FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test Preparation: Performance, decisions and pilot health

1. Question 1 of 16

   What is the center of gravity (CG) of a drone?

   • AThe balance point, which moves when weight is moved
   • BA fixed point that the maker marks on the drone's frame
   • CThe location of the battery
   • DThe point where the propellers attach
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   Answer: A. The balance point, which moves when weight is moved

   The CG is not a fixed point. Its location depends on how weight is distributed on the aircraft.

2. Question 2 of 16

   What usually happens when a drone is loaded above its maximum weight?

   • AOnly the camera quality changes
   • BIts stall speed goes down
   • CIt climbs faster and flies longer because of extra momentum
   • DIts climb rate and flight time are reduced
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   Answer: D. Its climb rate and flight time are reduced

   Overloading reduces climb rate, range and maneuverability, and raises stall speed.

3. Question 3 of 16

   What load factor does any aircraft have in a level, coordinated turn at 60° of bank?

   • A3 G
   • B2 G
   • C6 G
   • D1 G
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   Answer: B. 2 G

   The Study Guide says the load factor in a coordinated level turn at 60° bank is 2 G.

4. Question 4 of 16

   A 3-pound fixed-wing drone makes a level turn at 60° of bank. What total load does its structure carry?

   • A4.5 pounds
   • B6 pounds
   • C9 pounds
   • D3 pounds
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   Answer: B. 6 pounds

   At 60° bank the load factor is 2 G. Load = weight × load factor = 3 × 2 = 6 pounds.

5. Question 5 of 16

   A fixed-wing drone stalls at 20 knots in level flight. About what is its stall speed in a 60° level turn (2 G)?

   • AAbout 28 knots
   • BAbout 22 knots
   • C20 knots
   • DAbout 40 knots
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   Answer: A. About 28 knots

   Stall speed rises with the square root of the load factor: 20 × √2 ≈ 28 knots.

6. Question 6 of 16

   In the IMSAFE checklist, what does the M stand for?

   • AMission
   • BMaintenance
   • CMedication
   • DMood
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   Answer: C. Medication

   IMSAFE stands for Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue and Emotion.

7. Question 7 of 16

   In the PAVE checklist, what does the E stand for?

   • AEmergency equipment
   • BEquipment checks
   • CExternal pressures
   • DExperience level
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   Answer: C. External pressures

   PAVE is Pilot-in-command, Aircraft, enVironment and External pressures.

8. Question 8 of 16

   What is the first step of the DECIDE model?

   • AEstimate the need to react to the change
   • BDo the necessary actions
   • CDetect that a change has happened
   • DEvaluate the result
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   Answer: C. Detect that a change has happened

   DECIDE is Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do and Evaluate. It starts by detecting the change.

9. Question 9 of 16

   A pilot thinks, "It won't happen to me." Which hazardous attitude is this?

   • AResignation
   • BImpulsivity
   • CInvulnerability
   • DMacho
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   Answer: C. Invulnerability

   Invulnerability is the belief that accidents happen to others. The antidote is "It could happen to me."

10. Question 10 of 16

    A pilot flies close to a crowd to impress friends. Which antidote fits this macho attitude?

    • ATaking chances is foolish
    • BNot so fast. Think first
    • CI'm not helpless. I can make a difference
    • DFollow the rules. They are usually right
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    Answer: A. Taking chances is foolish

    The antidote for macho is "Taking chances is foolish."

11. Question 11 of 16

    You catch yourself thinking, "Those airspace rules don't apply to a quick flight like mine." Which antidote should you tell yourself?

    • AIt could happen to me
    • BI'm not helpless. I can make a difference
    • CNot so fast. Think first
    • DFollow the rules. They are usually right
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    Answer: D. Follow the rules. They are usually right

    Resenting rules is the anti-authority attitude. Its antidote is "Follow the rules. They are usually right."

12. Question 12 of 16

    Which is a basic principle of risk management in the Remote Pilot Study Guide?

    • ALeave risk decisions to the visual observer
    • BAccept no unnecessary risk
    • CAccept any risk if the client pays
    • DAvoid every possible risk
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    Answer: B. Accept no unnecessary risk

    The four principles start with "accept no unnecessary risk" and include accepting risk only when benefits outweigh costs.

13. Question 13 of 16

    Your visual observer feels dizzy and is breathing fast during a stressful flight. What is the best help?

    • ASlow the breathing down to a normal rate
    • BDrink a coffee right away
    • CBreathe faster to get more air
    • DHold the breath for as long as they possibly can
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    Answer: A. Slow the breathing down to a normal rate

    The Study Guide says breathing normally is both the best prevention and the best cure for hyperventilation.

14. Question 14 of 16

    How should you scan the sky for other aircraft?

    • AOnly by watching the drone's camera feed
    • BBy sweeping your eyes quickly and smoothly in one full circle
    • CIn sections about 30° wide, pausing briefly at each
    • DBy staring at one point in the center
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    Answer: C. In sections about 30° wide, pausing briefly at each

    The Study Guide advises scanning in areas about 30° wide, with no stop longer than 2 to 3 seconds.

15. Question 15 of 16

    How much water does the Study Guide suggest drinking to prevent dehydration?

    • AOne cup every 24 hours
    • BOnly when you start to feel thirsty during the job
    • CTwo to four quarts every 24 hours
    • DEight quarts every 24 hours
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    Answer: C. Two to four quarts every 24 hours

    The Study Guide suggests two to four quarts of water every 24 hours and warns not to wait for thirst.

16. Question 16 of 16

    What is crew resource management (CRM) for a drone crew?

    • AUsing all people, equipment and information to fly safely
    • BLetting the visual observer fly the drone when the pilot is tired
    • CA logbook for battery charge cycles
    • DKeeping the crew as small as possible
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    Answer: A. Using all people, equipment and information to fly safely

    CRM means making good use of all resources: people, hardware and information. Crew members must communicate well (14 CFR 107.33).

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