Regulations
“Unmanned aircraft” is defined as a device operated
A. during search and rescue operations other than the public
B. without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
C. for hobby and recreational use when not certified
B. without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft
You have received authorization to operate an sUAS at an airport. When flying the sUAS, the ATC tower instructs you to stay clear of all runways. Which situation would indicate that you are complying with this request?
A. You are on the double solid yellow line side of markings near the runway
B. You are on the double dashed yellow line side of markings near the runway
C. You are over the dashed white lines in the center of the pavement
A. You are on the double solid yellow line side of markings near the runway
What are the characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?
A. Turbulence and showery precipitation
B. Poor visibility and smooth air
C. Haze and smoke
A. Turbulence and showery precipitation
36. What is the best source for sUAS performance data and information?
A. Pilot report
B. Estimates based upon similar systems
C. Manufacturer publications
C. Manufacturer publications
Under what condition should the operator of a small unmanned aircraft establish a scheduled maintenance protocol?
A. When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule
B. When the FAA requires you to, following an accident
C. Small unmanned aircraft systems do not require maintenance
A. When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule
Under what conditions may objects be dropped from the sUAS?
A. if prior permission is received from the FAA
B. in an emergency
C. if precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface
C. if precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface
When a manned aircraft is approaching to land at an airport in Class G airspace without an operating control tower, the pilot will
A. enter and fly a traffic pattern at 800 feet AGL
B. make all turns to the left unless otherwise indicated
C. fly a left-hand traffic pattern at 800 feet AGL
B. make all turns to the left unless otherwise indicated
In which environment is aircraft structural ice most likely to have the accumulation rate?
A. Cumulus clouds with below-freezing temperatures
B. Freezing rain
C. Freezing drizzle
B. Freezing rain
What effect does an uphill terrain slope have on launch performance?
A. Increases launch distance
B. increase launch speed
C. decreases launch distances
A. Increases launch distance
During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining whether the aircraft is safe for flight?
A. The owner or operator
B. The remote pilot-in-command
C. The certificate mechanic who performed the annual inspection
B. The remote pilot-in-command
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum airspeed at which a person may operate an sUAS below 400 feet?
A. 80 mph
B. 100 mph
C. 200 knots
B. 100 mph
Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?
A. Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue
B. Aircrafts with control towers underlying Class A, B, and C airspace are shown in blue, Class D and E airspace are magenta
C. Airports with control towers underlying Class C, D, and E airspace are shown in magenta
A. Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue
One weather phenomenon that will always occur when flying across a front is a change in
A. wind direction
B. type of precipitation
C. stability of the air mass
A. wind direction
When operating an unmanned aircraft, the remote pilot-in-command should consider that the load factor on the wings or rotors may be increased anytime:
A. the CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit
B. the gross weight is reduced
C. the aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
C. the aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight
Which would most likely result in hyperventilation
A. The excessive consumption of alcohol
B. Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear
C. An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen
B. Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear
When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no remote PIC may deviate from that clearance, unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is
A. an emergency
B. when the clearance states “at pilot’s discretion”
C. if the clearance contains a restriction
A. an emergency
Under what conditions, if any, may remote pilots fly through a restricted area?
A. With the controlling agency’s authorization
B. When flying on airways with an ATC clearance
C. Regulations do not allow this
A. With the controlling agency’s authorization
Which characteristic is a stable air mass most likely to have?
A. Showery precipitation
B. Poor surface visibility
C. Turbulent air
B. Poor surface visibility
The most critical conditions of launch performance are the result of some combination of high gross weight, altitude, temperature and
A. obstacles surrounding the launch site
B. power plant systems
C. unfavorable wind
C. unfavorable wind
Upon GPS signal loss, the remote Pilot should immediately
A. contact ATC and declare an emergency
B. perform the planned lost link contingency procedure
C. operate the sUAS normally, noting to account for any mode or control changes that occur if GPS is lost
C. operate the sUAS normally, noting to account for any mode or control changes that occur if GPS is lost
Under what conditions would a small unmanned aircraft not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States?
A. When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments
B. When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on take-off, including everything that is onboard or attached to the aircraft
C. All small unmanned aircraft need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, or after the flight
B. When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on take-off, including everything that is onboard or attached to the aircraft
Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic?
A. Continuously scan the sky from right to left
B. Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals
C. Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area
B. Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals
What is the expected duration of an individual microburst?
A. Two minutes with maximum winds lasting approximately 1 minute
B. One microburst may continue for as long as 2 to 4 hours
C. Seldom longer than 15 minutes from the time the burst strikes the ground until dissipation
C. Seldom longer than 15 minutes from the time the burst strikes the ground until dissipation
Before each flight the remote PIC must ensure that:
A. objects carried on the sUAS are secure
B. ATC has granted clearance
C. the site supervisor has approved the flight
A. objects carried on the sUAS are secure
What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of “anti-authority”?
A. Rules do not apply to this situation
B. I know what I am doing
C. Follow the rules
C. Follow the rules