Prior to flight, a remote PIC must assess the operating environment. Which of the following is the most important pre-flight consideration?
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Under 14 CFR § 107.49, the remote PIC must assess conditions including weather, airspace, aircraft performance, the condition of the aircraft, and the safety of persons on the ground. This pre-flight assessment covers each required factor and forms the basis of safe operations.The trap →
Class G airspace is uncontrolled, no ATC contact is required before flying there. Many new pilots confuse the LAANC authorization requirement (which applies to controlled airspace Classes B, C, D, and E to surface) with a blanket ATC-notification rule. Flight plans are also not a Part 107 requirement at any airspace class.SOURCE → 14 CFR § 107.49CHECKED APR 21ACS V.A.K8EASY