FAA 107 Regulations & Compliance Standards 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which section of Part 107 addresses the requirement for a remote PIC to yield right-of-way to all other aircraft?
- 107.37 (Correct answer)
- 107.23
- 107.51
- 107.45
Correct answer: 107.37
Part 107.37 requires the remote PIC to yield right-of-way to all other aircraft and to remain well clear of manned aircraft.
Question 2: Under Part 107, how must a remote PIC prove their certification if asked by an FAA representative?
- Show a printed wallet card or digital FAA certificate (Correct answer)
- Provide their airman certificate number verbally
- Log into the FAA DroneZone portal on-site
- Show a government-issued ID matched to the FAA database
Correct answer: Show a printed wallet card or digital FAA certificate
The FAA issues a physical or digital Remote Pilot Certificate that the remote PIC must present to FAA, NTSB, TSA, or law enforcement upon request.
Question 3: Which of the following correctly describes a 'visual observer' role under Part 107?
- Required on every Part 107 flight
- Assists the remote PIC in seeing and avoiding hazards but shares no PIC responsibility (Correct answer)
- Must hold a Part 107 certificate themselves
- May take control of the sUAS from the remote PIC at any time
Correct answer: Assists the remote PIC in seeing and avoiding hazards but shares no PIC responsibility
A visual observer is optional under Part 107 and assists by maintaining situational awareness, but the remote PIC retains sole responsibility for safe operation.
Question 4: A Part 107 operator wants to fly a sUAS over a stadium during a live sporting event. Which regulation is most directly applicable?
- Part 107.39 — Operations over people
- Part 99 — Security control of air traffic
- SFAR 108 or applicable TFR under 14 CFR 91.145 (Correct answer)
- Part 107.25 — Operations from moving vehicles
Correct answer: SFAR 108 or applicable TFR under 14 CFR 91.145
Live sporting events typically generate TFRs under 14 CFR 91.145 that prohibit all aircraft, including UAS, within a defined radius during the event.
Question 5: Under Part 107, what is the minimum age to qualify for a Remote Pilot Certificate?
- 18 years old
- 16 years old (Correct answer)
- 14 years old
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 16 years old
Part 107.61(a) specifies that an applicant must be at least 16 years of age to qualify for a Remote Pilot Certificate with sUAS rating.
Question 6: When must a remote PIC report an accident to the FAA if a person other than the crew requires medical attention beyond first aid?
- Immediately via radio
- Within 10 calendar days (Correct answer)
- Within 24 hours
- Only if the FAA requests a report
Correct answer: Within 10 calendar days
Part 107.9 requires the remote PIC to report accidents involving serious injury or loss of consciousness within 10 calendar days.
Question 7: A sUAS remote PIC receives a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) indicating a 3-nautical-mile TFR around a wildfire. The PIC is 3.5 NM away. What is the correct action?
- Operations are permitted since the PIC is outside the 3 NM boundary
- Contact the Incident Commander for a waiver before flying (Correct answer)
- Obtain LAANC authorization before proceeding
- Operations over 400 feet AGL are prohibited but below 400 feet is permitted
Correct answer: Contact the Incident Commander for a waiver before flying
Disaster/wildfire TFRs under 91.137 may still require coordination with the on-scene Incident Commander even for operations outside the formal boundary, and no LAANC access applies; the PIC at 3.5 NM should confirm with the IC.
FAA 107 Regulations & Compliance Standards 5
Which section of Part 107 addresses the requirement for a remote PIC to yield right-of-way to all other aircraft?