RPC - Remote Pilot Certificate Part 107 Regulations Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A remote pilot in command (RPIC) is hired to inspect a 550-foot tall radio tower. The flight plan requires the sUAS to operate in Class G airspace. What is the maximum altitude the remote pilot is permitted to fly the sUAS under Part 107?
- 400 feet above the ground.
- 550 feet above the ground.
- 400 feet above the tower's uppermost limit.
- 950 feet above the ground. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 950 feet above the ground.
According to 14 CFR § 107.51, a remote pilot may operate an sUAS higher than 400 feet above ground level (AGL) if the aircraft is flown within a 400-foot radius of a structure and does not fly higher than 400 feet above the structure's immediate uppermost limit. In this scenario, the tower is 550 feet tall, so the maximum altitude would be 550 feet + 400 feet = 950 feet AGL.
Question 2: Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA if it results in property damage (excluding the sUAS) with a repair cost of $750?
- Immediately
- 5 calendar days
- 10 calendar days (Correct answer)
- 30 calendar days
Correct answer: 10 calendar days
14 CFR § 107.9 requires a remote pilot to report an accident to the FAA within 10 calendar days if there is, among other things, damage to any property (other than the sUAS) where the cost of repair exceeds $500.
Question 3: Which of the following is a requirement for operating a small unmanned aircraft during civil twilight?
- The remote pilot must hold a specific night operations waiver.
- A visual observer must be used in addition to the remote pilot.
- The sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles. (Correct answer)
- The flight must be conducted in Class G airspace only.
Correct answer: The sUAS must be equipped with anti-collision lights visible for at least 3 statute miles.
Under Part 107.29, operations during civil twilight (30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset) are permitted without a waiver, provided the sUAS is equipped with anti-collision lighting that is visible for at least 3 statute miles.
Question 4: A remote pilot plans to operate in Class D airspace. What is the required procedure to obtain authorization?
- Contact the nearest airport control tower via radio for verbal clearance.
- Submit a request through an online portal like LAANC or DroneZone. (Correct answer)
- File a flight plan with the Flight Service Station (FSS).
- No authorization is needed if the operation is below 200 feet AGL.
Correct answer: Submit a request through an online portal like LAANC or DroneZone.
Operations in Class B, C, D, and the surface area of Class E airspace require prior authorization from Air Traffic Control. Part 107 pilots must request this authorization through online systems like the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) or the FAA's DroneZone portal. Direct radio contact is not the prescribed method.
Question 5: During a preflight inspection, which of the following actions is the direct responsibility of the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) under Part 107?
- Verifying the sUAS has a valid airworthiness certificate.
- Ensuring the drone's firmware has been updated to the latest version.
- Assessing the operating environment, including weather and local airspace restrictions. (Correct answer)
- Confirming the drone's battery is charged to exactly 100%.
Correct answer: Assessing the operating environment, including weather and local airspace restrictions.
14 CFR § 107.49 mandates that prior to flight, the RPIC must assess the operating environment. This includes checking local weather conditions, airspace classification, any flight restrictions, and the location of persons and property on the surface. While checking firmware and battery is good practice, the assessment of the operational environment is a specified regulatory requirement.
Question 6: According to Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed for a small unmanned aircraft?
- 55 miles per hour
- 87 miles per hour
- 100 miles per hour (Correct answer)
- There is no specified speed limit.
Correct answer: 100 miles per hour
14 CFR § 107.51(a) states that the groundspeed of the small unmanned aircraft may not exceed 87 knots, which is equivalent to 100 miles per hour.
RPC - Remote Pilot Certificate Part 107 Regulations Questions and Answers 1
A remote pilot in command (RPIC) is hired to inspect a 550-foot tall radio tower.
The flight plan requires the sUAS to operate in Class G airspace.
What is the maximum altitude the remote pilot is permitted to fly the sUAS under Part 107?