Quiz 2 - All Questions Flashcards
50 questions, MC and T/F
What is MSL?
Mean Sea Level
What is AGL?
Above Ground Level
Can you fly with FPV with drones without a waiver and why?
NO…
1. limit your situational awareness
2. takes away peripheral vision
Do you have to keep visual line of sight on your drone?
YES
What does NOTAM stand for?
Notice to Airmen
What is LAANC?
Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability
What does LAANC provide?
- access to controlled airspace at or below 400 AGL
- awareness of where can and can’t fly
- gives ATC warning of when and where drones are
- sharing of airspace data between FAA and LAANC approved companies
Who maintains the safety and integrity of the national airspace? Does that include the operations of drones?
The FAA, yes
Do drones or manned aircraft have the right of way?
manned aircraft, always
What does part 137 cover?
agricultural products
Do you have to have an FAA medical to utilize your remote pilots license?
No
What is the importance of the temperature/dewpoint relationship?
Defines relative humidity and directly indicates the amount of moisture in the air & aircraft performance
What exemption does a drone flying under part 107 or 91 need when carrying a dispersible substance?
part 137
Is a METAR a forecast?
No
What are the three types of aviation weather reports
METAR
SPECI
PIREP
How often do you renew your remote UAS pilots license?
Part 107 licenses don’t expire but take training every 24 calendar months to keep current
How many classes of airspace in the US?
6
How do you know what fuel is available at an airport based off a chart supplement?
4 tick marks on airport symbol
What ’s the difference between vtol drones and most other drones?
VTOL drones offer take off and land vertically while using the efficiency of a normal plane which provides greater range and efficiency compared to multi-rotor drones
What does FAA part 101 cover?
regulates the use of model aircraft for hobby use
What does FAA part 107 cover?
regulates the operation of non-recreational sUAS operations
Can you fly a drone anywhere in the national airspace that other aircraft can fly without any waivers?
no, only in class G airspace below 400 AGL
What did Guglielmo Marconi do?
He was the first man to demonstrate radio’s use for communication purposes
Difference between UAS and UAV?
UAB only refers to the drone itself, while UAS represents the complete system, including the drone, communication links, and any additional sensors or payloads
What is FAA part 141?
regulates the operation of flight schools
What is FAA part 23?
environmental
What year did congress tell the FAA to begin dealing with drones?
in 2012 through the FAA Modernization and Reform Act
What’s the minimum weight that requires you to register your drone with the FAA?
0.55 lbs or 250 grams
What’s the biggest challenge for complete integration of drones into the national airspace?
situational awareness involved in sensing and detecting aircraft to avoid
What’s the primary FAA regulation for drones?
part 107
What coverage cloud constitutes and broken ceiling?
between 5/8 to 7/8 coverage on the METAR report
What is the radius and validity of a TAF?
Terminal Area Forecasts are valid for a 24-30 hour period and have a 5 mile radius
Where would you find the operating hours for a MOA from the chart?
contact any FSS within 100 miles of the area or the table on the sectional border
What’s the difference between the blue chevron and big tower on a chart supplement?
altitude indication
How can you meet the remote ID rules as a drone Pilot?
fly a drone with built-in “Standard Remote ID” or attach a separate “Remote ID broadcast module”
What does ASSURE stand for?
Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (Auburn is member)
What are the limiting factors for UAS?
range and battery life
What are aviation forecasts called?
TAFs and METARs
What does BVLOS stand for?
Beyond Visual Line of Sight
What a mode ID?
A unique identifier assigned to a drone that is part of the Remote ID system that allows it to be tracked and identified while in flight
What does FRIA stand for?
FAA-Recognized Identification Area
What is a FRIA?
designated geographic location where drone pilots can fly their drones without needing to comply with Remote ID equipment requirements
What is the max weight you can carry with your drone, including the weight of the drone, without an exemption?
55lbs
What are the two types of UAS operators besides hobbyists recognized by the FAA?
public (gov) and civil (non-gov)
What are requirements for a nationwide COA under section 333?
- operations must be Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)
- at or below 400 AGL
- differences from airport reference point (ARP)
-5nm for control tower
-3nm for published instrument approach
-2nm from heli/seaport
FAA manages public use COAs through what system?
COA Online System
What is FAA part 91 and 61?
61>pilot’s performance
91>standards outlined for aircraft companies
What are you prevented from doing in a 333 exemption?
- fly beyond visual line of sight
- fly at night
- fly above 400 feet
- fly near restricted airspaces without permission
- fly a drone exceeding 55lbs without permissions
do you have file a NOTAM while flying drones?
not under part 107, but you do under part 91
Three things to consider when trying to make money with drones?
- local regulations and licensing requirements
- specific market demand for drone services in your area
- quality of your drone equipment and piloting skills
