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Flight Operations Flashcards

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  1. What action must a remote PIC take if the sUAS is involved in a serious injury or property damage exceeding $500?

    Answer: Report the accident to the FAA within 10 calendar days

    Part 107.9 requires the remote PIC to report any accident involving serious injury or property damage over $500 to the FAA within 10 calendar days.

  2. Which weather phenomenon is most likely to cause a sUAS to experience unexpected altitude loss during flight?

    Answer: A microburst producing a strong downdraft

    A microburst generates intense downdrafts that can rapidly push a sUAS toward the ground, overwhelming the aircraft's climb capability.

  3. A remote PIC plans to fly a sUAS within 400 feet laterally of a 500-foot broadcast tower. The maximum permitted altitude is:

    Answer: 900 feet AGL (400 feet above the top of the structure)

    Part 107 allows sUAS to fly higher than 400 feet AGL when within 400 feet of a structure — up to 400 feet above the structure's uppermost limit.

  4. How does hypoxia risk affect sUAS remote PICs conducting ground-based operations?

    Answer: It is generally not a concern since remote PICs remain on the ground

    Unlike manned aircraft pilots, remote PICs operate from the ground and are not at altitude, so hypoxia from reduced oxygen is not a typical operational concern.

  5. Which of the following best describes the 'fly over' vs. 'fly near' distinction for operations over people under Part 107?

    Answer: Fly over means the aircraft is directly above people; fly near allows proximity without overflight

    FAA rules distinguish between operating directly over people (overflight) and being near people without being overhead, with different risk mitigations required for each.

  6. What is the main risk of operating a sUAS in an area with significant electromagnetic interference (EMI)?

    Answer: Loss of GPS accuracy and potential control link degradation

    Strong EMI sources can disrupt GPS signals and radio control links, causing positioning errors or loss of control.

  7. A remote PIC operating under Part 107 wants to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). This requires:

    Answer: A Part 107 waiver specifically authorizing BVLOS operations

    BVLOS operations deviate from the standard VLOS requirement in Part 107 and require a specific FAA waiver before they can be conducted.