Meteorology - FAA Drone Quiz

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The aircraft will have difficulty recovering from a stalled position

Answer

The aircraft will have increased airspeed

Answer

The aircraft will not be able to maintain a constant turn

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

2,514' MSL

Answer

700' MSL

Answer

750' AGL

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Visibility of 16 statute miles, wind speed of 5 knots

Answer

Scattered clouds at 700 feet, temperature of 16 °C

Answer

Wind coming from NE, visibility obscured by fog

Question 4

Identify the airspace over Tomlinson Airport (8J7)

Accepted Answer

A. 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 5

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?

Accepted Answer

No, your entire flight is in Class G airspace.

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Military Operations Area

Answer

Restricted Area

Answer

Temporary Flight Restriction

Question 7

The vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace designated as a Federal Airway over Magee Airport are

Accepted Answer

1,200 feet AGL to 17,999 feet MSL.

Answer

700 feet MSL to 12,500 feet MSL.

Answer

7,500 feet MSL to 17,999 feet MSL.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Notes to Sectional Charts

Answer

Chart Supplements/Airport Facilities Directory

Answer

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

Question 9

What are characteristics of unstable air?

Accepted Answer

Turbulence and good surface visibility.

Answer

Turbulence and poor surface visibility.

Answer

Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

122.05 MHz.

Answer

122.8 MHz

Answer

135.075 MHz

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