Test Flashcards
Every physical process of Weather is accompanied by or is the result of
Heating exchange- unequal heating on the earth’s surface
What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?
unequal heating on the earth’s surface
The development of thermals depends upon …?
solar heating
clouds, fog, or vapor will always form when
water vapor condenses
while operating around buildings, the remote PIC should be aware of the creation of wind gusts that…?
change rapidly in direction and speed, causing turbulance
Wind shear is..?
a sudden drastic change in wind speed or direction over a small area.
What type of wind shear is most hazardous
low level
What is a trough
an elongated area of low presuure
one of the most easily recognized discontinuities across a front is
a change in temperature
One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the
wind direction
cold front
the leading edge of an advancing cold air mass
warm front
the leading edge of an advancing warm air mass
which type of weather phenomenon, that may concern a remote pilot, is common among cold fronts
thunderstorms and heavy rain
what weather provides the best flying conditions
cool, dry air
the zone between different temperature, humidity, and wind is called
a front
what is a temperature inversion
a condition in which warm air is situated above cool air
a stable air mass is likely to have which characteristic
poor surface visibility
what are the characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass
turbulence and showery precipitation
what are the characteristics of stable air
stratiform clouds, fog, continuous precipitation, smooth air, and fair to poor visibility in haze and smoke - poor visibility and steady precipitation
what measurement can be used to determine the stability of the atmosphere
actual lapse rate
what would decrease the stability of an air mass
warming from below
upon your preflight evaluation of weather, the forecasts you reference state that there is an unstable air mass approaching your location.
What would be some concerns of your impending operations
thunderstorms, turbulent conditions, cumulus clouds, showery precipitation, good visibility
you have received an outlook from 1800wxbreif.com. The briefing states that you can expect a low-level temperature inversion with high relative humidity. What weather conditions would you expect ?
smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds
what minimum visibility is required for sUAS operations?
3 miles
the minimum distance from clouds required for sUAS Part 107 operations is…?
500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally
the weather report lists the ceiling at 800 feet. what is the highest you can operate your sUAS?
300 feet
what is a model aircraft
strictly for hobby or recreational use, operating in accordance with a community based set of safety guidelines, provides notice when flying within 5 miles of an airport, aircraft flown within VLOS
weight limit of a model aircraft
55 pounds
No person may manipulate the flight controls of a SUAS unless …?
the person has a remote pilots license/ that person is under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the RPIC has the ability to immediately take direct control of the flight of the small UA
control station
an interface used by the remote pilot to control the flight path of the small unmanned aircraft
small unmanned aircraft
means an unmanned aircraft weight less than 55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft
small unmanned aircraft system
a small unmanned aircraft and its associated elements that are required for the safe and efficient operation of the small unmanned aircraft in the national airspace system
unmanned aircraft
an aircraft operated without he possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
visual observer
a person who is designated by the remote pilot in command to assist the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the sUAS to see and avoid other air traffic or objects aloft or on the ground
person manipulating the controls
a person, other than the remote pilot in command who is controlling the flight of an sUAS under the supervision of the remote pIC
Remote pilot in command (RPIC)
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 an sUAS operation conducted under Part 107
Unmanned aircraft
an aircraft without a human pilot onboard- instead the UAS is controlled from an operator on the ground
what are the thresholds of a reportable accident?
serious injuries to any person qualifying as level 3 or higher on the abbreviated injury scale (AIS), loss of consciousness, property damage which costs $500 or greater to repair
What is the abbreviated injury scale (AIS)
an anatomical scoring system which provides a means of ranking the severity of injury and is widely used by emergency medical personnel.
How are injuries ranked on the AIS system?
from 1-6. 1 being minor, 2 being moderate, 3 being serious, 4 being severe, 5 being critical, and 6 being non-survivable
How much time is available to wait to report an incident?
Up to 10 days
Remote pilots are required to complete the following operational area surveillance prior to sUAS flight
keep the operational area free of and at an appropriate distance from all non-participants
The remote PIC may operate how many sUAS’ at a time?
one
unmanned aircraft
an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
under what conditions may objects be dropped from the sUAS
if precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface
unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum airspeed at which a person may operate an sUAS below 400 feet
100 mph
Under what condition would a sUA not have to be registered before it is operated in the US
It weighs less than 0.55 lbs
what is required to operate a small unmanned aircraft within 30 minutes after official sunset
use of a lighted anti-collision lights; hazard stopping lights, bright lights, etc.
Under what circumstances may lithium batteries be carried during sUAS operations
Lithium batteries may be carried only when installed as the primary power for the operation
As a remote pilot with an sUAS rating, under what circumstance can you deviate from the 14 CFR Part 107?
In response to an in-flight emergency
When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many days prior to the planned operation
90 days
while operating a small unmanned aircraft, you experience a flyaway and several people suffer injuries. What type of injuries require reporting?
any injuries requiring an overnight hospital stay
after receiving a remote pilot license, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements
every 24 months
a crew conducting surveillance anticipates losing visual line of sight with the sUAS within a small segment of the flight plan
the flight must be re-routed to maintain a visual line of sight
who holds the responsibility to ensure all crew members who are participating in the operation are not impaired by drugs or alcohol
The remote pilot in command
what preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?
assess the operating environment including local weather conditions, local airspace and any flight restrictions, the location of persons and property on the surface, and other ground hazards
which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body
judgement and decision making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol
What action should the pilots take if collision is anticipated
the remote pilot should adjust the sUAS course
which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in 14 CFR Part 107
Model aircraft for hobby use
When would a small unmanned aircraft owner not be permitted to register it?
the owner is less than 13 yo
Each person who holds a pilot certificate, a US driver’s license, or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request for the administrator, the national transportation safety board or any…..
authorized administrator of the DOT
