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▶ Drill 10 of these 258 001 Under 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed for a small unmanned aircraft?
REGULATIONS · § 107.51(b) — unseen
002 How old must you be to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107?
REGULATIONS · § 107.61(a) — unseen
003 A remote pilot in command must report an accident to the FAA within how many days if there is serious injury or property damage over $500?
REGULATIONS · § 107.9 — unseen
004 How often must a Remote Pilot Certificate holder complete recurrent training or testing to maintain currency?
REGULATIONS · § 107.65 — unseen
005 Under Part 107, operating a small UAS from a moving vehicle is:
REGULATIONS · § 107.25 — unseen
006 A Part 107 remote pilot certificate is valid for:
REGULATIONS · § 107.65, FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
007 Under Part 107, a person may not act as a remote pilot in command if they know or have reason to know they have a physical or mental condition that:
REGULATIONS · § 107.17 — unseen
008 According to 14 CFR Part 107, how may a remote pilot operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C airspace?
REGULATIONS · § 107.41, FAA UAG Sample Question 2 — unseen
009 According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace
REGULATIONS · § 107.41, FAA UAG Sample Question 3 — unseen
010 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?
REGULATIONS · § 107.21, FAA UAG Sample Question 19 — unseen
011 According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is required to operate a small UA within 30 minutes after official sunset?
REGULATIONS · § 107.29, FAA UAG Sample Question 27 — unseen
012 According to 14 CFR Part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?
REGULATIONS · § 107.49(a)(1), FAA UAG Sample Question 29 — unseen
013 Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish a scheduled maintenance protocol?
REGULATIONS · AC 107-2A / 14 CFR § 107.15, FAA UAG Sample Question 32 — unseen
014 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
REGULATIONS · § 107.49(a)(2), FAA UAG Sample Question 33 — unseen
015 According to 14 CFR Part 48, when would a small UA owner NOT be permitted to register it?
REGULATIONS · § 48.25, FAA UAG Sample Question 34 — unseen
016 According to 14 CFR Part 48, when must a person register a small UA with the Federal Aviation Administration?
REGULATIONS · § 48.15, FAA UAG Sample Question 35 — unseen
017 When may a remote pilot reduce the intensity of an aircraft's anti-collision lights during a night flight?
REGULATIONS · § 107.29(b), FAA UAG Sample Question 40 — unseen
018 What must a person manipulating the controls of a small unmanned aircraft do if the standard remote identification fails during a flight?
REGULATIONS · § 89.110(a)(2), FAA UAG Sample Question 41 — unseen
019 Where must a small unmanned aircraft's serial number be listed when using either standard remote identification or a broadcast module?
REGULATIONS · § 89.110, FAA UAG Sample Question 42 — unseen
020 To conduct Category 1 operations under Part 107, a remote pilot in command must use a small unmanned aircraft that weighs
REGULATIONS · § 107.110, FAA UAG Sample Question 44 — unseen
021 Which Category of small unmanned aircraft must have an airworthiness certificate issued by the FAA?
REGULATIONS · § 107.140, FAA UAG Sample Question 45 — unseen
022 Under 14 CFR Part 107, a remote pilot wishing to fly a sUAS beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) must:
REGULATIONS · §§ 107.31 and 107.200 — unseen
023 The FAA's Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system is primarily used to:
REGULATIONS · FAA LAANC Program, 14 CFR § 107.41 — unseen
024 Under Part 107, what must a remote pilot have to conduct Category 2 or Category 3 operations over people?
REGULATIONS · §§ 107.120, 107.130 — unseen
025 Remote identification (Remote ID) under 14 CFR Part 89 requires most small UAS to broadcast which information?
REGULATIONS · Part 89, Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft — unseen
026 A remote pilot holds a Part 107 certificate. They are hired to photograph a wedding at a private venue. Which statement is most accurate regarding compensation?
REGULATIONS · Part 107, FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
027 Under 14 CFR § 107.57, what is a possible consequence of a conviction for violating a federal or state drug law?
REGULATIONS · § 107.57(a), Offenses involving alcohol or drugs — unseen
028 During a real estate photography shoot, a remote pilot's drone experiences a flyaway and strikes a client's parked car, shattering the rear windshield. No person is injured. What reporting obligation applies?
REGULATIONS · § 107.9, Accident Reporting — unseen
029 A remote pilot received their Part 107 certificate 27 months ago but has not flown commercially since. They receive a real estate photography inquiry today. Before accepting the job, what must they do?
REGULATIONS · § 107.65, Aeronautical Knowledge Recency — unseen
030 A travel content creator wants to film a follow-me shot by launching their drone from the passenger seat of a moving SUV on a scenic Nevada highway through sparsely populated desert. Is this permitted under standard Part 107?
REGULATIONS · § 107.25, Operation from Moving Vehicles or Aircraft — unseen
031 A marketing company hires a remote pilot to drop 200 promotional flyers from 150 feet AGL over an outdoor festival with approximately 500 attendees. Can this be conducted under standard Part 107?
REGULATIONS · § 107.23; 14 CFR § 107.25(b) — unseen
032 A remote pilot is 8 minutes into a 25-minute construction documentation flight when their drone's Remote ID broadcast module fails mid-flight. What should the remote PIC do?
REGULATIONS · § 89.115(a), Remote identification broadcast modules — unseen
033 A real estate photographer's drone weighs 248 grams including battery and SD card. They plan to fly over guests gathered in a home's driveway during an open house. What Operations Over People category applies, and what must the pilot verify?
REGULATIONS · § 107.110, Category 1 Operations — unseen
034 A remote pilot operates an older drone that does not support Standard Remote ID broadcast and cannot accept a Remote ID broadcast module. Under 14 CFR Part 89, where may this aircraft legally operate?
REGULATIONS · Part 89; FAA Remote ID Rule — unseen
035 A remote pilot attaches an FAA-approved Remote ID broadcast module to a drone that was manufactured before Standard Remote ID was required. What additional requirement applies to operations with this module?
REGULATIONS · § 89.115(b) — unseen
036 To operate a small UAS in Category 1 Operations Over People under 14 CFR § 107.110, the aircraft must meet which set of conditions?
REGULATIONS · § 107.110 — unseen
037 A remote pilot wants to conduct sustained operations over people using a larger drone. Categories 2 and 3 rely on manufacturer declarations of compliance, but Category 4 uses a different path. What is the distinguishing requirement for Category 4?
REGULATIONS · § 107.140 — unseen
038 A remote pilot needs authorization to operate in controlled airspace for a real estate shoot in two weeks. Which FAA system is the appropriate pathway, and what is its typical timeline?
REGULATIONS · § 107.41; FAA LAANC documentation — unseen
039 A remote pilot wants to operate a drone at night BVLOS for a pipeline inspection. Which FAA mechanism is required, and what cannot be waived?
REGULATIONS · § 107.200; § 107.205 — unseen
040 A remote pilot deviates from the 400-foot AGL limit to avoid a collision with a manned aircraft, climbing to approximately 550 feet AGL. No one is injured, no property is damaged, and the drone lands safely. What reporting obligation applies?
REGULATIONS · § 107.9; § 107.21 — unseen
041 Under 14 CFR Part 89, a drone equipped with Standard Remote ID is required to broadcast a specific set of data elements from takeoff through landing. Which of the following is the most complete description of what must be broadcast?
REGULATIONS · § 89.305; 14 CFR Part 89 Subpart D — unseen
042 Standard Remote ID allows a remote pilot to broadcast either the drone's serial number or a session ID as the unique identifier. What is the primary purpose of the session ID option?
REGULATIONS · § 89.305; FAA Remote ID Final Rule preamble (86 FR 4390) — unseen
043 The Remote ID operator compliance deadline was September 16, 2023, but the FAA then exercised discretion on enforcement for a period to allow operators additional time to comply. On what date did full FAA enforcement of operator compliance begin?
REGULATIONS · Part 89; FAA enforcement discretion policy (published September 2023) — unseen
044 A remote pilot acquires a drone that is currently registered in another country and wants to register it with the FAA. What must happen first?
REGULATIONS · 49 U.S.C. § 44102; 14 CFR § 48.20 — unseen
045 A visitor from another country brings their foreign-registered drone to the US and is offered a paid photography job. Which statement is correct?
REGULATIONS · § 107.1; 14 CFR § 107.12 — unseen
046 While operating under Part 107, in what form must a remote pilot be able to present proof of aircraft registration if asked by the FAA or law enforcement?
REGULATIONS · 49 U.S.C. § 44103(d); 14 CFR § 48.205 — unseen
047 A US remote pilot travels abroad and wants to fly their FAA-registered drone in another country. What governs that operation?
REGULATIONS · § 107.1 — unseen
048 Under Part 107, when may a remote pilot operate a small unmanned aircraft that is transmitting ADS-B Out?
REGULATIONS · § 107.53, ADS-B Out prohibition — unseen
049 Why does Part 107 prohibit small unmanned aircraft from transmitting ADS-B Out without authorization?
REGULATIONS · § 107.53; FAA Remote Identification Final Rule preamble — unseen
050 A remote pilot wants to improve their awareness of nearby manned air traffic. Which approach is consistent with Part 107?
REGULATIONS · § 107.53; AIM 4-5-7 — unseen
051 In which class of airspace may a Part 107 remote pilot operate without any prior authorization?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41, FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
052 What is the floor of Class A airspace?
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Chapter 3 — unseen
053 A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect over your planned flight area. Under Part 107, you may:
AIRSPACE · § 107.47, FAA AIM Chapter 3 — unseen
054 On a sectional chart, a solid blue line typically indicates the boundary of:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide, FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
055 What does a magenta dashed line on a sectional chart indicate?
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
056 A drone pilot wants to fly near a stadium during a major sporting event. What airspace consideration applies?
AIRSPACE · § 91.145 — unseen
057 Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic?
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Ch. 8, FAA UAG Sample Question 6 — unseen
058 The most complete information on a given airport is provided by
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Information Manual, FAA UAG Sample Question 11 — unseen
059 Your surveying company is a title sponsor for a race team at the Indianapolis 500. The FAA has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for the race in the area you plan to fly. In this situation
AIRSPACE · § 91.137-91.145, FAA UAG Sample Question 46 — unseen
060 According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is required to operate a small UAS in Class B airspace?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41 — unseen
061 What is required to operate a small UAS in Class D airspace under Part 107?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41 — unseen
062 What defines a Prohibited Area in the National Airspace System?
AIRSPACE · § 73.83, FAA AIM Chapter 3 — unseen
063 A Restricted Area on an aeronautical chart indicates airspace where:
AIRSPACE · § 73.17, FAA AIM Chapter 3 — unseen
064 A Military Operations Area (MOA) depicted on a sectional chart indicates:
AIRSPACE · FAA AIM Chapter 3 — unseen
065 Which publication is the primary source for identifying Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and other current airspace restrictions before a drone flight?
AIRSPACE · FAA AIM Chapter 5 / 14 CFR Part 91 — unseen
066 Under 14 CFR Part 107, what are the minimum weather requirements for sUAS operations in any airspace class?
AIRSPACE · § 107.51(c) and (d) — unseen
067 What type of controlled airspace extends to the surface around airports that have instrument approach procedures but no operating control tower?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41, FAA AIM Chapter 3 — unseen
068 A Military Training Route (MTR) depicted on a sectional chart as "VR1667" indicates:
AIRSPACE · FAA AIM Chapter 3 — unseen
069 An Alert Area depicted on an aeronautical chart indicates:
AIRSPACE · FAA AIM Chapter 3 — unseen
070 On an aeronautical chart, airspace altitude limits for controlled airspace are typically depicted as:
AIRSPACE · FAA Sectional Chart User's Guide — unseen
071 What is the purpose of a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) at an airport without an operating control tower?
AIRSPACE · FAA AIM Chapter 4 — unseen
072 Before flying a small UAS near a non-towered airport, the most reliable way to identify current conditions, active runway, and any temporary restrictions is to:
AIRSPACE · FAA AIM Chapter 4 — unseen
073 What is the lateral dimension of Class C airspace, and why does a remote pilot need to understand its layers?
AIRSPACE · FAA AIM Chapter 3, 14 CFR § 107.41 — unseen
074 The lateral boundary of Class D airspace extends approximately how far from an airport, and what are its altitude limits?
AIRSPACE · FAA AIM Chapter 3 — unseen
075 Under 14 CFR Part 107, a drone operation is planned at 350 feet AGL in an area depicted as Class E airspace starting at 1,200 feet AGL. Which statement is correct?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41, FAA AIM Chapter 3 — unseen
076 What is a Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) and how does it differ from a standard TFR?
AIRSPACE · Part 93, Special Air Traffic Rules — unseen
077 A remote pilot receives a LAANC authorization showing '100 feet' for a Class D grid near a regional airport. Their planned altitude for a real estate shoot is 150 feet AGL. What does this mean operationally?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41; FAA UAS Data Exchange (LAANC) — unseen
078 A remote pilot's planning app shows a survey area as Class G, but the sectional chart appears to show a Class D boundary overlapping the northernmost waypoints. What is the correct action?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41, Operation in Certain Airspace — unseen
079 A remote pilot is conducting a lawfully authorized real estate shoot when an in-app notification shows an emergency TFR has just been activated covering the flight area. The drone is airborne at 200 feet AGL, 0.3 miles from the property. What is the correct response?
AIRSPACE · § 91.137–91.145, Temporary Flight Restrictions — unseen
080 A remote pilot plans to fly at 300 feet AGL for an agricultural survey 3 miles from an uncontrolled airport (no operating tower). The sectional chart shows a dashed magenta circle around the airport. What authorization, if any, is required?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41; FAA Sectional Chart User's Guide — unseen
081 A remote pilot is hired to photograph tailgate activities on public land 500 feet from the perimeter of an NFL stadium on game day. The stadium seats 68,000 fans. What must the pilot know before launching?
AIRSPACE · § 91.145, Management of Aircraft Operations Near Major Sporting Events — unseen
082 A remote pilot plans a land survey in a rural area overlapping a Military Operations Area (MOA) depicted on the sectional chart. No active NOTAM for the MOA is currently shown. What is the correct approach?
AIRSPACE · FAA AIM Chapter 3, Special Use Airspace — unseen
083 A remote pilot plans to operate at 350 feet AGL near a small airport. The sectional chart shows a dashed magenta circle around the airport boundary. Is ATC authorization required, and why?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41; FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
084 A remote pilot submits a LAANC request for a Class D location and receives an instant authorization showing 100 feet. The real estate shoot requires 150 feet AGL to capture the roofline. What is the correct next step?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41; FAA LAANC documentation — unseen
085 A remote pilot plans to fly at 200 feet AGL for a real estate shoot. A TFR is active in the area with a published floor of 1,000 feet AGL. Can the pilot proceed without additional authorization?
AIRSPACE · § 91.137 through § 91.145; FAA NOTAM system — unseen
086 Under 14 CFR § 91.145, a standing TFR exists for certain sporting events at stadiums seating 30,000 or more. What is the activation window for these TFRs relative to the event?
AIRSPACE · § 91.145; FAA TFR reference — unseen
087 A remote pilot plans a survey flight at 350 feet AGL in an area where the sectional shows a shaded magenta area (Class E beginning at 700 feet AGL). What authorization is required, and at what altitude would authorization become necessary?
AIRSPACE · § 107.41; FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
088 A remote pilot is inspecting a 380-foot communications tower. The pilot flies the drone to 30 feet above the top of the tower to photograph the antenna array. Is this flight legal under Part 107?
AIRSPACE · § 107.51(b) — unseen
089 On a sectional chart, airspace class is often indicated by color and line style. Which symbol indicates Class B airspace?
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide, Airspace Classifications — unseen
090 A solid magenta line bounding an area on a sectional chart typically indicates the boundary of:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
091 A dashed magenta line forming a circle around an airport on a sectional chart indicates:
AIRSPACE · § 107.41; FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
092 A solid magenta line on a sectional chart, forming two concentric rings around a mid-size airport, indicates:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
093 On a sectional chart, a shaded blue tint that fades from an airport outward typically indicates:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
094 A Prohibited Area on a sectional chart is depicted with:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide; Advisory Circular 91-63 — unseen
095 A Military Operations Area (MOA) on a sectional chart is depicted with:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
096 A Restricted Area on a sectional chart is labeled with which prefix, and what color is the border hatching?
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide; 14 CFR § 73.13 — unseen
097 On a sectional chart, a Military Training Route (MTR) is depicted as:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide; AIM 3-5-2 — unseen
098 An Alert Area on a sectional chart is identified by:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
099 On a sectional chart, airport information such as a CTAF frequency is shown in the airport data block. The CTAF is identified by:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide; AIM 4-1-9 — unseen
100 Numbers such as '55' shown above a horizontal line next to airport information on a sectional chart typically indicate:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
101 Class D airspace is depicted on a sectional chart with:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide; AIM 3-2-5 — unseen
102 A blue or magenta number pair shown near airspace boundaries (e.g., '100/80' or '55/SFC') represents:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
103 On a sectional chart, a maximum terrain elevation figure (MEF) is shown in each quadrant as:
AIRSPACE · FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide — unseen
104 What does the "OVC" notation in a METAR report indicate?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45H) — unseen
105 Density altitude is best described as:
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 11, Aircraft Performance — unseen
106 A METAR reads: "27015KT". What does this mean?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45H) — unseen
107 Which weather phenomenon poses the greatest risk of causing a loss of control for a small UAS?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather Theory / FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
108 What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, FAA UAG Sample Question 37 — unseen
109 What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 11, FAA UAG Sample Question 38 — unseen
110 What are the characteristics of stable air?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, FAA UAG Sample Question 36 — unseen
111 You receive a briefing indicating a low-level temperature inversion with high relative humidity. What weather conditions would you expect?
WEATHER · FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, Weather, FAA UAG Sample Question 39 — unseen
112 In a METAR report, what does "BKN015" indicate?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45H) — unseen
113 An AIRMET Sierra is issued to warn pilots of:
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services / PHAK Chapter 13 — unseen
114 An AIRMET Tango is issued to warn pilots about:
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services / PHAK Chapter 13 — unseen
115 An AIRMET Zulu provides information about:
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services / PHAK Chapter 13 — unseen
116 What is the primary distinction between a SIGMET and an AIRMET?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services / PHAK Chapter 13 — unseen
117 A Convective SIGMET (WST) is issued for which conditions?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services / PHAK Chapter 13 — unseen
118 A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) covers what area and time period?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services / PHAK Chapter 13 — unseen
119 Radiation fog is most likely to form under which conditions?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather Theory — unseen
120 What are the three stages of a thunderstorm cell in the correct sequence?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather Theory — unseen
121 What is a microburst and why is it particularly hazardous to aviation?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather Theory — unseen
122 When the temperature and dew point spread is 4°F (2°C) or less, what weather condition becomes likely?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather Theory — unseen
123 What weather sequence is typically associated with the passage of a fast-moving cold front?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather Theory — unseen
124 In aviation weather, how is "ceiling" defined?
WEATHER · FAA Meteorology / PHAK Chapter 12 — unseen
125 What is the primary value of a Pilot Weather Report (PIREP) compared to other weather products?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services / PHAK Chapter 13 — unseen
126 What does the "CAVOK" group in a METAR report indicate?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45H) — unseen
127 What does a rapidly falling barometric pressure reading indicate for weather planning purposes?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather Theory — unseen
128 Which type of fog is most likely to form on a clear, calm night over a recently irrigated field?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather Theory — unseen
129 What is "wind shear" and why is it hazardous to sUAS operations?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather Theory — unseen
130 What is the standard atmospheric lapse rate and why does it matter for density altitude calculations?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 11, Aircraft Performance — unseen
131 A remote pilot reviews the following METAR before a real estate shoot: KXYZ 141555Z 18012KT 2SM -RA OVC007 22/20 A2982. Can the pilot legally conduct the operation under standard Part 107?
WEATHER · § 107.51, Operating Limitations for Small Unmanned Aircraft — unseen
132 A remote pilot is set up for a commercial survey 18 miles from a visible line of cumulonimbus clouds. The briefing forecasts storm movement away from the survey area over 2 hours. The client has a hard deadline. What is the correct decision?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Weather; 14 CFR § 107.49 — unseen
133 A remote pilot is preparing for a construction documentation mission. The nearest weather station reads 9 knots of surface wind. Observing the tree line along the property, the pilot notices upper branches swaying vigorously while lower foliage is relatively still. What is the most accurate interpretation?
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Atmospheric Physics; FAA-G-8082-22 Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
134 A remote pilot arrives at a shoot at 10 AM. Surface visibility appears clear for several miles horizontally. However, looking toward their 350-foot planned altitude, the sky appears hazy and milky above approximately 200 feet. This visual effect is most likely caused by:
WEATHER · PHAK Chapter 12, Atmospheric Stability; FAA Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45H) — unseen
135 A remote pilot reviews the following METAR before a 1 PM shoot: KXYZ 151755Z 09006KT 6SM SCT020 BKN035 24/17 A3001. The planned altitude is 250 feet AGL. Can the pilot legally conduct the operation under standard Part 107 cloud clearance and visibility rules?
WEATHER · § 107.51(c), (d) — unseen
136 A remote pilot is preparing a construction documentation flight. The current observation reports 3 SM visibility and a broken ceiling at 1,200 feet AGL. The client says the shot only needs 200 feet AGL and 10 minutes. Part 107 minimums are 3 SM visibility and 500 feet below clouds. What is the correct decision?
WEATHER · § 107.51(c), (d); FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, Aeronautical Decision-Making — unseen
137 A remote pilot plans a 30-minute roof inspection at 10 AM. The TAF shows a cold front passing the area at 12 PM with wind shift from 180 degrees at 8 knots to 320 degrees at 18 knots gusting 28, and a period of rain showers. The drone is rated to 22 knots. What is the correct planning decision?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Handbook, Frontal Systems; FAA-G-8082-22, Weather — unseen
138 A remote pilot arrives at a construction documentation job in Denver (field elevation 5,400 feet MSL) on a July afternoon. Temperature is 94°F, pressure is 30.10 inHg, and the planned altitude is 200 feet AGL. The drone's spec sheet lists 'rated ceiling 16,000 feet' under standard atmospheric conditions. What performance consideration should dominate the pilot's pre-flight planning?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Handbook, Density Altitude; FAA-G-8082-22, Performance — unseen
139 A remote pilot is finishing the last of three real estate shoots scheduled for the day. A Convective SIGMET was issued 20 minutes ago for an area 25 miles west, and cumulonimbus buildups are visible on the western horizon. The current shoot location has clear skies and calm winds. The listing agent needs the shots today. What is the correct decision?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Handbook, Thunderstorms and Convection; Advisory Circular 00-24 — unseen
140 A remote pilot has a 7 AM shoot tomorrow. The 00Z TAF reads in part: FM1200 18008KT P6SM FEW050 BKN120. What does this forecast predict for the 7 AM flight window, and how should the pilot plan?
WEATHER · FAA Aviation Weather Handbook, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts — unseen
141 A remote pilot is hired for a winter construction progress shoot in northern Wisconsin. Temperature is 18°F with 75% relative humidity, no precipitation, and light winds. The batteries have been in the vehicle overnight. What pre-flight decisions are most important?
WEATHER · FAA-G-8082-22, Performance; manufacturer operating manuals — unseen
142 Under Part 107, the maximum takeoff weight of a small UAS (including payload) must be less than:
LOADING · § 107.1(b)(1) — unseen
143 How does adding payload weight to a multirotor drone primarily affect its performance?
LOADING · FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, Loading and Performance — unseen
144 Which of the following best describes "maximum gross weight" for a small UAS?
LOADING · FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, Loading and Performance / PHAK Chapter 10 — unseen
145 When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings will be increased anytime the airplane is
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 5, FAA UAG Sample Question 22 — unseen
146 A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane's wing is disrupted and lift decreases. This is caused by
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 5, FAA UAG Sample Question 23 — unseen
147 To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft's
LOADING · FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, Loading and Performance, FAA UAG Sample Question 28 — unseen
148 When a multirotor drone hovers within one rotor diameter of the ground, it experiences "ground effect," which results in:
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 5, Aerodynamics of Flight — unseen
149 What is the primary effect of a forward (nose-heavy) center of gravity on a fixed-wing aircraft or UAS?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 5 / Chapter 10, Weight and Balance — unseen
150 An unmanned aircraft with the center of gravity too far aft is most likely to exhibit which characteristic?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 5 / Chapter 10, Weight and Balance — unseen
151 Which type of drag increases as airspeed increases, and which increases as airspeed decreases?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 5, Aerodynamics of Flight — unseen
152 What load factor is experienced by an aircraft in a coordinated level turn with 60 degrees of bank?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 5, Aerodynamics of Flight — unseen
153 How does increased aircraft weight affect stall speed?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 5, Aerodynamics of Flight — unseen
154 What are the four aerodynamic forces that act on an aircraft in flight?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 5, Aerodynamics of Flight — unseen
155 According to Bernoulli's Principle, what happens to air pressure as velocity of airflow over a wing increases?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 4, Principles of Flight — unseen
156 How does cold temperature affect lithium polymer (LiPo) battery performance in a small UAS?
LOADING · FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, Aircraft Performance / Manufacturer documentation — unseen
157 A remote pilot is hired for a real estate shoot. The drone's spec sheet shows 28-minute flight time. The mission plan is 22 minutes. On the day of the shoot, it's 96°F and the pilot has mounted a camera gimbal bringing the drone to maximum rated payload. What is the most accurate assessment?
LOADING · FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, Loading and Performance / PHAK Chapter 11 — unseen
158 As density altitude increases, how does aircraft performance change for sUAS?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 11, Aircraft Performance — unseen
159 Why is it important to verify the loaded center of gravity is within the aircraft's approved CG envelope before flight?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 10, Weight and Balance — unseen
160 What is "vortex ring state" (also called "settling with power") and under what conditions is a multirotor most vulnerable to it?
LOADING · FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook, Aerodynamics concepts — unseen
161 What does "effective translational lift" (ETL) mean for a rotorcraft or multirotor transitioning to forward flight?
LOADING · FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook — unseen
162 A remote pilot documents a construction site in Flagstaff, Arizona at 7,000 feet elevation on a July afternoon at 92°F. The drone's spec sheet lists a maximum hover altitude of 13,000 feet under standard atmospheric conditions. Should the pilot assume normal performance?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 11, Aircraft Performance; FAA-G-8082-22 Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
163 A remote pilot in Minnesota is conducting real estate shoots in January at 18°F. Their LiPo batteries are rated for 26-minute flight time and are fully charged. A planned shoot requires approximately 22 minutes of flight. How should the pilot manage this operation?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 10, Aircraft Systems — unseen
164 A remote pilot mounts a thermal camera 4 inches to the left of center on a drone's payload rail to clear a cable obstruction. During a hover test, the drone tilts noticeably to the left and requires continuous right correction from the flight controller. What is the correct assessment?
LOADING · PHAK Chapter 10, Weight and Balance; FAA-G-8082-22 Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
165 A remote pilot arrives at a job planning to fly a standard RGB camera payload but the client asks for thermal imagery instead. The thermal camera is 180 grams heavier than the RGB camera. The drone's published maximum takeoff weight is 2,100 grams; with the RGB setup it sits at 1,990 grams. What should the pilot verify before accepting the swap?
LOADING · § 107.49; FAA-G-8082-22, Weight and Balance — unseen
166 A remote pilot's favorite battery is 18 months old with 220 charge cycles. The drone's controller now reports only 22 minutes of flight time from full charge, compared to 28 minutes when the battery was new. A planned survey mission requires 24 minutes of total flight time including return. What is the correct decision?
LOADING · § 107.49(a)(1); FAA-G-8082-22, Battery Safety — unseen
167 A remote pilot's drone is rated by the manufacturer for a maximum operating wind speed of 23 knots. The surface observation at the flight site reports 18 knots gusting to 27 knots. What is the correct pre-flight decision?
LOADING · § 107.49; FAA-G-8082-22, Weather and Performance — unseen
168 Under Part 107, a remote pilot in command must maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) with the small UAS. Which best describes the VLOS requirement?
OPERATIONS · § 107.31 — unseen
169 Under Part 107, a remote PIC may operate how many sUAS simultaneously?
OPERATIONS · § 107.35 — unseen
170 Prior to flight, a remote PIC must assess the operating environment. Which of the following is the most important pre-flight consideration?
OPERATIONS · § 107.49 — unseen
171 A small UAS operation is being conducted near a congested area. A medical emergency helicopter approaches at low altitude. The remote pilot should:
OPERATIONS · § 107.37 — unseen
172 What is the purpose of a preflight inspection?
OPERATIONS · § 107.49 — unseen
173 Operations over moving vehicles and people who are not participating in the operation are:
OPERATIONS · §§ 107.39, 107.145 — unseen
174 At what time of day are sUAS operations permitted under standard Part 107 rules (without a waiver)?
OPERATIONS · § 107.29 — unseen
175 A remote pilot arrives at the flight site and notices they feel unusually fatigued. Under Part 107, what should the pilot do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.17 — unseen
176 What is the primary purpose of establishing a safety briefing with a visual observer before operations begin?
OPERATIONS · FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, Crew Resource Management — unseen
177 Under Part 107, what is the maximum altitude for standard sUAS operations without a waiver?
OPERATIONS · § 107.51(a) — unseen
178 Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristic a remote pilot displays while taking risks to impress others.
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, FAA UAG Sample Question 16 — unseen
179 When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into
OPERATIONS · FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, FAA UAG Sample Question 17 — unseen
180 You have been hired as a remote pilot by a local TV news station. You expressed a safety concern, but were told by the station manager to fly anyway because the story needed the footage. What should you do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19, FAA UAG Sample Question 18 — unseen
181 A local TV station has hired a remote pilot who has had multiple near misses and two sUAS accidents in the past year. As the newly hired remote pilot, what should you do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.9, FAA UAG Sample Question 14 — unseen
182 Safety is an important element for a remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft system. To prevent the unwanted movement of a UA, what action should a remote pilot take if the UA unexpectedly enters an autonomous or semi-autonomous flight mode?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19, FAA UAG Sample Question 15 — unseen
183 You are a remote pilot tasked with a long drive before a flight assignment. After the drive, you arrive at the flight location feeling fatigued. As the remote PIC, you should
OPERATIONS · § 107.17, FAA UAG Sample Question 21 — unseen
184 Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?
OPERATIONS · FAA Aeronautical Information Manual, FAA UAG Sample Question 20 — unseen
185 When using a small UA in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants on emergency procedures?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19, FAA UAG Sample Question 24 — unseen
186 When preparing for a night flight, what should an sUAS pilot be aware of after assembling and conducting a preflight using a bright flashlight or work light?
OPERATIONS · FAA Aeronautical Information Manual, FAA UAG Sample Question 43 — unseen
187 The PAVE checklist is a risk management tool for aeronautical decision-making. What do the letters P-A-V-E stand for?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Aeronautical Decision-Making — unseen
188 The IMSAFE checklist evaluates a pilot's personal readiness to fly. What does each letter represent?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Aeronautical Decision-Making — unseen
189 What is the correct sequence of steps in the FAA's DECIDE model for aeronautical decision-making?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Aeronautical Decision-Making — unseen
190 If a remote pilot loses control link with their sUAS during flight, what is the recommended initial response?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19, FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
191 Which hazardous attitude is characterized by a pilot who resents and resists following rules, regulations, or instructions from authority?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Aeronautical Decision-Making — unseen
192 In aviation decision-making, situational awareness (SA) is best defined as:
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Aeronautical Decision-Making — unseen
193 A remote PIC notices that the drone's telemetry shows battery voltage dropping faster than expected at 50% charge. What is the most appropriate response?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19, FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, ADM — unseen
194 Under 14 CFR Part 107, if a remote pilot must yield to a manned aircraft in flight, what right-of-way rule applies to drone operations?
OPERATIONS · § 107.37(a) — unseen
195 A remote pilot is operating a drone commercially over a crowd at a permitted outdoor festival. The operation requires a waiver under § 107.39. While flying, the remote pilot observes the aircraft entering an unanticipated flight mode. What is the highest-priority immediate action?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19, ADM / Crew Resource Management — unseen
196 Under Part 107, what are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements for sUAS operations at night?
OPERATIONS · § 107.29, Night Operations (as amended) — unseen
197 A remote pilot is called at 4:30 AM for an emergency insurance documentation job after only 3 hours of sleep. The adjuster needs the flight completed before 8 AM. The pilot is physically healthy but noticeably fatigued. What is the correct ADM evaluation?
OPERATIONS · § 107.17; FAA ADM, IMSAFE Checklist — unseen
198 A remote pilot sees a TFR active 1.5 miles from their planned shoot location. They think: 'That TFR is for a presidential visit 10 miles away. It definitely doesn't cover my spot. The FAA wouldn't care about a little drone this far out.' What hazardous attitudes are present, and what is the correct response?
OPERATIONS · FAA PHAK Chapter 2, Aeronautical Decision Making; 14 CFR § 91.141 — unseen
199 A remote pilot and visual observer are on a real estate exterior shoot at 180 feet AGL. The VO says firmly: 'Aircraft is drifting left. I think it's heading toward the oak tree.' The remote pilot, focused on the FPV display, responds: 'I see the feed, it looks fine. Relax.' The drone continues. What does correct crew resource management require here?
OPERATIONS · FAA ADM, Crew Resource Management; FAA-H-8083-2 Risk Management Handbook — unseen
200 A remote pilot is flying a real estate photo mission at 80 feet AGL directly above a residential driveway. The area was clear at launch. Mid-flight, a delivery driver pulls in and walks directly beneath the drone toward the front door. The pilot notices via the controller display. What is the correct action?
OPERATIONS · § 107.23; 14 CFR § 107.49 — unseen
201 A remote pilot is filming a real estate listing solo using FPV goggles to capture a cinematic walkthrough shot. They have no visual observer. Is this operation compliant with Part 107?
OPERATIONS · § 107.31, Visual Line of Sight Aircraft Operation — unseen
202 A remote pilot is mapping a large soybean field. The drone is 1,800 feet away at 300 feet AGL when the controller loses communication link. The aircraft continues its pre-programmed route. What is the correct pilot response, and what behavior should the aircraft exhibit?
OPERATIONS · § 107.49, Preflight Familiarization; FAA-G-8082-22 Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
203 A remote pilot is filming solo at a public park for a YouTube travel channel. The flight began with a clear area below. Partway through the mission, 15 spectators gather directly beneath the drone at 120 feet AGL to watch. The pilot wants to finish the planned shot. What is the correct course of action?
OPERATIONS · § 107.23; 14 CFR § 107.39 — unseen
204 During a commercial construction documentation mission, the drone receives a low-battery RTH warning and lands harder than expected on uneven ground. The pilot inspects the aircraft and notices one propeller has a slight bend and one motor arm appears to have a hairline crack. The client says: 'Use your second battery and finish.' What should the remote PIC do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.15, Condition for Safe Operation — unseen
205 A remote pilot arrives at a residential listing shoot to find foggy conditions with approximately 1.5 SM of visibility. The listing agent says: 'This has to happen today. The listing goes live tomorrow morning. Can't you just do low-level shots where you can clearly see the house?' What is the correct response?
OPERATIONS · § 107.51, Operating Limitations for Small Unmanned Aircraft — unseen
206 A remote pilot is hired for a twilight-to-night real estate photo shoot. Their drone has a built-in strobe that the manufacturer rates for 1.8-statute-mile visibility in dark conditions. Is this aircraft equipped for legal night operations under Part 107?
OPERATIONS · § 107.29, Night Operations — unseen
207 A remote pilot completes a successful 18-minute commercial mapping flight. On landing, the drone touches down in tall grass and momentarily tips before righting itself. Nothing appears damaged visually. Should the pilot fly the remaining coverage area on the second battery immediately?
OPERATIONS · § 107.15, Condition for Safe Operation — unseen
208 During a survey flight over a rural property, the remote pilot's drone experiences a power failure and emergency-lands in an adjacent neighbor's garden. The drone is undamaged, no one is injured, and the only impact is a crushed flower pot worth approximately $40. What are the remote PIC's obligations?
OPERATIONS · § 107.9, Accident Reporting — unseen
209 A remote pilot arrives at a construction site to document progress for a general contractor. The site superintendent mentions that the tower crane operator on the north side has not been briefed about the drone flight. The planned flight path does not cross directly over the crane but operates within 150 feet laterally. What is the correct action before launch?
OPERATIONS · § 107.49(a)(3) — unseen
210 During a construction progress flight, a remote pilot notices the drone's downward-facing obstacle sensor is reporting intermittent errors in the controller app. The current flight has 4 minutes of mission remaining and the drone is at 200 feet AGL over an open graded area. What is the correct action?
OPERATIONS · § 107.15; § 107.49 — unseen
211 A remote pilot is hired to document the exterior of a commercial building under construction. A photographer from the architecture firm is also on site taking ground-level photos and will be moving around the building perimeter during the flight window. What is the remote PIC's correct approach?
OPERATIONS · § 107.39; FAA Advisory Circular 107-2A — unseen
212 A remote pilot mapping a 4-mile pipeline corridor in Class G airspace discovers the final mile passes under a Class D shelf with a 1,200-foot AGL floor. The planned survey altitude is 300 feet AGL throughout the corridor. What ATC authorization is required?
OPERATIONS · § 107.41; FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide, Airspace Classifications — unseen
213 A remote pilot is conducting a linear mapping flight along a 3-mile ridgeline at 400 feet AGL. Two miles into the flight, the automated mission reports ground speed has dropped from 22 mph to 8 mph and battery consumption has risen sharply. The forecast surface wind was 12 knots. What is the most accurate interpretation and correct action?
OPERATIONS · FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide FAA-G-8082-22, Weather and Terrain; 14 CFR § 107.49 — unseen
214 A remote pilot is mapping a 160-acre field in a grid pattern. Near the far corner of the field the drone becomes difficult to see with the unaided eye against a hazy sky, though it remains visible through the controller's FPV camera. The pilot does not have a visual observer on site. What is the correct action?
OPERATIONS · § 107.31; § 107.33 — unseen
215 A farmer hires a remote pilot to spray a 40-acre soybean field with pesticide using an agricultural drone. The pilot holds a current Part 107 certificate. What is the correct regulatory pathway for this operation?
OPERATIONS · Part 137; FAA Advisory Circular 137-1B — unseen
216 An insurance adjuster hires a remote pilot to document a residential roof after a hailstorm. On arrival, the pilot finds the homeowner is not present but a neighbor unlocked the gate with verbal permission from the homeowner. The adjuster confirms the scope of work by phone. What should the remote PIC verify before launching?
OPERATIONS · FAA Advisory Circular 107-2A, Privacy Considerations; state trespass and privacy law varies by jurisdiction — unseen
217 A local news producer contacts a remote pilot to photograph a large structure fire 2 miles from the pilot's current location. The fire is active and emergency response is on scene. The pilot checks B4UFLY and sees an emergency TFR was issued 20 minutes ago covering the fire area. What is the correct action?
OPERATIONS · § 91.137; § 107.47; FAA TFR Notice system — unseen
218 A music publication hires a remote pilot to capture aerial B-roll of an outdoor amphitheater concert with 8,000 attendees. The drone weighs 1.2 pounds with a plastic propeller guard and has no FAA Category 2 or 3 declaration. What operating limitations apply?
OPERATIONS · §§ 107.110–107.140; § 107.39 — unseen
219 According to FAA guidance, what is the recommended technique for a remote pilot scanning the sky for other aircraft?
OPERATIONS · AIM 8-1-6 — unseen
220 During a flight, a remote pilot observes another aircraft that shows no lateral or vertical movement relative to the horizon but appears to be growing in size. What does this indicate?
OPERATIONS · AIM 8-1-6; AC 90-48D — unseen
221 During a night flight, a remote pilot notices that objects viewed directly are harder to see than objects viewed slightly off-center. What explains this, and how should the pilot adjust their scanning?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 17, Aeromedical Factors — unseen
222 Before a flight that uses a visual observer, what must the remote pilot in command ensure the visual observer understands prior to launch?
OPERATIONS · § 107.49(a); FAA-G-8082-22, Crew Resource Management — unseen
223 During a flight, a visual observer instructs the remote pilot in command to land immediately due to a hazard the PIC has not yet seen. The PIC disagrees with the assessment. Who holds final authority over the flight?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19(b); FAA-G-8082-22, CRM — unseen
224 A certificated remote pilot sets up a flight, accepts responsibility for the operation, but has a crew member physically operate the controller while the pilot monitors. Under Part 107, what is required of the crew member?
OPERATIONS · § 107.12; 14 CFR § 107.19 — unseen
225 A remote pilot sees a route labeled 'VR1452' on a sectional chart crossing the planned operations area. Based on the designation, what can the pilot determine about the altitude of traffic on this route?
OPERATIONS · AIM 3-5-2 — unseen
226 A remote pilot is operating at 300 feet AGL in Class G airspace and notices a Military Training Route on the sectional chart passing nearby. What is the primary hazard these routes present to sUAS operations?
OPERATIONS · AIM 3-5-2; FAA-G-8082-22 — unseen
227 A remote pilot is conducting a commercial flight when the aircraft's standard Remote Identification system stops broadcasting. What does 14 CFR Part 89 require the pilot to do?
OPERATIONS · § 89.110 — unseen
228 A law enforcement officer asks a remote pilot to submit to a blood alcohol test at the flight site. The pilot refuses. What is the consequence under 14 CFR Part 107?
OPERATIONS · § 107.59 — unseen
229 A remote pilot operates a commercial drone whose manufacturer provides no scheduled maintenance intervals. What does FAA guidance require the pilot to do?
OPERATIONS · FAA Advisory Circular 107-2A, Section 6; 14 CFR § 107.15 — unseen
230 A remote pilot arrives at a job site where a ground crew member has already assembled the aircraft and says it is ready to fly. The client asks the pilot to launch immediately. What does 14 CFR § 107.49 require?
OPERATIONS · § 107.49; 14 CFR § 107.19 — unseen
231 A remote pilot experiencing intermittent signal interference thinks, 'There is nothing I can do about this. It will probably work itself out,' and continues the flight without taking any corrective action. Which hazardous attitude does this reflect?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Aeronautical Decision Making; FAA-G-8082-22 — unseen
232 A remote pilot with over 200 incident-free flights skips several preflight steps, thinking the aircraft has always worked fine. Which hazardous attitude does this reflect, and what is the correct antidote?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Aeronautical Decision Making; FAA-G-8082-22 — unseen
233 Under 14 CFR § 107.37, when must a remote pilot in command yield the right-of-way to other aircraft?
OPERATIONS · § 107.37(a) — unseen
234 A remote pilot is flying at 300 feet AGL when the aircraft stops responding to control inputs. The drone enters its preprogrammed failsafe and begins a slow automatic descent. What is the remote pilot's primary responsibility at this point?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19; AC 107-2A Section 5.5 — unseen
235 Midway through a commercial rooftop inspection flight, the remote pilot's ground station displays a low battery warning with an estimated 4 minutes of flight time remaining. The inspection has 6 minutes of work left. What should the pilot do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.49; AC 107-2A Section 6.3 — unseen
236 A drone experiences a propulsion anomaly and begins drifting in a direction the pilot cannot arrest. The aircraft is over an open field with no people present. It appears headed toward a residential street 400 meters away. What is the most appropriate response?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19; FAA Risk Management Handbook FAA-H-8083-2 — unseen
237 A remote pilot is conducting a solo mapping flight when they experience sudden dizziness and cannot safely maintain situational awareness of the aircraft. No visual observer is present. What is the correct action?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19; 14 CFR § 107.17 — unseen
238 A remote pilot is flying at 200 feet AGL when the aircraft enters a thin layer of low cloud. The pilot can no longer see the drone. What is required by regulation?
OPERATIONS · § 107.31; 14 CFR § 107.51(b) (minimum distance from clouds) — unseen
239 A remote pilot and visual observer are conducting a flight over a construction site. The VO steps away to take a phone call, leaving the pilot without a second set of eyes. The aircraft is still within the pilot's direct view. Can the flight continue?
OPERATIONS · § 107.33 — unseen
240 A remote pilot spots a glider approaching from the left at the same approximate altitude during a flight over an open rural area. What action is required?
OPERATIONS · § 107.37(a) — unseen
241 A remote pilot is flying near a rural highway when a powered parachute crosses into the area at approximately 300 feet AGL. The powered parachute is traveling slowly and the pilot is unsure whether it has seen the drone. What must the remote pilot do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.37(a) — unseen
242 A remote pilot observes an aircraft in the distance displaying a flashing red beacon and unusual flight behavior, suggesting the pilot may be in distress. What is the appropriate response from the remote pilot?
OPERATIONS · § 107.37(a); FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide — unseen
243 During a real estate photo flight, the remote pilot becomes focused on framing a shot through the camera feed and loses track of the drone's position relative to a tree line 50 meters away. The visual observer calls out 'drift right.' What does this situation illustrate and what should the pilot do?
OPERATIONS · FAA Risk Management Handbook FAA-H-8083-2; PHAK Chapter 2 — unseen
244 A remote pilot and visual observer are conducting a flight when the VO's radio fails mid-operation. The aircraft is at 350 feet AGL and 300 meters away. The pilot can still see the aircraft. What is the most appropriate response?
OPERATIONS · § 107.33; FAA ADM, Crew Resource Management — unseen
245 A remote pilot is hired to film a property at dusk. Upon arrival, the client says the shoot must be completed in the next 20 minutes before darkness falls, or the contract is cancelled. The pilot's pre-flight check reveals the aircraft's navigation lights are not functioning. What should the pilot do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.29; PHAK Chapter 2 (External Pressures) — unseen
246 A remote pilot is conducting a long mapping mission and has been flying for 90 minutes across multiple battery swaps. The pilot notices their response times are slower and they are making small errors on the controller. What is this an example of and what should the pilot do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.17; PHAK Chapter 2, IMSAFE — unseen
247 A remote pilot is about to launch for a routine inspection flight when they receive news of a stressful personal situation. They feel distracted and their mind is not on the mission. Under IMSAFE, what should they do?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, IMSAFE; 14 CFR § 107.17 — unseen
248 A remote pilot with two years of incident-free flying skips the written preflight checklist on a familiar site, reasoning that they know the aircraft and the location well. This behavior is an example of which hazardous attitude?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Human Factors; FAA-G-8082-22 — unseen
249 A remote pilot is under schedule pressure to complete a job. Rather than running through the full pre-flight checklist, the pilot does a quick visual scan and launches. Within 60 seconds, the aircraft's gimbal fails because a protective cover was not removed before flight. Which hazardous attitude best describes the pilot's pre-flight behavior?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Hazardous Attitudes; FAA-G-8082-22 — unseen
250 A remote pilot is asked by a client to fly their drone, which is significantly larger and heavier than anything the pilot has operated before. The pilot agrees without reviewing the aircraft's operating manual, saying 'a drone is a drone.' This attitude most closely reflects which hazardous attitude?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, Hazardous Attitudes; FAA-G-8082-22 — unseen
251 A remote pilot receives a waiver to fly over a moving vehicle convoy for a film production. During the flight, the convoy route changes unexpectedly and takes vehicles into an area the waiver does not cover. The production coordinator tells the pilot to follow the convoy. What should the pilot do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.200; AC 107-2A Section 7 — unseen
252 Before a commercial flight, a remote pilot briefs the client and two bystanders who will be in the operations area. The briefing covers emergency abort signals, where to stand, and what to do if the aircraft malfunctions. Which regulation most directly supports this briefing requirement?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19 — unseen
253 A remote pilot and visual observer disagree about whether an obstacle clearance during a flight is adequate. The VO believes the aircraft is too close to a rooftop; the pilot believes there is sufficient margin based on the camera feed. Who has final authority and what should happen?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19; FAA ADM, Crew Resource Management — unseen
254 A remote pilot completes a flight with no incidents and packs up without reviewing the flight log or aircraft condition. On the next flight, the same aircraft displays an unexpected compass error that was present at the end of the prior flight. This scenario illustrates a failure at which stage of operations?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, DECIDE Model; 14 CFR § 107.49 — unseen
255 A remote pilot is flying a mapping grid over agricultural land when the wind picks up to near the aircraft's rated limit. The pilot has 4 of 12 grid passes left. A colleague who is watching says the aircraft looks stable and suggests finishing the mission. What should the pilot do?
OPERATIONS · § 107.49; FAA Risk Management Handbook FAA-H-8083-2 — unseen
256 A remote pilot is preparing to fly at a location they have not visited before. Which preflight action best addresses the external pressures component of the PAVE risk framework?
OPERATIONS · PHAK Chapter 2, PAVE Risk Assessment — unseen
257 Two certificated remote pilots are on site. Pilot A launches the aircraft and hands the controls to Pilot B partway through the flight. Who is the remote pilot in command for the portions each pilot is flying?
OPERATIONS · § 107.12; 14 CFR § 107.19 — unseen
258 A remote pilot is flying a commercial job when a bystander walks into the operations area despite being asked to stay clear. The visual observer alerts the pilot. What is the most appropriate response?
OPERATIONS · § 107.19; § 107.23 — unseen