries always
Follow the manufacturers recommendations
To prevent the final link in the accident chain a rPIC must consider
The Risk Management Methodology
A rPIC had been hired and had experienced multiple near accidents, as well as two minor crashes
The employer should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations, and should then develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety
Crew Resource Management (CRM) should be integrated into
All phases of the operation
CRM is the effective use of
All available resources
Taking risks in order to impress others is
Macho/machoism
Fly first ask questions later
Impulsivity
Even small amounts of alcohol
Adversely affects judgement and decision making
Fatigue is recognized as
Being in an impaired state
When scanning for traffic
A rPIC should systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals
If no Manufacturers Maintenance schedule is provided
The operator should establish a scheduled maintenance protocal
The responsibility to inspect the sUAS to ensure safe operating conditions rest with
The rPIC
If the sUAS is powered
Ensure that there is enough available power for the sUAS to operate for the intended time
Any object or equipment attached or carried by the sUA should be
Certainly secured in a manner that does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability
While experiencing high density altitudes
Propeller efficiency is decreased
Poor visibility and steady precipitation are characteristics of
Stable Air (including stratiform clouds, smooth air, and haze/smoke
Turbulence, showery precipitation, good visibility, and culumiform clouds are
Characteristics of unstable air
Expected weather conditions resulting from a low-level temperature inversion with relative high humidity
Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds
To ensure the integrity of the UAs center of gravity (CG), and not exceed the limits of the CG
A PIC should follow the loading instructions specified in the pilot’s operating handbook or UA flight Manual
A stall occurs when
The wing exceeds its critical angle of attack (AOA)
When operating a UA the PIC should consider the load factor will increase anytime the airplane is subject to
Anytime the UA is subject to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
A rPIC planning to operate within Class C airspace must first
Acquire authorization from ATC
To fly a UA weighing more than 55lbs a PIC must submit a
Waiver from the FAA
Must be how old to become a licensed pilot
16 years old
Maximum operational height of a sUA
400ft AGL
Maximum operational height above, and horizontally around a building
400 ft above the structure, and 400ft horizontally around
Minimum distance below clouds
No less than 500 ft below clouds
Minimum horizontal Distance from Clouds
2,000 ft
Minimum horizontal distance of visibility to fly a sUA
3 statute miles (3SM)
Without extra visual aid beyond corrective lenses the UA
Must remain line of sight visible to the operator
Max BAC permitted to operate a UAS
.04
A suspension lasting how long after date of narcotics conviction
1 year
Night flight is prohibited without
Prior FAA authorization, obtained 90 days before planned operation
Maximum damage cost that remains unreported
$500
A report must be made within how many days of an accident causing greater than $500 worth of damage
A report must be made to the FAA within 10 calendar days
If a person is injured leading to hospitalization for 48 hrs or more
The PIC must submit an accident report to the FAA with 10 calendar days of the accident
ATC or the Airport Managers permission is required for
Operations in Class B, C, D, and E airspace
ATC permission must be obtain
90 days prior to planned flight
MultiCOM/CTAF Frequency
122.9 or 122.95
Stalls occur when
The aircraft fails to produce enough lift, exceeding the critical angle of attack, and flight fails
Will stall at higher speeds while
In a turn
When is the load factor on an an airplane is increased compared to straight and level flgiht
While in a Turn
When loading cameras and other equipment on a UA
Mount in a manner that does not adversely affect the UAs CG
Improperly loaded equipment will cause
An adverse affect on handling, stability and safety of the operation
Follow load instructions found in
The Pilots Operating Handbook, or the UAS Flight Manual
Airspace classification define the
Type, extent, and regulations of the airspace
40
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13
4,000ft ceiling
1,300f5 floor
Uncontrolled airspace, Surface to 700 AGL
Class E
Expect what from VFR Waypoints
More aviation traffic
A PIC should exercise what when flying in an active MOA
Extreme caution
Longitude follows
E & W
Latitude follows
N & S
0° Longitude
Prime Meridian
0° Latitude
Equator
Compassion shows
Magnetic North
Maps show
True North
To operate within airport airspace a rPIC
Must recieve ATC authorization 90 days before planned operation
The runway number is indicated by
The number on a compass
North
360°
South
180°
East
90°
West
270°
Pilots keep the airport
To the left of the craft
Approach pattern is divided into 5 legs
Upwind, crosswind, downwind, base, and final
Base and Downwind
Are part of final approach
Airspace Info is located
In the Sectional Chart
Class B airspace
Designated by solid blue line. Must recieve ATC authorization for operations, 10,000ft MSL
Class C Airspace
Designated by solid magenta line, must recieve ATC or Airport managers authorization, 4,000ft above airport
Class D airspace
Surface to 2,500 ft, must recieve authorization, designated by a dashed blue line
Class E airspace
Most cases no authorization required, designated by a dashed magenta line
High density altitude
Thin air
Low density altitude
Dense air
As density of the air increases (lower density altitude)
Aircraft performance increases
As air density decreases (higher density altitude)
Aircraft performance decreases
Air density is affected by
Changes in altitude, temperature, or some combination
High density altitude is caused by
High elevations, low atmospheric pressures, high temp, high humidity, or some combination
Low density altitude is cause by
Lower elevations, high atmospheric pressure, low temp, and low humidity
Standard sea level pressure, and temp is
29.92” Hg
15° C
Atmospheric pressure is reported in
Millibars with 1” Hg = to approx 3mb
A front is
The border between two air masses and divides weather patterns
A front with air masses that remain relatively equal/balanced
Is a Stationary Front
The sudden dramatic change in wind direction and speed
Wind shear
Wind shear is most likely to occur
Close to the ground
Structural icing generally occurs
At higher altitudes when moisture and water strike the aircraft at below freezing temperaturss
Clear and rapid ice development occurs
Between 0° C and -15° C
Can be frequent in cluster cells
It is likely that what will occur when a TS is in the dissipating stage of its lifecycle
Down Drafts
Most dangerous stage of a TS life cycle
The Mature Stage
Low level wind shear is associated with
Passing frontal systems, thunder storms, and temperature inversions
High humidity =
Poor visibility and High performance
Stable Air is
Smooth flying, poor visibility, and steady precipitation
Unstable Air is
Hot, humid, with increased turbulence and rain/showers
Stages of the Risk Management Process
I.d. risk, asses risk, analyse controls, make control decisions, use controls, and monitor results
The Risk Management Process must be
Strategic, deliberate, and is time critical
3 Ps
Perceive, Process, Perform
The two types of airport
Towered and Untowered
Meridian and Parallels
Are the basis of measuring time in distance and direction
The dissipating stage of a TS is mostly categorized by
Downdrafts
An aircraft is left downwind for runway 1-6
The aircraft is approaching from 340°
The aircraft is midfield left downwind to runway 13.
The aircraft is positioned east of the runway
Advecting Fog is most likely to occur in an
Air Mass moving inland from the coast in winter
Cumulinimbus clouds have
The greatest turbulance
Class G airspace
Does not require authorization before entering
Expect for or low clouds if
The temperature/dew point is small and decreasing
Must update sUAS registration
Within 14 days of change in address
You can not fly a sUAS faster than
87 knots or 100 mph
A craft is on the right downwind for runway 07 which means
The craft is on the Southside of the airport
Using Standard lapse rate, the standard pressure at 3,000ft msl is
26.92” Hg
Standard pressure at sea level
29.92” Hg
Standard pressure lapse rate is
1” Hg per 1,000’
The most dangerous TS type has
Squall lines
A METAR wind reading reports 17004kt
This means the wind is 170° true north at 4 knots
Advection and upslope fog require
Wind
Drone registration must be renewed every
3 years
Part 107 applies to
Civil Small UAS operations
A level turn will increase
The load factor on a fixed wing airplane
Wind shear can occur
At any altitude
The Chart Supplement/ Airport Facilities Directory
Will have information about operations in the vicinity of a given airport
Good visibility and showery precipitation are characteristics of
Unstable air
The CG of a craft is to the far aft (rearward), this improper load will likely result in
The aircraft experiencing difficulty recovering from a stalled position
The purpose of the CTAF ( Common Traffic Advisory Frequency)
Is for manned aircraft pilots to self-announce their positions in and around non-towered airports
In order to operate the sUAS commercially
It must be registered regardless of the weight before, during, or after the flight
In order to operate a sUAS within 30 minutes after official sunset
Use of anti-collision lights are required
The Administrator or Representative may request to see
The PIC’S remote pilot certificate
A rPIC is prohibited from flying a sUAS directly over
A person who is not participating in the operation of the sUAS and who is not under safe cover
An operator may fly a sUAS from a moving vehicle provided that
The sUAS is carrying nothing for compensation or hire, and the area is remote and sparsely populated
Evening Civil Twilight ends
30 minutes after official sunset
Except for corrective lenses, a rPIC must maintain line of sight with the sUAS
Unaided
Loss of VLOS is permitted for a brief moment during operations if
Either out of operational safety or necessity, but must be re-established quickly
A person without a remote pilot certificate may operate a sUA commercially
Only under the direct supervision of rPIC who is immediately available to take control
Operating a sUAS from within a moving vehicle is prohibited unless
A Certificate of Waiver (COW) is is obtained prior to flight
A sUAS must be operated in a manner that
Does not endanger the life or property of an other
A Visual Observer (VO) is not required unless
The rPIC is performing an operation where maintaining VLS of the sUAS will be difficult
A recurrent test is required
Within every 24 months
A rPIC may operate after the end of evening civil twilight and morning Civil twilight only
If a COW is obtained from the FAA
Max altitude over land is
400 ft agl
Prior to operations a rPIC should obtain an
Outlook Briefing
Outlook Briefings include
Current weather, short term forecasts and the Outlook beyond 24hrs
Low density altitude effects propeller efficiancy
Positively
Cloud clearance requirements for sUAS operations are
No less than 500ft bellow and 2,000ft away horizontally from
What is the minimum visibility requirement for sUAS operations
3 statute miles (3SM)
Turbulence and showery precipitation are characteristics of
Ubstable air
A rPIC can check where to get information concerning activity in a restricted area
NOTAMS
A PIC can check NOTAMS by obtaining a briefing from
1800WXBrief.com
1800WXBrief.com provides
The most comprehensive briefings
The CTAF/ UNICOM frequency common to most but not all untowered airports is
122.8
METAR: KCHA 141653Z33007KT 10SMBKNO21 OVC033 06/01 A3031 RMK A02 SLP266T00610006
At 16532 the wind was blowing from the SW at 7kt (33007kt)
METAR: KCHA 141653Z33007KT 10SMBKNO21 OVC033 06/01 A3031 RMK A02 SLP266T00610006
The cloud layer is broken at 2,100ft and an overcast layer at 330ft (BKNO21 OVC033)
TAF: 34007KT P6SM SCT025 RKN035
Forecast time is 2200 UTC
TAF: FM142200 34007KT P6SM SCT025 RKN035
Expect a cloud ceiling over the airport at 1600 CST (there will be a cloud ceiling at 3,500ft agl by 2200 CST)
To ensure that the UA’s CG limits are not exceeded
Follow the unmanned aircraft loading guidelines specified in the Remote Pilot’s Drone Flight manual
During installation and mounting you should mount anything in such a manner that
It does not adversely affect the UA’s CG
When handling lithium batteries, in order to prevent possible fires or damage
Follow the manufacturers recommendations for battery charging and handling
To prevent the final link in the accident chain a rPIC should
Consider the Risk Management Methodology
The PIC is expected to inspect the condition and flight worthiness of the UA
Before each flight
The sUA weighs 45lbs on takeoff, this includes all fuel and added equipment.45lbs total weight.. The g-force on the aircraft in a 45° bank turn would be
45° degrees has a load factor of 1.414
63.5 pounds
45lb x 1.414 = 63.5lb
A sUAS is defined as
An unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55lb
Unmanned Aircraft means
An aircraft operated w/o the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
If your UA is destroyed, sold, lost, or transferred you should
Cancel the registration online associated with that UA
FAA advisory circulars related to Airmen are issued under the subject number
60
Advisory circulars related to Traffic and General Operation Rules are issued under number
90
Circulars related to Airspace are issued under the number
70
Moisture is added to the air through
Evaporation and Sublimation
Expect lenticular clouds over a mountain to produce
Strong turbulence
A rPIC planning to operate in class C airspace is required
To obtain prior ATC authorization
The Chart Supplement U.S. contains
Additional information regarding airspace
To find out if any MOA is active
Refer to legend for info
Part 107 defines visibility for E airspace as
3 SM
Check NOTAMS on
1800WXBrief.com
B, C, E, and D are
Controlled airspace
The National Airspace System (NAS) defines airspace under two categories
Regulatory and non regulatory
Class C controlled airspace typically includes
Airspace from the surface to 4,000ft msl
A Local Airport Advisory (LAA) is provided by
Flight Service Facilities
Cumuliform clouds and shower precipitation are characteristics of
A moist unstable air mass
An increase in ambient temperature would tend to increase the
Density altitude at the given airport
On a standard day pressure altitude is
Equal to density altitude
122.8 is
The UNICOM CTAF
The AOA of a stall will remain the same
Regardless of gross weight
If the Arm is 6” and the weight is 3lbs then
Then the moment is 18 in-lbs
After a failed test attempt
Must wait 14 days before reattempting
A sUAS is one that weighs
Less than 55lbs at takeoff
High density altitude will cause
A decrease in propeller efficiency
When a front passes expect
Changes in the wind and temperature
The Arm is defined as
The distance from a reference point to an object
Who is responsible for deconflicting traffic at a non-towered airport
The PIC
Mechanical lifting is when
Wind pushes moist, stable Air into a mountainside and causes that air to rise
While driving on the runway, and clear off onto the taxiway you shouldn’t stop until
You are past the double solid yellow lines
Standard Temperature and Pressure are
15° C and 29.92” Hg at sea level
Lines parallel to the equator are called
Lines of Latitude
A TS hits the mature stage when
Precipitation hits the ground
Showery intermittent precipitation is an indication of
An unstable atmosphere
Timing how long it takes your UA to travel to a known distance and using that to calculate a speed is known as
Dead reckoning
The angle between the wings chord line and the relative wind is
The Angle of Attack
Airport Weather broadcasts are transmitted on either
ATIS, AWOS, or ASOS frequencies
