Free FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot Practice Exam 1

1. If an unstable air mass is forced upward, what type of clouds can be expected?

Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence.

Cumulus clouds with little vertical development.

Stratus clouds with considerable associated turbulence.

2. The National Airspace System (NAS) defines airspace under which two categories?

Controlled and Regulatory.

Regulatory and Nonregulatory.

Regular and Special Use.

3. The floor of the controlled airspace overlying the Sandpoint Airport is:
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at the surface.

700 feet AGL.

700 feet MSL.

4. Class E controlled airspace denoted by a shaded magenta color typically defines airspace:

starting at 700 feet AGL.

starting at the surface.

starting at 700 feet MSL.

5. A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned aircraft’s wing is disrupted, and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing:

exceeds the maximum speed.

exceeds maximum allowable operating weight.

exceeds its critical angle of attack.

6. What is the floor of the Class B airspace over Wilgrove Airport (8A6), just east of Charlotte/Douglas International?
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3,600 feet MSL.

5,000 feet AGL.

5,000 feet MSL.

7. How long does it take for one mixed drink or beer to pass through your body?

12 hours.

3 hours.

8 hours.

8. What are characteristics of a moist unstable air mass?

Poor visibility and smooth air.

Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation.

Stratiform clouds and showery precipitation.

9. The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will:

remain the same regardless of gross weight.

change with an increase in gross weight.

increase if the center of gravity (CG) is moved forward.

10. The purpose of Military Training Routes, charted as VFR Military Training Routes (VR) and IFR Military Training Routes (IR), is to ensure the greatest practical level of safety for all flight operations and to allow the military to conduct:

air-to-air refueling training.

low-altitude high speed training.

high-altitude training over 3,000 feet MSL.

11. To avoid possible collision with a manned aircraft, you estimate that your sUAS climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?

The FAA Administrator.

The National Transportation Safety Board.

The FAA, upon their request.

12. You’re hired to inspect power lines in a remote area 15 hours away from your home office. After the drive, fatigue impacts your abilities to complete your assignment on time. Fatigue can be recognized easily by an experienced pilot:

by an ability to overcome sleep deprivation.

as being in an impaired state.

easily by an experienced pilot.

13. Which group of airspace is considered controlled airspace?

Class B, C, E and G

Class B, C, E and D

Class B, C, D and G

14. What is the floor of the outer shelf of Class C airspace at Savannah Airport?
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1,300 feet AGL

2,500 feet MSL

1,300 feet MSL

15. The most comprehensive information available on a given airport is provided by:

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).

The Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory).

Terminal Aerial Chart (TAC).

16. When are you allowed to operate your sUAS from a moving vehicle?

When flying over a parade or other social event.

When flying over suburban areas.

When flying over sparsely-populated areas.

17. You’re hired to inspect a 1,500 foot tall cell tower that’s not in controlled airspace. How much higher can you fly over the tower?

400 feet.

1,200 feet.

Your can only fly a maximum of 400 feet AGL.

18. Which crewmember is required to be under the direct supervision of the remote pilot in command when operating a drone for commercial purposes?

The person manipulating the controls.

The visual observer.

The safety manager.

19. Moisture is added to air by:

sublimation and condensation.

evaporation and sublimation.

evaporation and condensation.

20. You’re to inspect a lighted tower approximately 13 miles south-southwest of Minot Airport. What will be your maximum flying altitude?
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1,431 MSL

3,149 MSL

1,431 AGL

21. Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?

A small amount of alcohol increases vision acuity.

Consuming an equal amount of water will increase the destruction of alcohol and alleviate a hangover.

Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol.

22. According to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 107 (14 CFR Part 107), a remote pilot must register their small unmanned aircraft if it weighs:

less than 55 lbs

between .55 lbs and 55 lbs

55 lbs or less

23. According to 14 CFR part 107, a remote pilot planning to operate within Class C airspace must:

use a visual observer at all times.

apply for a waiver from the FAA.

receive prior authorization from the FAA.

24. You’re inspecting the towers located at approximately 46° 9′ N and 98° 6′ W. Who do you need prior authorization from?
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No authorization is required as I’ll be flying under the lower shelf of Class E airspace.

Need authorization from the FAA.

Need authorization from National Parks Service.

25. Safety is an important element for a remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft system. To prevent the final “link” in the accident chain, a remote pilot must consider which methodology?

Crew Resource Management

Safety Management System

Risk Management

26. What does the line of latitude measure at 46° north?
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The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator.

The degree of latitude east and west of the line that passes through Greenwich, England.

The degree of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian.

27. Class C controlled airspace typically includes airspace:

from the surface to 2,500 MSL.

from the surface to 4,000 AGL.

from the surface to 4,000 MSL.

28. A Local Airport Advisory (LAA) is provided by:

an FAA AC Circular.

an Aeronautical Sectional Chart.

the Flight Service Facilities.

29. What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 NM southwest of Savannah Int’l Airport?
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1,548 feet AGL

1,532 feet AGL

1,548 feet MSL

30. Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to:

sink below the aircraft generating turbulence.

rise into the traffic pattern.

rise into the takeoff or landing path of a crossing runway.

31. The four forces acting on an aircraft in flight are:

weight, thrust, power, and drag.

pitch, roll, yaw, and thrust.

thrust, drag, weight (gravity), and lift.

32. What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)?
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1,300 feet MSL.

4,100 feet MSL.

2,500 feet MSL.

33. According to 14 CFR Part 107, the minimum age to sit for the Part 107 Airman Knowledge Exam is:

16 years of age or older.

14 years of age or older.

Any age with parental authorization.

34. Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in 14 CFR part 107?

Using an sUAS for capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring.

Using an sUAS for motion picture filming.

When the sUAS weighs less than .55 lbs.

35. What is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude in the ADM process?

Dealing with improper judgement.

Recognition of hazardous thoughts.

Recognition of invulnerability in the situation.

36. Generally for aircraft, the most hazardous kind of thunderstorm is:

a stratiform thunderstorm.

a squall line thunderstorm.

a warm front thunderstorm.

37. 14 CFR Part 91 requires that your blood alcohol level be less than:

.04%

.4%

.08%

38. According to statute 107.29, on average, how much time does it take for one’s eyes to fully adapt to darkness?

10 minutes

20 minutes

30 minutes

39. You accidentally crashed your drone into a car that resulted in more than $500 in damages. When must you report the accident to the FAA?

You don’t because there wasn’t more than $1,000 in damages.

Within 10 calendar days.

Within 10 business days.

40. In any drone flight emergency, the #1 rule is to:

land the aircraft as soon as possible.

regain visual line-of-sight and approach the landing zone.

maintain aircraft control.

41. A person without a Part 107 remote pilot certificate (not license) may operate an sUAS for business use provided:

a visual observer is also present.

the person has a waiver from the FAA.

the person is under the direct supervision of the remote pilot in command.

42. What are characteristics of unstable air?

Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.

Turbulence and good surface visibility.

Turbulence and poor surface visibility.

43. According to 14 CFR part 107, an sUAS is a unmanned aircraft system weighing:

55 lbs. or less.

between .55 lbs. and 55 lbs.

55 lbs.

44. With FAA authorization, you’re operating your drone approximately 4 statute miles southeast of Elizabeth City Airport (ECG). What hazard is indicated to be in that area?
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High density military operations in the vicinity.

Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet AGL.

Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet MSL.

45. What is the maximum airspeed a remote pilot may operate an sUAS?

100 knots

75 mph

100 mph

46. Advection fog will most likely form when:

an air mass moves inland from the coast in winter.

a light breeze blows colder air out to sea.

there’s a warm and moist air mass on the windward side of mountains.

47. What is the heading of an aircraft if the pilot announces “left downwind for runway one six.”

A heading of 16 degrees.

A heading of 160 degrees.

A heading of 340 degrees.

48. If an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
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34 pounds.

47 pounds.

38 pounds.

49. When is pressure altitude equal to density altitude?

On a standard day.

When the pressure altitude is 29.92″ Hg.

When the dew point is 0 degrees Celsius.

50. Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport?

A decrease in relative humidity.

An increase in barometric pressure.

An increase in ambient temperature.

51. What is the antidote when a pilot has the hazardous attitude of “Anti-authority?”

Rules do not apply in this situation.

Follow the rules.

I know what I am doing.

52. Referring to the PDF, could the gray lines “VR1667, VR1617, VR1638, and VR1668” present a hazard to an sUAS remote pilot?
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Yes, those are Military Training Routes from the surface (SFC) to 1,500 feet AGL.

No, those are Visual Flight Rules (VFR) check points.

Yes, those are Victor Routes for manned pilots from the surface to 1,500 MSL.

53. What is the UNICOM frequency at Crawford Airport?
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117.1

118

122.8

54. What special conditions do pilots need to be aware of at Crawford Airport?
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Pilots to use runway 9L.

Heavy glider operations near airport.

No lighted tower at airport.

55. The effective use of all available resources such as human, hardware, and information, prior to and during flight to ensure the successful outcome of the operation, is called:

Crew Resource Management

Risk Management

Safety Management System

56. What is the floor of the Class B airspace at Addison Airport?
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At the surface (SFC).

2,500 feet MSL.

2,000 feet MSL.

57. Where does wind shear occur?

Only at higher altitudes.

Only at lower altitudes.

At high and low altitudes.

58. You see a manned aircraft while flying your drone at night. On the left side you see a red flashing light and on the right side you see a green flashing light. Which direction is the aircraft heading?

The airplane is heading towards you.

The airplane is heading away from you.

It’s not an airplane as there’s no flashing beacon.

59. While flying your drone at night, you’re scanning the sky in 30 degree increments. While scanning, you should never pause for more than _____ seconds to avoid night vision limitations.

1-2 seconds

2-3 seconds

3-4 seconds

60. According to part 107, what is required to operate your sUAS within 30 minutes after official sunset?

A visual observer must be present.

Your drone must have anti-collision lights.

Nothing is required as you’re not allowed to fly after sunset.