SUAS | 318 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
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Part 107 applies to? - ANSWER Civil small UAS operations
Are remote PICs permitted to fly in prohibited or restricted airspace? -
ANSWER Yes, with permission of the controlling agency
As the remote pilot in command, you are required to implement a Crew Resource
Management System. In what phase(s) of flight should you implement the
system? - ANSWER All phases of flight
In the risk management process of aeronautical decision making (ADM), what is
the most important factor that should be utilized? - ANSWER Recognizing
problems and using sound judgement
What increases the load factor on a fixed wing airplane? - ANSWER Level turn
You had several drinks yesterday and are experiencing a hangover today. Even
though the last drink was over 8 hours ago, would you still be allowed to conduct
commercial drone flight operations today? - ANSWER No, a hangover is a form
of impairment from alcohol consumption
,Where would you go to find out more information about medications and their
effects on a pilot's "Fitness for Flight"? - ANSWER Aeronautical Information
Manual (AIM)
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2G, Figure 74, area 3) Where would you go to obtain more
information about restricted airspace R-2531? - ANSWER Notes to Sectional
Charts
At what altitude does wind shear occur? - ANSWER At any altitude
To find out more information about parachute operations in the vicinity of an
airport, what would you look at? - ANSWER Chart Supplements/Airport
Facilities Directory
During a crash, the lithium battery in your UAV is dislodged from its compartment
and is found on the ground, 5 feet from the aircraft. You notice a dent in the
battery, what should you do? - ANSWER Assess the condition of the battery
and cautiously proceed, following manufacturer's recommendations
It is 7:00 am. Official sunrise is at 7:40 am. Your UAV does not have any anti-
collision lighting. How long do you need to wait before you can fly under Part 107?
- ANSWER 40 minutes
What should a remote PIC do with regard to military operation areas (MOAs)? -
ANSWER Remote PICs may fly in MOAs, but should exercise extreme caution
when operating around military aircraft
,What are typical characteristics of unstable air? - ANSWER Good visibility and
showery precipitation
If the center of gravity on your aircraft is too far aft (rearward), what is the likely
result? - ANSWER The aircraft will have difficulty recovering from a stalled
position
What type of airspace is indicated by blue dashed lines? - ANSWER Class D
What precautions and safeguards should you take when using lithium batteries? -
ANSWER Follow the manufacturer's guidelines
You are at dinner with a client and enjoy a glass of wine, after dinner, your client
asks you to demonstrate some maneuvers with your small UAS. Under Part 107,
would this be allowed? - ANSWER No, remote pilots must wait a minimum of 8
hours after consuming any alcohol before conducting flight operations
If you are operating in the vicinity of an airport that does not have a control tower
or UNICOM frequency, what should you use instead to monitor air traffic at that
airport? - ANSWER MULTICOM frequency
What is the purpose of a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)? -
ANSWER For manned aircraft pilots to self-announce their positions in and
around non-towered airports
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2G, Figure 21, area 1) How tall is the tallest tower in the
group of towers to the south of Minot International Airport? - ANSWER 1,081'
AGL
, (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2G, Figure 22, area 1) What is the floor of controlled
airspace around Sandpoint airport? - ANSWER 2,831 feet MSL
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2G, Figure 78, Southeast quadrant of chart) You've been
asked to inspect a railroad beginning at the town of Onawa and ending to the
south, in Blencoe. Which of the following is true? - ANSWER A remote PIC
would NOT need to receive prior airspace authorization from the FAA, since the
proposed route would not take place in controlled airspace.
What the required visibility for sUAS Operations - ANSWER 3 Square Miles (3
SM)
How high above a tower or structure can you fly? - ANSWER 400 Feet, FAA
Trick Question alert, correct answer may be listed in AGL +400 rather than MSL
absolute
What altitude doe Class D airspace begin? - ANSWER Class D airspace always
begins at the surface. Class D ceiling is marked in square brackets
How is Class D Airspace marked on a sectional - ANSWER Class D is marked
with a Blue dotted line, always starts at the surface usually surrounding airports
and you need permission to fly. Ceiling is marked with blue brackets
How would you determine what the minimum cloud deck to inspect a tower? -
ANSWER Add 500 feet to tower height on sectional. Minimum cloud deck must
exceed tower height plus 500 feet.
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