Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned
Aircraft Systems Study Guide
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Chapter 1: Applicable Regulations - ANSWERBe familiar with 14 CFR part 107 and
all parts referenced in part 107, as well as AC 107-2.
Chapter 2: Airspace Classification, Operating Requirements, Flight Restrictions -
ANSWERSee Next Card. Back of card intentionally left blank.
Airspace - ANSWERTwo Categories: regulatory and non-regulartory. Within these
two categories are four types of airspace: controlled, uncontrolled, special use and
other airspace.
How Airspace is Defined - ANSWERAirspace is defined by:
The complexity or density of aircraft movements.
Nature of the operations conducted within the airspace.
The level of safety required.
The national and public interest.
Controlled Airspace - ANSWERGeneric term that covers the different classifications
of airspace and defined dimensions within which air traffic control (ATC) service is
provided in accordance with the airspace classification.
Controlled Airspace Remote Pilots need to be aware of - ANSWERClass B
Class C
Class D
Class E
Class B Airspace - ANSWERGenerally airspace from the surface to 10,000 feet
mean sea level (MSL) surrounding the nation's busiest airports (in terms of airport
operations or passenger enplanements).
Class B Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERClass B Airspace area is individually tailored,
consists of a surface area and two or more layers. A remote pilot must receive
authorization from ATC before operation in Class B airspace.
Class C Airspace - ANSWERGenerally airspace from the surface to 4,000 feet
above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have a
operation control tower; serviced by a radar approach control; have a certain number
of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations or passenger enplanements.
Class C Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERClass C Airspace is also individually tailored.
The airspace usually consists of a surface area with a five nautical mile (NM) radius,
an outer circle with a ten NM radius that extends from 1,200 feet to 4,000 feet above
,airport elevation. A remote pilot must receive authorization before operating in Class
C airspace.
Class D Airspace - ANSWERGenerally airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet
above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an
operational control tower.
Class D Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERClass D Airspace is individually tailored as
well. When instrument procedures are published, the airspace is normally designed
to contain the procedures. Arrival extensions for instrument approach procedures
(IAPs) may be Class D or Class E Airspace. A remote pilot must receive ATC
authorization before operating in Class D airspace.
Class E Airspace - ANSWERGenerally airspace that is not classified as Class A, B,
C, or D airspace. A large amount of the airspace over the United States is
designated as Class E airspace.
Class E Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERSectional and other charts depict all locations
of Class E airspace with bases below 14,5000 feet MSL. If not depicted, Class E
airspace begins at 14,500. In most areas, CLASS E airspace is 1,200 above ground
level (AGL). In other ares, CLASS E airspace is either at the surface, or at 700 feet
AGL. CLASS E airpsace typically extends up to, but does not include 18,000 MSL.
All airspace above FL 600 is designated CLASS E airspace. In most cases, a remote
pilot will not need ATC authorization to operate in CLASS E airspace.
Uncontrolled Airspace - ANSWERAlso known as CLASS G airspace, uncontrolled
airspace is airspace that has not received a specific designation. CLASS G airspace
extends from the surface to the base of the overlying CLASS E airspace. A remote
pilot will not need ATC authorization to operate in CLASS G airspace.
Special Use Airspace - ANSWERAlso known as Special Area of Operation (SAO). It
is the designation for airspace in which certain activities must be confined. Or, where
limitations may be imposed on aircraft operations. Certain special use airspace
areas can create limitations on the mixed use of airspace. When depicted on
instrument charts, SAO includes the area name or number, effective altitude, time
and weather conditions of operation, the controlling agency and the chart panel
location.
Special Use Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERProhibited Areas
Restricted Areas
Warning Areas
Military Operation Areas
Alert Areas
Controlled Firing Areas
Prohibited Areas - ANSWERContains airspace of defined dimensions within which
the flight of aircraft is prohibited. These areas are published in the Federal Register
and are depicted on aeronautical charts. The area is charted as a "P" followed by a
number. Examples include: Camp David and in the National Mall in Washington D.C.
, Restricted Areas - ANSWERAreas where operations are hazardous to
nonparticipating aircraft and contain airspace within which the flight of aircraft, while
not wholly prohibited, is subject to restrictions.
Restricted Areas (Cont'd) - ANSWERActivities in these areas must be confined
because of their nature or limitations may be imposed upon aircraft operations that
are not a part of those activities, or both.
Restricted Areas (Cont'd) - ANSWERDenote the existence of unusual, often
invisible, hazards to aircraft. :Penetration of restricted areas without authorization
from the using or controlling agency may be extremely hazardous to the aircraft.
Restricted Areas (Cont'd) - ANSWERIf the restricted area is not active and has been
released to the FAA, the aircraft is allowed to operate in the restricted airspace
without issuing specific clearance. The the restricted area is active and has not been
released to the FAA, the ATC facility issues a clearance that ensures the aircraft
avoids the restricted airspace. Restricted areas are charted with an "R" followed by a
number. Restricted area information can be obtained on the back of the chart.
Warning Areas - ANSWERAre similar in nature to restricted areas. A warning area is
airspace of defined dimensions, extending from 3 NM outward from the coast of the
United States, containing activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.
Purpose of areas is to warn nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger. May be
located over domestic or international waters, or both. Designated by a "W" followed
by a number.
Military Operation Areas (MOA) - ANSWERConsist of airspace with defined vertical
and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating certain military traffic
activities from IFR traffic. When a MOA is in use, nonparticipating aircraft may be
cleared through if IFR separation can be provided by ATC. Otherwise, ATC reroutes
or restricts nonparticipating IFR traffic. MOA's are deoicted on sectional, VFR
terminal aream abd en route low altitude charts and are no numbered. Is also further
defined on the back of the sectional charts with times of operation, altitudes affected
and the controlling agency.
Alert Areas - ANSWERAre depicted on aeronautical charts with an "A" followed by a
number. Used to inform nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high
volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity. All activity within an alert
area shall be conducted in accordance with regulations, without waiver, and pilots of
participating aircraft, as well as pilots transiting the area, shall be equally responsible
for collision avoidance.
Restricted Zones in vicinity of Capitol and White House
Wildlife Areas/Wilderness Areas/National Parks and request to operate above 2,000
AGL.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Areas off the
coast with requirement to operate above 2,000 AGL.
Tethered balloons for observation and weather recordings that extend on cables up
to 60,000
Aircraft Systems Study Guide
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Chapter 1: Applicable Regulations - ANSWERBe familiar with 14 CFR part 107 and
all parts referenced in part 107, as well as AC 107-2.
Chapter 2: Airspace Classification, Operating Requirements, Flight Restrictions -
ANSWERSee Next Card. Back of card intentionally left blank.
Airspace - ANSWERTwo Categories: regulatory and non-regulartory. Within these
two categories are four types of airspace: controlled, uncontrolled, special use and
other airspace.
How Airspace is Defined - ANSWERAirspace is defined by:
The complexity or density of aircraft movements.
Nature of the operations conducted within the airspace.
The level of safety required.
The national and public interest.
Controlled Airspace - ANSWERGeneric term that covers the different classifications
of airspace and defined dimensions within which air traffic control (ATC) service is
provided in accordance with the airspace classification.
Controlled Airspace Remote Pilots need to be aware of - ANSWERClass B
Class C
Class D
Class E
Class B Airspace - ANSWERGenerally airspace from the surface to 10,000 feet
mean sea level (MSL) surrounding the nation's busiest airports (in terms of airport
operations or passenger enplanements).
Class B Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERClass B Airspace area is individually tailored,
consists of a surface area and two or more layers. A remote pilot must receive
authorization from ATC before operation in Class B airspace.
Class C Airspace - ANSWERGenerally airspace from the surface to 4,000 feet
above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have a
operation control tower; serviced by a radar approach control; have a certain number
of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations or passenger enplanements.
Class C Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERClass C Airspace is also individually tailored.
The airspace usually consists of a surface area with a five nautical mile (NM) radius,
an outer circle with a ten NM radius that extends from 1,200 feet to 4,000 feet above
,airport elevation. A remote pilot must receive authorization before operating in Class
C airspace.
Class D Airspace - ANSWERGenerally airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet
above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an
operational control tower.
Class D Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERClass D Airspace is individually tailored as
well. When instrument procedures are published, the airspace is normally designed
to contain the procedures. Arrival extensions for instrument approach procedures
(IAPs) may be Class D or Class E Airspace. A remote pilot must receive ATC
authorization before operating in Class D airspace.
Class E Airspace - ANSWERGenerally airspace that is not classified as Class A, B,
C, or D airspace. A large amount of the airspace over the United States is
designated as Class E airspace.
Class E Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERSectional and other charts depict all locations
of Class E airspace with bases below 14,5000 feet MSL. If not depicted, Class E
airspace begins at 14,500. In most areas, CLASS E airspace is 1,200 above ground
level (AGL). In other ares, CLASS E airspace is either at the surface, or at 700 feet
AGL. CLASS E airpsace typically extends up to, but does not include 18,000 MSL.
All airspace above FL 600 is designated CLASS E airspace. In most cases, a remote
pilot will not need ATC authorization to operate in CLASS E airspace.
Uncontrolled Airspace - ANSWERAlso known as CLASS G airspace, uncontrolled
airspace is airspace that has not received a specific designation. CLASS G airspace
extends from the surface to the base of the overlying CLASS E airspace. A remote
pilot will not need ATC authorization to operate in CLASS G airspace.
Special Use Airspace - ANSWERAlso known as Special Area of Operation (SAO). It
is the designation for airspace in which certain activities must be confined. Or, where
limitations may be imposed on aircraft operations. Certain special use airspace
areas can create limitations on the mixed use of airspace. When depicted on
instrument charts, SAO includes the area name or number, effective altitude, time
and weather conditions of operation, the controlling agency and the chart panel
location.
Special Use Airspace (Cont'd) - ANSWERProhibited Areas
Restricted Areas
Warning Areas
Military Operation Areas
Alert Areas
Controlled Firing Areas
Prohibited Areas - ANSWERContains airspace of defined dimensions within which
the flight of aircraft is prohibited. These areas are published in the Federal Register
and are depicted on aeronautical charts. The area is charted as a "P" followed by a
number. Examples include: Camp David and in the National Mall in Washington D.C.
, Restricted Areas - ANSWERAreas where operations are hazardous to
nonparticipating aircraft and contain airspace within which the flight of aircraft, while
not wholly prohibited, is subject to restrictions.
Restricted Areas (Cont'd) - ANSWERActivities in these areas must be confined
because of their nature or limitations may be imposed upon aircraft operations that
are not a part of those activities, or both.
Restricted Areas (Cont'd) - ANSWERDenote the existence of unusual, often
invisible, hazards to aircraft. :Penetration of restricted areas without authorization
from the using or controlling agency may be extremely hazardous to the aircraft.
Restricted Areas (Cont'd) - ANSWERIf the restricted area is not active and has been
released to the FAA, the aircraft is allowed to operate in the restricted airspace
without issuing specific clearance. The the restricted area is active and has not been
released to the FAA, the ATC facility issues a clearance that ensures the aircraft
avoids the restricted airspace. Restricted areas are charted with an "R" followed by a
number. Restricted area information can be obtained on the back of the chart.
Warning Areas - ANSWERAre similar in nature to restricted areas. A warning area is
airspace of defined dimensions, extending from 3 NM outward from the coast of the
United States, containing activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft.
Purpose of areas is to warn nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger. May be
located over domestic or international waters, or both. Designated by a "W" followed
by a number.
Military Operation Areas (MOA) - ANSWERConsist of airspace with defined vertical
and lateral limits established for the purpose of separating certain military traffic
activities from IFR traffic. When a MOA is in use, nonparticipating aircraft may be
cleared through if IFR separation can be provided by ATC. Otherwise, ATC reroutes
or restricts nonparticipating IFR traffic. MOA's are deoicted on sectional, VFR
terminal aream abd en route low altitude charts and are no numbered. Is also further
defined on the back of the sectional charts with times of operation, altitudes affected
and the controlling agency.
Alert Areas - ANSWERAre depicted on aeronautical charts with an "A" followed by a
number. Used to inform nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high
volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity. All activity within an alert
area shall be conducted in accordance with regulations, without waiver, and pilots of
participating aircraft, as well as pilots transiting the area, shall be equally responsible
for collision avoidance.
Restricted Zones in vicinity of Capitol and White House
Wildlife Areas/Wilderness Areas/National Parks and request to operate above 2,000
AGL.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Areas off the
coast with requirement to operate above 2,000 AGL.
Tethered balloons for observation and weather recordings that extend on cables up
to 60,000
