Aviation Quiz

A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the windspeed at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least?

• 10 knots.

• 15 knots.

• 25 knots.

To avoid a near midair collision (NMAC) with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitude greater than 400 feet AGL. To whom must you submit a written report of the deviation?

• Air Traffic Control.

• The National Transportation Safety Board.

• The Federal Aviation Administration, if requested.

A public UAS

• is never subject to 14 CFR Part 107.

• may be operated under either Part 101 or Part 107.

• must be operated in accordance with Part 107 unless a Certificate of Authorization (COA) is obtained.

Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan traffic? A remote pilot should

• systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.

• concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area.

• continuously scan the sky from right to left.

What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?

• Roll cloud.
• Continuous updraft

• Frequent Lightning

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning:

• pilots of radar-identified aircraft whose aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain or to an obstruction.

• nonessential information to reduce frequency congestion.

• noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas.

A nonfrontal, narrow band of active thunderstorms that often develop ahead of a cold front is known as a:

• prefrontal system.

• squall line.

• dry line.

Clouds, fog, or dew will always form when:

• water vapor condenses.

• water vapor is present.

• relative humidity reaches 100 percent.

What are the characteristics of stable air?

• Good visibility and steady precipitation.

• Poor visibility and steady precipitation.

• Poor visibility and intermittent precipitation.

While operating under Part 107 you crash your sUAS into parking lot lighting, which would cost $300 to repair or $750 to replace. Within how many days must you report this accident?

• A. 10 days.

• B. 90 days.

• C. You are not required to report this accident.