Meteorology - FAA Part 107 Drone Quiz

Question 1

Fog that forms on clear, calm, cool nights over flat, low-lying areas is known as:

Accepted Answer

Radiation fog.

Answer

Advection fog.

Answer

Upslope fog.

Question 2

You are planning to fly a drone at a spot around 4 miles north of Cochran Airport. Based on the sectional chart, what is the height of the nearest obstacle in the area?

Accepted Answer

1568 feet MSL.

Answer

1568 feet AGL.

Answer

1169 feet MSL.

Question 3

What type of weather is generally associated with a low-pressure system?

Accepted Answer

Rising air, cloudiness, and precipitation.

Answer

Descending air, clear skies, and good visibility.

Answer

Calm winds and severe temperature inversions.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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

Question 5

What is a microburst?

Accepted Answer

A localized, severe downdraft of air that spreads outward in all directions when it hits the ground.

Answer

A small tornado.

Answer

A sudden drop in barometric pressure.

Question 6

In a TAF, what does the 'FM' (From) group indicate?

Accepted Answer

A rapid and significant change in weather expected within less than an hour.

Answer

A gradual change in weather taking place over several hours.

Answer

Temporary fluctuations in weather.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz.

Answer

122.05 MHz.

Answer

135.075 MHz.

Question 8

Identify the airspace over Tomlinson Airport (8J7)

Accepted Answer

Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL, Class E airspace - 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

Answer

Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 700 feet MSL, Class E airspace - 700 feet to 14,500 feet MSL.

Answer

Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

Question 9

A client has hired you to inspect a tower on Tuesday. The tower to be inspected is the lighted tower 6 NM SW of Savannah/Hilton Head Intl (SAV). At the highest allowable flight altitude above the tower, what airspace would you be in?

Accepted Answer

Class C.

Answer

Class E.

Answer

Class G.

Question 10

What is the ceiling of controlled airspace at Collin Co Rgnl McKinney (TKI)?

Accepted Answer

2,900' MSL.

Answer

2,311' MSL.

Answer

2,900' AGL.

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