Weather
What is Advection Fog?
Coastal wind from the sea; warm moist air moving over a colder surface
What is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a drone under Part 107?
100 mph (87 knots)
What airspace class generally begins at 18,000 feet MSL?
Class A
What does VLOS stand for?
Visual Line Of Sight
METAR KSLC 211653Z 27008KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3012 What is the wind direction and speed?
Wind from 270° at 8 knots
How does Inversion work?
Warm air sandwiched in between cold air.
What is the minimum age required to obtain a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate?
16 years old
What airspace class is typically depicted by a dashed blue line on a sectional chart?
Class D
What is the minimum horizontal distance a drone must maintain from clouds under Part 107?
2,000 FT
METAR KLAS 211653Z 19010KT 5SM -RA BKN025 OVC060 16/12 A2988 What are the cloud conditions and ceiling?
Broken clouds at 2,500 feet AGL, overcast at 6,000 feet AGL. Ceiling is 2,500 feet AGL
What is Upslope fog?
Moist air is pushed up a mountain and is cooled.
Once you have completed the required testing, what FAA website do you use to submit your application for a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate?
IACRA (Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application)
What airspace class is typically depicted by solid magenta boundaries on sectional charts?
Class C
What information does SIGMETS give?
It gives significant meteorological information. Severe turbulence, severe icing, or IMC due to dust, sand, or volcanic ash.
METAR KOGD 211653Z 32018G28KT 2SM BR OVC008 09/08 A2992 Can a Part 107 pilot legally fly under these reported conditions? Why or why not?
No, because reported visibility is only 2 statute miles, below the 3-statute-mile minimum required under Part 107
What is Precipitation fog?
Warm rain falling through cold air.
How often must a Part 107 remote pilot complete recurrent training to maintain currency?
Every 24 calendar months
What is the typical shape and vertical structure of Class B airspace?
An upside-down wedding cake with multiple shelves
What information do Convective SIGMETS give?
WHEAT
(Winds >/= 50 kts, Hail >/= 3/4 inch, Embedded TS or Line of TS, Area of 3000 sq miles - 40% is covered in Heavy Precipitation, Tornadoes)
METAR KBOI 211653Z 24015G25KT 10SM BKN040 20/08 A3005 What is the wind?
240 degrees, 15 knots, gusting 25 knots
What flight conditions might a pilot encounter when flying near or through developing cumulus clouds?
Turbulence and strong updrafts or downdrafts are caused by rising and sinking air.
Under Part 107, what is the maximum allowable weight of a drone, including its payload, at takeoff?
Less than 55 pounds
Class D airspace typically extends from what altitude and has a radius of approximately how many nautical miles?
From the surface up to 2,500 feet above airport elevation, with a radius of approximately 4 nautical miles.
What information does an AIRMET give?
Less Severe Weather Report. SIERRA (Mountain obscuration or IFR), TANGO (Moderate turbulence, sustained surface winds +30 KT, LLWS), and ZULU (moderate icing, Freezing level).
METAR KPVU 211756Z 22008KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2998 What does CLR mean in this METAR?
Clear Skies