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1
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Every physical process of Weather is accompanied by or is the result of

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Heating exchange- unequal heating on the earth’s surface

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What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

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unequal heating on the earth’s surface

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3
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The development of thermals depends upon …?

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solar heating

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4
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clouds, fog, or vapor will always form when

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water vapor condenses

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5
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while operating around buildings, the remote PIC should be aware of the creation of wind gusts that…?

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change rapidly in direction and speed, causing turbulance

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6
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Wind shear is..?

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a sudden drastic change in wind speed or direction over a small area.

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7
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What type of wind shear is most hazardous

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low level

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8
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What is a trough

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an elongated area of low presuure

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9
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one of the most easily recognized discontinuities across a front is

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a change in temperature

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10
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One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the

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wind direction

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11
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cold front

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the leading edge of an advancing cold air mass

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warm front

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the leading edge of an advancing warm air mass

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13
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which type of weather phenomenon, that may concern a remote pilot, is common among cold fronts

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thunderstorms and heavy rain

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14
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what weather provides the best flying conditions

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cool, dry air

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15
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the zone between different temperature, humidity, and wind is called

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a front

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16
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what is a temperature inversion

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a condition in which warm air is situated above cool air

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17
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a stable air mass is likely to have which characteristic

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poor surface visibility

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18
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what are the characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass

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turbulence and showery precipitation

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19
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what are the characteristics of stable air

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stratiform clouds, fog, continuous precipitation, smooth air, and fair to poor visibility in haze and smoke - poor visibility and steady precipitation

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20
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what measurement can be used to determine the stability of the atmosphere

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actual lapse rate

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21
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what would decrease the stability of an air mass

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warming from below

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22
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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

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thunderstorms, turbulent conditions, cumulus clouds, showery precipitation, good visibility

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23
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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 ?

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smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds

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24
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what minimum visibility is required for sUAS operations?

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3 miles

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25
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the minimum distance from clouds required for sUAS Part 107 operations is…?

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500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally

26
Q

the weather report lists the ceiling at 800 feet. what is the highest you can operate your sUAS?

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300 feet

27
Q

what is a model aircraft

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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

28
Q

weight limit of a model aircraft

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55 pounds

29
Q

No person may manipulate the flight controls of a SUAS unless …?

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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

30
Q

control station

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an interface used by the remote pilot to control the flight path of the small unmanned aircraft

31
Q

small unmanned aircraft

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means an unmanned aircraft weight less than 55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft

32
Q

small unmanned aircraft system

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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

33
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unmanned aircraft

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

34
Q

visual observer

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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

35
Q

person manipulating the controls

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a person, other than the remote pilot in command who is controlling the flight of an sUAS under the supervision of the remote pIC

36
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Remote pilot in command (RPIC)

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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

37
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Unmanned aircraft

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an aircraft without a human pilot onboard- instead the UAS is controlled from an operator on the ground

38
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what are the thresholds of a reportable accident?

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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

39
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What is the abbreviated injury scale (AIS)

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an anatomical scoring system which provides a means of ranking the severity of injury and is widely used by emergency medical personnel.

40
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How are injuries ranked on the AIS system?

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from 1-6. 1 being minor, 2 being moderate, 3 being serious, 4 being severe, 5 being critical, and 6 being non-survivable

41
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How much time is available to wait to report an incident?

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Up to 10 days

42
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Remote pilots are required to complete the following operational area surveillance prior to sUAS flight

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keep the operational area free of and at an appropriate distance from all non-participants

43
Q

The remote PIC may operate how many sUAS’ at a time?

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one

44
Q

unmanned aircraft

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an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft

45
Q

under what conditions may objects be dropped from the sUAS

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if precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface

46
Q

unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum airspeed at which a person may operate an sUAS below 400 feet

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100 mph

47
Q

Under what condition would a sUA not have to be registered before it is operated in the US

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It weighs less than 0.55 lbs

48
Q

what is required to operate a small unmanned aircraft within 30 minutes after official sunset

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use of a lighted anti-collision lights; hazard stopping lights, bright lights, etc.

49
Q

Under what circumstances may lithium batteries be carried during sUAS operations

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Lithium batteries may be carried only when installed as the primary power for the operation

50
Q

As a remote pilot with an sUAS rating, under what circumstance can you deviate from the 14 CFR Part 107?

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In response to an in-flight emergency

51
Q

When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many days prior to the planned operation

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90 days

52
Q

while operating a small unmanned aircraft, you experience a flyaway and several people suffer injuries. What type of injuries require reporting?

A

any injuries requiring an overnight hospital stay

53
Q

after receiving a remote pilot license, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements

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every 24 months

54
Q

a crew conducting surveillance anticipates losing visual line of sight with the sUAS within a small segment of the flight plan

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the flight must be re-routed to maintain a visual line of sight

55
Q

who holds the responsibility to ensure all crew members who are participating in the operation are not impaired by drugs or alcohol

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The remote pilot in command

56
Q

what preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?

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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

57
Q

which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body

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judgement and decision making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol

58
Q

What action should the pilots take if collision is anticipated

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the remote pilot should adjust the sUAS course

59
Q

which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in 14 CFR Part 107

A

Model aircraft for hobby use

60
Q

When would a small unmanned aircraft owner not be permitted to register it?

A

the owner is less than 13 yo

61
Q

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…..

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authorized administrator of the DOT

UAS Remote pilots license (1 decks)

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