FAA 107 Drone Pilot Test #1

Question 1

You hear an aircraft declare that they are midway left downwind to RWY 13 while monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF. What would the plane's position be in relation to the runway?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is East.

Answer

The aircraft is West.

Answer

The aircraft is South.

Question 2

The angle of   ___________ is the angle formed by the chord line of an airfoil and the relative wind.

Accepted Answer

attack

Answer

lift

Answer

incidence

Question 3

A small UA causes an accident, and one of your crew members passes out. When do you notify the authorities about the accident?

Accepted Answer

Within 10 days of the accident. [107.9 Accident reporting. “No later than 10 calendar days after an operation that meets the criteria of either paragraph (c) or (b) of this section[.]”]

Answer

When requested by the UA owner. [You might be confused. If there is a deviation from the regulations, only upon request from the FAA, do you need to provide a report. 107.21 says, “(b) Each remote pilot in command who deviates from a rule under paragraph (a) of this section must, upon request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator.”]

Answer

No accidents need to be reported.

Question 4

Which of the main groups of airspace is classified as controlled airspace?

Accepted Answer

Class B, C, E and D

Answer

Class B, C, D and G

Answer

Class B, C, E and G

Question 5

What is the significance of the latitude line at point 4?

Accepted Answer

The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator

Answer

The degrees of latitude east and west of the line that passes through Greenwich, England

Answer

The degrees of latitude east and west of the Prime Meridian

Question 6

Downdrafts are most common during which stage of the thunderstorm lifecycle?

Accepted Answer

Dissipating

Answer

Cumulus

Answer

Mature

Question 7

What effect does high density altitude have on propeller efficiency versus low density altitude, and why?

Accepted Answer

Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes.

Answer

Efficiency is reduced due to the increased force of the propeller in the thinner air.

Answer

Efficiency is increased due to less friction on the propeller blades.

Question 8

Small unmanned aircraft systems are subject to registration requirements. Under what conditions would a small UA not be required to register before operating in the United States?

Accepted Answer

When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.

Answer

All small UAS need to be registered regardless of the weight of the aircraft before, during, or after the flight. [Nope.]

Answer

When the aircraft has a takeoff weight that is more than .55 pounds, but less than 55 pounds, not including fuel and necessary attachments. [This is weight range for Part 48. Remember that Part 47 is for the 55lbs and heavier drones!]

Question 9

Your unmanned aircraft (sUAS) collided with an automobile, causing more than $500 in damage. When do you have to notify the FAA?

Accepted Answer

Within 10 calendar days.

Answer

You don’t because there wasn’t more than $1,000 in damages.

Answer

Within 10 business days.

Question 10

You notice gray arrows nearby labeled "VR1667" and "VR1668" while looking out your planned area of operations on a sectional chart. Do these symbols present a hazard to your operation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, these indicate military exercises at below 1500 feet AGL

Answer

No, these indicate military exercises at above 1500 feet AGL

Answer

No, these only indicate the groundspeed of aircraft passing by the area