Free FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot
Practice Exam 2

Professional corporations and institutions know the importance of repetitious learning as studies prove the brain forms new pathways when a task is repeated often. This is a non-timed multiple choice 60-question practice exam, similar to the actual Part 107 Remote Pilot Airman Knowledge Exam. These questions are shuffled with every visit so take the test as often as you want. Your score with correct and incorrect answers will be provided at the end of this exam.

1. The basic weather minimums for operating an sUAS up to the 400 AGL limit are:

900-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility.

2,000-foot ceiling and 1 mile visibility.

clear of clouds and 2 miles visibility.

2. What should you expect if you see lenticular clouds over a mountain?

Light to moderate precipitation.

The beginning of a thunderstorm.

Strong turbulence.

3. What is the definition of CTAF?

The frequency you tune into to get information from Aeronautical Advisory Stations (UNICOM).

The standard radio frequency that the majority of towered airports use in the U.S.

The air-to-air communication system for pilots to communicate with each other.

4. What effect does an uphill terrain slope have on launch performance of a fixed-wing sUAS?

Increases launch distance.

Increases launch speed.

Decreases launch distance.

5. What is the standard air temperature and pressure at sea level?

15º C 29.92” Hg

59º C 32″ Hg

17º C 59.62″ Hg

6. The most critical conditions of launch performance are the result of some combination of high gross weight, altitude, temperature, and:

guy wires.

unfavorable wind.

obstacles surrounding the launch site.

7. Properly maintaining your LiPo batteries can increase their useful life by 3 to 4 times. Proper maintenance includes:

storing batteries together in a plastic bag.

placing the batteries in a LiPo case.

avoiding subjecting the battery to moderate or extreme cold temperatures.

8. Flight logging should include all components of your sUAS except:

the remote controller.

the carrying case.

communications link equipment.

9. Which of the following is considered a “ceiling”?

Fog, mist or haze.

Any cloud below 1,000 ft AGL.

A broken or overcast cloud layer.

10. In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes:
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overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

overcast at 200 feet with the probability of becoming overcast at 400 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

overcast at 200 feet with a 40% probability of becoming overcast at 600 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

11. To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the:

Pilot’s Operating Handbook or sUAS manufacturer’s fight manual.

preferred Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook.

FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

12. In a METAR report, what does “BR” indicate?

Broken clouds

Mist

Cloud ceiling

13. The horizontal distance the FAA recommends operating your sUAS when flying near guy wires is:

400 feet

1,000 feet

2,000 feet

14. The frequencies used to control sUAS are considered line-of-sight, which means:

keep your drone in sight if possible, but it is not critical.

the remote pilot or person manipulating the controls must be able to see the UA at all times in case of signal loss.

the command and control link between the control station (CS) and the sUAS will not work properly when barriers are between the CS and the UA.

15. Outside of control tower hours, when a control tower is closed, Class D airspace becomes:

unchanged.

Class E airspace.

Class G airspace.

16. What minimum elevation should a manned aircraft pilot fly to clear all obstacles in the quadrants surrounding Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)?
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5,759 ft. MSL

10,900 ft. MSL

11,700 ft. MSL

17. You are conducting surveillance and anticipate losing visual sight of your sUAS within a small segment of the flight plan. The flight:

may be conducted using binoculars.

must be rerouted to maintain visual line of sight.

may be conducted if the visual line of sight can be maintained for 50% of the route.

18. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Cooperstown Airport?
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47º 55′ N, 98º 06′ W

47º 25′ N, 99º 54′ W

47° 25′ N, 98° 06′ W

19. What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of an sUAS propeller?

Density altitude does not affect propeller efficiency.

Propeller efficiency is increased.

Propeller efficiency is decreased.

20. You received an outlook briefing from flight service. The briefing indicates you can expect a low-level temperature inversion with high relative humidity. What weather conditions would you expect?

Light wind shear, poor visibility, haze, and light rain.

Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.

Turbulent air, poor visibility, fog, low stratus type clouds, and showery precipitation.

21. What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Carrington Airport and Devils Lake East MOA?
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Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.

High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.

Unusual, often invisible hazards to aircraft, such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles.

22. Heatstroke is a condition caused by any inability of the body to control its:

breathing.

blood pressure.

temperature.

23. Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond (see area 2) of the sectional chart be important to a remote pilot?
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The flag indicates a GPS check point that can be used by both manned and remote pilots for orientation.

The flag indicates a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there.

The flag indicates that there will be a large obstruction depicted on the next printing of the chart.

24. A series of judgmental errors which can lead to a human factors-related accident is sometimes referred to as the:

error chain.

course of action.

DECIDE error.

25. An increase in load factor will cause a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft to:

stall at a higher airspeed.

have a tendency to spin.

be more difficult to control.

26. What multicom frequency is used at a non-towered airport when UNICOM isn’t available?

122.9

122.8

122.7

27. If an overweight plane makes a turn, what is likely to happen?

The plane will spin or roll.

The plane will stall.

The plane’s maneuverability will become more sensitive.

28. Which of the following considerations does the FAA feel is most relevant to a remote pilot when evaluating unmanned aircraft performance?

Current weather conditions.

The number of available ground crew.

The type of sUAS operation risk.

29. The floor of the controlled airspace overlying the Sandpoint Airport is:
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at the surface (SFC)

700 feet MSL

700 feet AGL

30. What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents?

Mechanical malfunction.

Human error.

Structural failure.

31. When loading cameras or other equipment on an sUAS, mount the items in a manner that:

can be easily removed without the use of tools.

is visible to the visual observer or other crew members.

does not adversely affect the center of gravity.

32. What is the effect on an aircraft that is overloaded aft of the center of gravity (CG)?

Reduced performance at low speeds.

Reduced performance at high speeds.

Reduced performance at both low and high speeds.

33. The airspace directly overlying Fort Worth Meacham airport is:
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Class B airspace from 4,000 feet MSL to 11,000 feet MSL.

Class C airspace from SFC to 3,000 feet MSL.

Class D airspace to 3,200 feet MSL.

34. 14 CFR Part 91 requires that at least:

3 hours pass between drinking alcohol and piloting an unmanned aircraft.

8 hours pass between drinking alcohol and piloting an unmanned aircraft.

12 hours pass between drinking alcohol and piloting an unmanned aircraft.

35. A local TV station hires a remote pilot to operate their sUAS to cover breaking news stories. In the past, the remote pilot has had multiple near misses with obstacles on the ground and two minor UAS accidents. What would be a solution for the news station to improve their operating safety culture?

The news station should implement a policy of no more than five crashes/incidents within 6 months.

The news station does not need to make any changes as there are times that an accident is unavoidable.

The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.

36. Which of the following will increase load on the wings of a fixed-wing aircraft?

Increasing thrust.

Making a flat turn.

Decreasing thrust.

37. An inbound aircraft pilot should communicate with the Flight Service Station (FSS) on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF):

when 20 miles out.

when 10 miles out.

when 5 miles out.

38. The FAA wants you to determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Minot Intl Airport.
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48º 16′ N, 101º 16′ W

47º 44′ N, 100º 44′ W

48º 16′ N, 100º 44′ W

39. Before each flight, the remote pilot in command must ensure that:

objects carried on the sUAS are secure.

the site supervisor has approved the flight.

the FAA has granted clearance.

40. It’s 40 minutes until official sunrise. How long must you wait to operate your unmanned aircraft if you don’t have anti-collision lighting?

10 minutes

30 minutes

40 minutes

41. When using your SUAS drone in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?

The lead visual observer.

The remote pilot in command.

The principle risk manager.

42. What is the purpose of the rudder on a fixed-wing aircraft?

To control overbanking tendency.

To control roll.

To control yaw.

43. The suffix “nimbus” used in naming clouds means:

a cloud with extensive vertical development.

a middle cloud containing ice pellets.

a rain cloud.

44. Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be?
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1/2 statute mile

1 SM

3 SM

45. What are the wind conditions at Winkler County Airport (KINK)?
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Calm

110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots

111° at 2 knots, gusts 18 knots

46. What does the dashed magenta line east of Area 6 indicate?
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Magnetic variation.

Military operation area (MOA).

Class E starting at the surface.

47. An aircraft announces that they are on the short final for runway 09. Where will the aircraft be in relation to the airport?

North

West

East

48. What is the floor of the controlled Victor airways labeled V491 & V15?
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Always refer to the Chart Supplements.

1,200 feet AGL.

2,700 and 2,800 feet AGL respectively.

49. To avoid missing important steps, always use the:

appropriate checklists.

placarded airspeeds.

airworthiness certificate.

50. The elevation of the Chesapeake Regional Airport (Area 2) is:
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55 feet

23 feet

19 feet

51. What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM?
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1700Z to 2000Z

2200Z to 1600Z

1800Z to 2400Z

52. Methodical maintenance and inspection data collection can prove to be very helpful in the tracking of:

equipment.

structural failure events.

both equipment and structural failure events.

53. When flying an aircraft with call letters HAWK N666CB, the proper phraseology for initial contact with McAlester Flight Service is:

McAlester Flight Service Station, Hawk Six Six Six Charlie Bravo, Receiving Ardmore Vortac, Over.

McAlester Station, Hawk Six Six Six Cee Bee, Receiving Ardmore Vortac, Over.

McAlester Radio, Hawk November Six Six Six Charlie Bravo, Receiving Ardmore Vortac, Over.

54. What is the relationship of lift, drag, thrust, and weight, when the airplane is in a straight and level flight?

Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag.

Lift, drag, and weight equal thrust.

Lift and weight equal thrust and drag.

55. Low-level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog?

Steam fog

Advection fog

Radiation fog

56. An “unmanned aircraft” is defined as a device operated:

during search and rescue operations other than public.

without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.

for hobby and recreational use when not certified.

57. What is the antidote when a pilot has the hazardous attitude of “Impulsivity?”

It could happen to me.

Not so fast, think first.

Do it quickly to get it over with.

58. The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from:
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180° true at 4 knots.

180° magnetic at 4 knots.

040° true at 18 knots.

59. The correct phonetic for R08TN is:

ROMEO 0 8 TANGO NOVEMBER

ROMEO ZERO AIT TANGO NOVEMBER

ROMEO ZERO AIT TANGO NANCY

60. Consistent adherence to approved checklists is a sign of:

a disciplined and competent pilot.

a pilot who lacks the required knowledge.

an incompetent pilot.

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Free FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot Practice Exam 2

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Practice Exam 2