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How would a remote PIC "CHECK NOTAMS" as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?

• By utilizing the B4UFLY mobile application

• By contacting the FAA district office.

• By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com.

• By contacting the ATC

Answer explanation

The National Flight Data Center will issue Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs when it becomes necessary to disseminate information that is regulatory in nature, and they are used to advertise temporary flight restrictions caused by such things as natural disasters or large-scale public events that may generate congestion of air traffic over a site.

Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs are issued by the National Flight Data Center and contain regulatory information, such as

• temporary flight restrictions.

• markings and signs used at airports.

• standard communication.

• flight transmission frequency

Answer explanation

The National Flight Data Center will issue Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs when it becomes necessary to disseminate information that is regulatory in nature, and they are used to advertise temporary flight restrictions caused by such things as natural disasters or large-scale public events that may generate congestion of air traffic over a site.

One of the purposes for issuing a temporary flight restriction (TFR) is to

• announce inclement weather.

• identify airport advisory areas.

• protect public figures.

• Announce busy traffic zones

Answer explanation

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is a restriction on an area of airspace due to the movement of government VIPs, special events, natural disasters, or other unusual events.

TFRs apply to both manned and unmanned aircraft.

On any given day, there are typically several TFRs in place across the National Airspace System (NAS). Most are small in scope with a small effect on typical aviation operations. However, some TFRs do have a significant restrictive impact on general and business aviation. The most common of these are VIP TFRs, which are issued in association with the movements of the President and the Vice President. Not quite as common are special event TFRs, such as those established each year in association with the Super Bowl or the UN General Assembly.

A TFR applies to:

• Only manned aircraft pilots, but UA pilots should use to maintain situational awareness

• Only UA pilots

• All pilots

• only large planes

Answer explanation

A remote PIC should always check for NOTAMs and TFRs prior to a flight. Sometimes, a NOTAM will let you know of a temporary flight restriction (TFR) in the airspace. Ultimately, it is recommended to read each NOTAM to understand if you’re allowed to operate.

Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond of the sectional chart be important to a remote pilot?

• This is a VFR check point for manned aircraft, and a higher volume of air traffic should be expected there. 

• This is a GPS check point that can be used by both manned and remote pilots for orientation. 

• This indicates that there will be a large obstruction depicted on the next printing of the chart.

• Remote pilots should stay away as other planes will be landing here

Answer explanation

Anytime you see a small magenta colored flag, this indicates a visual reporting checkpoint or waypoint for manned VFR aircraft. As a drone pilot you should expect a higher volume of manned aircraft traffic here.

With ATC authorization, you are operating your small unmanned aircraft approximately 4 SM southeast of Elizabeth City Regional Airport (ECG). What hazard is indicated to be in that area?

• High density military operations in the vicinity. 

• Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet AGL. 

• Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet MSL.

• a mountain range at 241 MSL

Answer explanation

Look for the big box! These boxes are usually quite clear. You just read what’s inside of them. In this case, we’re being cautioned that there is an unmarked balloon, running on a cable from the surface up to 3,008 ft. MSL.

What does the magenta dashed line labelled 11°W indicate?

• A military training route 

• A common airspace route for manned aircraft 

• The magnetic variation for this area of the Sectional Chart

• it is a line of longitude

Answer explanation

The magenta dashed line is an isogonic line and indicates the magnetic variation for this area of the Sectional Chart.

What's the minimum altitude / lowest elevation of the area depicted by the blue line labeled V15?

• 700 ft. AGL 

• 1,200 ft. AGL 

• 2,600 ft. AGL

• 700 ft. MSL

Answer explanation

The blue lines are Victor Airways. On a Sectional Chart, these show up as thick, faded blue lines that run between either two VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) stations, or a VOR and a VOR intersection.

Victor Airways are identified by a number, similar to an interstate highway. Victor Airways are always designated as Class E airspace and extend from a base of 1,200 ft. AGL up to 18,000 ft. MSL.

That's why the minimum altitude / lowest elevation as asked in this question will be 1,200 ft. AGL.

The elevation of the Chesapeake Regional Airport is

• 19 feet. 

• 36 feet. 

• 360 feet.

• 23 feet.

Answer explanation

After locating the Chesapeake Regional Airport icon on the chart, look for the airport information text next to the icon. Remember that in the testing supplement legend, you’re actually being told exactly where a lot of information is on the Sectional Chart. In this case, if we want to find the elevation of an airport, we can consult the legend:

So looking back at Chesapeake Regional Airport, we can see the number 19 indicating the height of the airport is 19 ft. MSL, or 19 feet above sea level. We know that it’s MSL because all altitudes that are charted directly onto the Sectional Chart are always in MSL. Tower heights, airport heights, controlled airspace floors and ceilings, etc.

Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?

• Airports with control towers underlying Class A, B, and C airspace are shown in blue; Class D and E airspace are magenta. 

• Airports with control towers are shown in magenta. 

• Airports with control towers are shown in blue.

• The colors make no difference

Answer explanation

In the Sectional Aeronautical Chart Legend, it tells us that airports having control towers are shown in blue, and that all other airports are shown in magenta: