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  1. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    If the Remote PIC is supervising a non-rated pilot, he/she must be able to immediately take direct control of the sUAS. This can be accomplished via which method?

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    Use a "buddy box" system with two controllers. (According to AC 107-2, if the Remote PIC is supervising a non-rated pilot, he/she must be able to immediately take direct control of the sUAS. This can be accomplished via three methods: - Standing next to the non-rated pilot and be ready to take overRead more

    Use a “buddy box” system with two controllers.

    (According to AC 107-2, if the Remote PIC is supervising a non-rated pilot, he/she must be able to immediately take direct control of the sUAS. This can be accomplished via three methods: – Standing next to the non-rated pilot and be ready to take over the controls, – Use a “buddy box” system with two controllers, – Use an automated system that the rPIC can trigger to place the aircraft into a safe mode such as a hover, holding pattern, or return-home.)

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  2. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    You own a roofing inspection company. One of your employees is in the process of acquiring their Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate. Can he/she still complete an inspection using a sUAS under Part 107?

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    Yes, under the direct supervision of a remote Pilot in Command. (According to 14 CFR Part 107.12, to operate a UAS under Part 107 one can be under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the remote pilot in command has the ability to immediately take direct control of the flight of tRead more

    Yes, under the direct supervision of a remote Pilot in Command.

    (According to 14 CFR Part 107.12, to operate a UAS under Part 107 one can be under the direct supervision of a remote pilot in command and the remote pilot in command has the ability to immediately take direct control of the flight of the small unmanned aircraft.)

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  3. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    A person convicted of growing or selling marijuana can be denied application to a remote Pilot certificate for a period of?

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    up to 1 year after the date of final conviction.  (According to 107.57 (a), a conviction for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stRead more

    up to 1 year after the date of final conviction. 

    (According to 107.57 (a), a conviction for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the growing, processing, manufacture, sale, disposition, possession, transportation, or importation of narcotic drugs, marijuana, or depressant or stimulant drugs or substances is grounds for denial of an application for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating for a period of up to 1 year after the date of final conviction; or suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.)

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  4. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding

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    8 hours. (According to 14 CFR 107.27(a) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft within 8 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.)

    8 hours.

    (According to 14 CFR 107.27(a) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft within 8 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.)

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  5. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with

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    .04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood.   (According to 14 CFR 107.27(a)(4) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen. Alcohol concentration means grams of alcohol per decRead more

    .04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood.  

    (According to 14 CFR 107.27(a)(4) No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen. Alcohol concentration means grams of alcohol per deciliter of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.)

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  6. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft?

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    If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface. (14 CFR 107.23(b) states that no person may allow an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property.)

    If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface.

    (14 CFR 107.23(b) states that no person may allow an object to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property.)

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  7. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    A professional wildlife photographer (certified Remote Pilot) operates an sUAS from a moving truck to capture aerial images of migrating birds in remote wetlands. The driver of the truck does not serve any crewmember role in the operation. Is this sUAS operation in compliance with 14 CFR Part 107?

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    Compliant with Part 107.   (The keyword in this statement is that the location is "remote". 14 CFR Part 107.25 states that ""No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flowRead more

    Compliant with Part 107.  

    (The keyword in this statement is that the location is “remote”. 14 CFR Part 107.25 states that “”No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting another person’s property for compensation or hire.” In this scenario, the operation is compliant with Part 107. See “Part 107 – Subpart B (Part 2)” video for more information.)

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  8. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    In accordance with 14 CFR Part 107, you may operate an sUAS from a moving vehicle when no property is carried for compensation of hire

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    Over a sparsely populated area.  (14 CFR Part 107.25 states that "No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting anRead more

    Over a sparsely populated area. 

    (14 CFR Part 107.25 states that “No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system— (a) From a moving aircraft; or (b) From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting another person’s property for compensation or hire.” See “Part 107 – Subpart B (Part 2)” video for more information.)

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  9. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your small UA climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?

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    Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration. (Deviations from the regulation should only be reported upon request from the Administrator, as highlighted is 107.21.)

    Upon request of the Federal Aviation Administration.

    (Deviations from the regulation should only be reported upon request from the Administrator, as highlighted is 107.21.)

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  10. Asked: May 31, 2024In:

    When using a small unmanned aircraft in a commercial operation, who is responsible for informing the participants about emergency procedures?

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    The Remote Pilot in Command.   (14 CFR Part 107.19 states that "the remote pilot in command is directly responsible for and is the final authority as to the operation of the small unmanned aircraft system." This includes briefing for emergency situations.)

    The Remote Pilot in Command.  

    (14 CFR Part 107.19 states that “the remote pilot in command is directly responsible for and is the final authority as to the operation of the small unmanned aircraft system.” This includes briefing for emergency situations.)

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