Exam quiz FAA Drone Quiz

Question 1

One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the

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wind direction.

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stability of the air mass.

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type of precipitation.

Question 2

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?

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No, a hangover is a form of impairment from alcohol consumption

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Yes, as long as you are not in a drunken state, you are allowed to conduct UAV operations

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Yes, how you feel doesn't matter as much as meeting the 8-hour rule

Question 3

Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in part 107?

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UAS used for motion picture filming.

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Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring

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Model aircraft for hobby use.

Question 4

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?

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40 minutes

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10 minutes

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70 minutes

Question 5

When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot

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may continue taxiing.

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should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.

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should continue taxiing until all parts of the aircraft have crossed the lines.

Question 6

While checking out your planned area of operations on a sectional chart, you notice that gray arrows nearby labeled “VR1667” and “VR1668.” Do these symbols represent a hazard to your operations?

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Yes, these indicate military exercises at below 1500 feet AGL

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No, these only indicate the groundspeed of aircraft passing by the area

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No, these indicate military exercises at above 1500 feet AGL

Question 7

The "yellow demarcation bar" marking indicates

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runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway.

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the beginning of available runway for landing on the approach

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a hold line from a taxiway to a runway.

Question 8

What is a characteristic of stable air?

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Cumulus clouds

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Unlimited visibility

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Stratiform clouds

Question 9

A resource you can use to find out detailed information about the effects of alcohol and legal and illegal drugs is

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a Pilot's Operating Handbook

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NOTAMs

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the PHAK (Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge).

Question 10

Part 107 applies to:

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Civil small UAS operations

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Civil and public small UAS operations

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Public UAS operations

Question 11

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?

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All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance.

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Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity.

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The eyes tend to overwork in haze and do not detect relative movement easily.

Question 12

What is the effect on the propeller efficiency of low density altitude?

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Propeller efficiency is increased

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There is no effect on propeller efficiency

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Propeller efficiency is decreased

Question 13

This sign is a visual clue that

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warns the pilot of approaching taxiway "B."

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confirms the aircraft's location to be on taxiway "B."

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indicates "B" holding area is ahead.

Question 14

You have received a job to survey an area that happens to fall within Class C airspace. Which of the following must you do before starting the operations?

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Request for airspace authorization via LAANC or the FAA DroneZone

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Submit a plan for risks and mitigating measures to the FAA

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Contact the relevant air traffic control (ATC) facility.

Question 15

What are characteristics of unstable air?

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Turbulence and good surface visibility.

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Turbulence and poor surface visibility.

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Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.

Question 16

Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from

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the surface up to and including 18,000 feet MSL.

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700 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL

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1,200 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.

Question 17

In the sectional chart below, what kind of airspace is enclosed by the hash-marked magenta border?

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Military Operations Area

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Restricted Area

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Temporary Flight Restriction

Question 18

The term "angle of attack" is defined as the angle between the

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airplanes longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil.

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airplane's centerline and the relative wind.

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chord line of the wing and the relative wind

Question 19

What does the outbound destination sign identify?

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Identifies entrance to the runway from a taxiway

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Identifies runway on which an aircraft is located

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Identifies direction to take-off runways.

Question 20

The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on

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the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.

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the number of airports that lie within the Class D airspace.

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5 statute miles from the geographical center of the primary airport.

Question 21

A temperature inversion would most likely result in which weather condition?

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An increase in temperature as altitude is increased.

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Clouds with extensive vertical development above an inversion aloft.

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Good visibility in the lower levels of the atmosphere and poor visibility above an inversion aloft.

Question 22

What increases the load factor on a fixed wing airplane?

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Level turn

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Power off stall

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Steady state climb

Question 23

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will result in the most optimal propeller efficiency?

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High temperature, high relative humidity, low density altitude

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Low temperature, low relative humidity, low density altitude

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High temperature, low relative humidity, high density altitude

Question 24

The CAUTION box denotes what hazard to aircraft?

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Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet MSL

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Unmarked blimp hangars at 300 feet MSL

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Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet AGL

Question 25

While monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?

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The aircraft is East.

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The aircraft is South.

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The aircraft is West.

Question 26

When flying near the Mason Jewett Airport, which frequency should be used as the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) when scanning for air traffic activity?

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122.7

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122.4

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119.425

Question 27

According to today's weather forecast, there will be a ceiling at 700 feet. Knowing this, up to what altitude are you allowed to fly your drone?

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400 feet AGL

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500 feet AGL

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200 feet AGL

Question 28

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?

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No, remote pilots must wait a minimum of 8 hours after consuming any alcohol before conducting flight operations

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Yes, one glass of wine is below the minimum threshold for alcohol consumption

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Yes, as long as the remote PIC determines that his or her judgement or flight abilities are not impaired

Question 29

This is a type of hazardous attitude characterized by wanting to do everything quickly with no due consideration of safety measures and operational objectives.

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Machismo

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Invulnerability

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Impulsivity

Question 30

What is the CTAF frequency at Garrison (D05)?

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122.9

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118.675

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193.7

Question 31

Louisville Airport is an uncontrolled airport surrounded by a magenta-shaded circle in the sectional charts. What does this magenta circle indicate?

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Class E airspace from 700 feet

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Class G airspace up to 400 feet

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Class E airspace from the surface up to 700 feet

Question 32

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Invulnerability"?

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It will not happen to me.

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It can not be that bad

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It could happen to me

Question 33

In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude?

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Making a rational judgment

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Recognizing the invulnerability of the situation.

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Recognizing hazardous thoughts

Question 34

Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests with

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Air Traffic Control

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all pilots

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the controlling agency

Question 35

What is the floor of the Class E airspace surrounding Mercer Co Rgnl (HZE)?

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2,514' MSL

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700' MSL

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750' AGL

Question 36

What are the characteristics of stable air?

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Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation

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Poor visibility and steady precipitation

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Good visibility and steady precipitation

Question 37

In a sectional chart, two airports are enclosed by blue broken lines, as pointed out by the blue arrows in the figure. What do these blue broken lines indicate?

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Class D airspace starting at the surface

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Class E airspace starting at 400 feet

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Class D airspace starting at 1200 feet

Question 38

Where would you go to obtain more information about restricted airspace R-2531?

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Notes to Sectional Charts

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Chart Supplements/Airport Facilities Directory

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Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

Question 39

A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by

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slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.

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increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation.

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closely monitoring the flight instruments to control the airplane.

Question 40

At Coeur D'Alene which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?

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122.05 MHz.

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122.8 MHz

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135.075 MHz

Question 41

What is the purpose of a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)?

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For manned aircraft pilots to self-announce their positions in and around non-towered airports

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For remote PICs to communicate with one another during flight operations

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For ATC to monitor all uncontrolled airspace

Question 42

What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

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High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions.

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Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover.

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High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds.

Question 43

If an unmanned aircraft weighs 45 pounds, what approximate weight would the aircraft structure be required to support during a 45° banked turn while maintaining altitude?

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63 pounds.

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72 pounds.

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45 pounds.

Question 44

The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area

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cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.

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is usable for taxiing, takeoff, and landing.

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may be used only for taxiing.

Question 45

What is the wind speed and direction indicated in the TAF for Memphis International Airport (KMEM) reported at 1720Z?

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Wind source from the south-southwest, 12 knots

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Wind source from the northwest, 20 knots

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Wind source from southeast, 8 knots

Question 46

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

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55 kg or less.

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Less than 55 lbs.

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55 lbs or less

Question 47

Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?

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At sea level, when the temperature is 0 °F

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When the altimeter has no installation error

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At standard temperature

Question 48

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?

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Assess the condition of the battery and cautiously proceed, following manufacturer's recommendations

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Discard battery regardless of condition

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Perform a test flight to ensure that all items are working properly

Question 49

To find out more information about parachute operations in the vicinity of an airport, what would you look at?

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Chart Supplements/Airport Facilities Directory

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

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Local county website

Question 50

Which statement about longitude and latitude is true?

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Lines of longitude cross the Equator at right angles.

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The 0° line of latitude passes through Greenwich, England.

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Lines of longitude are parallel to the Equator.

Question 51

How tall is the tallest tower in the group of towers approximately 15 statute miles south of Minot International Airport?

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1,081' AGL

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2,772' AGL

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3,149' MSL

Question 52

The "runway hold position" sign denotes

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an entrance to runway from a taxiway.

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an area protected for an aircraft approaching a runway.

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intersecting runways.

Question 53

A small UA must be operated in a manner which

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requires more than one visual observer.

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does not endanger the life or property of another

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never exceeds 200 feet AGL

Question 54

What does the latitude line at point 4 measure?

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The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator

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

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The degrees of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian

Question 55

What is the floor of the Class E airspace surrounding the Garrison Municipal Airport?

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2637 feet MSL

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700 feet MSL

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1937 feet MSL

Question 56

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?

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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.

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A remote PIC would need to receive prior airspace authorization from the FAA, since the proposed route takes place within 5 miles of an airport.

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A remote PIC would need to receive prior airspace authorization from the FAA, since the proposed route is in Class G airspace

Question 57

You have been hired to use your small UAS to inspect the railroad tracks from Blencoe (SE of Sioux City) to Onawa. Will ATC authorization be required?

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No, your entire flight is in Class G airspace.

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Yes, Onawa is in Class D airspace that is designated for an airport.

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Yes, you must contact the Onawa control tower to operate within 5 miles of the airport.

Question 58

The elevation of the Chesapeake Regional Airport is

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36 feet

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19 feet

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360 feet

Question 59

What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

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Unequal heating of the Earth's surface.

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Variation of terrain elevation.

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Coriolis force.

Question 60

What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why?

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Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes.

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Efficiency is increased due to less friction on the propeller blades.

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Efficiency is reduced due to the increased force of the propeller in the thinner air.

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