FAA 107 Night Operations & Waiver Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is NOT a waivable provision under Part 107?
- Yielding right-of-way to manned aircraft (Correct answer)
- Operating from a moving vehicle
- Visual line of sight requirement
- Operating at night
Correct answer: Yielding right-of-way to manned aircraft
The requirement to yield right-of-way to manned aircraft is not waivable under Part 107; it is an absolute safety requirement.
Question 2: How far in advance should a remote pilot submit a Part 107 waiver application to the FAA?
- At least 24 hours before the operation
- At least 72 hours before the operation
- At least 90 days before the operation (Correct answer)
- At least 30 days before the operation
Correct answer: At least 90 days before the operation
The FAA recommends submitting waiver applications at least 90 days in advance because review can take significant time.
Question 3: During a night operation, a remote pilot loses visual contact with the sUAS. What is the correct action?
- Activate the drone's return-to-home feature and wait (Correct answer)
- Immediately terminate the flight by activating the kill switch
- Notify ATC and continue monitoring anti-collision lights
- Attempt to regain visual contact by descending the aircraft
Correct answer: Activate the drone's return-to-home feature and wait
If visual contact is lost, activating a return-to-home or other recovery feature is the safest first response to regain control.
Question 4: A waiver for operations over moving vehicles is granted. Under what condition may the remote pilot still NOT fly over a moving vehicle?
- When flying faster than 40 knots groundspeed
- When wind speed exceeds 15 knots
- When the waiver conditions are not being met at the time of the operation (Correct answer)
- When operating in Class D airspace
Correct answer: When the waiver conditions are not being met at the time of the operation
Even with a waiver, all specific conditions listed in the waiver document must be met; if they are not, the operation cannot proceed.
Question 5: Which Part 107 section governs the waiver process for deviating from standard operational rules?
- 14 CFR 107.200 (Correct answer)
- 14 CFR 107.51
- 14 CFR 107.29
- 14 CFR 107.145
Correct answer: 14 CFR 107.200
14 CFR 107.200 establishes the process and criteria for applying for waivers to depart from specific Part 107 rules.
Question 6: What hazard is unique to night sUAS operations that a remote pilot must account for during preflight planning?
- Increased ATC radio traffic at night
- Reduced ability to see and avoid obstacles, terrain, and other aircraft (Correct answer)
- Higher probability of GPS signal loss
- Reduced battery life due to colder temperatures only
Correct answer: Reduced ability to see and avoid obstacles, terrain, and other aircraft
Darkness severely limits the pilot's ability to visually detect obstacles, terrain, and other aircraft, making situational awareness much harder at night.
Question 7: A remote pilot holds a Part 107 waiver for night BVLOS operations. The waiver expires tomorrow. Can the pilot fly tonight?
- Yes, provided the operation is completed before midnight (Correct answer)
- Yes, as long as a waiver renewal is pending review
- No, the pilot must obtain a new waiver before any further operations
- Yes, with a NOTAM filed at least 2 hours prior
Correct answer: Yes, provided the operation is completed before midnight
The waiver is still valid if the operation is conducted before its stated expiration date and time.
FAA 107 Night Operations & Waiver Requirements 3
Which of the following is NOT a waivable provision under Part 107?