Regulation Flashcards
Falsifying records that are required to show compliance with any requirement of Part 107 can lead to (PI)
Denial of application for Remote Pilot, waivers, or suspension/revocation, or a civil penalty.
14 CFR Part 107.5 states that falsifying records that are required to show compliance with any requirements under Part 107 or reproduction or alteration of certificate can lead to denial of application, waiver, suspension or revocation, or a civil penalty.
You plan to operate a 33 lb. sUAS to capture aerial imagery over real estate for use in sales listings. Is this sUAS operation subject to 14 CFR Part 107?
Yes, this sUAS operation is subject to Part 107.
This operation would be subject to Part 107 since it is not a flight for enjoyment or fun. Also, since the aircraft weights 33 pounds, it falls under the limits of 55 lbs set by the FAA. Note that even if the sUAS weighted less than .55 pounds, it would still be required to follow Part 107 rules.
Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated
Without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.
14 CFR Part 107.3 states that “Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.”
Which operations must comply with 14 CFR Part 107?
Civil operations.
According to 14 CFR Part 107.1(a), “except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this part applies to the (…) operation of civil small unmanned aircraft systems within the United States.”
While operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), you experience a flyaway and several people suffer injuries. Which of the following injuries requires reporting to the FAA?
An injury requiring an overnight hospital stay.
14 CFR 107.9 states that “accidents must be reported to the FAA within 10 calendar days, any operations involving at least: (a) Serious injury to any person or any loss of consciousness; or (b) Damage to any property for which the cost of repair exceeds $500” An overnight stay in the hospital would be considered serious injury.
You are operating a 1280 g (2.8 lb.) quadcopter for your own enjoyment. Is this sUAS operation subject to 14 CFR Part 107?
No, this sUAS operation is not subject to Part 107.
This is the perfect example of a flight that would NOT be covered by Part 107, since you are flying for fun and your own enjoyment.
You are part of a news crew, operating an sUAS to cover a breaking story. You experience a flyaway during landing. The unmanned aircraft strikes a vehicle, causing approximately $800 worth of damage. When must you report the accident to the FAA?
Within 10 days.
You recently renewed your certificate by taking the Recurrent training. While mapping a property for a client, an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector asks to see documents showing that you can legally fly your sUAS for commercial purposes. Which document will you provide? (PI)
Remote Pilot Certificate, Registration Card, and a copy of the Completion Certificate for the Recurrent Training.
14 CFR Part 107.7 states that the rPIC must make available the following documents to the FAA: - Remote Pilot Certificate, - Any document required to be kept under the Part 107 regulations (including renewal written exam and registration card).
You purchased a new quadcopter that weights 0.43 lbs (195 grams) to complete roof inspections. Is this operation subject to 14 CFR Part 107? (PI)
Yes, there is no lower weight limit for operating under 14 CFR Part 107.
According to 14 CFR Part 107, an sUAS is an unmanned aircraft system weighing
Less than 55 lbs.
Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in Part 107?
Model aircraft for hobby use.
You have accepted football tickets in exchange for using your sUAS to videotape the field before and after the game. Is this sUAS operation subject to 14 CFR Part 107?
Yes, this sUAS operation is subject to Part 107.
Which of the following operations would be regulated by 14 CFR 107?
Operating your sUAS for an imagery company.
Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?
10 days
Who should you make your documents available to when asked? (PI)
The Administrator, authorized representatives from the NTSB or TSA, or any Federal, State, or Local Law enforcement officers.
According to 14CFR 107.7(a)(2) The rPIC must make available the documents to: - The FAA - Authorized representative of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) - Any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer; or - Authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Which crewmember is required to be under the direct supervision of the Remote PIC when operating an sUAS?
Person manipulating the controls.
14 CFR Part 107.12(b) states that in order to operate a UAS under Part 107, one must be under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the remote pilot in command has the ability to immediately take direct control of the flight of the small unmanned aircraft. This means the person manipulating the controls, if they are not certificated, would have to be under the supervision of a rPIC.
During a mission in a busy area, your only Visual Observer complains that he is getting a migraine and has a hard time focusing on the sUAS in the air. What should you do? (PI)
Land as soon as practical and determine if the mission can be restarted without a Visual Observer.
According to 14 CFR 107.17, no person may act as remote PIC, visual observer, or direct participant if he/she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the sUAS. This includes migraine headaches.
A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding (PI)
8 hours.
According to 14 CFR 107.27(a) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft within 8 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.
What medical certificates are required to operate under 14 CFR Part 107?
No Medical Certificates are required.
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, you may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation of hire
Over a sparsely populated area.
14 CFR Part 107.25 states that “No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting another person’s property for compensation or hire.” See “Part 107 - Subpart B (Part 2)” video for more information.
Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft?
If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface.
14 CFR 107.23(b) states that no person may allow an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property.
You own a roofing inspection company. One of your employees is in the process of acquiring their Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate. Can he/she still complete an inspection using a sUAS under Part 107? (PI)
Yes, under the direct supervision of a remote Pilot in Command.
Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests with
the Remote PIC.
14 CFR 107.19(c) states that ““the remote pilot in command must ensure that the small unmanned aircraft will pose no undue hazard to other people, other aircraft, or other property in the event of a loss of control of the aircraft for any reason.
No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with
.04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood.
To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?
Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Deviations from the regulation should only be reported upon request from the Administrator, as highlighted is 107.21.
Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs?
Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC).
It is possible for two remote Pilot in Command to transfer the controls as long as (PI)
They can maintain line of sight and without loss of control.
A person convicted of growing or selling marijuana can be denied application to a remote Pilot certificate for a period of? (PI)
up to 1 year after the date of final conviction.
The consequences of refusing to submit to an alcohol test or to furnish test results are (PI)
Denial of an application for a period of up to 1 year or suspension/revocation of a remote pilot certificate.
If two Remote Pilot in Command want to exchange control in flight, they must (PI)
maintain line of sight throughout the entire process.
If the Remote PIC is supervising a non-rated pilot, he/she must be able to immediately take direct control of the sUAS. This can be accomplished via which method? (PI)
Use a “buddy box” system with two controllers
A professional wildlife photographer (certified Remote Pilot) operates an sUAS from a moving truck to capture aerial images of migrating birds in remote wetlands. The driver of the truck does not serve any crewmember role in the operation. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107? (PI)
Compliant with Part 107.
Who holds the responsibility to ensure all crewmembers who are participating in the operation are not impaired by drugs or alcohol?
Remote Pilot in Command.
A person without a Part 107 remote pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations:
Under the direct supervision of a Remote PIC.
Who is responsible for ensuring that there are enough crewmembers for a given sUAS operation?
Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC).
When using a small unmanned aircraft in a commercial operation, who is responsible for informing the participants about emergency procedures?
The Remote Pilot in Command.
Before each flight, the Remote PIC must ensure that
Objects carried on the sUAS are secure.
Which crewmember must hold a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating?
Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC).
According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace
is required to receive ATC authorization.