Sample Questions/Answers
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• The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends on the air temperature.

• Possible mountain wave turbulence could be anticipated when winds of 40 knots or greater blow across a mountain ridge, and the air is stable

• If a certificated pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period of only 30 days after the date of the move.

• When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into all phases of the operation.

• As standard operating practice, all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of 10 miles.

• If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which you plan to land, which hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might be expected on the landing approach? Wind-shear turbulence.

• When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, the "taxiway directional sign" indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection

• The airspace system designations used throughout the United States standardizes airspace classifications with other countries

• A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the windspeed at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least 25 knots.
• What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass? Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation
• According to 14 CFR part 107, the responsibility to inspect the small UAS to ensure it is in a safe operating condition rests with the remote pilot-in-command
• Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, or LAANC, gives you nearly instantaneous airspace authorization to fly your drone in controlled airspace. What effect, if any, does high humidity have on aircraft performance? It decreases performance.

• Within how many days must an sUAS accident be reported to the FAA? 10 days. The triangle red flag is to serve as a visual checkpoint to identify position for initial callup prior to entering Savannah Class C airspace. The "yellow demarcation bar" marking indicates runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway.

• To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the Pilot's Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual.
• When may a remote pilot reduce the intensity of an aircraft's lights during a night flight? When it is in the interest of safety to dim the aircraft's lights.
• In accordance with 14 CFR part 107, you may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation or hire: Over a sparsely populated area.
• What must a person, who is manipulating the controls of a small unmanned aircraft, do if the standard remote identification fails during a flight? Land the aircraft as soon as practicable.
• According to 14 CFR part 107 the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small-unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace is required to receive ATC authorization.
• When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.
• What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why? Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes.
• Under Part 107, you must cease operating an sUAS at the end of evening civil twilight. You are inspecting a tower that has a top of 1200 feet AGL. What is the maximum altitude you can fly when operating within 50 feet of this structure? 1600 feet AGL What does the line of latitude at area 4 measure (horizontal line across map) ? The degrees of latitude north and south from the equator.

• Clouds, fog, or dew will always form when water vapor condenses.
• If an unstable air mass is forced upward, what type clouds can be expected? Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence.
• The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will remain the same regardless of gross weight.
• Thunderstorms which generally produce the most intense hazard to aircraft are squall line thunderstorms.
• In the TAF for KMEM, what does "SHRA" stand for? Rain showers. What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms? High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions.

• If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is warmer than standard, the density altitude is higher than pressure altitude
• Why would the small flag at Lake Drummond of the sectional chart be important to a remote pilot? (the flag is the small triangle ones) This is a GPS check point that can be used by both manned and remote pilots for orientation.
• What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points? Unequal heating of the Earth's surface.
• A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplane's wing is disrupted, and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing exceeds its critical angle of attack.
• In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude? Recognizing hazardous thoughts.
• Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? At standard temperature.
• Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace? Class C.
• An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090°: "TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND..."Where should the pilot look for this traffic? South
• Under what condition would a small UA not have to be registered before it is operated in the United States? When the aircraft weighs less than .55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on-board or attached to the aircraft.
• What could be a consequence of operating a small unmanned aircraft above its maximum allowable weight? Shorter endurance
• Under what condition, if any, may you operate an unmanned aircraft in a restricted area? With the controlling agency's authorization.
• In which environment is aircraft structural ice most likely to have the highest accumulation rate? Freezing rain.
• An unmanned aircraft has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a remote pilot might experience with this aircraft would be difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition.
• To avoid a collision with an unexpectedly large flock of birds, you climb your UAV to 600 feet AGL. A written report must be submitted to the FAA if requested
• The control tower frequency for airports can be found next to CT (example CT 126.0) a star indicates it is only part time
• Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the Chart Supplement. For information about the parachute operations at Tri-County Airport, refer to Chart Supplements U.S. What is the maximum allowable groundspeed for a UAV beneath Class B airspace? 87 knots.

• Flight through a restricted area should not be accomplished unless the remote pilot has received prior authorization from the controlling agency.
• The purpose of Military Training Routes, charted as VFR Military Training Routes (VR) and IFR Military Training Routes (IR) on sectional charts, is to ensure the greatest practical level of safety for all flight operations and to allow the military to conduct low altitude, high-speed training.
• According to 14 CFR part 107 the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace is required to receive ATC authorization.
• PVT means private airport
• With certain exceptions, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to, but does not include, 18,000 feet MSL.
• You know when looking at a chart that the floor of Class E airspace is 700 feet AGL when it's within the fuzzy side of the magenta vignette.

• Uncontrolled airspace is Class G airspace. The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally 4,000 feet AGL.

• The wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This difference in direction is primarily due to friction between the wind and the surface.
• What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level? 15 °C and 29.92 inches Hg.
• If the temperature/dewpoint spread is small and decreasing, and the temperature is 62 °F, what type weather is most likely to develop? Fog or low clouds.
• If an unstable air mass is forced upward, what type clouds can be expected? Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence.
• For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth's surface of the lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration.
• Possible mountain wave turbulence could be anticipated when winds of 40 knots or greater blow across a mountain ridge, and the air is stable.
• An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as lenticular cloud.
• What are the processes by which moisture is added to unsaturated air? Evaporation and sublimation.
• Low-level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog? Steam fog. Steam fog is formed when water vapor is added to air that is much colder than the vapor's source
• What are the characteristics of stable air? Poor visibility and steady precipitation.
• Clouds are divided into four families according to their height range. Possible mountain wave turbulence could be anticipated when winds of 40 knots or greater blow across a mountain ridge, and the air is stable.

• What feature is associated with a temperature inversion? A stable layer of air.
• What are characteristics of unstable air? Turbulence and good surface visibility.
• One in-flight condition necessary for structural icing to form is visible moisture.
• When warm, moist, stable air flows upslope, it produces stratus type clouds.
• Thunderstorms which generally produce the most intense hazard to aircraft are squall line thunderstorms.
• Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace? Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency.

• When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12-hour clock, the reference the controller uses is the aircraft's ground track.
• Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs at all towered airports regardless of weather conditions.
• Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas.
• The correct method of stating 10,500 feet MSL to ATC is "ONE ZERO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED."
• What precautions should a remote PIC do to prevent possible inflight emergencies when using lithium-based batteries? Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for safe battery handling.
• If you strike a bird with your unmanned aircraft you should fill out a report with the FAA.
• The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by the Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport Facility Directory).
• A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits two quick, white flashes between green flashes.
• Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace? The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff.
• The width of a Federal Airway from either side of the centerline is 4 nautical miles.
• The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.
• Hazardous attitudes occur to every pilot to some degree at some time. What are some of these hazardous attitudes? Antiauthority, impulsivity, macho, resignation, and invulnerability.
• Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight? Turns
• A non-tower satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with the primary airport's control tower.
• The suffix "nimbus," used in naming clouds, means a rain cloud The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will remain the same regardless of gross weight.

• The conditions necessary for the formation of cumulonimbus clouds are a lifting action and unstable, moist air
• Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic? A remote pilot should systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
• What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why? Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes.
• A public unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is a UAS owned or operated by a federal, state, or local government agency.
• What are characteristics of unstable air? Turbulence and good surface visibility. Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace? Class C. The VFR pilot flying in Class G airspace has reduced cloud and visibility restrictions because it's unlikely that IFR traffic will be operating in Class G airspace.

• Look up terrain elevation reference on an FAA map
• A flight control failure causes your UAS to collide with the ground without damage to any other property. A report must be made immediately to the NTSB. What is NTSB???

• Look up how military flight operations parameters are communicated on map
• A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits two quick, white flashes between green flashes. When you submit a LAANC request, you can submit it through any of the approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers (USS's).

• An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying north in a calm wind: "TRAFFIC 9 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Pilot should look west
• What is the relationship of lift, drag, thrust, and weight when the airplane is in straight- and-level flight? Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag.
• You can use the IMSAFE checklist to evaluate your condition as the remote pilot before a flight.
• Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight? Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment.
• The most frequent type of ground or surface-based temperature inversion is that which is produced by terrestrial radiation on a clear, relatively still night
• A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud
• How would a remote PIC "CHECK NOTAMS" as noted in the CAUTION box regarding the unmarked balloon? By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as: 1800WXBrief.com.
• Clouds, fog, or dew will always form when water vapor condenses.
• Look over airport supplemental chart reading Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a heat exchange.
• In the event of a near midair collision with an airplane, the UAS PIC is urged to make a report to ATC.

• What is the approximate base of the cumulus clouds if the surface air temperature at 1,000 feet MSL is 70 °F and the dewpoint is 48 °F? 6,000 feet MSL.
• What feature is associated with a temperature inversion? A stable layer of air.
• Review the charts frequency formats
• When may hazardous wind shear be expected? In areas of low-level temperature inversion, frontal zones, and clear air turbulence.
• The normal radius of the procedural Outer Area of Class C airspace is normally 20 nautical miles.

• What cloud types would indicate convective turbulence? Towering cumulus clouds
• In the event of a near midair collision with an airplane, the UAS PIC is urged to make a report to ATC.

• If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which you plan to land, which hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might be expected on the landing approach? Wind-shear turbulence.
• Where does wind shear occur? At all altitudes, in all directions Steady precipitation preceding a front is an indication of stratiform clouds with little or no turbulence.

• What action should a remote pilot take when operating in a Military Operations Area (MOA)? Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted.
• The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight hours is to use a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector.
• What is a characteristic of stable air? Stratiform clouds.
• What is meant by the term "dewpoint"? The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated.

• Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts? Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue.
• Where must a small unmanned aircraft's serial number be listed when using either standard remote identification or a broadcast module? The Certificate of Aircraft Registration.
• When you submit a LAANC request, you can submit it through any of the approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers (USS's).
• The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.
• What situation is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog? Warm, moist air over low, flatland areas on clear, calm nights.
• Under what operational requirement would the unmanned aircraft be restricted to visual line of sight operations? If operating with a remote identification broadcast module.
• A resource you can use to find out detailed information about the effects of alcohol and legal and illegal drugs is the PHAK (Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge).
• When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12-hour clock, the reference the controller uses is the aircraft's ground track.
• You are conducting sUAS operations just north of an airport when ATC instructs you to remain clear of final for runway 9. You can continue your operations.
• Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL.
• What is density altitude? The pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.
• Solid line of the yellow runway to taxiway sign means you have cleared the runway When you submit a LAANC request, you can submit it through any of the approved LAANC UAS Service Suppliers (USS's).

• What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points? Unequal heating of the Earth's surface.
• Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.
• The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally 4,000 feet AGL.
• A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the windspeed at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least 25 knots.
• The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.
• If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is warmer than standard, the density altitude is higher than pressure altitude
• Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace? The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff.
• The normal radius of the procedural Outer Area of Class C airspace is normally 20 nautical miles.
• When warm, moist, stable air flows upslope, it produces stratus type clouds.
• The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends on the air temperature. When may hazardous wind shear be expected? In areas of low-level temperature inversion, frontal zones, and clear air turbulence.

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