Read 12 sample cards from the 40-card FAA Part 107 foundation collection. Try recalling each answer before checking the explanation.
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SelectedPart 107 initial aeronautical knowledge foundations.
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The applicant is below the certificate minimum. Initial Remote Pilot Certificate eligibility starts at age 16; other eligibility conditions also apply.
Prior FAA authorization is required for the stated controlled airspace. Part 107 operations in Class B, C, Dand surfaceClass E designated for an airport need the applicable prior ATC authorization; Class G is uncontrolled but still regulated.
8 knots. Subtract the quantities on the same reference: 20 − 12 = 8 knots. Adding the values would combine the reference with the difference instead of measuring the requested separation.
6 lb. Subtract the quantities on the same reference: 20 − 14 = 6 lb. Adding the values would combine the reference with the difference instead of measuring the requested separation.
Resolve the defect and establish safe condition. Before flight, the remote PIC must ensure that the small UAS is in condition for safe operation; finding a defect should change the decision.
It is below 55 lb. Small unmanned aircraft under Part 107 weigh less than 55 lb at takeoff, including everything onboard or attached.
300 ft AGL. Subtract the quantities on the same reference: 1100 − 800 = 300 ft AGL. Adding the values would combine the reference with the difference instead of measuring the requested separation.
Reduced air density can reduce available performance. Higher temperature and altitude generally reduce air density, which can reduce aircraft performance; numerical capability must come from the aircraft's applicable data.
The required visual line of sight is lost. The required visual line of sight is not replaced by a camera feed or binocular-only observation; crew arrangements must satisfy the actual VLOS requirements.
Avoid the collision and safely manage the emergency. The remote PIC must manage hazards and may deviate from a rule to the extent necessary to address an in-flight emergency; any requested written report is a separate duty.
Night operation may be allowed without a night waiver if all applicable conditions are met. Routine night operations can occur under current Part 107 when pilot training/testing and aircraft anti-collision-light conditions are met; night does not always require a waiver.
It must be registered for the Part 107 operation. Part 107 aircraft registration is per drone and applies even below the recreational 250 g threshold; recreational registration is not the same operation-type registration.
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