Rules and Regulations
In charge of drone mission/operation
Who is Pilot in Command?
10 SM
What is Visibility (10 Statute Miles)?
The most complete weather briefing
What is Standard Briefing?
Airspace with mid-sized airports in cities such as Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester.
What is Class C (Charlie)?
KBUF
What is Buffalo, NY?
Crew member during a drone operation who helps "see and avoid" air traffic or other objects in the sky.
Who is Visual Observer?
This happens when the Temperature and Dew Point converge (or are close together in number).
Ex. 18/19
What is Visible Moisture or Fog?
*Will also accept cloud formation*
Type of fog that is generally found surrounding a hill or a mountain
What is Upslope Fog?
Airspace with big, busy airports in cities such as Philadelphia, Miami, and Orlando.
What is Class B (Bravo)?
KMIA
What is Miami, FL?
3rd possible crew member other than the PIC and the VO, who is operating the drone but does not have to hold a part 107 license
Who is the person manipulating the controls (drone)?
BR
What is Mist or "Baby Rain"?
Weather briefing that is requested by pilots who have a departure time that is at least 6 hours away
What is Outlook weather briefing?
Airspace drone pilots are allowed to fly up to 400 ft. AGL without permission from the FAA.
What is Class G (Gulf)?
KRME
What is Rome, NY?
Maximum Ground speed
What is 87 Knots or 100 MPH?
How often a METAR is updated on its website
What is every 55 minutes?
Type of fog that occurs when heat radiates from the surface at night and cools as it meets the air.
What is Radiation Fog?
Indicated on a sectional chart by magenta hash marks, when "hot" this special use airspace often has abrupt, acrobatic flight maneuvering taking place within it.
What is Military Operations Area (MOA)?
KAUS
What is Austin, TX?
The term used to describe the period of time after sunset or before sunrise (30 mins. each way), before it is considered "Night operations"
What is Civil Twilight?
+SHRA
What is Heavy Rain Showers?
Type of clouds that are almond shaped and has very turbulent weather inside of it.
What are Standing Lenticular Clouds?
Indicated on a sectional chart by hash blue lines, when "hot" this special use airspace might have Aerial gunnery, artillery and/or guided missiles in the area
What is Restricted Area?
KORD
What is Chicago, IL?