Test Questions

Question 1

UA.I.A.K4 A small UA causes an accident and your crew member loses consciousness. When do you report the accident?c

Answer 1

Within 10 days of the accident. No later than 10 calendar days after

Question 2

UA.I.B.K1 Registration requirements for small unmanned aircraft systems. Under what condition would a small UA not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?

Answer 2

When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.

Question 3

UA.I.B.K1 Registration requirements for small unmanned aircraft systems. According to 14 CFR part 48, when must a person register a small UA with the Federal Aviation Administration?

Answer 3

All civilian small UAS weighing greater than .55 pounds must be registered regardless of its intended use.

Question 4

UA.I.B.K1 Registration requirements for small unmanned aircraft systems. According to 14 CFR part 48, when would a small UA owner not be permitted to register it?

Answer 4

The owner is less than 13 years of age. [48.25 says, “(b) A small unmanned aircraft must be registered by its owner using the legal name of its owner, unless the owner is less than 13 years of age. If the owner is less than 13 years of age, then the small unmanned aircraft must be registered by a person who is at least 13 years of age.” Keep in mind that they are trying to make you know Part 48. There are other answers as to why a person could not register via Part 47 such as being a foreign citizen.]

Question 5

Where must a small unmanned aircraft’s serial number be listed when using either standard remote identification or a broadcast module?

Answer 5

The Certificate of Aircraft Registration.

Question 6

A small UA must be operated in a manner which

Answer 6

does not endanger the life or property of another.

Question 7

You plan to release golf balls from your small UA at an altitude of 100 feet AGL. You must ensure the objects being dropped will

Answer 7

not create an undue hazard to persons or property.

Question 8

After having dinner and wine, your client asks you to go outside to demonstrate the small UAs capabilities. You must

Answer 8

not operate a small UA within 8 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage. [8 hours bottle to throttle.

Question 9

Daylight operation. According to 14 CFR part 107, what is required to operate a small UA within 30 minutes after official sunset?

Answer 9

Use of anti-collision lights.

Question 10

During a flight of your small UA, you observe a hot air balloon entering the area. You should

Answer 10

yield the right-of-way to the hot air balloon.

Question 11

Prior authorization required for operation in certain airspace. According to 14 CFR part 107, how may a remote pilot operate an unmanned aircraft in class C airspace?

Answer 11

The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace.

Question 12

You have been hired to use your small UAS to inspect the railroad tracks from Blencoe (SE of Sioux City) to Onawa. Will ATC authorization be required?

Answer 12

No, your entire flight is in Class G airspace.

Question 13

Preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operations. According to 14 CFR part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?

Answer 13

Remote pilot-in-command. [See 107.19. Learn the short version of this regulation. “If anything goes wrong, it is most likely the PIC’s fault.” You shouldn’t let anyone force you into flying somewhere or doing something you feel is unsafe. You are getting the whacking if anything goes wrong, not them.

Question 14

According to 14 CFR part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed for a small UA?

Answer 14

87 knots. [87 knots is 100 MPH]

Question 15

You have been contracted to inspect towers located approximately 4NM southwest of the Sioux Gateway (SUX) airport operating an unmanned aircraft. What is the maximum altitude above ground level (AGL) that you are authorized to operate over the top of the towers?

Answer 15

802 feet AGL. [This is Class D airspace and you would have to get a COA to operate here. I have NEVER seen one been given out for over 400ft. Yes, you could technically get a 400ft+ waiver and a COA to exercise it or get a special COA to operate within 400ft of a structure but it is extremely rare. Technically, under 107, if you are within 400ft of the structure you can go up to 400ft above the top of it

Question 16

Upon request by the FAA, the remote pilot-in-command must provide

Answer 16

a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.

Question 17

When may a remote pilot reduce the intensity of an aircraft’s lights during a night flight?

Answer 17

When it is in the interest of safety to dim the aircraft’s lights.

Question 18

The refusal of a remote PIC to submit to a blood alcohol test when requested by a law enforcement officer

Answer 18

is grounds for suspension of revocation of their remote pilot certificate.

Question 19

To conduct Category 1 operations, a remote pilot in command must use a small unmanned aircraft that weighs

Answer 19

0.55 pounds or less. [Correct.

Question 20

Which Category of small unmanned aircraft must have an airworthiness certificate issued by the FAA?

Answer 20

4.

Question 21

What must a person, who is manipulating the controls of a small unmanned aircraft, do if the standard remote identification fails during a flight?

Answer 21

Land the aircraft as soon as practicable.

Question 22

The floor of Class B airspace at Dallas Executive (RBD) is

Answer 22

3,000 feet MSL Class B airports are huge up side down wedding cakes. The B overhangs the Class D airspace. If you see the Class D top says [-30]. The minus means up to but NOT including 3,000. Right near it you see the 110/30 which means Class B is 3,000-11,000 ft.

Question 23

General airspace: Class C controlled airspace. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 23, area 3.) What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)?

Answer 23

1,300 feet MSL. [Remember the two zeros are chopped off. SFC means surface. Why is this important? Because you might need to do a job under the Class C shelf. If you don’t know this right off the top of your head, you are leaving money on the table. Remember that Class C operations require a waiver (COA). You need to be able to say quickly, “Yes, we can do that job” or “No, we can’t do that job and I’ll have to file a COA to fly in Class C airspace.” If you need help filing a COA in Class C,

Question 24

General airspace: Class C controlled airspace. According to 14 CFR part 107 the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace

Answer 24

is required to receive ATC authorization. [Bingo. Why? Because the FAA ATC wants to make sure you can fly in certain locations.

Question 25

The Fentress NALF Airport (NFE) is in what type of airspace?

Answer 25

Class E. [You can tell this based upon the dashed magenta line which indicated E at the surface.]

Question 26

K2 Special use within airspace. (Prohibited, restricted, warning, military operations, alert, and controlled firing.) (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 59, area 2.) The chart shows a gray line with “VR1667, VR1617, VR1638, and VR1668.” Could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small UA?

Answer 26

Yes, this is a Military Training Route from 1,500 feet AGL. [It is extremely important to know this so you can expect low-flying military helicopters flying this route. Some of which may be at 400ft or below

Question 27

During preflight planning, you plan to operate in R-2305. Where would you find additional information regarding this airspace?

Answer 27

In the Charts Supplements U.S.

Question 28

Special use within airspace. (Prohibited, restricted, warning, military operations, alert, and controlled firing.) (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21.) You have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil`s Lake West MOA, east of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active?

Answer 28

Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number. [Ok. This answer is wrong. You won’t be getting any telephone numbers here. You’ll get VHF frequencies on the side of the map where the MOAs are listed. How do you find the MOAs on the side? This is annoying because most of you guys are using some type of digital map. This is how you find it on Skyvector. You make sure the sectional chart at the top right is clicked and then you move over all the way to the left and you’ll see a list of all the MOAs. This MOA is from 4000-17,999. For practice, let’s pretend that it goes all the way to the ground. We need to figure out if it is active.

Question 29

Your surveying company is a title sponsor for a race team at the Indianapolis 500. To promote your new aerial surveying department, you decide to video part of the race using a small UA. The FAA has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for the race in the area you plan to fly. In this situation

Answer 29

the TFR applies to all aircraft; you may not fly in the area without a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization. [Correct generally.].

Question 30

What is the required flight visibility for a remote pilot operating an unmanned aircraft near the Plantation Airport (JYL)?

Answer 30

3 statute miles. [I think this is trying to confuse the manned aircraft guys because visibility for Class G operations for manned aircraft is 1 mile of visibility and 3 for E airspace (starts at 700ft AGL around Plantation). Part 107 has visibility at 3 SM of visibility.]

Question 31

Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond of the sectional chart be important to a remote pilot?

Answer 31

This is a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there. [Lots of aircraft means greater chance for mid-air collision.]

Question 32

The NOTAM system including how to obtain an established NOTAM through Flight Service. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, area 5.) How would a remote PIC “CHECK NOTAMS” as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?

Answer 32

By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com.

Question 33

Aviation routine weather reports (METAR). (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

Answer 33

Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain. [Time, wind direction and speed, visibility in SM, clouds, Temperature/ dew point, altimeter in inches of mercury. It is almost always the same format. Just go through and find the two wrong answers.]

Question 34

Aviation routine weather reports (METAR). (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from

Answer 34

180° true at 4 knots. [This is how you remember if something is true or magnetic. “If it is in print, it must be true.”

Question 35

Weather theory: Density altitude. What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?

Answer 35

Propeller efficiency is decreased. [A high density altitude decreases the power output of a normal aspirated engine because there are less air molecules in the combustion. Most drones are electric so I’m taking this out of the equation. There are fewer air molecules flying over the wing (the propeller) which results in a decrease in lift.]

Question 36

Weather theory: Atmospheric stability, pressure, and temperature. What are the characteristics of stable air?

Answer 36

Poor visibility and steady precipitation. [Yes! stratiform clouds, smooth air, poor visibility in haze and smoke, and continuous precipitation.]

Question 37

Weather theory: Air masses and fronts. What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?

Answer 37

Turbulence and showery precipitation. [Cumuliform clouds, turbulent air, good visibility, and showery precipitation are all characteristics of unstable air.]

Question 38

Weather theory: Fog. You have received an outlook briefing from flight service through 1800wxbrief.com. The briefing indicates you can expect a low-level temperature inversion with high relative humidity. What weather conditions would you expect?

Answer 38

Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.

Question 39

General loading and performance: Balance, stability, and center of gravity. To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the

Answer 39

Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.

Question 40

General loading and performance: Balance, stability, and center of gravity. A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane`s wing is disrupted, and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing

Answer 40

exceeds its critical angle of attack.

Question 41

The importance and use of performance data to predict the effect on the aircraft’s performance of an sUAS. When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings may be increased anytime

Answer 41

the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.

Question 42

The importance and use of performance data to predict the effect on the aircraft’s performance of an sUAS. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 2.) If an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude?

Answer 42

38 pounds.

Question 43

Recommended traffic advisory procedures. (such as: self-announcing of position and intentions by manned aviation operations and activities.) (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 26, area 2.) While monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?

Answer 43

The aircraft is East.

Question 44

After receiving authorization from ATC to operate a small UA near Minot International airport (MOT) while the control tower is operational, which radio communication frequency could be used to monitor manned aircraft and ATC communications?

Answer 44

CT-118.2. [This is the control frequency and also is the CTAF frequency.]

Question 45

Sources for airport data: Aeronautical charts. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21.) What airport is located approximately 47 (degrees) 40 (minutes) N latitude and 101 (degrees) 26 (minutes) W longitude?

Answer 45

Garrison Airport.

Question 46

Aeronautical charts. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 22, area 2.) At Coeur D`Alene which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?

Answer 46

122.8 MHz.

Question 47

4.) A small UA is being launched 2 NM northeast of the town of Hertford. What is the height of the highest obstacle?

Answer 47

500 feet AGL.

Question 48

Aeronautical charts. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 26, area 4.) You have been hired to inspect the tower under construction at 46.9N and 98.6W, near Jamestown Regional (JMS). What must you receive prior to flying your unmanned aircraft in this area?

Answer 48

Authorization from ATC.

Question 49

Figure 24, Area 3, and Legend 1.) For information about the parachute operations at Tri-County Airport, refer to

Answer 49

Chart Supplements U.S. [The parachute sign is next to the airport. Legend 1 clues you in to look at the chart supplement even.]

Question 50

Figure 78. Near the center of the figure.) What class of airspace is associated with SIOUX GATEWAY/COL DAY (SUX) Airport?

Answer 50

Class D airspace. [This is evidenced by the blue dashes. Technically, it also have some E at the surface airspace extensions which are marked by the dashed magenta lines.]

Question 51

Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 24, Area 6.) What type of airport is Card Airport?

Answer 51

Private non-towered. [It is private because it has a big R on it. You can tell it is not towered because it is magenta and not blue.]

Question 52

Sources for airport data: Aeronautical charts. (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, area 3.) With ATC authorization, you are operating your small unmanned aircraft approximately 4 SM southeast of Elizabeth City Regional Airport (ECG). What hazard is indicated to be in that area?

Answer 52

Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet MSL. [Keep in mind that if you are flying 4SM from the airport, you are within 4 nautical miles from the airport. Class D airports generally have a radius of 4NM. You would need an airspace waiver to operate in this area. Contact me if you need one! ]

Question 53

Sources for airport data: Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/facility directory) The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by

Answer 53

the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory). [This will tell you all sorts of things such as the phone number to the airport manager.]

Question 54

Emergency planning and communication. When using a small UA in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?

Answer 54

The remote PIC.

Question 55

Emergency planning and communication. 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?

Answer 55

Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Question 56

What precautions should a remote PIC do to prevent possible inflight emergencies when using lithium-based batteries?

Answer 56

Follow the manufacturer`s recommendations for safe battery handling. [This is a “No-duh” type of answer.]

Question 57

Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM). Safety is an important element for a remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft system. To prevent the final “link” in the accident chain, a remote pilot must consider which methodology?

Answer 57

Risk Management.

Question 58

Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM). A local TV station has hired a remote pilot to operate their small UA to cover breaking news stories. The remote pilot has had multiple near misses with obstacles on the ground and two small UAS accidents. What would be a solution for the news station to improve their operating safety culture?

Answer 58

The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety. [The hazardous attitudes would be an easy fix with the crew to help identify any hazards in the group. The SOP helps prevent pilots from forgetting things. SOPs are great at managing risk. What gets measured gets managed. There needs to be data gathered after the flights to find out how to best optimize the SOPs. Over time, the SOPs will be improved by identifying risks, implementing mitigations in the SOPs to counter those risks, and measuring the effectiveness of those mitigations. SOPs aren’t stagnant.]

Question 59

Crew Resource Management (CRM). When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into

Answer 59

all phases of the operation. [“All groups routinely working with the flight crew who are involved in decisions required to operate a flight safely. These groups include, but are not limited to pilots, dispatchers, cabin crewmembers, maintenance personnel, and air traffic controllers.”]

Question 60

When a remote pilot-in-command and a visual observer define their roles and responsibilities prior to and during the operation of a small UA is a good use of

Answer 60

Crew Resource Management.

Question 61

Hazardous attitudes. Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristic a remote pilot displays while taking risks in order to impress others?

Answer 61

Macho. [You act macho to impress others.]

Question 62

Hazardous attitudes. You have been hired as a remote pilot by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small UA. You expressed a safety concern and the station manager has instructed you to “fly first, ask questions later.” What type of hazardous attitude does this attitude represent?

Answer 62

Impulsivity

Question 63

Drugs and alcohol use. Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?

Answer 63

Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol. [Yes, being drunk can result in all sorts of poor life choices such as getting involved in Pokemon.

Question 64

Stress and fatigue. You are a remote pilot for a co-op energy service provider. You are to use your UA to inspect power lines in a remote area 15 hours away from your home office. After the drive, fatigue impacts your abilities to complete your assignment on time. Fatigue can be recognized.

Answer 64

as being in an impaired state. [You should give your body proper rest so as to function optimally. Commercial pilots have rest requirements for a reason. You should also.]

Question 65

Factors affecting vision. Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic? A remote pilot should

Answer 65

systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.

Question 66

When preparing for a night flight, what should an sUAS pilot be aware of after assembling and conducting a preflight of an aircraft while using a bright flashlight or work light?

Answer 66

It takes approximately 30 minutes for a persons eyes to fully adapt to darkness. [Correct.]

Question 67

It takes approximately 30 minutes for a persons eyes to fully adapt to darkness. [Correct.]

Answer 67

When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.

Question 68

What actions should the operator of an sUAS do if the manufacturer does not provide information about scheduled maintenance?

Answer 68

The operator should establish a scheduled maintenance protocol.

Question 69

Preflight inspection. According to 14 CFR part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small UAS to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the

Answer 69

remote pilot-in-command.