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How would a remote PIC "CHECK NOTAMS" as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon? |
By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com. |
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You have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA to inspect his crops.The area that you are to survey is in the Devil`s Lake West MOA, east of area 2. How would you find out if the MOAis active? |
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number. |
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According to 14 CFR part 107 the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning tooperate within Class C airspace |
is required to receive ATC authorization. |
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The chart shows a gray line with "VR1667, VR1617, VR1638, andVR1668." Could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small UA? |
Yes, this is a Military Training Route from the surface to 1,500 feet AGL. |
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To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loadinginstructions specified in the |
Pilot`s Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual. |
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When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings maybe increased any time |
the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight. |
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A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane`s wing is disrupted and the lift degeneratesrapidly. This is caused when the wing |
exceeds its critical angle of attack (AOA). |
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If an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight wouldthe airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude? |
38 pounds. [30 degrees bank = 1.154 G's load factor; 33 pounds x 1.154 Gs = 38.082 lbs] |
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To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitudegreater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation? |
Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration. |
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CTAF |
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency |
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VFR sectionals are in what type of North? |
True North |
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VORS & runway headings are in what type of North? |
Magnetic |
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The airport pattern in the US goes to the left unless... |
if ATC @ tower, visual markings or lights, AFD, or sectional with RP say otherwise. |
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Which thunderstorm lifecycle stage is mostly characterized by downdrafts? |
Dissipating |
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An aircraft announces, “left downwind for runway one six”. This means that the aircraft is on a heading of: |
340 degrees |
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If an aircraft is left downwind of the runway, it means they’re flying which way to the runway? |
it means they’re flying parallel to the runway, in the opposite, downwind direction (the runway is to the pilot’s left, hence “left downwind”) |
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An aircraft announces, “left downwind for runway one six”. This means that the aircraft is on a heading of: |
On Runway 16, aircraft will be taking off and landing toward 160 degrees. Flying the opposite direction (left downwind); So the opposite heading (or 180 degrees from) 160 degrees is 340 degrees. |
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Aircraft announces that they are midfield left downwind to runway 36 an aircraft is |
West of the runway.
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Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol? |
When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule. |
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Safety is an important element for a remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft system. Toprevent the final "link" in the accident chain, a remote pilot must consider which methodology? |
Risk Management |
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What units is CTAF in? |
MHz |
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The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided |
the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory). [phone #of airport manager to make phone calls if you are flying within 5nm of airport] |
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Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic? A remote pilot should |
systematically focus on 4 different segments of the sky for short intervals. |
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Effective scanning is accomplished with a series of short eye movements that do no exceed how many degrees? |
10 degrees and each area should be observed for at least 1 second to enable detection. |
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Under what condition would a small UA not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States? |
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attachedto the aircraft. |
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According to 14 CFR part 48, when would a small UA owner not be permitted to register it? |
If the owner is less than 13 years of age. |
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Temperature Inversion |
Some warm air at the top of some cold air. Stable. |
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low-level temperature inversion with high relative humidity. What weather conditions would you expect? |
Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds. |
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What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller? |
Propeller efficiency is decreased. |
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Characteristics of Unstable Air |
Cumuliform clouds, turbulent air, good visibility, and showery precipitation |
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What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass? |
Turbulence and showery precipitation. |
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Characteristics of stable air? |
Stratiform clouds, smooth air, poor visibility in haze and smoke, and continuous precipitation. |
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runways, VOR compass rose, and AWOS/ASOS headings when you call from a phone all use which type or North? |
Magnetic |
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SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006 |
The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from 180° true at 4 knots. |
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What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)? |
SPECI KMDW 121856Z 32005KT 1 1/2SM RA OVC007 17/16 A2980 RMK RAB35 Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain. |
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Why would a small flag at Lake Drummond be important to remote pilot? |
VFR Check point for manned aircraft and higher volume of air traffic should be expected there. |
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IAPs |
instrument approach procedures |
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IFR operations |
instrument flight rules |
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SAO |
special area of operation |
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NACG |
National Aeronautical Charting Group |
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Special use airspace usually consists of: |
Prohibited areas• Restricted areas• Warning areas• Military operation areas (MOAs)• Alert areas• Controlled firing areas (CFAs) |
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Federal Airways, which are shown as blue lines on a sectional chart, are usually found within Class E airspace.Federal Airways start at: |
1,200’ AGL and go up to, but, not including 18,000’ MSL. |
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ADDS |
Aviation Digital Data Services |
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UTC |
Universal Time Clock |
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If the wind direction varies more than 60° and the wind speed is greater than six knots, |
a separate group of numbers, separated by a “V,” will indicate the extremes of the wind directions. |
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After the letter “G,” |
the peak gust recorded is provided. |
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reported with five digits (14021KT) unless |
the speed is greater than 99 knots, in which case the wind is reported with six digits. |
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SM |
statute miles |
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The notation “VC” indicates a specific weather phenomenon |
in the vicinity of five to ten miles from the airport. |
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Descriptors are used to describe certain types of |
precipitation and obscurations. |
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What is listed in the “Remarks” sections of the METAR report? |
Descriptions of weather phenomena as they begin or end and hailstone size. |
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Weather phenomena |
precipitation, obscurations, and other phenomena, such as squalls or funnel clouds. |
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The amount of sky coverage is reported in |
eighths of the sky from horizon to horizon. |
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TCU |
towering cumulus (reported with height) |
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CB |
cumulonimbus (reported with height) |
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Temperatures below 0 °C are preceded by the letter |
“M” to indicate minus. |
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Altimeter setting |
always preceded by the letter “A” and reported as inches of mercury ("Hg) in a four-digit number group (A2970). |
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Rising or falling pressure may also be denoted in the “Remarks” sections as |
“PRESRR” or “PRESFR,” respectively. |
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Printed forecasts that pilots need to be familiar with: |
Terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF), aviation area forecast (FA), inflight weather advisories (Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), Airman’s Meteorological Information (AIRMET), and the winds and temperatures aloft forecast (FB). |
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TAF |
Terminal aerodrome forecast |
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FA |
aviation area forecast |
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SIGMET |
inflight weather advisories - Significant Meteorological Information |
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AIRMET |
Airman’s Meteorological Information |
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FB |
winds and temperatures aloft forecast |
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A2970 |
Barometric pressure is 29.70 "Hg |
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To get a complete weather overview, Remote Pilot in Command should obtain: |
Standard weather Briefing |
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The chart shows a gray line with "VR1667, VR1617, VR1638, and VR1668." Could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small UA?
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Yes, this is a Military Training Route from 1,500 feet AGL and below.
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What action should a remote-pilot take when operating in a Military Operations Area (MOA)? |
Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted |
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As a remote-pilot operating near an airport, you should expect arriving aircraft to join the traffic pattern: |
45 degrees to downwind. |
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A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristics? |
Poor surface visibility. |
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When operating near an uncontrolled airport, which frequency should the remote-pilot use to monitor air traffic? |
CTAF |
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The unmanned aircraft strikes a vehicle, causing approximately $800 worth of damage. When must you report the accident to the FAA? |
Within 10 days |
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In the TAF for KMEM, what does SHRA stand for? |
Rain Showers |
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What hazards to aircraft may exist in restricted areas such as R-5302B? |
Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles. |
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The suffix 'nimbus' used in maming clouds, means |
Rain Cloud |
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(Refer to figure 22, area 4.) The floor of the controlled airspace overlying the Coeur D'Alene Airport is? |
At the surface |
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To prevent the final "link" in the accident chain, a remote pilot must consider which methodology? |
Risk Management |
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Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport? |
An increase in ambient temperature |
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Which crewmember is required to be under the direct supervision of the Remote PIC when operating an sUAS? |
Person Manipulating the Controls |
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Who would a Remote Pilot in Command contact to "CHECK NOTAMS" as it is noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon? |
Flight Service |
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(Refer to Figure 20.) Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond in area 2 of the sectional chart be important to a Remote PIC? |
The flag indicates a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there. |
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After receiving a part 107 remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating, how often must you satisfy recurrent training requirements? |
Every 24 months |
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How would a remote PIC "CHECK NOTAMS" as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon? |
By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as 1800WXBrief.com. |
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What should pilots state initially when telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information? |
the location of the sUA operation |
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The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by |
The Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) |
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The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance is to use |
a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector. |
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Outside control tower hours, class D airspace is |
Class G |
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What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane? |
To control yaw |
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According to 14 CFR part 107, an sUAS is a unmanned aircraft system weighing |
Less than 55 lbs. |
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A roll motion is an |
up and down movement of the wings of the aircraft |
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Routine TAFs are valid for |
24 hrs |
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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 UAS Flight Manual. |
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(Refer to Figure 20, area 6) What does the dashed magenta line East of Area 6 indicate? |
Magnetic variation |
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To avoid striking guy wires, how far from a skeletal tower should you operate your aircraft? |
2,000 ft |
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What are characteristics of unstable air? |
Turbulence and good surface visibility. |
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When requesting a waiver, the required documents should be presented to the FAA at least how many days prior to the planned operation? |
90 days |
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If an unstable air mass is forced upward, what type clouds can be expected? |
Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence. |
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(Refer to Figure 21, area 2.) What is the floor of controlled airspace along V15? |
1200 ft AGL |
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You may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation or hire |
Over a sparsely populated area |
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(Refer to figure 26, area 2.) What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Devils Lake East MOA? |
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers. |
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You have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil`s Lake West MOA, east of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active? |
Contact Flight Service |
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The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will |
remain the same regardless of gross weight |
