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  1. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    According to 14 CFR Part 107, how may a remote pilot operate an unmanned aircraft in Class C airspace?

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    The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. (Operating in controlled airspace is discussed in 14 CFR Part 107.41. The regulation states that approval must be received from ATC. This is currently accomplished eitheRead more

    The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace.

    (Operating in controlled airspace is discussed in 14 CFR Part 107.41. The regulation states that approval must be received from ATC. This is currently accomplished either via a LAANC request or via the FAA DroneZone website.)

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  2. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    Under what condition, if any, may pilots fly through a restricted area?

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    With the controlling agency's authorization. (According to 14 CFR 107.47, flying in restricted areas is only possible with the controlling agency's authorization. More information will be provided on this topic in the airspace section.)

    With the controlling agency’s authorization.

    (According to 14 CFR 107.47, flying in restricted areas is only possible with the controlling agency’s authorization. More information will be provided on this topic in the airspace section.)

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  3. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    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

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    remote pilot-in-command. (14 CFR Part 107.49 states that "prior to flight, the remote pilot in command must: (a) Check local weather conditions, airspace and any flight restrictions, location of persons and property on the surface; and other ground hazards. (b) Ensure that all persons directly partiRead more

    remote pilot-in-command.

    (14 CFR Part 107.49 states that “prior to flight, the remote pilot in command must: (a) Check local weather conditions, airspace and any flight restrictions, location of persons and property on the surface; and other ground hazards. (b) Ensure that all persons directly participating in the small unmanned aircraft operation are informed about the operating conditions, emergency procedures, contingency procedures, roles and responsibilities, and potential hazards;”)

     

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  4. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace

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    is required to receive ATC authorization. (Operating in controlled airspace is discussed in 14 CFR Part 107.41. The regulation states that approval must be received from ATC. This is currently accomplished either via a LAANC request or via the FAA DroneZone website.)

    is required to receive ATC authorization.

    (Operating in controlled airspace is discussed in 14 CFR Part 107.41. The regulation states that approval must be received from ATC. This is currently accomplished either via a LAANC request or via the FAA DroneZone website.)

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  5. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    Whose sole task during an sUAS operation is to watch the sUAS and report potential hazards to the rest of the crew?

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    Visual observer.   (14 CFR Part 107.33(c) the Visual observer must "coordinate to scan the airspace for any potential collision hazard.")

    Visual observer.  

    (14 CFR Part 107.33(c) the Visual observer must “coordinate to scan the airspace for any potential collision hazard.”)

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  6. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    What medical certificates are required to operate under 14 CFR Part 107?

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    No Medical Certificates are required.

    No Medical Certificates are required.

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  7. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    If two Remote Pilots in Command want to exchange control in flight, they must

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    maintain line of sight throughout the entire process.   (According to 107.19, it is possible for two Remote Pilots in Command to transfer the controls as long as they can maintain line of sight (LOS) and without loss of control (LOC).)

    maintain line of sight throughout the entire process.  

    (According to 107.19, it is possible for two Remote Pilots in Command to transfer the controls as long as they can maintain line of sight (LOS) and without loss of control (LOC).)

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  8. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    The consequences of refusing to submit to an alcohol test or to furnish test results are

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    Denial of an application for a period of up to 1 year or suspension/revocation of a remote pilot certificate.  (According to 107.59, refusing to submit to a test or to furnish test results is grounds for: (a) Denial of an application for a period of up to 1 year; (b) Suspension or revocation of a reRead more

    Denial of an application for a period of up to 1 year or suspension/revocation of a remote pilot certificate. 

    (According to 107.59, refusing to submit to a test or to furnish test results is grounds for: (a) Denial of an application for a period of up to 1 year; (b) Suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate.)

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  9. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    It is possible for two remote Pilot in Command to transfer the controls as long as

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    They can maintain line of sight and without loss of control. (According to 107.19, it is possible for two Remote Pilots in Command to transfer the controls as long as they can maintain line of sight (LOS) and without loss of control (LOC).)

    They can maintain line of sight and without loss of control.

    (According to 107.19, it is possible for two Remote Pilots in Command to transfer the controls as long as they can maintain line of sight (LOS) and without loss of control (LOC).)

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  10. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    During a mission in a busy area, your only Visual Observer complains that he is getting a migraine and has a hard time focusing on the sUAS in the air. What should you do?

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    Land as soon as practical and determine if the mission can be restarted without a Visual Observer. (According to 14 CFR 107.17, no person may act as remote PIC, visual observer, or direct participant if he/she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the sUARead more

    Land as soon as practical and determine if the mission can be restarted without a Visual Observer.

    (According to 14 CFR 107.17, no person may act as remote PIC, visual observer, or direct participant if he/she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of the sUAS. This includes migraine headaches.)

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