FAA 107 Night Operations & Waiver Requirements 3

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a waivable provision under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

Yielding right-of-way to manned aircraft

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

At least 90 days before the operation

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Activate the drone's return-to-home feature and wait

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

When the waiver conditions are not being met at the time of the operation

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR 107.200

Answer

14 CFR 107.200 establishes the process and criteria for applying for waivers to depart from specific Part 107 rules.

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