Exam quiz FAA Drone Quiz

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 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

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?

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Left-hand traffic on Runway 36

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Right-hand traffic on Runway 9

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Right-hand traffic on Runway 18.

Question 14

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 15

How are the weather conditions at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) best described?

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Visibility of 16 statute miles, wind speed of 5 knots

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Scattered clouds at 700 feet, temperature of 16 °C

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Wind coming from NE, visibility obscured by fog

Question 16

How often does the drone pilot need to inspect their drone to ensure that it is in good working condition?

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Daily

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Monthly

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Before each flight

Question 17

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 18

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 19

Which is true regarding the effect of alcohol on the human body?

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Any amount of alcohol can affect a person's judgment and decision-making capacity

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Consuming an equal amount of water will accelerate the metabolization of alcohol and help a person regain their normal senses in less than 8 hours

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A minimal amount of alcohol will have no effects on a person's situational awareness and ability to make decisions

Question 20

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 21

What situation is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog?

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The movement of cold air over much warmer water.

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Moist, tropical air moving over cold, offshore water.

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Warm, moist air over low, flatland areas on clear, calm nights

Question 22

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 23

What type of airspace surrounds Elizabeth City Rgnl (ECG)?

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Class D

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Class G

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Class B

Question 24

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.

Question 25

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 26

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 27

One of the purposes for issuing a Temporary Flight restriction (TFR) is to

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announce Parachute Jump Areas

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protect public figures

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identify Airport Advisory Areas

Question 28

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 29

Use the acronym IMSAFE before operating your sUAS to

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make sure you as the remote pilot are fit for the flight

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preflight your sUAS

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A. make sure you meet all regulatory requirements

Question 30

A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by

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increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation

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

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breathing spontaneously and deeply or gaining mental control of the situation

Question 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

At what altitude does wind shear occur?

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At any altitude

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Below 5,000 feet AGL

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Above 20,000 feet MSL

Question 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

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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38 pounds.

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47 pounds.

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34 pounds.

Question 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

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

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An increase in ambient temperature.

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An increase in barometric pressure.

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A decrease in relative humidity.

Question 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot?

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For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning.

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For determining frontal trends and air mass characteristics.

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For a forecast of cloud coverage, visibilities, and frontal activity.

Question 50

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 51

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 52

What is the required flight visibility for a remote pilot operating an unmanned aircraft near the Plantation Airport (JYL)?

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5 statute miles

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1 statute mile.

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3 statute miles

Question 53

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 54

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 55

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 56

According to 14 CFR part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed for a small UA?

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87 mph

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100 knots

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87 knots

Question 57

What is the minimum visibility where drone operations are permitted?

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3 statute miles

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4 statute miles

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2 statute miles

Question 58

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 59

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 60

When you submit a LAANC request, you can submit it

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through the FAA's DroneZone website.

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over the phone with the control tower

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through any of the approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers (USS's)

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