RPC - Remote Pilot Certificate National Airspace System Questions and Answers

Question 1

A remote pilot is operating an sUAS in Class G airspace. During the day, what are the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds requirements when operating below 1,200 feet AGL?

Accepted Answer

1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds.

Answer

3 statute miles visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.

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3 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds.

Answer

1 statute mile visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.

Question 2

You are hired to inspect a cell tower located 5 miles northwest of a Class D airport. To operate your sUAS in this airspace, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Obtain authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC) before the flight.

Answer

No authorization is required if you remain below 400 feet AGL.

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Submit a flight plan to the Flight Service Station.

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Contact the airport manager by phone prior to the operation.

Question 3

Which of the following is considered 'Special Use Airspace' and often contains hazards such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles?

Accepted Answer

Restricted Area

Answer

Military Operations Area (MOA)

Answer

Alert Area

Answer

Controlled Firing Area (CFA)

Question 4

A client asks you to film a property located within the lateral boundaries of Class C airspace, but outside the surface area, at an altitude of 350 feet AGL. According to regulations, what is required to conduct this operation?

Accepted Answer

Authorization from ATC, which can be requested via LAANC.

Answer

A waiver for operations over people.

Answer

A transponder with altitude-reporting capability.

Answer

No authorization is needed as the operation is outside the surface area.

Question 5

While operating an sUAS, a manned helicopter is spotted on a collision course. According to Part 107 right-of-way rules, what action must the remote pilot take?

Accepted Answer

Give way to the helicopter, ensuring not to pass over, under, or ahead of it unless well clear.

Answer

Maintain course and speed, as the more maneuverable aircraft should give way.

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Maneuver to the right to pass the helicopter.

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Ascend rapidly to avoid the helicopter's rotor wash.

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system?

Accepted Answer

To provide near real-time authorization for sUAS operations in controlled airspace.

Answer

To provide real-time weather updates directly to the sUAS control station.

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To submit accident reports to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

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To register a new sUAS with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

A remote pilot is operating an sUAS in Class G airspace.During the day, what are the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds requirements when operating below 1,200 feet AGL?

A remote pilot is operating an sUAS in Class G airspace.
During the day, what are the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds requirements when operating below 1,200 feet AGL?