REMOTE – FIFTH SIMULATION

#1. What is the maximum altitude you can fly a small UAS under Part 107 regulations?

400 feet AGL

500 feet AGL

400 feet MSL

500 feet MSL

#2. When operating in Class C airspace, what must a remote pilot do prior to flight?

Register with the control tower

Contact ATC immediately after launch

Receive ATC authorization

File a flight plan with the FAA

#3. Which of the following operations requires a waiver from the FAA?

Flying below 400 feet

Flying over people

Flying in uncontrolled airspace

Flying during the day

#4. The load factor increases during a turn. What effect does this have on the aircraft?

Decreases stall speed

No effect

Increases stall speed

Decreases drag

#5. How long is a remote pilot certificate valid?

6 months

12 months

24 months

48 months

#6. Which is true regarding alcohol consumption and remote pilot operations?

Must not operate within 24 hours of drinking

BAC must be below 0.05%

Cannot operate within 8 hours of consumption

No restrictions apply to remote pilots

#7. What is the minimum weather visibility required for sUAS operations?

1 statute mile

3 statute miles

5 nautical miles

3 nautical miles

#8. A NOTAM has been issued for your area. What should you do?

Cancel all flights

Check the NOTAM for restrictions

Ignore it if flying under 400 feet

Only fly during daylight hours

#9. What does ‘MSL’ stand for?

Magnetic Speed Limit

Mean Sea Level

Minimum Speed Limit

Maximum Safety Level

#10. You observe a fast-moving thunderstorm approaching. What should you do?

Continue operations cautiously

Fly below the storm

Land the UAS and wait

Increase altitude

#11. Who is responsible for the safety of the sUAS during flight?

Visual observer

Manufacturer

Remote PIC

Person manipulating the controls

#12. What class of airspace is typically found at major airports?

Class E

Class B

Class G

Class D

#13. Which frequency is used for emergency communication?

122.9

121.5

124.8

125.0

#14. What is the minimum age to receive a Remote Pilot Certificate?

13

16

18

21

#15. Which document must be accessible during UAS operations?

UAS owner’s manual

Remote Pilot Certificate

Maintenance log

FAA Part 61 certificate

#16. What type of weather briefing can be obtained online without contacting Flight Services?

Abbreviated

Outlook

Standard

Internet self-briefing

#17. What does ‘sUAS’ stand for?

Short-range Unmanned Aerial System

Safe Unmanned Air Sensor

Small Unmanned Aircraft System

Scaled Unmanned Automated Surveillance

#18. When can a UAS operate from a moving vehicle?

Always

Never

Over sparsely populated areas

Only over highways

#19. How far must you be from clouds when flying a UAS?

100 feet below, 200 feet horizontally

500 feet below, 2,000 feet horizontally

1,000 feet below, 2,000 feet horizontally

Clear of clouds

#20. You must report an accident to the FAA if it results in:

Any personal injury

Property damage over $500

Serious injury or $500+ property damage

Minor injuries only

#21. What is the purpose of a sectional chart?

To display roadways

To provide topographic elevation

To show radio frequencies

To identify controlled airspace and features

#22. What is the speed limit for UAS under Part 107?

100 knots

87 knots

200 knots

75 knots

#23. How often must you complete recurrent training?

Every 6 months

Every 12 months

Every 24 months

Every 36 months

#24. What defines ‘daylight’ under Part 107?

Sunrise to sunset

Civil twilight

One hour before and after sunrise

24-hour period

#25. What is Class G airspace?

Controlled airspace

Uncontrolled airspace

Restricted airspace

Prohibited airspace

#26. Which airspace requires ATC clearance?

Class G

Class E

Class D

Class F

#27. Which of the following is considered a hazardous operation?

Flying in a national park

Flying over a crowd

Operating below 200 feet

Flying under a bridge

#28. Which preflight action is required for all flights?

Informing the FAA

Filing a NOTAM

Checking for airspace restrictions

Logging into B4UFLY

#29. What does ‘FPV’ stand for?

Fixed Point Verification

First Person View

Flight Pattern Variable

Flight Performance Vector

#30. What is the maximum weight of an sUAS under Part 107?

20 lbs

25 lbs

55 lbs

75 lbs

#31. What effect does high density altitude have on sUAS performance?

Increases thrust

Reduces lift

Increases battery life

No effect

#32. If GPS fails during flight, what should you do?

Climb immediately

Use ATC

Switch to manual control

Land immediately

#33. What is the minimum number of people required for UAS operation?

One

Two

Three

Four

#34. Which operation requires a waiver?

Flying during daylight

Flying in Class G airspace

Flying beyond visual line of sight

Flying at 300 feet

#35. What is the maximum groundspeed allowed?

80 knots

87 knots

100 knots

120 knots

#36. A TAF provides forecast information for what duration?

6 hours

12 hours

24 or 30 hours

48 hours

#37. What hazard is associated with cumulus clouds?

Static electricity

Lightning

Turbulence

Reduced visibility

#38. What should be your first action when experiencing UAS failure?

Climb

Switch batteries

Land the aircraft

Contact the FAA

#39. Which weather condition provides the best visibility?

Mist

Fog

Clear skies

Rain

#40. Under Part 107, night operations require:

No special considerations

FAA waiver

Anti-collision lights visible for 3 SM

Visual observer

#41. How far must you keep from a tower when no waiver is granted?

100 feet

200 feet

400 feet

You may fly right next to it

#42. When may a remote pilot deviate from Part 107?

To save battery

In an emergency

With VO consent

Never

#43. What is one reason to conduct a site survey before flight?

Check for insects

Assess public interest

Identify hazards

Check humidity

#44. What is a METAR?

Flight plan

Aviation weather report

Airspace map

Forecast

#45. ‘SCT025’ on a METAR means:

Clouds broken at 2500 ft

Scattered clouds at 2500 ft

Visibility 2.5 miles

Cloud tops 2500 ft

#46. How do you recognize Class E airspace on a sectional chart?

Red border

Blue shaded area

Dashed magenta line

Blue dashed line

#47. Which physiological factor can affect a remote pilot?

Proper hydration

Overexposure to UV light

Stress and fatigue

Wearing sunglasses

#48. What is the function of a visual observer (VO)?

Operate the UAS

Monitor airspace for hazards

Launch the drone

Call ATC

#49. What should you do if you lose visual line of sight?

Continue flying

Return to home

Call ATC

Descend to 200 feet

#50. Which factor is least likely to affect UAS performance?

Wind

Temperature

Paint color

Humidity

#51. ‘KT’ in a METAR stands for:

Kilometers Traveled

Kinetic Temperature

Knots

Kelvin Temperature

#52. What is the key reason to maintain line of sight?

FAA regulation

Improve video quality

Better GPS signal

Observe birds

#53. What could result from flying under the influence?

Warning

Suspension

Fine or certificate revocation

Nothing if no incident occurs

#54. A TFR is:

Temporary Flight Restriction

Tactical Flight Route

Time-For-Review

Test Flight Report

#55. Which operation does not need FAA authorization?

In Class B airspace

Beyond VLOS

In Class G airspace

Over people

#56. Who can request to see your Remote Pilot Certificate?

Any pilot

Local police

FAA representative

Drone hobbyist

#57. An MOA (Military Operations Area) is:

Controlled airspace

No-fly zone

Warning area

Area where military training may occur

#58. How does temperature affect battery life?

No effect

Cold shortens life

Heat increases flight time

Makes batteries stronger

#59. What is the primary purpose of LAANC?

Weather updates

Low altitude authorization

Avoiding collisions

Certification renewal

#60. Which UAS component is most sensitive to electromagnetic interference?

Camera

Battery

GPS

Frame

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Results

#1. What is the maximum altitude you can fly a small UAS under Part 107 regulations?

#2. When operating in Class C airspace, what must a remote pilot do prior to flight?

#3. Which of the following operations requires a waiver from the FAA?

#4. The load factor increases during a turn. What effect does this have on the aircraft?

#5. How long is a remote pilot certificate valid?

#6. Which is true regarding alcohol consumption and remote pilot operations?

#7. What is the minimum weather visibility required for sUAS operations?

#8. A NOTAM has been issued for your area. What should you do?

#9. What does ‘MSL’ stand for?

#10. You observe a fast-moving thunderstorm approaching. What should you do?

#11. Who is responsible for the safety of the sUAS during flight?

#12. What class of airspace is typically found at major airports?

#13. Which frequency is used for emergency communication?

#14. What is the minimum age to receive a Remote Pilot Certificate?

#15. Which document must be accessible during UAS operations?

#16. What type of weather briefing can be obtained online without contacting Flight Services?

#17. What does ‘sUAS’ stand for?

#18. When can a UAS operate from a moving vehicle?

#19. How far must you be from clouds when flying a UAS?

#20. You must report an accident to the FAA if it results in:

#21. What is the purpose of a sectional chart?

#22. What is the speed limit for UAS under Part 107?

#23. How often must you complete recurrent training?

#24. What defines ‘daylight’ under Part 107?

#25. What is Class G airspace?

#26. Which airspace requires ATC clearance?

#27. Which of the following is considered a hazardous operation?

#28. Which preflight action is required for all flights?

#29. What does ‘FPV’ stand for?

#30. What is the maximum weight of an sUAS under Part 107?

#31. What effect does high density altitude have on sUAS performance?

#32. If GPS fails during flight, what should you do?

#33. What is the minimum number of people required for UAS operation?

#34. Which operation requires a waiver?

#35. What is the maximum groundspeed allowed?

#36. A TAF provides forecast information for what duration?

#37. What hazard is associated with cumulus clouds?

#38. What should be your first action when experiencing UAS failure?

#39. Which weather condition provides the best visibility?

#40. Under Part 107, night operations require:

#41. How far must you keep from a tower when no waiver is granted?

#42. When may a remote pilot deviate from Part 107?

#43. What is one reason to conduct a site survey before flight?

#44. What is a METAR?

#45. ‘SCT025’ on a METAR means:

#46. How do you recognize Class E airspace on a sectional chart?

#47. Which physiological factor can affect a remote pilot?

#48. What is the function of a visual observer (VO)?

#49. What should you do if you lose visual line of sight?

#50. Which factor is least likely to affect UAS performance?

#51. ‘KT’ in a METAR stands for:

#52. What is the key reason to maintain line of sight?

#53. What could result from flying under the influence?

#54. A TFR is:

#55. Which operation does not need FAA authorization?

#56. Who can request to see your Remote Pilot Certificate?

#57. An MOA (Military Operations Area) is:

#58. How does temperature affect battery life?

#59. What is the primary purpose of LAANC?

#60. Which UAS component is most sensitive to electromagnetic interference?