Category 11 Aerial Application Review
Questions and Correct Answers
Category 11 Aerial Application: 100 Review Questions & Answers
A. Regulations and Laws
1. What federal regulation primarily governs the application of pesticides by aircraft?
a) 14 CFR Part 91
b) 7 CFR Part 330
c) 40 CFR Part 171
d) 14 CFR Part 137 ✓
2. Under 14 CFR Part 137, who is ultimately responsible for the safety of the aerial
application operation?
a) The Farm Owner
b) The Flaggers
c) The Pilot In Command ✓
d) The Loader
3. Before conducting an agricultural operation, a pilot must ensure the aircraft has been
inspected within the preceding...
a) 50 hours of flight time.
b) 100 hours of flight time. ✓
c) 12 calendar months.
d) Each flight.
4. A "non-observable" area, where people are not expected to be present, is also known
as a(n):
a) Controlled Area
b) Safety Buffer
c) Exclusion Zone ✓
d) Application Block
5. What is the primary purpose of an API (Agricultural Pilot Identifier) number?
a) To identify the aircraft owner.
b) To track pesticide usage and report it to state/federal agencies. ✓
c) To communicate with Air Traffic Control.
d) To qualify for crop insurance.
, 6. According to the FAA, what is the minimum altitude an ag pilot can operate over a
"congested area"?
a) 500 feet above any person, vessel, or structure.
b) 1000 feet above the highest obstacle within a 2000-foot radius. ✓
c) 500 feet above the ground.
d) As low as necessary to complete the application.
7. The requirement for an Aerial Application Certificate on Board (Form 8710-3) is found
in:
a) 14 CFR Part 61
b) 14 CFR Part 91
c) 14 CFR Part 137.37 ✓
d) 40 CFR Part 170
8. Which agency regulates the registration, labeling, and use of pesticides at the federal
level?
a) FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
b) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
c) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) ✓
d) USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
9. Flying an aircraft that is not listed on the operator's agricultural aircraft certificate is:
a) Permitted if it's the same make and model.
b) Permitted for a one-time ferry flight.
c) A violation of 14 CFR Part 137. ✓
d) Permitted with a special permit from the FAA.
10. Violations of pesticide label instructions, which are enforceable by law, are considered:
a) Label Misuse
b) Pesticide Misapplication
c) Use Inconsistent With The Label ✓
d) Off-Label Application
B. Operations
11. The primary purpose of a "run-in" line is to:
a) Establish the correct altitude and swath alignment. ✓
b) Test the aircraft's spray system.
, c) Check for obstacles at the field's edge.
d) Communicate with the ground crew.
12. What is the most critical factor for determining swath width and pattern uniformity?
a) Aircraft Airspeed
b) Wind Direction and Velocity ✓
c) Nozzle Size
d) Pump Pressure
13. The phenomenon where spray droplets are carried out of the target area by wind is
called:
a) Inversion
b) Turbulence
c) Drift ✓
d) Precipitation
14. When should an ag pilot consider using a higher-viscosity additive or larger nozzles?
a) To increase evaporation.
b) To reduce spray drift. ✓
c) To improve aircraft climb performance.
d) To clean the tanks faster.
15. What is the primary purpose of a "flagman" or "flagger"?
a) To load the aircraft.
b) To mix the chemicals.
c) To guide the pilot for accurate swath placement. ✓
d) To record flight times.
16. The most effective way to minimize drift is to:
a) Fly faster.
b) Apply during a temperature inversion.
c) Use the coarsest droplet size that provides effective coverage. ✓
d) Apply at the highest practical altitude.
17. A "temperature inversion" is a condition that typically:
a) Increases wind speed and turbulence.
b) Traps and concentrates spray droplets near the ground, increasing drift potential. ✓
c) Is ideal for all types of aerial application.
d) Occurs on bright, sunny afternoons.
Questions and Correct Answers
Category 11 Aerial Application: 100 Review Questions & Answers
A. Regulations and Laws
1. What federal regulation primarily governs the application of pesticides by aircraft?
a) 14 CFR Part 91
b) 7 CFR Part 330
c) 40 CFR Part 171
d) 14 CFR Part 137 ✓
2. Under 14 CFR Part 137, who is ultimately responsible for the safety of the aerial
application operation?
a) The Farm Owner
b) The Flaggers
c) The Pilot In Command ✓
d) The Loader
3. Before conducting an agricultural operation, a pilot must ensure the aircraft has been
inspected within the preceding...
a) 50 hours of flight time.
b) 100 hours of flight time. ✓
c) 12 calendar months.
d) Each flight.
4. A "non-observable" area, where people are not expected to be present, is also known
as a(n):
a) Controlled Area
b) Safety Buffer
c) Exclusion Zone ✓
d) Application Block
5. What is the primary purpose of an API (Agricultural Pilot Identifier) number?
a) To identify the aircraft owner.
b) To track pesticide usage and report it to state/federal agencies. ✓
c) To communicate with Air Traffic Control.
d) To qualify for crop insurance.
, 6. According to the FAA, what is the minimum altitude an ag pilot can operate over a
"congested area"?
a) 500 feet above any person, vessel, or structure.
b) 1000 feet above the highest obstacle within a 2000-foot radius. ✓
c) 500 feet above the ground.
d) As low as necessary to complete the application.
7. The requirement for an Aerial Application Certificate on Board (Form 8710-3) is found
in:
a) 14 CFR Part 61
b) 14 CFR Part 91
c) 14 CFR Part 137.37 ✓
d) 40 CFR Part 170
8. Which agency regulates the registration, labeling, and use of pesticides at the federal
level?
a) FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
b) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
c) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) ✓
d) USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
9. Flying an aircraft that is not listed on the operator's agricultural aircraft certificate is:
a) Permitted if it's the same make and model.
b) Permitted for a one-time ferry flight.
c) A violation of 14 CFR Part 137. ✓
d) Permitted with a special permit from the FAA.
10. Violations of pesticide label instructions, which are enforceable by law, are considered:
a) Label Misuse
b) Pesticide Misapplication
c) Use Inconsistent With The Label ✓
d) Off-Label Application
B. Operations
11. The primary purpose of a "run-in" line is to:
a) Establish the correct altitude and swath alignment. ✓
b) Test the aircraft's spray system.
, c) Check for obstacles at the field's edge.
d) Communicate with the ground crew.
12. What is the most critical factor for determining swath width and pattern uniformity?
a) Aircraft Airspeed
b) Wind Direction and Velocity ✓
c) Nozzle Size
d) Pump Pressure
13. The phenomenon where spray droplets are carried out of the target area by wind is
called:
a) Inversion
b) Turbulence
c) Drift ✓
d) Precipitation
14. When should an ag pilot consider using a higher-viscosity additive or larger nozzles?
a) To increase evaporation.
b) To reduce spray drift. ✓
c) To improve aircraft climb performance.
d) To clean the tanks faster.
15. What is the primary purpose of a "flagman" or "flagger"?
a) To load the aircraft.
b) To mix the chemicals.
c) To guide the pilot for accurate swath placement. ✓
d) To record flight times.
16. The most effective way to minimize drift is to:
a) Fly faster.
b) Apply during a temperature inversion.
c) Use the coarsest droplet size that provides effective coverage. ✓
d) Apply at the highest practical altitude.
17. A "temperature inversion" is a condition that typically:
a) Increases wind speed and turbulence.
b) Traps and concentrates spray droplets near the ground, increasing drift potential. ✓
c) Is ideal for all types of aerial application.
d) Occurs on bright, sunny afternoons.
