Drones
Characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass.
What are?
A. Turbulence and showery precipitation. B. Poor visibility and smooth air. C. Haze and smoke.
Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic? A remote pilot should:
A. systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals. B. concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area. C. continuously scan the sky from right to left.
The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by:
A. the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory). B. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS). C. Terminal Area Chart (TAC).
You have been hired as a remote pilot by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small UA. You expressed a safety concern and the station manager has instructed you to `fly first, ask questions later.` What type of hazardous attitude does this attitude represent?
A. Machismo. B. Invulnerability. C. Impulsivity.
A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane`s wing is disrupted and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing...
A. exceeds the maximum speed. B. exceeds maximum allowable operating weight. C. exceeds its critical angle of attack.
According to 14 CFR part 107, how may a remote pilot operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C airspace?
A. The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace.
B. The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery.
C. The remote pilot must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 2.) If an unmanned airplane weighs 33 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
A. 34 pounds. B. 47 pounds. C. 38 pounds.
Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristic a remote pilot displays while taking risks in order to impress others?
A. Impulsivity. B. Invulnerability. C. Macho
A local TV station has hired a remote pilot to operate their small UA to cover news stories. The remote pilot has had multiple near misses with obstacles on the ground and two small UAS accidents. What would be a solution for the news station to improve their operating safety culture?
A. The news station should implement a policy of no more than five crashes/incidents within 6 months.
B. The news station does not need to make any changes; there are times that an accident is unavoidable.
C. The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.
Safety is an important element for a remote pilot to consider prior to operating an unmanned aircraft system. To prevent the final "link" in the accident chain, a remote pilot must consider which methodology?
A. Crew Resource Management. B. Safety Management System. C. Risk Management
According to 14 CFR part 107 the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace
A. must use a visual observer. B. is required to file a flight plan. C. is required to receive ATC authorization.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 23, area 3.) What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)?
A. 1,300 feet AGL. B. 1,300 feet MSL. C. 1,700 feet MSL.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, 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?
A. Authorization from the military. B. Authorization from ATC. C. Authorization from the National Park Service.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 26, area 2.) While monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?
A. The aircraft is East. B. The aircraft is South. C. The aircraft is West.
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...
A. easily by an experienced pilot. B. as being in an impaired state. C. by an ability to overcome sleep deprivation.
What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?
A. Propeller efficiency is increased. B. Propeller efficiency is decreased. C. Density altitude does not affect propeller efficiency.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, area 3.) With ATC authorization, you are operating your small unmanned aircraft approximately 4 SM southeast of Elizabeth City Regional Airport (ECG). What hazard is indicated to be in that area?
A. High density military operations in the vicinity. B. Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet AGL. C. Unmarked balloon on a cable up to 3,008 feet MSL.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 20, area 5.) How would a remote PIC "CHECK NOTAMS" as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon?
A. By utilizing the B4UFLY mobile application. B. By contacting the FAA district office. C. By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com.
To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?
A. Air Traffic Control. B. The National Transportation Safety Board. C. Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21.) What airport is located approximately 47 (degrees) 40 (minutes) N latitude and 101 (degrees) 26 (minutes) W longitude?
A. Mercer County Regional Airport. B. Semshenko Airport. C. Garrison Airport.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 22, area 2.) At Coeur D`Alene which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?
A. 122.05 MHz. B. 135.075 MHz. C. 122.8 MHz.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 21.) You have been hired by a farmer to use your small UA 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?
A. Refer to the chart legend. B. This information is available in the Small UAS database. C. Refer to the Military Operations Directory.
When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into:
A. the flight portion only. B. all phases of the operation. C. the communications only.
When operating an unmanned airplane, the remote pilot should consider that the load factor on the wings may be increased any time...
A. the CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit. B. the airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight. C. the gross weight is reduced.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?
A. Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain. B. Sky 7,000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, heavy rain. C. Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2SM, with rain.