Exam quiz FAA Part 107 Drone Quiz

Question 1

If your drone loses communication link with the control station, this is known as a:

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Lost link.

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Flyaway.

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System failure.

Question 2

When flying over Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, a pilot should fly no lower than

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2,000 feet AGL.

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3,000 feet AGL.

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2,500 feet AGL.

Question 3

What is the correct UNICOM frequency to be used at Coeur d'Alene to request fuel?

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122.8 MHz.

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122.1/108.8 MHz.

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135.075 MHz.

Question 4

If the altimeter setting at your local airport drops rapidly from 29.92 to 29.50, what kind of weather system is likely approaching?

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A low-pressure system, which typically brings cloudy, unsettled weather and precipitation.

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A high-pressure system, which brings clear skies.

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A massive temperature inversion.

Question 5

When monitoring a UNICOM frequency, you hear a pilot say 'Traffic in the pattern, please advise'. This means:

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The pilot is requesting other aircraft in the area to state their positions and intentions.

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The pilot is experiencing an emergency.

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The pilot is telling ATC they are ready for takeoff.

Question 6

Can a person who does not hold a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate operate a drone for commercial purposes?

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Yes, if they are under the direct supervision of a certified Remote PIC who can take immediate control.

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Yes, as long as they pass a background check.

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No, it is strictly prohibited.

Question 7

An air mass that resists vertical movement is considered:

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Stable.

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Unstable.

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Convective.

Question 8

What is the standard temperature lapse rate with increasing altitude?

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2 °C per 1,000 feet.

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1 °C per 1,000 feet.

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3 °C per 1,000 feet.

Question 9

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 10

In Class C airspace, the altitude limits are typically displayed as a fraction, such as 40 over SFC. What does this mean?

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The airspace extends from the surface to 4,000 feet MSL.

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The airspace extends from the surface to 40,000 feet MSL.

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The airspace has a minimum speed limit of 40 knots at the surface.

Question 11

According to the Part 107 rules, operations of a drone from a moving vehicle is allowed only if this condition is satisfied:

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It is done over a sparsely populated area.

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It is done by a Part 107-licensed drone pilot.

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The drone remains within visual line-of-sight.

Question 12

In a METAR report, what does the abbreviation 'HZ' stand for?

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Haze.

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Hail.

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Heavy rain.

Question 13

What happens to the stall speed of an aircraft during a banked turn?

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The stall speed increases as the bank angle increases.

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The stall speed decreases as the bank angle increases.

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The stall speed remains the same regardless of bank angle.

Question 14

Which weather conditions should a remote pilot consider primarily because they severely degrade lithium battery performance?

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Sub-freezing temperatures.

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High humidity.

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High temperatures.

Question 15

Which type of weather briefing is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time?

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An Outlook briefing.

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A Standard briefing.

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An Abbreviated briefing.

Question 16

How should you pronounce the letter 'N' using the standard phonetic alphabet over aviation radios?

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November.

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Nancy.

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Niner.

Question 17

When flying near communication towers, what invisible hazard must remote pilots be especially vigilant about?

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Guy wires extending outward from the tower, which are very difficult to see.

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Microbursts.

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High-voltage magnetic fields that instantly fry the drone's battery.

Question 18

What illusion is created when a pilot flies over a featureless terrain (like a calm lake or snow-covered field)?

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The pilot may think the aircraft is higher than it actually is.

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The pilot may think the aircraft is flying faster than it actually is.

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The pilot may experience autokinesis.

Question 19

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 20

If a remote PIC decides to deviate from a Part 107 rule to respond to an emergency, they must:

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Send a written report to the FAA only if requested.

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Submit a written report to the FAA within 24 hours.

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Call the nearest air traffic control tower immediately.

Question 21

What is the standard direction of turns in an airport traffic pattern?

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Left-hand turns.

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Right-hand turns.

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It alternates depending on the wind direction.

Question 22

During a preflight inspection, you notice a small crack in one of the drone's propellers. What is the correct action?

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Discard the damaged propeller and replace it before flying.

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Apply strong glue to the crack and proceed with the flight.

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Fly the drone but avoid high-speed maneuvers.

Question 23

What does the abbreviation 'CB' mean when appended to a cloud layer in a METAR?

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Cumulonimbus.

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Clear below.

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Cirrostratus broken.

Question 24

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 25

Under what condition can you operate a drone in a Restricted Area?

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If you have permission from the controlling agency.

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It is never allowed under any circumstances.

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If you are flying purely for recreational purposes.

Question 26

Fog that forms when cold, dry air moves over relatively warm water is called:

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Steam fog.

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Radiation fog.

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Upslope fog.

Question 27

Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic?

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An aircraft in distress.

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A commercial airliner.

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A military jet.

Question 28

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 29

Which of the following is a characteristic of a stable air mass?

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Stratiform clouds and smooth air.

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Good visibility and showery precipitation.

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Cumulus clouds and turbulence.

Question 30

A manned aircraft announces they are on the 'downwind leg' for Runway 18. This means the aircraft is flying parallel to the runway in which direction?

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North.

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South.

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East.

Question 31

On a sectional chart, what does a dashed blue line indicate?

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Class D airspace.

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Class E airspace starting at the surface.

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Class C airspace.

Question 32

After receiving the Part 107 remote pilot certificate, for how long does your privileges as a licensed pilot last until you need to go through recurrent training?

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24 calendar months.

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12 calendar months.

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36 calendar months.

Question 33

What is the primary consequence of operating a small UAS with the Center of Gravity (CG) too far aft?

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The aircraft will become less stable at all speeds and recovery from a stall may be impossible.

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The aircraft will experience increased airspeed and stability.

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The aircraft will tend to pitch nose down automatically.

Question 34

When flying near a large body of water during the day, how does the wind typically blow?

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From the cooler water toward the warmer land (Sea Breeze).

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From the warmer land toward the cooler water (Land Breeze).

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Parallel to the shoreline at all times.

Question 35

Why is frost considered hazardous to drone operations?

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It disrupts the smooth flow of air over the airfoil, decreasing lift and increasing drag.

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It adds immense weight to the aircraft, dragging it down.

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It shorts out the electronic speed controllers.

Question 36

Do you need ATC authorization to fly your sUAS in Class G airspace?

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No, prior authorization is not required.

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Yes, if flying within 5 miles of an airport.

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Yes, ATC authorization is always required.

Question 37

If the center of gravity on your aircraft is too far aft (rearward), what is the likely result?

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The aircraft will have difficulty recovering from a stalled position.

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The aircraft will have increased airspeed.

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The aircraft will not be able to maintain a constant turn.

Question 38

Thunderstorms require three elements to form: high moisture, an unstable lapse rate (instability), and:

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A lifting force (such as heating from below or a frontal boundary).

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High barometric pressure.

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A strong temperature inversion.

Question 39

Which of the following medical conditions would prevent a remote PIC from conducting an sUAS operation?

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Any condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the sUAS.

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Only conditions related to eyesight.

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Only conditions requiring hospitalization.

Question 40

How does an increased load factor affect the performance of a small UAS?

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It increases the stall speed and requires more power to maintain altitude.

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It decreases the stall speed and increases flight time.

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It has no effect on performance.

Question 41

If an unmanned aircraft weighs 30 pounds, what approximate weight would the structure be required to support during a 60-degree banked turn while maintaining altitude?

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60 pounds.

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30 pounds.

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45 pounds.

Question 42

While doing a commercial drone job, your drone gets into an accident and crashes. Which of the following outcomes are you NOT required to report to the FAA?

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A minor injury to a person that needs to be addressed with first aid.

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Damage to a car that will cost around $750 to repair.

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A serious injury that requires the victim to be hospitalized.

Question 43

What characterizes a temperature inversion?

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Air temperature increases as altitude increases, acting like a lid on the atmosphere below.

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Air temperature drops rapidly as altitude increases.

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Air pressure increases with altitude.

Question 44

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 45

If an employer asks a remote PIC to fly a mission that violates Part 107 rules, who is ultimately held responsible by the FAA?

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The remote PIC.

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The employer.

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Both the employer and the visual observer.

Question 46

The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends primarily on the:

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Air temperature.

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Dew point.

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Air pressure.

Question 47

The visual observer (VO) must:

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Be able to see the aircraft with their own eyes without the use of binoculars or cameras.

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Hold a Part 107 certificate.

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Stand exactly next to the Remote PIC at all times.

Question 48

In a METAR report, temperature and dew point are reported in which scale?

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Celsius.

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Fahrenheit.

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Kelvin.

Question 49

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

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Model aircraft for hobby use.

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UAS used for motion picture filming.

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Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring.

Question 50

What does a 'P' followed by a number (e.g., P-40) indicate on a sectional chart?

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A Prohibited Area.

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A Parachute jump area.

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A Private airport.

Question 51

If you hear an aircraft announce they are taking off on 'Runway 9', what direction are they heading?

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East (090 degrees magnetic).

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North (090 degrees true).

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West (270 degrees magnetic).

Question 52

What should you do if the client asks you to fly over a moving vehicle carrying non-participating people?

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Refuse the flight, as flying over moving vehicles with non-participating people is generally prohibited without a specific waiver.

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Comply, as long as the vehicle is moving slowly.

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Comply, provided you fly very high.

Question 53

You see a magenta flag icon on a sectional chart. What does this represent?

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A Visual Flight Rules (VFR) reporting point.

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A hospital heliport.

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A temporary flight restriction area.

Question 54

What is the minimum age for a person to be eligible to receive the Part 107 remote pilot certificate?

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16.

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18.

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21.

Question 55

What is ATIS?

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Automatic Terminal Information Service, a continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information at busy airports.

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Air Traffic Instruction Service.

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Aviation Terminal Icing System.

Question 56

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

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chord line of the wing and the relative wind.

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airplane's longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil.

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airplane's centerline and the relative wind.

Question 57

According to 14 CFR part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small UAS to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the

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remote pilot-in-command.

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visual observer.

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owner of the small UAS.

Question 58

What type of weather is generally associated with an advancing cold front?

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Towering cumulus clouds, showery precipitation, and thunderstorms.

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Stratiform clouds, widespread rain, and poor visibility.

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Clear skies and calm winds.

Question 59

What is 'induced drag'?

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Drag that is inherently created as a byproduct of generating lift.

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Drag caused by the physical shape of the aircraft flying through the air.

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Drag caused by the friction of the air on the drone's skin.

Question 60

Which leg of the standard traffic pattern is perpendicular to the landing runway and leads directly into the final approach leg?

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Base leg.

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Crosswind leg.

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Upwind leg.

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