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Remote Pilot Decision-Making Flashcards

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  1. A remote pilot discovers a small crack in one propeller before a paid commercial flight. The correct action is to:

    Answer: Replace the propeller before flying; a damaged prop is a safety-of-flight issue

    A cracked propeller can fail in flight causing a crash; the sUAS must be considered unairworthy and the prop must be replaced before any flight.

  2. Under what circumstance may a remote pilot legally deviate from Part 107 rules?

    Answer: In an emergency requiring immediate action to protect life or property

    Part 107.21 allows deviation from any rule to the extent necessary to respond to an emergency, with a report to the FAA required upon request.

  3. A remote pilot is pressured by a supervisor to fly over a restricted area to complete a deadline. The best response is to:

    Answer: Refuse the flight; no business pressure justifies violating airspace restrictions

    The remote pilot in command is legally responsible for the safety and legality of each flight; business pressure is never a valid justification for regulatory violations.

  4. What is the best practice when a remote pilot is unsure whether an area falls within controlled airspace?

    Answer: Check an FAA-approved planning tool such as B4UFLY or LAANC before flight

    FAA-approved tools like B4UFLY and LAANC provide real-time airspace authorization data and are the correct resources for pre-flight airspace verification.

  5. Which of the following BEST describes 'task saturation' for a remote pilot?

    Answer: Having too many tasks to monitor simultaneously, leading to reduced situational awareness

    Task saturation occurs when the pilot's workload exceeds cognitive capacity, increasing the risk of missing critical information or making errors.

  6. A remote pilot notices that the battery level dropped 20% faster than expected during the first half of the mission. What should the pilot do?

    Answer: Return to home immediately and investigate the battery issue before relaunching

    Abnormal battery drain indicates a potential malfunction; the pilot must return and inspect the battery to avoid a loss-of-power incident.

  7. What is the aeronautical decision-making antidote to the 'Impulsivity' hazardous attitude?

    Answer: Not so fast—think first and then act

    The antidote to impulsivity is to pause and think before acting; rushing to 'do something' without analysis often worsens a situation.