Operations (35-45% of test) Flashcards
List what should be included in a preflight checklist.
1) sUAS inspection of aircraft and controls
What are documents are required to be kept on site by the FAA. (3)
1) Remote PIC’s remote pilots certification
2) Aircraft registration
3) Certification of waiver and/or authorization if required
4) Flight log
5) Maintenance record
An “aviation routine weather report” METAR includes what weather information (11) topics in its standardized report?
1) Station Identifier: 4 letter code US = K _ _ _
2) Date & Time: Date _ _ Time _ _ _ _
3) Modifier: Auto = automated station; COR = correction of previous report
4) Wind: Wind direction _ _ _, speed in knots _ _ _
5) Visibility: Visible distance in nautical miles (can be fraction or meters)
6) Weather: Qualifiers of intensity, proximity, descriptor; then Phenomenon (Rain)
7) Sky Conditions: Ceiling height, cloud base in hundreds of feet AGL if above 12,000’; amount of sky coverage in eighths from horizon to horizon
8) Temp & Dew Point: temp in Celsius
9) Altimeter Settings: A _ _ _ _ inches of Hg
10) Zulu Time: Standard world time
11) Remarks: RMK
* METARs are provided to pilots on a scheduled basis
Name the 5 printable forecasts you should be familiar with.
- Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
- Inflight weather advisories (SIGMET)
- AIRmen’s METeorological information (AIRMET)
- Aviation area forecast (FA)
- Winds and temperatures aloft forecast (FB)
What can be expected during a Presidential visit or major sporting event?
A temporary flight restriction (TFR) will be issued.
Name 4 things to check prior to flight.
1) Check Yourself: Are you physically and mentally ready to safely operate the drone?
2) Check Weather: Wind speed, visibility, turbulence, icing, pilot to drone VLOS related to angle of sun
3) Check Flight Location: obstacles, people, aircraft
4) Check Your Drone: Blades, Batteries, Controller (OS updates, signal strength, GPS coverage)
The PIC should employ the following strategies in order to ensure safe operations near non-participants.
- Sparsely Populated: Select a safe area that is sparsely populated
- Action Plan: Have a plan of action to keep civilians undercover or clear during operation
- No Busy Roads: If operating SUAS from a moving vehicle make sure that your flight path follows sparsely populated area
- Avoid People Approaching: Stay clear of anyone who approach. 
What does each part mean? METAR KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM +TSRA BR BKN008 OVCO12CB 18/17
METAR is report type
KGGG is “K” plus tue airport name KDLV would be Devils Lake
161753Z is the 16th at 1753 Zulu time
AUTO is automated report
14021G26KT is windspeed 140 degrees, 21 knots, gusting to 26 KT or knots
3/4SM is visibility of 3/4 of a statute miles
+TSRA is heavy intensity of thunder and rain showers
BR BKN008 is broken clouds at 800 feet
OVCO12CB is overcast clouds at 1200 feet Cumulonimbus
18/17 is temp and dew-point in Celsius
Read this TAF example: TAF KOKC 051130Z 051212 14008KT 5SM BR BKN030 TEMPO 1316 1 1/2SM BR FM1600 16010KT P6SM SKC BECMG 2224 20013G20KT 4SM SHRA OVC020 PROB40 0006 2SM TSRA OVC008CB BECMG 0608 21015KT P6SM NSW SCT040 =
A TAF report contains the following sequence of elements in the following order:
- Type of Report
- ICAO Station Identifier
- Date and Time of Origin
- Valid Period Date and Time (two-digit date followed by the two-digit beginning hour and two-digit ending hour)
- Forecast Meteorological Conditions (Wind - Visibility - Weather - Sky Condition - Optional Data like Wind Shear)
1) SM means what in in. MeTar or Taf report?
2) KT means what in in. MeTar or Taf report?
3)
1) Statute Miles of visibility
2) Knots of speed
The antidote to these risk factors: Machismo / Macho Impulsivity Invulnerability Resignation Antiauthority
Macho -
Impulsivity - Planning
Invulnerability - Take caution
Resignation (it doesn’t matter) - You are in control
What book is used to determine the proper loading of the aircraft?
The Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)
or
Pilots Operating Handbook (POH). 
How far in advance must you apply for certificate of waiver for any deviation from 14 CFR part 107 regulation?
At least 90 days
How is “Authorization” different than a “Waiver”?
- Authorization are for controlled airspace issued for up to 6 months, and are easier to get.
- Waivers need to applied 90 days in advance.
Which qualifiers of Intensity or Proximity do you know? - (blank) \+ VC
Which Qualifier Descriptor do you know? MI BC DR BL SH TS FZ PR DZ RA SN SG IC PL GR GS UP
Which Obscuration do you know? BR FG FU DU SA HZ PY VA PO SQ FC \+FC SS DS
Qualifiers of Intensity or Proximity - Light Moderate (no qualifier) \+ Heavy or well-developed VC in the Vicinity
Qualifier Descriptor MI Shallow BC Patches DR Low Drifting BL Blowing SH Showers TS Thunderstorm FZ Freezing PR Partial Precipitation DZ Drizzle RA Rain SN Snow SG Snow Grains IC Ice Crystals PL Ice Pellets GR Hail GS Small Hail or Snow Pellets (less than 1/4 inch in diameter) UP Unknown precipitation (automated stations only)
Obscuration BR Mist (Foggy conditions with visibilities greater than 5/8 statute mile) FG Fog (visibility 5/8 statute mile or less) FU Smoke DU Dust SA Sand HZ Haze PY Spray VA Volcanic Ash Other PO Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls SQ Squalls FC Funnel Cloud \+FC Well-Developed Funnel Cloud, Tornado or Waterspout SS Sandstorm DS Duststorm
