Flight Operations Flashcards

Under 14 CFR Part 107, what is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small UAS?

Answer: 87 knots (100 mph)

Part 107 limits small UAS groundspeed to no more than 87 knots (100 mph) during flight.

When operating a sUAS at night under Part 107, which lighting requirement must be met?

Answer: Anti-collision light visible for at least 3 statute miles

Part 107 requires an anti-collision light visible for at least 3 statute miles when operating at night.

A remote PIC is planning to fly a sUAS near a wildfire. Which agency must grant authorization?

Answer: Local fire incident commander

The FAA issues Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) over wildfires, but flight within the TFR requires coordination with and authorization from the incident commander on scene.

What does a METAR code 'OVC010' indicate?

Answer: Overcast ceiling at 1,000 feet AGL

OVC indicates overcast sky coverage and the number '010' represents the ceiling height in hundreds of feet AGL, equaling 1,000 feet.

During preflight, a remote PIC notices a small crack in the sUAS airframe. What is the correct action?

Answer: Do not fly until the aircraft is repaired and deemed airworthy

The remote PIC is responsible for ensuring the sUAS is in safe operating condition before each flight; any structural damage makes it unairworthy.

What is the purpose of a Lost Link (RTH) procedure during sUAS operations?

Answer: To automatically return the aircraft to its home point when the control link is severed

Return-to-Home (RTH) is a contingency procedure that autonomously flies the aircraft back to its launch point when the control link is lost.

Under what condition may a remote PIC deviate from Part 107 regulations without a waiver?

Answer: In response to an in-flight emergency to ensure safety

Part 107.21 permits deviation from any rule to the extent necessary to meet an emergency that requires immediate action.