Regulations

Question 1

NAS

Answer 1

National Airspace System

Question 2

sUAS

Answer 2

Small unmanned aircraft systems

Question 3

What is a small unmanned aircraft (sUA)

Answer 3

Less than 55lbs including everything onboard. Can be flown without human intervention from within or on aircraft.

Question 4

What is a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS)

Answer 4

An sUA and it’s associated elements

Question 5

What is an unmanned aircraft (UA)

Answer 5

Aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft

Question 6

What is a visual observer (VO)

Answer 6

A person acting as a flight crew member who assists the sUA remote PIC and the person manipulating the controls to see and avoid other air traffic or objects

Question 7

What is VLOS

Answer 7

Visual Line of Sight

Question 8

What is a model aircraft

Answer 8

A UA that is:
1. Capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere
2. Flown within VLOS of the person operating
3. Flown for hobby or rec purposes

Question 9

Person manipulating the controls

Answer 9

A person other than the remote PIC who is controlling the flight of an sUAS under the supervision of the remote PIC

Question 10

Public aircraft means any of the following:

Answer 10

1. An aircraft used only for the US Govt
2. Owned by Gov’t and operated by any person for purposes related to crew training, equipment development, or demonstration
3. Owned and operated by Gov’t of a state, DC or a territory
4. An aircraft exclusively leased for at least 90 cont days by the Gov’t
5. Owned of operated by the armed forces or chartered to provide transportation or other commercial air services to the armed forces

Question 11

What is a Remote Pilot in Command (remote PIC or remote pilot)

Answer 11

A person who holds a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating and has the final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of sUAS operation conducted under Part 107

Question 12

To apply for a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate you must satisfy the following:

Answer 12

1. Be 16 or older
2. Be able to read, write, and understand English
3. Be in a physical and mental condition that would not interfere with operations
4. Fulfill training and testing requirements

Question 13

The remote PIC is directly ________ for and is the _______ ___________ as to the operation of the sUAS conducted under Part 107

Answer 13

Responsible; final authority

Question 14

The remote PIC must:

Answer 14

1. Be designated before each flight (can change during flight)
2. Ensure that the operation poses no undue hazard to people, aircraft, or property
3. Operate the small unmanned aircraft to ensure compliance

Question 15

A person may not operate or act as a remote PIC or VO in the operation of ______________

Answer 15

More than one UA at the same time

Question 16

Two or more certified pilots transferring operational control to each other, may do so only if _____________________

Answer 16

They are both capable of maintaining VLOS and without loss of control (LOC)

Question 17

The remote PIC must report and sUAS accident to the FAA within ____ days of the operation if any of the following thresholds are met:

Answer 17

10 days;
1. serious injury to any perks on or any loss of consciousness
2. Damage to any property, other than the small unmanned aircraft, if the cost is greater than $500

Question 18

It would be considered a serious injury if a person requires hospitalization and the injury is fully reversible:

Answer 18

1. Head trauma
2. Broken bones
3. Lacerations to the skin that require suturing

Question 19

Before operation, mark the sUAS to identify that it is registered by:

Answer 19

1. A unique ID number- typically the FAA issued reg number
2. Legible and durable
3. Visible

Question 20

The remote PIC must complete a _________, __________, and other actions, such as ___________, prior to beginning flight operations.

Answer 20

Preflight familiarization; inspection; crew member briefings

Question 21

Spare (uninstalled) lithium batteries would meet the definition of ________ _________ and may not be carried on the sUAS

Answer 21

Hazardous material

Question 22

Civil twilight

Answer 22

The period of time before sunrise and after sunset when the sun is not more than 6 degrees below the horizon

Question 23

For flights conducted after civil twilight and night, the sUAS must be equipped with anticollision that are capable of being visible for at least

Answer 23

3 statute miles (3 SM)

Question 24

14 CFF Part 1 defines night as

Answer 24

The time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight

Question 25

In the contiguous US, _______ ________ _____ is the period from sunset until 30 mins after sunset, and ____ ______ _____ is the period of 30 mins prior to sunrise until sunrise.

Answer 25

Evening civil twilight; morning civil twilight

Question 26

VLOS means and flight crew member is capable of seeing the aircraft with _____________

Answer 26

Vision unaided by any device other than glasses

Question 27

The sUAS must be operated in accordance with the following limitations:

Answer 27

1. Can’t be flown faster than 87 knots (100 mph) 2. Can’t be flown higher than 400ft AGL unless flown within a 400ft radius of a structure and not flown more than 400ft above structure.

Question 28

What does AGL mean?

Answer 28

Above Ground Level

Question 29

Crew members must operate within the following limitations:

Answer 29

1. Min visibility must be no less than 3 statute miles 2. Min distance from clouds must be no less than 500ft below a cloud and 2,000ft horizontally from the cloud

Question 30

See and avoid means:

Answer 30

Remain clear of and yield right of way to all other aircraft, manned or unmanned, and avoid other potential hazards that may affect the remote PIC’s operation of the aircraft.

Question 31

To satisfy the see and avoid, the remote PIC must:

Answer 31

1. Know the location and flight path of his or her sUA at all times 2. Be aware of other aircraft, persons, and property 3. Be able to maneuver the small unmanned aircraft to: avoid collision and prevent other aircraft from having to take evasive action 4. Avoid operating anywhere where the presence of the sUA may interfere with an airport 5. Yield right of way to all other aircraft

Question 32

Hazardous operations include:

Answer 32

1. Interfere with manned aircraft 2. Over people not participating in your operation 3. Loading sUAS beyond capabilities

Question 33

You may operate an sUAS to transport another person’s property for comp or hire if:

Answer 33

1. The total weight is below 55lbs 2. Operation within boundaries of a state 3. No items dropped that cause harm 4. Not operated from moving vehicles or boat 5. Doesn’t carry hazardous materials

Question 34

If you move you have ______ days to notify FFA Airman’s Certification Branch in writing

Answer 34

30 days

Question 35

How long is aircraft’s registration valid for?

Answer 35

3 years

Question 36

What is MSL

Answer 36

Mean sea level rise

Question 37

What does MSL mean?

Answer 37

The altitude using the sea for reference

Question 38

What does AGL mean?

Answer 38

The altitude using the ground for reference

Question 39

What FAA these our r can pilots reference for the impact of drugs and alcohol?

Answer 39

The pilot’s handbook of Aeronautical knowledge

Question 40

What FAA resource can pilots reference to learn more about the impact of drugs and alcohol on flight?

Answer 40

The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge