Pathway to Certification

Which of the following organizations has powers to regulate all the aspects of American civil aviation in the United States?

• EASA

• FAA

• NTSB

• AFA

Which of the following organizations has the defined mission to promote a high level of safety in the transportation system in the United States?

• FAA

• EASA

• NTSB

• AAF

Which of the following organizations ruled in 2014 drones are aircrafts and are subject to existing aviation laws in the United States?

• EASA

• NTSB

• FAA

• TNSB

Unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, are aircrafts subject to regulation by the FAA to ensure the safety of flight and __________.

• Safety of people and property on the ground

• The capability of carrying heavy payloads

• Safety of U.S. territorial waters

• Safety of animals

Unauthorized drone operators may be subject to hefty fines and criminal charges, including possible jail time.

• True

• False

6. Part 107 requires a prospective flyer to obtain a ___________ and follow all of the rule’s operating provisions.

• A. Section 333 Exemption

• B. Physical exam

• C. Remote Pilot Certificate

• D. Drone

A navigable airspace free from inconsistent state and local restrictions is essential ___________.

• To ban anyone from operating in the city limits

• To the maintenance of a safe and sound air transportation system

• To mandate training and equipment requirements

• To read the instructions for the drone

Which of the following laws, not traditionally related to state and local police power, are subject to federal regulation?

• Zoning

• Trespass

• Flight patterns

• Privacy

Using a sUAS to take photographs for an individual’s personal use would be considered recreational.

• True

• False

Which of the following guidelines must be followed by recreational users?

• Fly no higher than 400 feet and remain below any surrounding obstacles when possible

• Be at least 18 years old

• Pass a flight skills test every 24 months

• Wear protective safety glasses at all times