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Minimum Weight for FAA Drone Registration

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.55 pounds

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Maximum weight for FAA Drone Registration

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Under 55 pounds

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The sUAS must remain close enough to the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls and it should be able to see the craft:

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Unaided by any device other than corrective lenses

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Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

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Turns

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No person may operate a sUAS outside of civil twilight. Civil Twilight refers to:

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30 minutes before official sunrise, 30 minutes after official sunset

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MULTICOM Frequency

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122.9 or 122.95

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What is the minimum horizontal distance of visibility that is required?

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3 statute miles

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To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your sUAS climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?

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The FAA, upon request

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Maximum Speed

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100 mph or 86 knots

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Maximum flying height

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400 feet

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Flying distance from clouds

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500 ft Below

2000 ft Horizontally

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Flying distance from Guy Wires

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2000 feet

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Under what condition would a sUAS not have to be registered before it is operated in the US?

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If the aircraft weights less than .55 lbs on take-off, including everything attached.

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Legal time you must wait to fly after having last drink of alcohol

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8 hours

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When might it be necessary to fly higher than 400 feet?

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In an Inflight Emergency

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How many days until accident report must be filed?

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10 days

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What is the $ limit in case your drone causes an accident or damage to property?

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$500, if damage costs are higher then a report must be filed with FAA

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When sUAS operations are conducted during civil twilight, it must be equipped with what?

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Anti-collision Lights visible for 3 statute miles

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The legal limit for flying early or late in the day is defined as what?

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30 minutes before sunrise & 30 minutes after sunset

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How early are you required to get permission through exemption or waiver?

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90 days before flight

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Can we fly at night?

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No, not without exemption granted by the FAA

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Maximum Blood Alcohol you can display to fly

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.04

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How long must a person be injured to the point of hospitalization that a file must be reported to the FAA?

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48 hours or more

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What is the penalty for refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test?

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Suspension or Revocation of your certificate

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How far must you fly near any structure?
400 feet above | 400 feet horizontally
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Tower Frequency:
C. T. A. F. | Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
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When must ATC Permission be obtained?
90 days before proposed flight
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You are going to operate in the B, C, or E class airspace. How will you request permission?
Online request form for ATC authorization
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Where must we have ATC or Airport Manager Permission in order to fly legally?
Specified Airspace
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All of the symbols you'll see on the sectional chart are explained on WHAT?
The Legend
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MSL stands for What?
Mean Sea Level - The altitude above the sea
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What is the penalty for any narcotic conviction?
Suspension for one year from date of conviction
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To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the WHAT?
Pilots Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual
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When loading cameras or other equipment on an sUAS, mount the items in a manner that:
Does not adversely affect the center of gravity.
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When operating an unmanned aircraft, the remote pilot in command (RPIC) should consider that the load factor on the wings or rotors may be increased anytime when the ____?
When the aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
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If an airplane weighs 23 lbs, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 60° bank turn while maintaining altitude?
46 pounds
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A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplanes wing is disrupted and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing___?
Exceeds the critical angle of attack
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What does A.T.I.S stand for?
Automatic Terminal Information Service
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What does AWOS stand for?
Automatic Weather Observation Service
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What action should a remote pilot take when operating in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted
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If hired to photograph the control tower at an airport, WHAT must you do first?
Must have prior approval from Air Traffic Control 90 days in advance
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The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by _____?
The Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)
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Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?
When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule
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How would a PIC "CHECK NOTAMS" as noted in a CAUTION box on a sectional chart regarding the unmarked balloon?
By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as 1800WX- Brief.com
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What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?
Propeller efficiency is decreased
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When the forces of 2 air masses are relatively equal, the boundary or front the separates them remains stationary and influences the local weather for days. This front is called a ____?
Stationary Front
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Wind Shear most likely occurs where?
Close to the ground
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The abundance of large, supercooled water droplets makes clear icing development very rapid between ___, and encounters can be frequent in _____?
x0°C and -15°C / a cluster of cells
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Define Wind Shear
A sudden dramatic change in wind direction and speed. Most likely occurs close to the ground
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When in the thunderstorm cycle is it likely that Downdrafts will occur?
Dissipating
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When in the thunderstorm life cycle is considered the most DANGEROUS?
Mature
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HIGH Humidity = ?
POOR Visibility
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UNSTABLE Air = ?
Hot, Humid, More turbulence, Rain Showers
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Low Level wind shear is commonly associated with passing:
Frontal systems, thunderstorms, and temperature inversions
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STABLE Air = ?
Smooth flying air, Poor visibility, Steady Precipitation
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Nimbus Cloud:
Rain
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Stratus Cloud:
High thin clouds
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Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs?
The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)
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According to the 14 CFR part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?
Remote Pilot in Command
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A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by:
Slowing the breathing rate, Breathing into a bag, or talking
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Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic?
Systematically focus on segments of the sky for short intervals
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Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristics a remote pilot displays while taking risks in order to impress others?
Macho
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What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as invulnerability?
It could happen to me
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You are a remote pilot for a co-op energy service provider. You are to use your UA to inspect power lines in a remote area 15 hours away from your home office. After the drive, fatigue impacts your abilities to complete your assignment on time.. Fatigue can be recognized as:
Being in an IMPAIRED state
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Class B Airspace on chart
SOLID BLUE LINE
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Class C Airspace on chart
SOLID MAGENTA LINE
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Class D Airspace on Chart
DASHED BLUE LINE
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Class E Airspace on Chart
DASHED MAGENTA LINE
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I.M.S.A.F.E =
``` Illness Medication Stress Alcohol Fatigue Emotion or Eating ```
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P.A.V.E =
Pilot Aircraft Environment External Pressures
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D.E.C.I.D.E. =
``` Detect Estimate Choose Identify Do Evaluate ```
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Anti Authority Antidote is
Follow Rules
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Impulsivity Antidote is-
Not so fast
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Invulnerability Antidote is-
It can happen to me
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Macho Antidote is-
Chances are foolish
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Resignation antidote is -
I am not helpless
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What is the purpose of a RUDDER on a plane?
To control YAWL
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NOTAMs stand for what?
Notice to Airmen
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TFR stands for what?
Temporary Flight Restrictions
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Special Use Area Types On a sectional chart?
``` Prohibited-blue hashmarks, marked with 'P-' Restricted- military training zone Warning- similar to restricted MOA's- MAGENTA Hashmarks Alert Areas- Magenta Controlled Firing Areas National Security Areas ```
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How far does Class D airspace extend?
2,500 feet
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How far does Class B airspace extend?
10,000 feet
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4 types of FOG and explain
1. Radiation Fog- Long days of sunshine heating up the ground, as the cool evening air comes, the hot air radiates upwards. 2. Advection Fog- Warm air moves sideways towards a large body of cool water. ie Ocean Beach, SF 3. Upslope Fog- As temp and dew point converge, fog is created. Then moves towards a slope ie Rocky mountains 4. Steam Fog- aka Precipitation induced fog, rain hits the warm ground and creates steam
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3 Types of clouds
Low Level - 6500 feet and below Middle Level - 6500 - 20,000 feet High Level - 20,000 feet and above
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Cumulus Cloud-
Thick, fluffy, pleasant
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Nimbus clouds-
RAIN, stormy
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Stratus Clouds-
Thin, dark, Overcast
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3 stages of a storm-
1. Cumulus- 3-5 mile height, strong updrafts 2. Mature- MOST DANGEROUS, 5-10 mile height 3. DIssipating- Downdrafts, 5-7 mile height
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Ceiling of clouds-
Lowest layer of clouds - 2 types: Broken and Overcast
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STABLE AIR =
Poor visibility, consistent conditions
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UNSTABLE AIR =
Good visibility, unpredictable weather
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What are Microbursts?
Most severe form of a Wind Shear
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HIGH Density Altitude =
Poor performance, thinner air
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LOW Density Altitude =
Better performance, dense air
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M.E.T.A.R =
Meteorological Terminal Aviation Weather Report
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T.A.F. =
Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts
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3 types of Weather Briefings
Standard- obtained before every flight Abbreviated- obtained when flight is delayed Outlook- obtained when flight is 6 hours away
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METAR Formation order:
Type | Identity | Date/Time | Modifier | Wind | Visibility | Sky conditions | Temp./ due point | Altimeter | Remarks
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Box Buddy System
Using 2 controllers, pilot has override abilities

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