REMOTE – EIGHTH SIMULATION

#1. What is the minimum visibility required to operate a sUAS within Class G airspace?

1 statute mile

3 statute miles

5 statute miles

#2. When must a Remote PIC conduct a preflight inspection?

Only when operating in controlled airspace

Only when operating near people

Before each flight

#3. How long is the Remote Pilot Certificate valid?

12 months

24 months

18 months

#4. What type of weather briefing should a remote pilot request to obtain information for a planned flight?

Area Forecast

Outlook briefing

Standard briefing

#5. What is the purpose of a CTAF?

To control traffic at towered airports

To announce intentions at non-towered airports

To get weather reports

#6. When is a person considered under the influence of alcohol by FAA standards?

After any alcohol consumption

Within 8 hours of drinking

Blood alcohol level of 0.02%

#7. Which publication contains the official source of weather for aviation use?

METAR

NOTAMs

TAF

#8. What does “sUAS” stand for?

Small Underwater Aircraft System

Small Unmanned Aircraft System

Systemic UAV Airspace Service

#9. Which class of airspace requires ATC clearance before entering?

Class G

Class E

Class D

#10. What is the maximum altitude a remote pilot may fly a sUAS under Part 107 without a waiver?

500 feet AGL

300 feet AGL

400 feet AGL

#11. What action should a pilot take when experiencing a flyaway?

Attempt to regain control using manual override

File a NOTAM

Do nothing

#12. What is the minimum age to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate?

13

14

16

#13. What is the maximum speed allowed for a sUAS under Part 107?

87 knots

100 knots

80 knots

#14. A METAR report gives which of the following?

Winds aloft forecast

Current surface weather

NOTAMs

#15. The PIC must operate the sUAS within what distance of visibility?

With contact from visual observer

Within the visual line of sight

As long as it is on autopilot

#16. Which cloud type is most associated with turbulence?

Cirrus

Cumulus

Stratus

#17. When are you required to file an accident report with the FAA?

Only if someone is hospitalized

For any damage

Within 10 days if serious injury or property damage over $500 occurs

#18. What is an sUAS’ maximum takeoff weight allowed under Part 107?

55 pounds

44 pounds

50 pounds

#19. What does a NOTAM contain?

Pilot license info

Weather info

Time-sensitive flight info

#20. How often must a Remote PIC pass a recurrent knowledge test?

Every 6 months

Every 24 months

Every 12 months

#21. If your sUAS causes a small grass fire, what must you do?

Submit a waiver

Call local authorities

Report it to the FAA

#22. LAANC is used to:

Request airspace authorization

Register a drone

File NOTAMs

#23. The center of gravity (CG) is critical because:

It determines radio signal range

It affects stability and control

It reduces weight

#24. What is an MOA?

Military Operations Area

Maintenance Operations Alert

Meteorological Office Area

#25. What is the effect of high density altitude on drone performance?

Improved lift

No effect

Reduced performance

#26. A TAF provides forecast weather for:

12 hours

6 hours

24 hours

#27. Which airspace surrounds major airports and requires explicit clearance?

Class G

Class B

Class C

#28. What is the purpose of ADS-B Out?

To improve battery life

To help in see-and-avoid

To broadcast location and intent

#29. The Remote PIC is responsible for:

Insurance claims

Medical evaluations

Ensuring the operation complies with Part 107

#30. Under Part 107, night operations require:

A strobe visible for 3 miles

A waiver

Radio contact

#31. What is the definition of “night”?

Any time after 6 p.m.

Between end of civil twilight and sunrise

Sunset to sunrise

#32. A UAS cannot be flown from a moving vehicle unless:

It’s under 20 pounds

It’s over unpopulated area

You’re within Class G

#33. What document must be in possession of the PIC during flight?

Weather log

Insurance certificate

Remote Pilot Certificate

#34. A “prohibited area” means:

ATC must authorize you

Operations are restricted only by NOTAM

No flights are ever allowed

#35. What is the minimum distance you must maintain from clouds under Part 107?

500 feet below, 2,000 feet horizontally

1,000 feet below

500 feet above

#36. What is the most likely cause of degraded GPS signals?

Temperature

Rain

Solar activity

#37. What is the airspace classification above 18,000 feet?

Class A

Class B

Class E

#38. A VO must be able to:

Record video

Track airspeed

Maintain VLOS

#39. A METAR reads: “SKC” – what does this mean?

Scattered Clouds

Sky Covered

Sky Clear

#40. The standard weight limit for a small UAS includes:

Payload only

Airframe only

Total takeoff weight

#41. What happens to lift if the drone’s angle of attack increases excessively?

It stalls

It increases

It becomes more stable

#42. Class E airspace typically begins at:

Surface

1,200 feet AGL

500 feet AGL

#43. The term “lost link” refers to:

Loss of visual sight

Loss of GPS

Communication failure between control and aircraft

#44. What is the meaning of “AGL”?

Above general level

Average ground level

Above ground level

#45. How should you scan for traffic?

Long look in one direction

Move eyes quickly

Systematic scan method

#46. Which of the following would require a waiver?

Daylight operation

Flying over people

Flying below 400 feet

#47. What is the purpose of sectional charts?

Weather predictions

Planning UAS maintenance

Navigational and airspace information

#48. When operating in Class C airspace:

You must notify the FAA within 72 hours

You need ATC authorization

You may fly without restrictions

#49. What is a “TFR”?

Temporary Flight Restriction

Terrain Flight Route

Traffic Flow Regulation

#50. What is the primary hazard of operating a UAS at low altitude over power lines?

Signal loss

Electromagnetic interference

Increased battery use

#51. Under Part 107, you may operate from a moving land vehicle only in:

Congested areas

Sparsely populated areas

Daytime

#52. What is a common symptom of fatigue?

Improved decision-making

Faster reflexes

Reduced alertness

#53. Remote ID is required unless:

You fly at night

You operate indoors or in a FRIA

You fly in Class E

#54. What is the first step in planning a UAS mission?

Charge the battery

Check weather and airspace

Set GPS

#55. The visibility requirement for UAS operation is:

1/2 mile