FAA 107 Airspace Classification & Flight Restrictions 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Part 107, LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) provides automatic airspace authorization up to what maximum altitude in most controlled airspace?
- 100 feet AGL
- 200 feet AGL
- 400 feet AGL (Correct answer)
- 500 feet AGL
Correct answer: 400 feet AGL
LAANC can grant instant authorization up to the FAA-designated altitude ceiling for a grid cell, with the maximum being 400 feet AGL.
Question 2: A remote pilot is flying a commercial drone job near a National Security Area (NSA). What is the pilot's obligation?
- Flight is prohibited; land immediately
- Voluntarily avoid the area when possible; mandatory restrictions may be issued by NOTAM (Correct answer)
- No special action is required as NSAs only affect manned aircraft
- File a security clearance request with the TSA
Correct answer: Voluntarily avoid the area when possible; mandatory restrictions may be issued by NOTAM
Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid NSAs; however, flight may be temporarily prohibited by NOTAM when necessary for national security.
Question 3: What lateral dimensions does the inner ring of Class C airspace typically have?
- 5 NM radius (Correct answer)
- 10 NM radius
- 20 NM radius
- 30 NM radius
Correct answer: 5 NM radius
The inner core of Class C airspace typically has a 5 nautical mile radius extending from the surface to 4,000 feet AGL.
Question 4: A Part 107 remote pilot receives a LAANC authorization for 200 feet AGL in a UAS Facility Map grid cell. What is the maximum altitude the pilot may fly in that cell?
- 300 feet AGL above structures
- 400 feet AGL (the Part 107 default)
- 200 feet AGL as authorized (Correct answer)
- 100 feet AGL to maintain safety margins
Correct answer: 200 feet AGL as authorized
The LAANC-authorized ceiling of 200 feet AGL is the maximum allowed altitude for that specific grid cell.
Question 5: A remote pilot discovers an Active Restricted Area along their planned route. What is the correct action?
- Proceed through the restricted area at reduced speed
- Obtain permission from the controlling agency or reroute around the area (Correct answer)
- Climb above the restricted area altitude and proceed
- Contact the nearest FSS and request a TFR exemption
Correct answer: Obtain permission from the controlling agency or reroute around the area
Entry into an Active Restricted Area requires permission from the controlling or using agency, or the pilot must reroute around it.
Question 6: Which type of airspace classification requires two-way radio communication AND an ATC clearance to enter?
- Class D
- Class E
- Class C
- Class B (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Class B
Class B airspace requires pilots to receive a specific ATC clearance (not just establish communication) before entry.
Question 7: Under what regulation are stadiums and sports venues with 30,000+ capacity seat TFRs issued?
- 14 CFR 91.137
- 14 CFR 91.138
- 14 CFR 91.145 (Correct answer)
- 14 CFR 91.141
Correct answer: 14 CFR 91.145
14 CFR 91.145 governs management of aircraft operations in the vicinity of aerial demonstrations and major sporting events.
FAA 107 Airspace Classification & Flight Restrictions 4
Under Part 107, LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) provides automatic airspace authorization up to what maximum altitude in most controlled airspace?