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Physiological Effects & Pilot Fitness Flashcards

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  1. Under FAA Part 107, what is the minimum waiting period after consuming alcohol before acting as remote pilot in command?

    Answer: 8 hours

    FAR 107.27 prohibits acting as remote PIC within 8 hours after consuming any alcoholic beverage, commonly known as the 'bottle to throttle' rule.

  2. What is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) allowed for a remote pilot in command under FAA Part 107?

    Answer: 0.04%

    FAR 107.27 sets the BAC limit at 0.04 percent, which is lower than the typical 0.08 percent legal driving limit.

  3. A remote pilot legally uses marijuana in a state that has legalized it. Under FAA Part 107, which statement is correct?

    Answer: They may never act as remote PIC because marijuana remains federally illegal

    FAA regulations are federal law, and marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance federally, so state legality is irrelevant to FAA Part 107 compliance.

  4. Which over-the-counter medication is MOST likely to impair a remote pilot's ability to safely operate a UAS?

    Answer: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

    Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine that causes significant drowsiness and impairs reaction time, making it dangerous for drone operations.

  5. Under FAA Part 107, a remote pilot who is taking a prescription medication should:

    Answer: Consult a physician or AME about whether the medication affects the ability to fly safely

    The remote pilot is responsible for self-certification of fitness, so consulting a physician about medication effects on judgment and reaction time is the correct approach.

  6. FAR 107.27 prohibits a remote pilot from acting as PIC while using any drug that affects the person's faculties in any way contrary to safety. Which best describes this standard?

    Answer: Both legal and illegal drugs that impair safety are prohibited

    The regulation covers any drug — prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal — if it affects the pilot's faculties in a manner contrary to safe operation.

  7. Which combination would violate FAA Part 107 alcohol regulations even if both conditions individually might seem acceptable?

    Answer: Having a BAC of 0.03% combined with feeling under the influence of alcohol

    Part 107 prohibits flying while under the influence of alcohol regardless of BAC level, so a 0.03% BAC combined with subjective impairment still violates the regulation.