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Flight Operations Flashcards

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  1. Which type of airspace requires a remote PIC to obtain prior authorization before operating a sUAS?

    Answer: Class B, C, D, and surface Class E airspace

    Part 107 requires authorization from ATC to operate in Class B, C, D, and surface Class E (designated) airspace.

  2. What effect does high density altitude have on sUAS performance?

    Answer: Reduced lift efficiency and decreased battery endurance

    High density altitude means less dense air, which reduces rotor lift efficiency and forces motors to work harder, draining batteries faster.

  3. A remote PIC wants to fly over a moving vehicle on a public road. Under standard Part 107 rules (without a waiver), this operation is:

    Answer: Permitted because people inside vehicles are not considered 'open-air assemblies'

    Part 107 prohibits flight over moving vehicles on public roads without a waiver, as they are considered similar to operations over people not under a covered structure.

  4. What information is typically included in a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) relevant to sUAS operators?

    Answer: Temporary flight restrictions, airspace changes, and hazards to navigation

    NOTAMs alert pilots, including remote PICs, to TFRs, airspace modifications, obstacle additions, and other short-notice hazards.

  5. During a sUAS flight, the remote PIC observes the aircraft beginning to drift uncontrollably into a restricted area. What is the FIRST priority?

    Answer: Attempt to regain control, and if unsuccessful, activate RTH or land immediately

    The remote PIC's first duty is to regain control or safely terminate the flight to prevent a collision or airspace violation.

  6. What does 'visual line of sight' (VLOS) require under Part 107?

    Answer: The remote PIC must be able to see the aircraft unaided (except corrective lenses) at all times

    Part 107 requires the remote PIC (or visual observer) to maintain unaided visual contact with the aircraft throughout the flight.

  7. A sUAS remote PIC is flying in Class G airspace and wants to operate from a moving vehicle. Under Part 107, this is permitted only:

    Answer: Over a sparsely populated area or in a rural environment

    Part 107 allows operations from a moving vehicle only over sparsely populated areas; operations over populated areas from a moving vehicle require a waiver.