UAG Study Guide 2026
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📋 UAG Exam Format at a Glance
📚 UAG Topics to Study (15)
✍️ Sample UAG Questions & Answers
1. Which of the following incidents involving a small unmanned aircraft would NOT require the remote pilot in command to file an accident report with the FAA?
According to 14 CFR § 107.9, the cost of damage to the small unmanned aircraft itself is not included when determining if the $500 property damage reporting threshold has been met. Since no other property was damaged and no one was seriously injured, this incident would not require a report.
2. What is the primary reason a remote pilot in command must calculate the weight and balance of their UAS before every flight?
Compliance with the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limits is critical for flight safety. Operating outside these limits can compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft and lead to instability or loss of control. The remote PIC is responsible for verifying the aircraft is correctly loaded before each flight.
3. Which FAA publication would a remote pilot check to learn about scheduled GPS signal outages or testing in a specific area?
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) are used to inform pilots, including remote pilots, of GPS anomalies, outages, and testing affecting navigation.
4. What is the term for the point at which the airflow over an unmanned aircraft's wing becomes turbulent and separates from the surface, causing a sudden loss of lift?
The critical angle of attack is the specific point at which the airflow over an unmanned aircraft's wing can no longer remain smooth and attached to the surface. Beyond this angle, the airflow separates and becomes turbulent, leading to a sudden and significant loss of lift, a condition known as a stall. Understanding this is crucial for preventing dangerous flight conditions.
5. What is dead reckoning as applied to UAS navigation?
Dead reckoning involves calculating a current position estimate based on a previously known position, applying known speed, heading, and time elapsed since that position.
6. What is compass deviation (as opposed to magnetic variation) in UAS navigation?
Compass deviation is the local error in a magnetic compass caused by electromagnetic interference from the aircraft's motors, wiring, and electronics, requiring a compass calibration correction.