Quiz 2 - All Questions

Question 1

What is MSL?

Answer 1

Mean Sea Level

Question 2

What is AGL?

Answer 2

Above Ground Level

Question 3

Can you fly with FPV with drones without a waiver and why?

Answer 3

NO…
1. limit your situational awareness
2. takes away peripheral vision

Question 4

Do you have to keep visual line of sight on your drone?

Answer 4

YES

Question 5

What does NOTAM stand for?

Answer 5

Notice to Airmen

Question 6

What is LAANC?

Answer 6

Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability

Question 7

What does LAANC provide?

Answer 7

1. access to controlled airspace at or below 400 AGL
2. awareness of where can and can’t fly
3. gives ATC warning of when and where drones are
4. sharing of airspace data between FAA and LAANC approved companies

Question 8

Who maintains the safety and integrity of the national airspace? Does that include the operations of drones?

Answer 8

The FAA, yes

Question 9

Do drones or manned aircraft have the right of way?

Answer 9

manned aircraft, always

Question 10

What does part 137 cover?

Answer 10

agricultural products

Question 11

Do you have to have an FAA medical to utilize your remote pilots license?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

What is the importance of the temperature/dewpoint relationship?

Answer 12

Defines relative humidity and directly indicates the amount of moisture in the air & aircraft performance

Question 13

What exemption does a drone flying under part 107 or 91 need when carrying a dispersible substance?

Answer 13

part 137

Question 14

Is a METAR a forecast?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

What are the three types of aviation weather reports

Answer 15

METAR
SPECI
PIREP

Question 16

How often do you renew your remote UAS pilots license?

Answer 16

Part 107 licenses don’t expire but take training every 24 calendar months to keep current

Question 17

How many classes of airspace in the US?

Answer 17

6

Question 18

How do you know what fuel is available at an airport based off a chart supplement?

Answer 18

4 tick marks on airport symbol

Question 19

What ’s the difference between vtol drones and most other drones?

Answer 19

VTOL drones offer take off and land vertically while using the efficiency of a normal plane which provides greater range and efficiency compared to multi-rotor drones

Question 20

What does FAA part 101 cover?

Answer 20

regulates the use of model aircraft for hobby use

Question 21

What does FAA part 107 cover?

Answer 21

regulates the operation of non-recreational sUAS operations

Question 22

Can you fly a drone anywhere in the national airspace that other aircraft can fly without any waivers?

Answer 22

no, only in class G airspace below 400 AGL

Question 23

What did Guglielmo Marconi do?

Answer 23

He was the first man to demonstrate radio’s use for communication purposes

Question 24

Difference between UAS and UAV?

Answer 24

UAB only refers to the drone itself, while UAS represents the complete system, including the drone, communication links, and any additional sensors or payloads

Question 25

What is FAA part 141?

Answer 25

regulates the operation of flight schools

Question 26

What is FAA part 23?

Answer 26

environmental

Question 27

What year did congress tell the FAA to begin dealing with drones?

Answer 27

in 2012 through the FAA Modernization and Reform Act

Question 28

What's the minimum weight that requires you to register your drone with the FAA?

Answer 28

0.55 lbs or 250 grams

Question 29

What's the biggest challenge for complete integration of drones into the national airspace?

Answer 29

situational awareness involved in sensing and detecting aircraft to avoid

Question 30

What’s the primary FAA regulation for drones?

Answer 30

part 107

Question 31

What coverage cloud constitutes and broken ceiling?

Answer 31

between 5/8 to 7/8 coverage on the METAR report

Question 32

What is the radius and validity of a TAF?

Answer 32

Terminal Area Forecasts are valid for a 24-30 hour period and have a 5 mile radius

Question 33

Where would you find the operating hours for a MOA from the chart?

Answer 33

contact any FSS within 100 miles of the area or the table on the sectional border

Question 34

What's the difference between the blue chevron and big tower on a chart supplement?

Answer 34

altitude indication

Question 35

How can you meet the remote ID rules as a drone Pilot?

Answer 35

fly a drone with built-in "Standard Remote ID" or attach a separate "Remote ID broadcast module"

Question 36

What does ASSURE stand for?

Answer 36

Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (Auburn is member)

Question 37

What are the limiting factors for UAS?

Answer 37

range and battery life

Question 38

What are aviation forecasts called?

Answer 38

TAFs and METARs

Question 39

What does BVLOS stand for?

Answer 39

Beyond Visual Line of Sight

Question 40

What a mode ID?

Answer 40

A unique identifier assigned to a drone that is part of the Remote ID system that allows it to be tracked and identified while in flight

Question 41

What does FRIA stand for?

Answer 41

FAA-Recognized Identification Area

Question 42

What is a FRIA?

Answer 42

designated geographic location where drone pilots can fly their drones without needing to comply with Remote ID equipment requirements

Question 43

What is the max weight you can carry with your drone, including the weight of the drone, without an exemption?

Answer 43

55lbs

Question 44

What are the two types of UAS operators besides hobbyists recognized by the FAA?

Answer 44

public (gov) and civil (non-gov)

Question 45

What are requirements for a nationwide COA under section 333?

Answer 45

1. operations must be Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) 2. at or below 400 AGL 3. differences from airport reference point (ARP) -5nm for control tower -3nm for published instrument approach -2nm from heli/seaport

Question 46

FAA manages public use COAs through what system?

Answer 46

COA Online System

Question 47

What is FAA part 91 and 61?

Answer 47

61>pilot's performance 91>standards outlined for aircraft companies

Question 48

What are you prevented from doing in a 333 exemption?

Answer 48

1. fly beyond visual line of sight 2. fly at night 3. fly above 400 feet 4. fly near restricted airspaces without permission 5. fly a drone exceeding 55lbs without permissions

Question 49

do you have file a NOTAM while flying drones?

Answer 49

not under part 107, but you do under part 91

Question 50

Three things to consider when trying to make money with drones?

Answer 50

1. local regulations and licensing requirements 2. specific market demand for drone services in your area 3. quality of your drone equipment and piloting skills