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WorksheetsAerospace/Drone Review
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 52mins
The FAA is in charge of regulating drone use. The FAA stands for
Flying Airplane Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Association of America
Federal Airplane Association
A recreational drone pilot should fly no higher than
4 feet
40 feet
400 feet
4,000 feet
Drones can be used to (select all that apply)
build structures
inspect windmills, cell phone towers, and water towers
take aerial photography
deliver a payload such as a package
What does "in the line of sight" mean?
you can fly a drone blindfolded
drone can only be flown in a straight line
you have to be able to see the drone at all times
Do you have to register your drone if you are using it for commercial purposes (charging money for something you do with a drone)?
yes
no
What are the four FORCES acting on an aircraft?
Propellers, Gravity, Lift, Drag
Thrust, Drag, Lift, Weight
Elevator, Ailerons, Rudder, Propellor
Thrust, Drag, Gravity, Lift
I'm a big fan of football and NASCAR. Can I fly my drone over the stadium to watch the big game or race?
Yes, as long as the weather conditions are suitable and you avoid hovering over people.
Of course! After all, this is the best way to get cool aerial footage!
You may fly, as long as your don't record the event since you don't have the spectators' permission to record.
No, according to the FAA, you are not allowed to fly over stadiums or public events.
There is a major road accident and I am curious. Am I allowed to fly my drone over or near the emergency situation?
Yes
No
Where should you NOT fly your drone?
out of sight
over people's heads
near an airport
all of these
It is safe to grab a drone in midair.
True
False
What is an autonomous drone?
A drone that can fly, hover, navigate and perform other tasks without being directly controlled by a human.
A drone that is operated with a remote control to fly, hover, navigate and perform other tasks.
A drone that can fly, hover, navigate and perform other tasks without any control at all by a human.
Which industry currently uses drones?
Agriculture
Mining
Real Estate
All of the above.
Forward force acting on an aircraft created by air or gases being pushed to the rear.
drag
thrust
elevator
lift
Aerodynamic force created by the friction of moving air that opposes propulsion.
drag
aerospace engineering
rudder
propeller
Which of the following are not created by a physical contact between an aircraft and the air around it?
Drag
Gravity
Lift
All of these
The more aerodynamic a plane is, the more efficiently it will fly.
True
False
Weight is opposed by lift.
True
False
Who Created the First Successful Plane
Leonardo Da Vinci
Abraham Lincoln
Orville and Wilbur Wright
Amelia Earhart
Which is an example of a temporary (TFR) or permanent flight restriction?
A no fly zone put in place over active public safety emergencies such as fire fighting operations.
All answers apply.
No fly zone put in place over large sporting events.
No fly zone over sensitive areas such as Washington D.C.
Can I fly over people?
Yes, but only if I am at least 150 feet in the air.
Yes, but only with prior consent.
Yes, but only those directly involved in my operation.
No.
Should I perform a pre-flight check of my equipment before flying my drone?
Only if I have recently sustained damage.
No.
Only if I am flying commercially.
Yes, I should be sure my drone is in proper working order before flying.
Can I use my drone to capture images to sell?
Yes, but only if I own a registered photography business.
No
Yes, but only with approval to operate commercially from the FAA.
Yes.
My drone has lights. Can I fly it at night?
Only in rural areas.
Sure!
Yes, as long as you stay within line of sight.
No.
pick all that should be done in a pre fight check
Make sure all parts are in good condition, replace/fix anything broken
Use battery pack ONLY when using the drone
do no attach propellers unless your about to fly
always fly with focused cocentration
what is a drone
a system that is used to control things
a manual vehicle that given controls will do what you need it o do
an unmanned aircraft that navigated by using a remote control (RC) or autonomously by its own on board micro-controller
check all that apply to the four forces of flight
lift
weight
drag
thrust
drones should only be flown when weather is calm
True
False
UAV stands for?
Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle
Unmanned Air Vehicle
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Unmatched Aerial Vehicle
Lift overcomes weight.
True
False
Drag is almost always BAD for aircraft performance.
False
True
The force generated by propulsion to oppose drag.
weight
lift
drag
thrust
This force of flight overcomes weight.
thrust
drag
lift
pitch
_______time is used in aviation
Standard
Zulu
megnatic
Zebra
According to section 107.17, no person may manipulate the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system or act as a remote pilot in command, visual observer, or direct participant in the operation of the small unmanned aircraft if he or she knows or has reason to know that he or she has a physical or (a) condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the small unmanned aircraft system.
A Remote Pilot in Command must be designated before the flight of small unmanned aircraft.
True
False
Who has the final authority for operational control of small unmanned aircraft flights?
Any pilot present
Remote pilot in command
Bystanders
Navigator
According to section 107.21, the pilot in command can deviate from the rules of Part 107 in the event of an in-flight (a) .
Stratus clouds are _____ and ______
high and gray
low and black
high and gray
low and gray
Cumulus clouds are _______ and _______.
Puffy and gray
Gray and low
Puffy and white
White and high
What type of weather is going to happen if there are Cumulonimbus clouds in the sky?
Sun
Snow
Thunderstorm
Hurricane
What organization regulates pilot certification and drone registration?
FFA
FAF
FAA
What organization regulates pilot certification and drone registration?
FFA
FAF
FAA
The UAS stands for
United American States
Unmanned Aircraft/Aerial System
Unified Aerial System
If you fly commercially, meaning you are going to get paid to fly your drone you must be licensed by the FAA .
True
False
You can use binoculars to keep track of your drone while flying.
True
False
You are part of a news crew, operating an sUAS to cover a breaking story. You experience a flyaway during landing. The unmanned aircraft strikes a vehicle, causing approximately $800 worth of damage. When must you report the accident to the FAA?
Anytime
Within 10 days
Not to exceed 30 days
Sunrise is 0645. When can you launch your sUAS operation?
0645
0615
0715
The basic weather minimums for operating an sUAS up to the 400 feet AGL limit are
900 foot ceiling and 3 mile visibility
2,000 foot ceiling and 1 mile visibility
clear of clouds and 2 miles visibility
Generally, on the outer ring of Class C airspace, the lowest part of the airspace begins at
the surface
1,200 ft AGL
2,000 ft AGL
Class D airspace is indicated by
solid blue lines
blue dotted lines
solid magenta lines
magenta dashed lines
The ceiling of Class D airspace can be found on a Sectional Chart by adding two zeroes to the number
over "SFC" within the Class D airspace
in brackets within the Class D airspace
inside a gray circle within the Class D airspace
A sUAS may be operated without prior authorization from ATC in:
Surface Class E airspace
Class B, C, or D airspace
Class G airspace
What is another name for Class G airspace?
Modified
Restricted
Uncontrolled
Class B airspace is indicated on Sectional Charts by
solid blue lines
dashed blue lines
solid magenta lines
dashed magenta lines
Class C airspace is indicated on Sectional Charts by
solid blue lines
dashed blue lines
solid magenta lines
dashed magenta lines
Class E airspace is indicated on Sectional Charts by
solid blue lines
dashed blue lines
solid magenta lines
dashed magenta lines
Class E airspace denoted by a fuzzy magenta line starts at
1,200 ft AGL
the surface
700 ft AGL, where Class G airspace ends
If the Sectional Chart does not have colored marking on it, what airspace runs from the surface to 1,200' AGL?
Class E
Class G
Class F
What airspace begins at 18,000 ft MSL?
Class A
Class B
Class C
There are two types of airports. What are those
Private and Military
Private and Towered
Towered and Nontowered
Nontowered and Military
What does CTAF stand for?
(a)
_________ provides the most comprehensive information on a given airport. It contains information on airports, heliports, and seaplane bases that are open to the public.
A/FD or Airport/Facility Department
A/FD or Airport/Facility Directory
Air Faculty Directions
Air Federal Department
