FAA 107 Weather Effects & Flight Planning 3

Question 1

What information does a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provide that is most useful for drone pilots?

Accepted Answer

Forecast weather conditions at an airport for up to 30 hours

Answer

A TAF provides forecast weather conditions including wind, visibility, and sky cover at an airport location for up to 30 hours ahead.

Question 2

Which condition is most dangerous for drone operations involving potential ice accumulation?

Accepted Answer

Flying through visible moisture when temperatures are near or below freezing

Answer

Flying through visible moisture such as clouds, rain, or fog when temperatures are near or below freezing creates structural icing risk on drone components.

Question 3

What does 'wind shear' mean in the context of drone flight planning?

Accepted Answer

A sudden change in wind speed or direction over a short distance

Answer

Wind shear is a sudden change in wind speed or direction over a short distance, which can cause rapid and unexpected changes in drone performance.

Question 4

Under Part 107, which weather condition would most likely require a waiver before conducting operations?

Accepted Answer

Flight visibility below 3 statute miles

Answer

Part 107 requires minimum 3 statute miles flight visibility; operations below this visibility require a waiver from the FAA.

Question 5

What is a 'convective SIGMET' and when would a drone pilot likely encounter its effects?

Accepted Answer

A warning about severe thunderstorm-related hazards including turbulence and hail

Answer

A convective SIGMET warns of severe thunderstorm-related hazards such as extreme turbulence, hail, and lightning that pose serious risk to all aircraft including drones.

FAA Practice Test

FAA Practice Test

FAA 107 Weather Effects & Flight Planning 3