WorksheetsFAA sUAS Regulations Worksheet
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 55mins
You are operating a 1,280g (2.8 lb) quadcopter for your own enjoyment. What FAA regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?
14 CFR Part 48
14 CFR Part 107
This operation is not subject to FAA regulations
You have accepted football tickets in exchange for using your sUAS to videotape a future construction zone. What FAA regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?
This operation is not subject to FAA regulations
14 CFR Part 107
14 CFR Part 101
You plan to operate a 33 lb sUAS to capture aerial imagery over real estate for use in sales listings. What FAA regulation is this sUAS operation subject to?
14 CFR Part 101
14 CFR Part 107
This operation is not subject to FAA regulations
Which of the following types of operations are excluded from the requirements in 14 CFR Part 107?
UAS used for motion picture filming
Model aircraft for hobby use
Quadcopter capturing aerial imagery for crop monitoring
Which of the following is operations would be regulated by 14 CFR Part 107?
Conducting public operations during a search mission
Flying for enjoyment with family and friends
Operating your sUAS for an imagery company
As a remote pilot with a sUAS rating, under which situation can you deviate from 14 CFR Part 107?
In response to an in-flight emergency
Flying for enjoyment with family and friends
When conducting public operations during a search mission
What action, if any, is appropriate if the remote pilot deviates from Part 107 during an emergency?
Submit a detailed report to the FAA upon request
Ignore the deviation
Continue flying without reporting
Notify local authorities
Which of these operations must comply with 14 CFR Part 107?
Public and military operations
Civil and public operations
Civil operations
To avoid possible collision with a manned aircraft, you estimate that your sUAS climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?
the NTSB
Air Traffic Control
Upon request to the FAA
When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no remote PIC may deviate from that clearance, unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is
File a detailed report to the FAA Administrator, upon request
Notify the ATC immediately
Continue flying as planned
Request a new clearance
When the clearance states "at pilot's discretion"
an emergency
if the clearance contains a restriction
14 CFR Part 107 applies to
Public sUAS
civil sUAS
all sUAS
To satisfy medical requirements, all sUAS crewmembers must
hold a valid Third Class Medical Certificate
complete a physical with an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
be free of any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the small unmanned aircraft system
Who is responsible for ensuring there are enough crewmembers for a sUAS operation?
Person manipulating the controls
Remote pilot-in-command
Visual Observer
Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs?
Remote pilot-in-command
Person manipulating the controls
Visual Observer
Which crewmember must hold a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating?
Remote pilot-in-command
Visual Observer
Person manipulating the controls
When using an sUAS in a commercial operation, who is responsible for briefing the participants about emergency procedures?
The lead VO
The FAA Inspector in charge
The remote pilot-in-command
The remote PIC may operate how many sUAS at a time?
5
1
No more than 2
Which crewmember is required to be under direct supervision of the remote PIC when operating an sUAS?
Remote pilot-in-command
Visual Observer
Person manipulating the controls
A person without a Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate may operate an sUAS for commercial operations
alone, if operating during daylight hours
only when visual observers participate in the operation
under the direct supervision of a remote PIC
Whose sole task during an sUAS operation is to watch the sUAS and report potential hazards to the rest of the crew?
Remote pilot-in-command
Person manipulating the controls
Visual Observer
Which of the following crewmembers must be used during Part 107 operations?
Remote PIC, VO, and person manipulating the controls
Remote pilot-in-command
Remote PIC and visual observer
An autonomous operation requires the following crewmembers:
Remote PIC and visual observer
Remote PIC, VO, and person manipulating the controls
Remote pilot-in-command
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 incident to the FAA?
Within 24 hours
Within 10 days
Within 30 days
No need to report
Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA?
90 Days
10 Days
30 Days
As you are flying your sUAS, valued at 1,000,overahometophotographitforreal−estatesalespurposes,thesUAShasafailurecausingittofallontoanawningcausingsomeminordamage.Thefairmarketvalueoftheawningis 800 but it can be repaired for $400. What type of report is required?
An sUAS incident report to the FAA, within 10 days of the operation
An sUAS accident report to the FAA, within 10 days of the operation
No report required
When must a current remote pilot certificate be in the pilot's personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?
At all times during operation
Only during takeoff
Only during landing
Whenever requested by an FAA inspector
Who is authorized to inspect these documents?
federal, state, or local law enforcement officer
authorized representative of the Administrator of the Department of Transportation
authorized representative of the Department of State
If requested, to whom must I present my remote pilot certificate?
A person of authority
Authorized representative of the Department of State
FAA Inspector
A small, unmanned aircraft does not have to be registered before operating in the US under which condition?
If it weighs less than 0.55 pounds (250 grams)
If it is flown only indoors
If it is used for commercial purposes
If it is operated by a licensed pilot
Which statement is correct?
When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments
When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft
All small unmanned aircraft need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, and after the flight
A civil small unmanned aircraft operating under Part 107 is permitted to
operate only if possessing a US registration certificate
operate if possessing either a US registration or foreign registration certificate
have dual registration in both the US and a foreign country
Where must a small unmanned aircraft's serial number be listed when using either standard remote ID or a broadcast module?
The manufacturer's Method of Compliance
The Certificate of Aircraft Registration
The aircraft's Document of Compliance
Does an sUAS equipped with ADS-B meet the requirements for remote identification?
Yes
No
Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?
Visually inspect the pilot certificates of all crewmembers
Check the aircraft logbooks for appropriate entries
Assess the operating environment including local weather conditions, local airspace and any flight restrictions, the location of persons and property on the surface, and other ground hazards
You intend to conduct an unmanned aircraft operation 60 minutes past the end of evening civil twilight to inspect a flashing beacon atop a radio tower. To conduct this operation, you will be required to
obtain a certificate of waiver
have functioning anti-collision lighting which is visible for at least 3 statute miles
contact the nearest air traffic control facility to advise them of your operation
Always
No
Yes
What should you do if there are high intensity pulsating lights in the area during a night flight?
Ask them to be turned off
Use the first person view (FPV)
Determine if they are turned on full strength
How should the control station backlighting be set for night flight?
Set to pulsating mode
As low as possible to maintain night vision
As bright as possible
A crew conducting surveillance anticipates losing visual sight with the sUAS within a small segment of the flight plan. The flight
may be conducted if the visual line of sight can be maintained for 50% of the route
must be rerouted to maintain visual line of sight
may be conducted using binoculars
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum airspeed at which a person may operate an sUAS below 400ft?
According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum airspeed for a small UA?
200 knots
80 mph
100 mph
According to 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum ground speed for a small UA?
87 mph
87 knots
100 knots
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, at what maximum altitude can you operate a sUAS when inspecting a tower with a top at 1,000 feet AGL at close proximity (within 100ft)?
1,400 feet MSL
400 feet AGL
1,400 feet AGL
What may be used to assist compliance with sUAS see-and-avoid requirements?
Binoculars
remote pilot diligence
First-person view cameras
During a flight of your small unmanned aircraft, you observe a hot air balloon entering the area. You should
ensure the unmanned aircraft passes below, above, or ahead of the balloon
yield the right-of-way to the hot air balloon
expect the hot air balloon to climb above your altitude
A professional wildlife photographer operates an sUAS from a moving truck to capture aerial images of migrating birds in remote wetlands. The driver of the truck does not serve any crewmember role in the operation. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107?
Compliant with Part 107
Not compliant with state and local traffic laws
Not compliant with Part 107
Which of the following operations is compliant with 14 CFR Part 107?
Remote PIC is a passenger on an aircraft in flight while operating a sUAS
Remote PIC is a passenger in a moving boat while operating an sUAS in an unpopulated area
Remote PIC is driving a moving vehicle while operating an sUAS in a sparsely populated area
Which categories of operation require an FAA accepted current DOC?
Categories 1 and 4
Categories 1 and 2
Categories 2 and 3
Personnel at an outdoor concert venue use an sUAS to drop promotional T-shirts and CDs over the audience. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR 107?
Not compliant with Part 107
Yes, compliant with Part 107
No, unless authorized by the venue
Under what conditions may objects be dropped from the sUAS?
If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface
In an emergency
If prior permission is received from the FAA
You plan to release golf balls from your small unmanned aircraft at an altitude of 100 feet AGL. You must ensure the objects being dropped will
not cause property damage in excess of $300
not create an undue hazard to persons or property
land within 10 feet of the expected landing zone
You wish to start a local delivery business using an sUAS to drop small packages at the front door of a customer. The customer's residence is not always within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the remote PIC located at the delivery facility. Under which circumstance would this be authorized?
There is currently no way to do this in compliance with AC 107-2
By utilizing a vehicle to follow the sUAS while enroute to maintain VLOS
With a waiver from the FAA
After having dinner and wine, your client asks you to go outside to demonstrate the small unmanned aircraft's capabilities. You must
not operate a small unmanned aircraft within 8 hours of consuming any alcoholic beverage
ensure that your visual observer has not consumed any alcoholic beverages in the previous 12 hours
pass a self-administered sobriety test before operating the small unmanned aircraft
No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a sUAS with
.004% by weight or more alcohol in the blood
.04% by weight or more alcohol in the blood
.4% by weight or more alcohol in the blood
A law enforcement officer witnesses careless or reckless behavior while observing sUAS operations and requests the operator submit to a drug or alcohol test. What are the consequences if this request is denied?
The operator may be denied an application for a Remote Pilot Certificate for up to 30 days
The operator may have their Remote Pilot Certificate with sUAS rating suspended or revoked
The operator may have to pay a fine but their Remote Pilot Certificate will not be affected.
When can someone with a marijuana conviction apply for a Remote Pilot Certificate?
Never
1 year
18 months
If you are caught smoking marijuana the FAA will
issue an immediate suspension or revocation of your pilot certificate
deny all future pilot applications
Send you to a drug treatment center
What FAA resource can pilots reference to learn more about the impact of drugs and alcohol on flight?
The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
The Pilot operating Handbook
NOTAMs
If a certified pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privilege of the pilot certificate for a period of only
60 days after the date of the move
30 days after the date of the move
90 days after the date of the move
Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMs are issued by the National Flight Data Center and contain regulatory information such as:
markings and signs used at airports
standard communication procedures at uncontrolled airports
temporary flight restrictions
Time-critical information on airports and changes that affect the national airspace system (NAS) are provided by:
Advisory Circulars (AC)
The Chart Supplement
Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs)
One of the purposes for issuing a temporary flight restriction (TFR) is to:
announce Parachute Jump Areas
identify Airport Advisory Areas
protect public figures
Public figures are protected by:
temporary flight restrictions
airport advisory areas
parachute jump areas
Which of the following is a type of airspace that can be temporarily restricted for flight operations?
prohibited areas
special use airspace
temporary flight restrictions
Your surveying company is a title sponsor for a race team at the Indy 500. To promote your new aerial surveying department, you decide to video part of the race using a small unmanned aircraft. The FAA has issued a TFR for the race in the area you plan to fly. In this situation:
flying your drone is allowed if you notify all non-participating people of the closed course of the small unmanned aircraft operation
you may fly your drone in the TFR since your company is sponsoring a team in the race
the TRF applies to all aircraft; you may not fly in the area without a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization
Refer to Figure 31. Within what airspace is Coeur D'Alene Pappy Boyington Field located?
Class E
Class B
Class D
What special conditions do remote pilots need to be on the lookout for while operating near Lincoln Airport?
Parachute operations
Birds in the vicinity
Deer near the runway
When can UAS operations resume relative to this NOTAM?
Once the Blue Angels have landed
With ATC authorization
Immediately, so long as a 1NM distance is maintained
Refer to Figure 25, Area 4. The floor of Class B airspace overlying Hicks Airport (T67) northwest of Fort Worth Meacham Field is
3,200 feet MSL
4,000 feet MSL
at the surface
Refer to Figure 25, Area 4. What is the base of the Class B airspace over Hicks Airport (T67)?
3,000 feet MSL
4,000 feet MSL
5,000 feet MSL
6,000 feet MSL
Refer to Figure 25, Area 3. The floor of Class B airspace at Dallas Executive (RBD) is
3,000 feet MSL
3,100 feet MSL
at the surface
Refer to Figure 23, Area 3. What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)?
1,300 feet MSL
1,300 feet AGL
1,700 feet MSL
According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote PIC of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace
must use a visual observer
is required to file a flight plan
is required to receive ATC authorization
According to 14 CFR Part 107, how may a remote PIC operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C airspace?
The remote PIC must monitor the ATC frequency from launch to recovery
The remote PIC must have prior authorization from the ATC facility having jurisdiction over that airspace
The remote PIC must contact the ATC facility after launching the unmanned aircraft
The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on
the number of airports that lie within the Class D airpace
the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established
5 SM from the geographical center of the primary airport
What ATC permissions are required to operate near Anderson Airport?
ATC clearance required
No ATC permission is required
Waiver must be requested
Refer to Figure 78. What class of airspace is associated with Sioux Gateway/Col Day (SUX) airport?
Class C
Class B
Class D
The typical outer radius limits of Class C airspace are
10 NM
30 NM
20 NM
Refer to Figure 25, Area 2. The airspace directly overlying Addison Airport (ADS) is
Class D up to but not including 3,000 feet MSL
Class D up to 3,000 feet MSL
Class E from the surface up to 3,000 feet MSL
Refer to Figure 26, Area 1. The airspace overlying Tomlinson Airport is:
Class G up to 18,000
Class E from 700 up to but not including 18,000
Class E from 1,200 up to but not including 18,000
Refer to Figure 78. You have been hired to fly your UA to inspect train tracks from the town of Hinton to the town of Winnebego. Will you be able to conduct this flight without contacting ATC?
No because you will pass through Class Echo airspace
No because you will pass through Class D airspace
Yes because you will remain under 400 feet
Refer to Figure 78. 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?
Yes, Onawa is in Class D airspace that is designated for an airport
No, your entire flight is in Class G airspace
Yes, you must contact the Onawa control tower to operate within 5 miles of the airport
Refer to Figure 78. You are hired to inspect the railroad tracks from the town of Hinton, north of Sioux City, to the town of Winnebago. Will you require ATC authorization?
Yes
No
You have been hired by a farmer to use your small unmanned aircraft to inspect his crops. The area that you are to survey is in the Devil's Lake West MOA, east of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active?
Refer to the military operations directory
This information is available in the Small UAS database
Refer to the legend for special use airspace phone number
Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests with
air traffic control
all pilots
the controlling agency
At Couer D'Alene, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?
Which frequency is correct?
122.05 MHz
135.075 MHz
122.8 MHz
Refer to Figure 26, Area 4. You have been hired to inspect the tower under construction at 46.9N and 98.6W, near Jamestown Regional (JMS). What must you receive prior to flying your unmanned aircraft in this area?
Authorization from the military
Authorization from ATC
Authorization from the National Park Service
Refer to Figure 59, Area 2. The chart shows a gray line with "VR1667, VR1617, VR1638, and VR1668." Could this area present a hazard to the operations of a small unmanned aircraft?
No, all operations will be above 400 feet
Yes, the defined route provides traffic separation to manned aircraft
Yes, this is a Military Training Route from 1,500 feet AGL and below
Refer to Figure 24, Area 5. You are operating an sUAS in the vicinity of Sulphur Springs Airport (SUR) where there is active air traffic. Who has priority and right-of-way within the traffic pattern area?
Manned aircraft
sUAS
Drones
Helicopters
Priority and right-of-way goes to the aircraft closest to the landing runway. Who has the right-of-way?
The existing manned aircraft
The sUAS
Refer to Figure 71, Area 6. Sky Way Airport is
an airport restricted to use by private and recreational pilots
a restricted military stage field within restricted airspace
a non-public use airport
Refer to Figure 71, Area 1. The floor of the Class E airspace above Georgetown Airport (E36) is at
the surface
700 feet AGL
3,823 feet MSL
Refer to Figure 75. The airspace surrounding the Gila Bend AF Aux Airport (GXF) (area 6) is classified as Class
A) B
B) C
C) D
Under what condition, if any, may remote pilots fly through a Restricted Area?
When flying on airways with an ATC clearance
Regulations do not allow this
With the controlling agency's authorization
Where can you find information about operating in an MOA along your planned route of flight?
Chart Supplement
Sectional Chart
Aeronautical Information Manuel
Refer to Figure 75, Area 6. During preflight planning, you plan to operate in R-2305. Where would you find additional information regarding this airspace?
In the Aeronautical Information Manual
In the Special Use Airspace area of the chart
In the Charts Supplements US
Refer to Figure 24, Area 6. What type of airport is Card Airport?
Private non-towered
Public towered
Public non-towered
Refer to Figure 26. What does the line of latitude at area 4 measure?
The degrees of latitude east and west of the line that passes through Greenwich, England
The degrees of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian
The degrees of latitude north and south of the equator
