Operations — Part 107 Practice Questions

241 questions in this content area, roughly 35–45% of the exam. 29 are published in full below with worked explanations.

1. A large white X displayed on a runway means what?

The runway is closed
BThe runway is used for military operations only
CThe runway has a displaced threshold
DThe runway is reserved for helicopters

Why A is correct

Why this is correct: A large white X marked on a runway indicates the runway is closed, signaling that aircraft should not use it for takeoff or landing. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The runway is used for military operations only' is not denoted by an X. 'The runway has a displaced threshold' is indicated by threshold markings, not an X. 'The runway is reserved for helicopters' is not a standard marking. Exam tip: A white or yellow X means closed; always check for this marking when operating near airports to anticipate traffic patterns.

2. A production company assigns a camera operator to control the gimbal while the certificated remote pilot flies. How should responsibilities be briefed?

AThe camera operator must hold a remote pilot certificate
BAuthority alternates with whichever control is in use
CThe camera operator becomes a second pilot in command
The pilot keeps authority and briefs abort calls and hazards

Why D is correct

Why this is correct: The original explanation correctly states that only one remote pilot in command may be designated, and that person retains final authority. The governing concept is that Part 107.19 designates the remote pilot in command, who must brief all participants per 107.49, including abort calls and hazards. Why the other choices are wrong: The option stating "The camera operator must hold a remote pilot certificate" is wrong; a camera operator does not need a certificate if they are not acting as pilot. The option stating "Authority alternates with whichever control is in use" is wrong; authority remains with the designated pilot. The option stating "The camera operator becomes a second pilot in command" is wrong; there can only be one pilot in command for the operation. Exam tip: The remote PIC always has final authority and must brief the crew on roles and emergencies.

3. A property owner asks the remote pilot to photograph a neighbor's fenced backyard. The appropriate response is:

AComply, since the airspace above any property is navigable airspace
BComply if the aircraft never crosses the fence line
Decline and explain that privacy expectations and state law apply
DComply if the images are not published commercially

Why C is correct

Why this is correct: While the FAA regulates airspace safety, state and local laws govern privacy, trespass, and surveillance. A remote pilot must consider these legal risks, and ethically should decline a request to photograph areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Why the other choices are wrong: 'Comply, since the airspace above any property is navigable airspace' ignores non-FAA legal liabilities. 'Comply if the aircraft never crosses the fence line' is still problematic; aerial surveillance can violate privacy without trespass. 'Comply if the images are not published commercially' is incorrect; privacy violations can occur regardless of commercial use. Exam tip: FAA rules are for safety; other laws protect privacy. Know both.

4. A small unmanned aircraft and a manned helicopter are converging at the same altitude. What must the remote pilot do?

AClimb, because manned aircraft must remain above 500 feet AGL
BHold position and let the helicopter maneuver
Yield the right of way to the helicopter
DMaintain course, because the aircraft on the right has right of way

Why C is correct

Why this is correct: 14 CFR 107.37 states the small unmanned aircraft must yield the right of way to all other aircraft, including helicopters. This is an absolute rule, regardless of altitude or converging angle. Why the other choices are wrong: 'Climb, because manned aircraft must remain above 500 feet AGL' is incorrect; helicopters are exempt from the 500-foot rule and routinely operate lower. 'Hold position and let the helicopter maneuver' is not a safe or definitive yielding action. 'Maintain course, because the aircraft on the right has right of way' applies to converging manned aircraft under different rules, not to sUAS. Exam tip: The sUAS always yields. There are no exceptions to this rule in Part 107.

5. A survey identifies power lines crossing the planned flight path at roughly 60 feet AGL. What is the best mitigation?

ARequest a LAANC authorization covering the crossing point
BRely on the aircraft's obstacle sensors to detect the wires
CFly beneath the lines so as to stay clear of manned traffic
Route and altitude planned well clear, with the crew briefed

Why D is correct

Why this is correct: Power lines are a severe, hard-to-see hazard. The only reliable mitigation is to plan the flight route and altitude to stay well clear of them and ensure the entire crew is briefed on their location. Why the other choices are wrong: 'Request a LAANC authorization covering the crossing point' is wrong; LAANC addresses airspace, not ground obstacle clearance. 'Rely on the aircraft's obstacle sensors to detect the wires' is wrong; sensors are unreliable for thin wires. 'Fly beneath the lines so as to stay clear of manned traffic' is wrong; this creates an extreme risk of collision with the wires. Exam tip: For wires, plan to go around, not under or over. Assume sensors will not see them.

6. A visual observer is hired to assist a Remote PIC with a complex inspection flight. For the VO's duties to be legally valid under Part 107, what specific requirement must the Remote PIC ensure?

AThe VO must hold a Remote Pilot certificate.
BThe VO must be directly employed by the Remote PIC's company.
CThe VO and Remote PIC must maintain unaided visual line of sight with the aircraft at all times.
The Remote PIC must ensure the VO knows the sUAS's operational limitations and emergency procedures.

Why D is correct

Per 14 CFR § 107.33, before a visual observer assists the Remote PIC, the Remote PIC must ensure the visual observer is thoroughly familiar with the operational limitations and emergency procedures for the specific small unmanned aircraft system being used. This briefing is a regulatory requirement, not merely a best practice.

7. A wind sock at an airport indicates:

AThe runway currently in use as assigned by the tower controllers
The wind direction and, by its extension, roughly its speed
CThe airport's elevation above mean sea level
DThe boundary of the movement area on the field

Why B is correct

Why this is correct: A wind sock points away from the wind direction (downwind). Its angle and fullness indicate wind speed: horizontal means strong winds, limp means light winds. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The runway currently in use as assigned by the tower controllers' is communicated by tower instructions or traffic pattern indicators, not solely by a wind sock. 'The airport's elevation above mean sea level' is shown on charts or signs, not by a wind sock. 'The boundary of the movement area on the field' is marked by pavement markings and signs. Exam tip: The wind sock is a simple visual tool. It points *downwind* (the direction the wind is going *to*).

8. An aircraft suffers a motor failure over an open field with a crowded parking lot 200 feet beyond. What is the appropriate response?

Bring the aircraft down in the open field immediately
BSwitch to manual mode and continue the mission
CClimb to maximum altitude to buy time to troubleshoot
DAttempt to fly toward the parking lot where the surface is smoother

Why A is correct

Why this is correct: The priority is to terminate the flight in the safest location immediately while control is still possible. Landing in the open field minimizes risk to people and property. Continuing flight toward people would be careless or reckless under Part 107 Why the other choices are wrong: 'Switch to manual mode and continue the mission' ignores the failure and increases risk. 'Climb to maximum altitude to buy time to troubleshoot' wastes remaining energy and control, potentially leading to a crash over a less suitable area. 'Attempt to fly toward the parking lot where the surface is smoother' directs the aircraft toward a crowd, creating a severe hazard. Exam tip: In a failure, land *now* in the safest spot available. Don't gamble with control.

9. An airport's UNICOM frequency differs from a control tower frequency in that UNICOM:

AOperates only during the published daylight hours each day
BIssues clearances at non-towered airports
CIs monitored only by military aircraft
Carries advisory information, not control instructions

Why D is correct

Why this is correct: UNICOM (Universal Communications) is a non-governmental advisory frequency used at some airports to broadcast weather and airport information. It does not provide air traffic control services, issue clearances, or give instructions. Why the other choices are wrong: "Operates only during the published daylight hours each day" is incorrect; UNICOM hours vary by airport and are not strictly daylight-only. "Issues clearances at non-towered airports" is false; only a control tower (or, in some cases, a Flight Service Station) can issue clearances. "Is monitored only by military aircraft" is wrong; it is used by civil aircraft. Exam tip: At non-towered airports, use CTAF for traffic advisories, not UNICOM.

10. At a non-towered airport, the CTAF frequency is used by pilots for traffic advisories. When making a radio call to announce small UA operations, a remote pilot should

use standard aviation phraseology and identify the type of operation, location, and altitude.
Bavoid making any calls as remote pilots are not certified to transmit on aviation frequencies.
Conly transmit if a manned aircraft is visually sighted, using non-standard terms to distinguish the UA.
Dbroadcast continuously on the frequency to ensure all traffic is aware of the operation.

Why A is correct

The FAA encourages the use of standard aviation phraseology for clarity and safety. For a small UA operation, a recommended call would include the UA type (e.g., 'Unmanned Aircraft'), location relative to a landmark or airport, altitude, and intent (e.g., 'conducting aerial photography'). This provides the best information to other airspace users. (Reference: FAA Study Guide, AC 107-2).

11. At night, a dim object is seen best by:

AStaring directly at the object to focus the sharpest central vision
Looking slightly to the side of it, using off-center viewing
CSweeping the eyes rapidly across the area
DClosing one eye to preserve dark adaptation

Why B is correct

Why this is correct: The human eye's rods, which are sensitive in low light, are concentrated off-center. Therefore, using off-center viewing (looking slightly to the side) places a dim object on the rod-rich part of the retina, making it more visible. Why the other choices are wrong: 'Staring directly at the object to focus the sharpest central vision' fails because the central vision (cones) is poor in dim light. 'Sweeping the eyes rapidly across the area' is ineffective as it doesn't allow the rods time to detect faint objects. 'Closing one eye to preserve dark adaptation' does not aid in seeing a dim object; it merely preserves adaptation in one eye. Exam tip: To see a faint light at night, look 10-15 degrees away from it.

12. At what altitude is the standard traffic pattern generally flown by light manned aircraft?

A500 feet AGL
B3,000 feet MSL regardless of terrain
1,000 feet AGL
D2,500 feet AGL

Why C is correct

Why this is correct: Light, single-engine propeller aircraft typically fly the traffic pattern at 1,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). This is a key altitude for remote pilots to be aware of, as aircraft descend below this on base and final approach. Why the other choices are wrong: "500 feet AGL" is too low; this is a common remote pilot altitude but not the standard pattern altitude. "3,000 feet MSL regardless of terrain" is incorrect; pattern altitude is AGL-based, not a fixed MSL. "2,500 feet AGL" is the typical pattern altitude for many turbine aircraft, not light propeller planes. Exam tip: When operating near an airport, remember that manned traffic may be descending through your altitude band on approach.

13. Before flying over private property that is not the client's, the remote pilot should:

AObtain written FAA approval for the overflight
BProceed freely, since airspace is federally regulated
Consider landowner permission and applicable state law
DFly only above 400 feet to avoid the property

Why C is correct

Why this is correct: While the FAA regulates the navigable airspace, state and local laws govern trespass, privacy, nuisance, and surveillance. Operating over private property without permission could lead to civil liability or violation of state laws, even if the flight is FAA-compliant. Why the other choices are wrong: "Obtain written FAA approval for the overflight" is incorrect; FAA authorization is for airspace, not property rights. "Proceed freely, since airspace is federally regulated" is false; federal airspace regulation does not preempt all state tort laws. "Fly only above 400 feet to avoid the property" is wrong; altitude does not automatically eliminate privacy or trespass concerns. Exam tip: Get landowner permission when possible to mitigate legal risks.

14. During a flight, a remote pilot in command (RPIC) is also acting as the person manipulating the flight controls. A visual observer (VO) is assisting. The RPIC's primary responsibility is to:

AEnsure the aircraft stays within the visual line of sight of the VO.
BOperate the camera to obtain the best possible footage.
Ensure the small UA does not endanger life or property.
DDefer to the VO on all safety-of-flight decisions.

Why C is correct

The remote pilot in command (RPIC) has final authority and responsibility for the operation of the small unmanned aircraft system (§ 107.19(a)). The RPIC's fundamental duty, regardless of other roles or the presence of a VO, is to ensure the operation is conducted safely and does not endanger the life or property of another, as stated in § 107.23.

15. During a Part 107 operation using a visual observer (VO), the remote pilot in command (RPIC) loses sight of the small unmanned aircraft. The VO maintains visual contact. For continued flight, who must ensure the VO can accurately communicate the small UA's position, altitude, attitude, and movement to the RPIC?

The RPIC.
BThe VO.
CThe person manipulating the controls, if different from the RPIC.
DThe property owner where the operation is being conducted.

Why A is correct

According to § 107.33, the remote pilot in command (RPIC) is responsible for ensuring that the visual observer (VO) can perform the duties required by § 107.33, which include maintaining visual contact with the small UA and communicating its status to the RPIC. The RPIC is ultimately responsible for the safe conduct of the flight.

16. During a two-person operation the visual observer loses sight of the aircraft behind a tree line while the remote pilot is focused on the camera feed. What should happen next?

AThe flight continues if the aircraft is below 200 feet AGL
BThe flight continues, since the camera feed gives awareness
CThe visual observer takes over control of the aircraft
The observer says so at once and the pilot repositions

Why D is correct

Why this is correct: 14 CFR 107.33 requires the visual observer (VO) to maintain sight of the aircraft and inform the remote pilot of its position and hazards. If the VO loses sight, the regulation's purpose is to restore unaided visual line of sight immediately. The correct action is for the VO to speak up at once, and for the remote pilot to reposition the aircraft to regain sight. Why the other choices are wrong: "The flight continues if the aircraft is below 200 feet AGL" is wrong because altitude does not change the requirement to maintain visual line of sight. "The flight continues, since the camera feed gives awareness" is wrong because the camera feed does not satisfy the regulatory requirement for direct visual observation. "The visual observer takes over control of the aircraft" is wrong; control remains with the remote pilot, and the VO's role is to observe and communicate. Exam tip: Remember CRM: Communication is key. The VO must speak up, and the pilot must act to regain sight.

17. How long does it typically take for the eyes to adapt fully to darkness?

AAbout 5 minutes
About 30 minutes
CAdaptation is instantaneous
DAbout 2 minutes

Why B is correct

Why this is correct: Full dark adaptation, where the rods in the eyes become maximally sensitive, takes approximately 30 minutes. This adaptation can be instantly ruined by exposure to bright white light. Why the other choices are wrong: "About 5 minutes" is too short; this is for initial, not full, adaptation. "Adaptation is instantaneous" is false. "About 2 minutes" is incorrect; this is far too brief. Exam tip: Use a red flashlight for pre-flight checks and charts at night to preserve your night vision.

18. Runway 18 at an airport is oriented approximately:

180 degrees magnetic — a southerly landing direction
B18 degrees magnetic — a northerly landing direction
C1,800 feet in length
D18 feet above the surrounding terrain

Why A is correct

Why this is correct: Runway numbers correspond to the magnetic bearing (direction) rounded to the nearest 10 degrees, with the last zero dropped. Runway 18 aligns with ~180° magnetic, meaning aircraft land or take off toward the south. Why the other choices are wrong: '18 degrees magnetic — a northerly landing direction' incorrectly interprets the number as the exact bearing; 18° would be runway 02. '1,800 feet in length' is not indicated by the runway number; length is found in airport directories. '18 feet above the surrounding terrain' is not indicated by the runway number; elevation is shown elsewhere. Exam tip: To find the reciprocal runway, add or subtract 18 (e.g., 18 + 18 = 36). Runway 36 is the north end.

19. The segmented circle at a non-towered airport indicates:

AThe location of fuel services on the field
BThe airport's elevation above sea level
The traffic pattern direction for each runway
DThe runway currently closed for maintenance

Why C is correct

Why this is correct: A segmented circle, often located near the runway, uses traffic pattern indicators (like L-shaped markers) to show the direction of turns (usually left) for each runway. This helps pilots conform to the standard pattern. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The location of fuel services on the field' is indicated by other signs or markings. 'The airport's elevation above sea level' is found on charts and airport data. 'The runway currently closed for maintenance' is shown by yellow crosses or specific NOTAMs, not the segmented circle. Exam tip: See a segmented circle? Look for the attached wind cone and pattern direction indicators to know where traffic will be.

20. What do displaced threshold markings on a runway indicate?

No landing; takeoff and rollout allowed
BThe midpoint of the runway's usable length
CA runway closed to all aircraft operations
DAn area reserved for helicopter landings

Why A is correct

Why this is correct: A displaced threshold is marked by a series of white arrows pointing toward the landing threshold. The pavement before the displaced threshold is not available for landing, but it can be used for taxiing, the takeoff roll, and the landing rollout after touchdown. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The midpoint of the runway's usable length' is not indicated by threshold markings. 'A runway closed to all aircraft operations' would be marked with yellow crosses or a NOTAM. 'An area reserved for helicopter landings' is typically a helipad, not a displaced threshold. Exam tip: If you see white arrows on the runway, aircraft will not be landing on that section, but they may be taking off from it or rolling out onto it.

21. What does a segmented circle at an airport provide?

AThe boundary of the airport's controlled airspace
Wind direction and the traffic pattern in use
CThe magnetic variation applied to the runway numbers
DThe location of the airport's fuel and service area

Why B is correct

Why this is correct: A segmented circle ground indicator, often found at non-towered airports, consists of a wind sock or tetrahedron in the center and painted legs extending outward. It visually indicates wind direction and the direction of turns for the airport's traffic pattern. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The boundary of the airport's controlled airspace' is depicted on sectional charts, not by a segmented circle. 'The magnetic variation applied to the runway numbers' is determined by survey and marked on charts. 'The location of the airport's fuel and service area' is found in the Chart Supplement. Exam tip: See a segmented circle? Look at the wind indicator and the extended legs to know the active runway and traffic pattern direction.

22. What does CTAF stand for and what is it used for at a non-towered airport?

ACenter Tracking and Filing frequency, used for flight plans
BCertified Tower Alert Frequency, used only for emergencies
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, used for position reports among pilots
DControlled Terminal Approach Frequency, used to request clearances

Why C is correct

Why this is correct: The original explanation correctly states that CTAF is the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency used for position reports at non-towered airports. The governing concept is that pilots use this frequency to self-announce intentions, enhancing situational awareness and collision avoidance. Why the other choices are wrong: The option stating "Center Tracking and Filing frequency, used for flight plans" is wrong; that is not the meaning of CTAF. The option stating "Certified Tower Alert Frequency, used only for emergencies" is wrong; CTAF is for routine traffic advisories, not exclusively emergencies. The option stating "Controlled Terminal Approach Frequency, used to request clearances" is wrong; that describes a different frequency used at towered airports. Exam tip: CTAF = Common Traffic Advisory Frequency—the party line for non-towered airports.

23. What is the correct weight accounting when a delivery drone carries a 4-pound package?

APackage weight counts only for interstate operations
BThe package is exempt because it is jettisoned in flight
The package weight counts toward the 55-pound limit
DOnly the aircraft's empty weight counts toward the 55-pound limit

Why C is correct

Why this is correct: Under Part 107, the 55-pound limit applies to the maximum takeoff weight, which includes everything on board at launch (aircraft, battery, payload). A package is part of that payload and must be counted. Why the other choices are wrong: "Package weight counts only for interstate operations" is incorrect; the weight limit applies to all Part 107 operations. "The package is exempt because it is jettisoned in flight" is incorrect; takeoff weight includes all items attached at launch. "Only the aircraft's empty weight counts toward the 55-pound limit" is incorrect; the limit includes everything attached at takeoff. Exam tip: Always calculate weight at takeoff, including every item carried.

24. What must a visual observer be able to do throughout an operation?

ATake over the controls if the remote pilot is distracted
BRecord the flight log for the remote pilot in command
Maintain effective communication with the remote pilot
DHold a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating

Why C is correct

Why this is correct: The primary role of a Visual Observer (VO) is to assist the remote pilot in command (RPIC) in seeing and avoiding other air traffic and hazards. For this to be effective, the VO must be able to communicate sightings and warnings to the RPIC immediately and clearly. Without effective communication, the VO's observations are useless. Why the other choices are wrong: 'Take over the controls if the remote pilot is distracted' is incorrect; only the RPIC or a person under the RPIC's supervision may manipulate the controls. 'Record the flight log for the remote pilot in command' is not a required VO function. 'Hold a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating' is not required; a VO needs no certificate. Exam tip: Before the flight, establish and test a clear communication protocol (e.g., specific call-outs, hand signals) between you and your Visual Observer.

25. What should a site survey identify before a commercial operation in an unfamiliar area?

AThe name of the property owner's insurance carrier
Ground hazards, obstructions, people and landing areas
CThe warranty terms offered by the aircraft manufacturer
DThe nearest fuel price for the crew's ground vehicle

Why B is correct

Why this is correct: 14 CFR 107.49 requires a preflight assessment of the operating environment. This includes identifying ground hazards, obstacles, the location of people and property on the surface, and suitable emergency landing areas. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The name of the property owner's insurance carrier' is wrong; this is not a regulatory requirement for the site survey. 'The warranty terms offered by the aircraft manufacturer' is wrong; this is unrelated to operational safety assessment. 'The nearest fuel price for the crew's ground vehicle' is wrong; this is a logistical, not a safety, consideration. Exam tip: Think of the site survey as a risk assessment focused on physical hazards and people.

26. Which direction do traffic pattern turns go at an airport with no indication otherwise?

AWhichever direction the wind happens to favour that day
BAlternating, depending on the aircraft's approach path
CRight-hand turns, as the long-standing convention
Left-hand turns, unless right traffic is indicated

Why D is correct

Why this is correct: The standard traffic pattern uses left-hand turns unless otherwise indicated (e.g., by a segmented circle showing right-hand legs or a chart notation like 'RP' for right pattern). Why the other choices are wrong: 'Whichever direction the wind happens to favour that day' is incorrect; the pattern direction is fixed unless published otherwise. 'Alternating, depending on the aircraft's approach path' is not a standard practice. 'Right-hand turns, as the long-standing convention' reverses the actual standard. Exam tip: Default is LEFT turns. Right traffic is the exception and will be marked.

27. Which factor makes automation complacency a specific hazard for remote pilots?

AAutomated flight systems are prohibited under Part 107
BAutomation removes the need for a preflight assessment
Trust in return-to-home delays taking manual control
DAutomated systems always fail silently and predictably

Why C is correct

Why this is correct: Automation complacency occurs when a remote pilot over-relies on automated functions (like return-to-home) and becomes a passive monitor rather than an active commander. The hazard is the delayed reaction when the automation fails or encounters an unplanned situation (e.g., an obstacle, GPS loss, or insufficient battery), which can lead to an accident. Why the other choices are wrong: "Automated flight systems are prohibited under Part 107" is incorrect; automation is permitted and commonly used. "Automation removes the need for a preflight assessment" is incorrect; preflight assessment is always required regardless of automation. "Automated systems always fail silently and predictably" is incorrect; failures are often unpredictable, and systems may not provide clear warnings. Exam tip: Automation is a tool, not a replacement for pilot vigilance and decision-making.

28. Which physiological factor most affects a remote pilot's ability to see at night?

AColors become considerably easier to distinguish
BCentral vision grows more sensitive than peripheral
CDepth perception improves markedly in darkness
Central cones work poorly, so look slightly off-center

Why D is correct

Why this is correct: In low light, the cones in the eye's central vision (fovea) become ineffective. Using off-center (averted) vision places the object's image on the retina's periphery, where rods—more sensitive in dim light—are located, improving detection. Why the other choices are wrong: "Colors become considerably easier to distinguish" is wrong; color perception (a cone function) deteriorates in darkness. "Central vision grows more sensitive than peripheral" is wrong; the opposite is true. "Depth perception improves markedly in darkness" is wrong; depth perception is significantly reduced at night. Exam tip: At night, look slightly to the side of an object to see it better.

29. While flying a small unmanned aircraft in Class G airspace during the day, the remote pilot sights a manned, fixed-wing aircraft approaching head-on. What action is required?

AImmediately descend the sUAS to an altitude below 400 feet AGL.
Yield the right of way by maneuvering the sUAS to the right.
CMaintain course and speed, as manned aircraft must always yield to sUAS.
DImmediately land the sUAS in the nearest open area.

Why B is correct

Per 14 CFR §107.37(a), regardless of the class of airspace, a small unmanned aircraft must yield the right of way to all other aircraft, airborne vehicles, and launch and reentry vehicles. Yielding in a head-on scenario requires maneuvering to the right. This rule applies in Class G airspace.

212 more Operations questions

Answers and explanations for these are in the study app.

A battery warning appears mid-flight at the far end of the operating area. The remote PIC should:
A client insists a shoot proceed despite deteriorating weather because the crew is already on site and paid. What risk factor does this represent?
A client is concerned about filming a neighbour's back garden. What governs that concern?
A client's employee stands nearby watching the flight but has no assigned role. That person is:
A courier asks a remote pilot to carry a small container of a flammable solvent. What applies?
A crew briefing should assign responsibility for calling an abort to:
A displaced threshold on a runway means:
A drone strikes a bystander who requires hospital treatment. Under Part 107 the remote PIC must report the accident to the FAA within:
A helicopter approaches at low altitude on an unexpected path during a rooftop inspection. The remote pilot should:
A heliport is located two blocks from a planned rooftop inspection. What operational concern does this raise?
A hot air balloon and a small unmanned aircraft are converging. The remote pilot must:
A key principle of the 'see-and-avoid' concept is that the remote PIC's effectiveness can be compromised by which of the following physiological factors?
A manned aircraft appears on a converging course at low altitude. What should the remote pilot do?
A night operation is planned in an area with unlit radio towers. What is the primary mitigation?
A payload is suspended beneath a small unmanned aircraft on a 10-foot tether. What consideration applies?
A payload that shifts during flight is a concern primarily because:
A pilot thinks 'the rules are for people who need them' before launching without checking airspace. This hazardous attitude is:
A pilot who believes 'nothing bad will happen to me' exhibits which hazardous attitude?
A propeller detaches in flight and the aircraft descends into an unoccupied field. No one is hurt and damage is limited to the aircraft. The pilot must:
A remote pilot arrives at a job site and discovers the client has scheduled two separate crews to fly simultaneously in the same area. What should be established before either flight begins?
A remote pilot completes a flight successfully despite skipping the preflight inspection. The correct conclusion is:
A remote pilot conducting a flight near a non-towered airport hears a radio call from a manned aircraft on a 2-mile final for landing. The UA is operating in Class G airspace at 200 feet AGL, well below the traffic pattern. Despite this, what is the remote pilot's obligation regarding right-of-way?
A remote pilot delegates the preflight inspection to an experienced but uncertificated assistant. Who remains accountable if a defect is missed?
A remote pilot deviates from Part 107 rules during a genuine in-flight emergency. What is the regulatory position?
A remote pilot dismisses the 400-foot limit as pointless bureaucracy and climbs to 600 feet. Which hazardous attitude is displayed, and what is its antidote?
A remote pilot experiences a flyaway in which the aircraft climbs and departs the area uncontrolled. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
A remote pilot flying a small UA sees a manned aircraft approaching at the same altitude on a converging path. The remote pilot is certain the UA pilot cannot see the small UA due to its size. What is the remote pilot's responsibility?
A remote pilot has slept four hours and feels alert after coffee before a demanding inspection flight. What is the correct assessment?
A remote pilot hears a manned aircraft announce it is entering the downwind leg at a nearby non-towered airport. What does this tell the remote pilot about its position?
A remote pilot in command (RPIC) is conducting a flight in controlled airspace under a LAANC authorization. The RPIC is using a visual observer (VO) to assist with scanning for other aircraft. The RPIC briefly looks away from the UA and its operating environment to adjust a camera setting. During this moment, the VO observes a manned helicopter approaching the area but does not immediately communicate this to the RPIC. This scenario primarily illustrates a breakdown in which aspect of crew resource management?
A remote pilot in command (RPIC) is planning a complex mission in a congested area and decides to use two visual observers (VOs) positioned at opposite ends of the flight area. According to Part 107, what is a required action for the RPIC regarding these VOs?
A remote pilot is asked to deliver a package across a state line by drone for a fee. What is the correct response?
A remote pilot is asked to drop water balloons over a company picnic as entertainment. What governs this request?
A remote pilot is behind schedule and decides to skip the preflight assessment to finish before dark. Which hazardous attitude does this represent?
A remote pilot is behind schedule and the light is fading. Which pressure is this?
A remote pilot is conducting a VLOS inspection flight along a power line when a helicopter performing law enforcement operations appears ahead at a lower altitude. What is the pilot's primary responsibility?
A remote pilot is operating a small UA approximately 1 mile south of a non-towered airport's runway 18/36. The wind is calm. Which traffic pattern should the remote pilot anticipate for manned aircraft landing on Runway 36?
A remote pilot is operating a small UA at a non-towered airport with a published CTAF frequency of 122.8 MHz. What is the primary purpose of monitoring this frequency?
A remote pilot is using a handheld aviation transceiver to monitor the CTAF frequency of a non-towered airport. The radio has a 'squelch' control. Proper use of the squelch should be set to
A remote pilot is using a visual observer (VO). The VO spots a manned aircraft but the remote pilot, looking at the control station screen, does not immediately see it. Who bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the UA yields?
A remote pilot is using a visual observer (VO) to help maintain visual line of sight. The VO is scanning the sky while the remote pilot looks at the control station display. The VO suddenly shouts, "Aircraft at 3 o'clock!" What is the remote pilot's most appropriate immediate action?
A remote pilot may not operate the aircraft so close to another aircraft as to:
A remote pilot monitoring CTAF hears an aircraft report 'left downwind for runway 27.' That aircraft is:
A remote pilot monitoring the CTAF hears an aircraft announce it is on a five-mile final for the runway nearest the operating site. What is the appropriate action?
A remote pilot mounts a spray tank for an agricultural application flight. What additional consideration applies beyond Part 107?
A remote pilot must judge the aircraft's distance at night. What is the most reliable practical aid?
A remote pilot notices an ultralight approaching at low altitude during a survey flight. The ultralight has not seen the small unmanned aircraft. What is required?
A remote pilot notices reduced visual acuity and mild headache after several hours operating at a 9,000-foot site. What is the most likely cause?
A remote pilot observes the aircraft's battery dropping much faster than planned during a flight two thirds of the way out. What is the correct action?
A remote pilot plans an operation near a hospital with a helipad. What should the site survey conclude?
A remote pilot plans an operation near a large electrical substation. What specific risk should the site survey consider?
A remote pilot plans to launch from a rooftop surrounded by other tall buildings. What specific hazard should be evaluated?
A remote pilot proposes to keep the aircraft in sight using binoculars. Does this satisfy visual line of sight?
A remote pilot recognizes mid-flight that conditions have deteriorated below personal minimums but the client is watching. What does sound aeronautical decision making require?
A remote pilot stares at a single light in a dark sky and it appears to move. What is happening?
A remote pilot tells the crew that a marginal wind is not a problem because he has flown in worse conditions many times. Which hazardous attitude is this?
A remote pilot thinks "I've flown in worse than this, I can handle it." Which hazardous attitude is this?
A remote pilot without an aviation radio is operating two miles from a non-towered airport. What is the best practice?
A remote pilot working two miles from a non-towered airport hears an aircraft announce a straight-in approach. The appropriate action is:
A runway is marked with the number 27. What magnetic direction does it point?
A site survey should identify emergency landing areas because:
A small UA is flying at 200 feet AGL over a rural area when a manned crop-duster aircraft is observed approaching at the same altitude from the left. What action must the remote pilot take?
A small unmanned aircraft is descending to land when a manned aircraft appears on a converging course. What takes priority?
A trainee is manipulating the controls under supervision. Who is responsible for the operation?
A visual observer tells the remote PIC that a helicopter is approaching from behind the launch point. Final authority for the response rests with:
A visual observer (VO) reports a manned helicopter at 12 o'clock, same altitude, and closing. The remote PIC, looking at the control station display, cannot see it. What is the remote PIC's most immediate and appropriate CRM action?
A visual observer (VO) spots a manned aircraft entering the area of operation. The remote pilot in command (Remote PIC) is focused on the aircraft's camera feed and does not notice. What should the VO do?
A wind sock at the field points away from the observer toward the west and hangs at a shallow angle. What does this indicate?
After a control link glitch a remote pilot concludes there is nothing he can do about interference and continues the flight unchanged. Which hazardous attitude is displayed?
After an in-flight emergency in which the remote PIC deviated from a rule, the pilot must:
An aircraft becomes uncontrollable over a populated area. What is the remote pilot's guiding priority?
An aircraft stops responding and flies away from the operating site. What is the remote pilot's first concern?
An external load carried beneath a small unmanned aircraft must:
An unmanned aircraft and a manned airplane are converging at the same altitude. The remote pilot must:
Anti-collision lighting during a night operation must be:
Anti-collision lighting required for night operations must be visible for at least:
Before a night operation, the remote PIC should survey the site:
Before flight, the remote PIC must ensure that everyone directly participating knows:
Before flying near a construction site, the remote pilot should consider:
Carbon monoxide exposure before a flight is a concern for a remote pilot because:
Compared with day flight, a night operation increases risk mainly because:
During a complex mapping mission over a large industrial facility, the remote PIC notices the Visual Observer (VO) is focused on a group of people entering the edge of the operational area and fails to verbally announce them. What should the remote PIC do to ensure effective crew resource management?
During a flight, the Remote PIC and the visual observer both notice the sUAS battery level is decreasing faster than expected. The Remote PIC wants to continue to complete the mission. What is the best application of crew resource management (CRM) in this situation?
During a multi-hour shoot, the remote PIC begins making small errors and losing track of the aircraft's position. The correct response is:
During a multi-person operation, the visual observer briefly loses sight of the sUAS behind a tree. The Remote PIC, using the aircraft's camera feed, still has a view of the ground. What action is required?
During a night operation the anti-collision light makes it harder for the remote pilot to judge the aircraft's attitude. What does the regulation permit?
During a Part 107 operation near a non-towered airport, a remote pilot hears a manned aircraft announce on the CTAF frequency, 'Cessna 123AB, entering downwind for Runway17, full stop.' Which maneuver is the manned pilot describing?
During a site survey before a rooftop flight, the most important physical hazards to catalogue are:
During a site survey the remote pilot notes a school with an outdoor recess period overlapping the planned flight window. What is the appropriate response?
During a small UA flight, a hot air balloon enters the area. The remote pilot determines the balloon is not maneuverable enough to avoid the UA. Who has the ultimate right-of-way responsibility in this situation?
During a small UA operation at a non-towered airport, a remote pilot monitoring the CTAF frequency hears an aircraft on a 3-mile final announce 'Cessna 123AB, three-mile final, Runway x'. The remote pilot should
During a survey a hot air balloon drifts toward the operating area at low altitude. What is required of the remote pilot?
During a VLOS agricultural survey at 150 feet AGL, you visually identify a manned glider on a long final approach to a nearby private airstrip. Your drone is well outside the published traffic pattern for that airstrip. Regarding right of way, you must:
During a VLOS flight, a remote pilot momentarily looks away from the UA to check a system display. Upon looking back, the UA is not immediately visible against a complex background. What is the most appropriate immediate action to reacquire the aircraft?
During an in-flight emergency, 14 CFR 107.21 permits the remote PIC to:
During flight the control link is lost and the aircraft begins its programmed return-to-home. What is the remote pilot's most immediate priority?
During your preflight planning for an operation near a non-towered airport, you determine the CTAF frequency is 122.725 MHz. What is the most authoritative source for this information?
Flying after taking an over-the-counter antihistamine is a concern because:
Following a lost-link event the aircraft returns and lands normally. No damage or injury results. What is required?
For a Part 107 operation, which statement accurately describes a responsibility that CANNOT be delegated by the remote pilot in command?
For a remote pilot monitoring CTAF traffic at a non-towered airport, the standard traffic pattern altitude for light, single‑engine airplanes is 1,000 feet AGL. A pilot announces 'turning crosswind at 800 feet.' What should the remote pilot conclude about this aircraft?
Full dark adaptation of the eyes takes approximately:
'Get-there-itis' or pressure to finish a job before weather arrives is best categorized under PAVE as:
How do fatigue and dehydration most affect a remote pilot?
How does attaching an external payload affect the preflight assessment?
How does bright sunlight glare affect a remote pilot's ability to maintain visual line of sight?
How does dehydration typically affect a remote pilot working a long summer shoot?
How does stress affect a remote pilot's performance during a complex operation?
How long does full dark adaptation take, and how is it protected?
How should a remote pilot handle bystanders who gather to watch during an operation?
If a remote pilot's small UA is equipped with a two-way radio, what is a recommended practice before keying the microphone to transmit on the CTAF?
Is a Part 107 remote pilot required to make radio calls when operating near a non-towered airport?
Is a remote pilot required to hold a radio operator permit to monitor CTAF during a Part 107 operation?
Loss of GPS signal during a flight typically results in:
Low-flying manned aircraft may be encountered unexpectedly near:
May a remote PIC serve as visual observer for a second aircraft flown by another pilot at the same time?
May a small unmanned aircraft operated under Part 107 carry a person?
May one person act as remote pilot in command for two aircraft flying at the same time?
Mild dehydration during a long summer operation most directly degrades:
Property carried for compensation under Part 107 may not be transported:
Runway 18 and runway 36 at the same airport describe what?
Runway hold short markings consist of:
Self-announced position reports at a non-towered airport are made on:
Setting personal minimums stricter than the regulations is:
Staring at a bright screen then looking up to find the aircraft causes:
The aircraft loses its control link and begins its programmed return-to-home. The remote pilot's first concern should be:
The DECIDE model provides a framework for:
The hazardous attitude of 'macho' is most reliably countered by the antidote:
The IMSAFE checklist is used to evaluate:
The remote PIC delegates the flight controls to a non-certificated person under direct supervision. This is:
The safest immediate action when an aircraft becomes uncontrollable over a crowded parking lot is to:
The visual observer and the remote PIC are separated by a building corner and cannot hear each other over the wind. Under the rules the operation:
Under Part 107, carrying hazardous material aboard a small unmanned aircraft is:
Under Part 107, how many visual observers are required for a standard daytime operation within visual line of sight?
Under Part 107, which aircraft must yield the right of way to a small unmanned aircraft?
Unless otherwise indicated, the standard traffic pattern at an airport uses:
What additional training requirement applies before a remote pilot may conduct night operations?
What do runway threshold markings consisting of longitudinal white stripes indicate?
What does 14 CFR 107.37(b) prohibit in addition to failing to yield?
What does 14 CFR 107.43 prohibit regarding airport operations?
What does a rotating beacon operating at a towered airport during daylight hours generally indicate?
What does a segmented circle at a non-towered airport provide to pilots?
What does civil twilight mean for the purposes of Part 107 lighting requirements?
What does monitoring the CTAF give a remote pilot working near a non-towered airport?
What does Part 107 permit a remote pilot to do during an in-flight emergency?
What does the IMSAFE checklist assess?
What does the PAVE checklist help a remote pilot assess before flight?
What does UNICOM provide at an airport without an operating control tower?
What does yielding the right of way require in practice for a small unmanned aircraft?
What ground hazard is most often overlooked when selecting a launch and recovery area?

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