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Question 1 of 60Regulations
You acquired a Category 2 sUAS and plan to use it to record video footage at weddings. Can you legally fly over the bride/groom during a private photo session?
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Answer: B. Yes, as long as the aircraft is listed with an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance.
(As long as the aircraft has a listed Declaration of Compliance on the FAA website, you’re good to go and fly over small groups of people. Remote ID has not effect here, this requirement would only apply for flights being conducted over open air assembly. A couple does not qualify as open air assembly. While written consent is a good thing to have to cover yourself, it is not part of the regulation and not the most correct answer.)
Can a sUAS weighing .35 lbs be flown over an open-air assembly of human beings if it’s equipped with prop guards.
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Answer: B. Yes, as long as the sUAS is equipped with Remote ID.
(According to Part 107 Subpart D, a Category 1 UAS weighing 0.55 lbs or less on takeoff (including the prop guards) can fly over open air assembly as long as it does not have moving rotating parts that can cause laceration, and as long as it is equipped with Remote ID.)
Other than the UAS weighing 0.55 lbs or less on takeoff, what are the other requirements to conduct Category 1 operations?
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Answer: A. It must not contain exposed rotating parts that can lacerate.
(According to Part 107 Subpart D, to conduct Category 1 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that: weighs 0.55 lbs or less on takeoff and throughout the duration of the flight does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skins upon impact.)
To conduct Category 2 operations, the remote Pilot in Command must use a small Unmanned aircraft that
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Answer: A. must not cause injury to a human being equivalent to 11 ft-lb of kinetic energy.
(To conduct Category 2 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that: must not cause injury to a human being equivalent to 11 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact, does not contain any exposed rotating parts that would lacerate human skins upon impact. does not contain safety defects, is labeled as Category 2, is listed with an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance)
You acquired a Category 2 sUAS and plan to use it to record video footage at weddings. Can you legally fly over the bride/groom during a private photo session?
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Answer: C. Yes, as long as the aircraft is listed with an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance.
(As long as the aircraft has a listed Declaration of Compliance on the FAA website, you’re good to go and fly over small groups of people. Remote ID has not effect here, this requirement would only apply for flights being conducted over open air assembly. A couple does not qualify as open air assembly. While written consent is a good thing to have to cover yourself, it is not part of the regulation and not the most correct answer.)
You purchased a new sUAS that is labeled as Category 3. After checking the FAA website, you verified it is indeed approved to fly over people. You plan to fly over a private race track. What must you do to ensure that the operation is compliant with Part 107?
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Answer: B. Ensure that the area is restricted-access and that everyone inside moving vehicles inside the area are on notice.
(In order to fly over moving vehicles, you must have a sUAS approved under Category 1 through 3, and you must ensure that you either: – Must remain within or over a closed/restricted access site and everyone in moving vehicles inside the area must be on notice, or – The UAS must not maintain sustained flight over moving vehicles.)
To conduct Category 4 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that:
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Answer: B. has an airworthiness certificate issued under Part 21.
(To conduct Category 4 operations, the RPIC must use a small UA that: has an airworthiness certificate issued under Part 21, be operated in accordance with the operating limitations, have maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, and inspections There are no requirements for rotating parts or labeling for Category 4.)
During a photoshoot for a realtor, you have to cross a busy highway to get to the other side and get a better angle. You own a compliant Category 2 sUAS. Can you complete this mission legally?
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Answer: B. Yes, as long as you are transiting.
(In addition to having a compliant Category 2 (or 1 or 3) sUAS, in order to fly over moving vehicles that are not in a closed/restricted site with everyone on notice, you must ensure that the flight is not sustained (one-way transiting only).)
You notice a cruise ship in the distance with people on the deck. You fly out to get a top-down view of the deck while the boat is getting in port. Is this legal under Part 107, assuming you are certified and current?
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Answer: C. No, the people on the deck are not on notice.
(This is tricky. A ship is considered a moving vehicle, so a Category 1 or 2 sUAS is not enough, you must either: – remain within or over a closed/restricted access site and everyone in moving vehicles inside the area must be on notice, or – The UAS must not maintain sustained flight over moving vehicles.)
Your company purchased a Category 3-approved sUAS. Because of time constraints, you have not been able to notify everyone on the construction site that you will be flying. What should you do?
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Answer: A. ensure that the human beings who are not participating in the operation are under a covered structure or inside a non-moving vehicle.
Personnel at an outdoor concert venue use an sUAS to drop promotional t-shirts and CDs over the audience. The drone is labeled as Category 3. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107?
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Answer: C. Not compliant with Part 107.
(According to Part 107 Subpart D, a Category 3 UAS cannot be flown over open air assembly.)
According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace
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Answer: C. is required to receive ATC authorization.
(Operating in controlled airspace is discussed in 14 CFR Part 107.41. The regulation states that approval must be received from ATC. This is currently accomplished either via a LAANC request or via the FAA DroneZone website.)
What is the base of the outer volume of Class C airspace?
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Answer: A. 1200 feet AGL.
(Class C airspace is composed of two cylinders. The inner cylinder starts at the surface and goes to 4000 feet AGL. The outer cylinder starts at 1200 feet AGL to 4000 feet AGL. Refer to “Class C: Definitions” for more information.)
What is the base of the outer volume of Class C airspace?
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Answer: B. 1200 feet AGL.
(Class C airspace is composed of two cylinders. The inner cylinder starts at the surface and goes to 4000 feet AGL. The outer cylinder starts at 1200 feet AGL to 4000 feet AGL. Refer to “Class C: Definitions” for more information.)
When a control tower located on an airport within Class D airspace ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?
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Answer: A. The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation.
(The airspace is class D when the tower is in operation but reverts to Class E when not. In some situations, the airspace can be a combination of E and G.)
Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as Class D airspace only
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Answer: B. when the associated control tower is in operation.
(The airspace is class D when the tower is in operation but reverts to Class E when not. In some situations, the airspace can be a combination of E and G.)
If Dallas Executive Tower is not in operation, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic? (Area 3)
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Answer: B. 127.25 MHz.
(As seen in this figure, the control tower frequency is 127.25, which also means that when the tower is closed, traffic will be announced on this frequency.)
No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with
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Answer: A. .04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood.
(According to 14 CFR 107.27(a)(4) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen. Alcohol concentration means grams of alcohol per deciliter of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.)
A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding
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Answer: B. 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.)
During your preflight inspection, you discover a small nick in the casing of your sUAS battery. What action should you take?
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Answer: C. Follow the manufacturer’s guidance.
You should always dispose of damaged batteries, however it should not be done in your household trash. In this case, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?
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Answer: C. When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule.
Establishing a maintenance protocol should be part of your operation. When available, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. In the absence of guidance, create your own.
Scheduled maintenance should be performed in accordance with the:
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Answer: B. Manufacturer’s suggested procedures.
Establishing a maintenance protocol should be part of your operation. When available, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. In the absence of guidance, create your own.
Which of the following sources of information should you consult first when determining what maintenance should be performed on an sUAS or its components?
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Answer: B. Manufacturer guidance.
You should always check first with the manufacturer’s guidelines when it comes to maintenance.
How often is the Remote PIC required to inspect the sUAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation?
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Answer: C. Before each flight.
14 CFR Part 107.49 discusses the responsibilities of the rPIC when it comes to preflight familiarization, inspection, and actions for aircraft operation, including inspecting the sUAS. Inspections should be done prior to each flight.
During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?
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Answer: A. The Pilot in Command.
The remote pilot in command. Under 14 CFR 107.15(a), before each flight the remote pilot in command must check the small unmanned aircraft system to determine whether it is in a condition for safe operation; 14 CFR 107.49 adds the other preflight duties, such as assessing the operating environment, briefing everyone taking part and checking the control links.
You are flying commercially and you have an accident where you crash and your battery is ejected. You find a small dent in the bottom of your battery, what do you do?
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Answer: A. Evaluate damage and make repairs.
Two of the answers are rather close and could be correct. While test flying the UAS sounds like a good idea, the fact it says “before your next commercial mission” makes it a suspicious answer. You would want to test flight your UAS prior to ANY mission if you had a crash, not just for a commercial mission. Evaluating damage is a great idea in this situation, however, making repairs to a battery pack can be difficult and could lead to more issues if you don’t have the knowledge. This is however the most appropriate answer for this question.
Answer: A. Yes, as long as the rPIC received the proper training and the aircraft is properly equipped with anti-collision lighting that meet the requirements in 107.29.
You are scheduled to conduct aerial inspections of a nearby power plant, what are some of the factors to consider.
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Answer: A. thermal plumes may create turbulence or cause reduced visibility.
(Flying in the vicinity of thermal plumes can cause reduced visibility, create turbulence or generate enough heat to damage your UAS. Refer to “Airport Operations > Other Operational Considerations” for more information”.)
The term “angle of attack” is defined as the angle between the
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Answer: B. chord line of the wing and the relative wind.
(This is rote memory material. The angle of attack is always defined as the difference between the chord line and the relative wind. The chord line is the line between the leading edge and the trailing edge of the wing. The relative wind is the vector that represents where the airflow that “hits” the wing is coming from. The relative wind is always parallel to the direction of motion of the aircraft, but opposite in direction.)
You have determined that the lowest layer of clouds in your area is at 700 feet above the ground. What is the maximum altitude you will be able to fly at if you are operating below the clouds.
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Answer: A. No higher than 200 feet.
(According to 107.51, the minimum visibility is 3 statute miles and you must remain 500 feet below clouds, and 2000 feet horizontally from them.)
An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter is likely to result in
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Answer: B. fog.
If an air mass moves inland in the winter, it is likely a moist air mass, and warmer than the land. In which case, it will be cooled off when it moves inland, resulting in fog.
To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the
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Answer: C. Pilot’s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.
( There is no such thing as an Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook. All the information for the aircraft is contained in either the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), which is a manned aircraft term, or the UAS Flight Manual if one is provided by the manufacturer. The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is an FAA document that explains a variety of topics in more details.)
When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings may be increased anytime
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Answer: C. the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight.
Total lift increases when the aircraft is turning or climbing/descending, aka “maneuvers other than straight and level flight”. The gross weight does have a detrimental effect on load factor as well but only when it increases (more weight = more lift = more load factor). Finally, the location of the CG does not have an effect on load factor.)
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
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Answer: A. exceeds its critical angle of attack.
While the traditional wisdom dictates that this happens at slow airspeed, when the nose of the aircraft is high, this can happen at any speed. If you apply abrupt pitch-up controls, the angle of attack can reach the critical number where the airflow separates and the aircraft stalls. Remember also that the angle of attack is the difference between the chord line and the relative wind (or direction of motion of the aircraft). When the aircraft reaches maximum speed, the wing will still produce lift, but structural failure can occur (the aircraft wouldn’t be strong enough to go that fast). If the aircraft exceeds its maximum allowable operating weight, structural damage or failure is also a possibility.)
When loading cameras or other equipment on an sUAS, mount the items in a manner that
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Answer: C. does not adversely affect the center of gravity.
So when mounting cameras or other equipment, be sure it doesn’t change the CG to the point where it is out of limits. While the other two answers are rather correct, the “most correct” answer is still “does not adversely affect the center of gravity.)
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?
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Answer: B. 38 pounds.
(The information needed for this answer is found in the left column of the figure. At 30° of bank, the load factor is 1.154. If the object weighs 33 pounds, then at 30°, the load factor will be 33×1.154=38 pounds.)
The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will
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Answer: B. remain the same regardless of gross weight.
(The angle of attack at which an airplane stalls is defined as the critical angle of attack. Since the angle of attack is defined as the difference between the chord line and the relative wind, it is not affected by weight at all.)
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