FAA 107 Visual Observer & Crew Resource Management Flashcards
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What does the 'sterile cockpit' concept mean when applied to drone operations?
Answer: Eliminating non-essential conversation and distractions during critical flight phases
The sterile cockpit concept means focusing entirely on safety-critical tasks during critical flight phases by removing non-essential distractions.
A visual observer notices a manned aircraft approaching the drone's operating area. What should they do first?
Answer: Immediately alert the remote pilot so evasive action can be taken
The VO must immediately alert the remote pilot of approaching traffic so the PIC can yield right of way as Part 107 requires.
Which best describes 'effective communication' between a remote pilot and visual observer?
Answer: Clear, timely, two-way information exchange with confirmation
Effective communication is continuous, clear, and confirmed — both parties must understand and acknowledge information to prevent dangerous misunderstandings.
Under standard Part 107 rules, how many drones may one remote pilot operate simultaneously?
Answer: Only one drone
Part 107 requires the remote pilot to maintain visual line of sight of their sUAS, which effectively limits operations to one drone at a time.
What should a pre-flight crew briefing cover for a complex sUAS mission?
Answer: Roles, responsibilities, communication protocols, abort criteria, and emergency procedures
A thorough pre-flight briefing ensures everyone knows their role, how to communicate, when to abort, and what to do if something goes wrong.
Why is it beneficial to position the visual observer at a different location from the remote pilot?
Answer: A different vantage point widens total situational awareness and hazard coverage
Positioning the VO at a separate location from the PIC expands the combined field of view, allowing both to detect hazards that one person alone might miss.