RPC - Remote Pilot Certificate Airport and Off-Site Operations Questions and Answers

Question 1

A remote pilot has authorization to conduct ground operations at a towered airport.
While taxiing the sUAS, they approach a set of four yellow lines painted across the taxiway: two solid and two dashed.
What does this marking indicate?

Accepted Answer

A runway holding position marking, which requires ATC clearance to cross from the solid-line side.

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The boundary of a non-movement area, which can be crossed without clearance.

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The ILS critical area boundary, which is only relevant during poor weather.

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A taxiway direction sign, indicating an upcoming turn.

Question 2

When planning an operation in the vicinity of a non-towered airport, why is it essential for the remote pilot to identify the traffic pattern altitude and direction?

Accepted Answer

To maintain situational awareness and predict where manned aircraft are most likely to be operating.

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To allow the sUAS to integrate with and fly the traffic pattern with manned aircraft.

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To determine the appropriate radio frequency for making position reports.

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Because Part 107 requires sUAS to fly at least 1,000 feet above the published traffic pattern altitude.

Question 3

A remote pilot is conducting a pre-flight site assessment for a project over a busy construction site. Which of the following presents the most significant site-specific, non-aviation hazard that must be mitigated?

Accepted Answer

The presence of a tall crane operating intermittently on the site.

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Potential radio frequency interference from nearby cell towers.

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The lack of a designated, paved sUAS landing zone.

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The possibility of high winds developing in the afternoon.

Question 4

According to 14 CFR Part 107, which of the following operations from a moving vehicle is permitted without requiring a waiver?

Accepted Answer

Filming a boat from a second boat while over a large, open lake.

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Operating from a car in a moderately congested suburban area to film a house.

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Transporting a package for compensation from a moving boat.

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Operating from a truck driving on an active interstate highway.

Question 5

During a flight near an airport at night, a remote pilot observes a rotating beacon that flashes two quick white lights followed by a single green light. This beacon identifies a:

Accepted Answer

Lighted military airport.

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Lighted civilian land airport.

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Lighted heliport.

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Hazard or obstruction beacon.

Question 6

You are the RPIC for a mission to inspect a bridge spanning a river. A Visual Observer (VO) is part of your crew. Which of the following is the MOST important, mission-specific instruction to provide the VO during the pre-flight briefing?

Accepted Answer

Instruct them on how to monitor for boat traffic passing under the bridge.

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Remind them of the maximum allowable altitude of 400 feet AGL.

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Confirm they have a fully charged cell phone to call 911 in an emergency.

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Show them how to check the sUAS battery voltage on the controller's display.

A remote pilot has authorization to conduct ground operations at a towered airport.While taxiing the sUAS, they approach a set of four yellow lines painted across the taxiway: two solid and two dashed.What does this marking indicate?

A remote pilot has authorization to conduct ground operations at a towered airport.
While taxiing the sUAS, they approach a set of four yellow lines painted across the taxiway: two solid and two dashed.
What does this marking indicate?