Part 107 Plan

Operations: practice questions

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OperationsDifficulty 2/5

A remote pilot thinks, 'Regulations are for other people; I know what I'm doing.' Which hazardous attitude is this, and what is its antidote?

  1. AInvulnerability — 'It could happen to me'
  2. BResignation — 'I'm not helpless; I can make a difference'
  3. CImpulsivity — 'Not so fast, think first'
  4. DAnti-authority — 'Follow the rules; they are usually right'
Show answer and rationale

Correct: D. Dismissing rules and authority is the anti-authority attitude. The FAA antidote is 'Follow the rules. They are usually right.'

  • C — Impulsivity is acting without thinking.
  • A — Invulnerability is believing accidents happen only to others.
  • B — Resignation is feeling powerless.
OperationsDifficulty 2/5

A lithium-polymer battery begins to smoke and swell after landing. The best immediate response is:

  1. AMove it away from people and flammable materials onto a non-combustible surface and let it burn out or use a Class D or ABC extinguisher as appropriate
  2. BPlace it back in the aircraft to contain the fire
  3. CPour water on it
  4. DPut it in a sealed container in the vehicle
Show answer and rationale

Correct: A. Lithium battery fires are self-sustaining; the priority is isolating the hazard from people and fuel. Water can spread burning electrolyte, and sealing it in a vehicle risks a larger fire.

  • C — Water can spread a lithium fire.
  • D — A sealed vehicle container concentrates heat and gas.
  • B — The aircraft is combustible and valuable; do not re-contain.
OperationsDifficulty 2/5

You hear on CTAF: 'Skyhawk 3-4-Bravo, left base, runway 1-8.' Which direction is the aircraft's final approach heading, and what must you do?

  1. AAbout 180°; the aircraft must yield to your sUAS
  2. BAbout 180°; yield to the manned aircraft
  3. CAbout 018°; continue your flight
  4. DAbout 360°; request the aircraft to hold
Show answer and rationale

Correct: B. Runway 18 is aligned near 180° magnetic. A left base means the aircraft will shortly turn final toward 180°. Under §107.37 the sUAS must yield right-of-way to all manned aircraft.

  • C — Runway numbers are heading ÷ 10; 18 ≈ 180°.
  • D — Runway 18 is not 360°, and you cannot direct manned traffic.
  • A — sUAS always yield to manned aircraft.
OperationsDifficulty 2/5

Which self-assessment checklist covers Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue and Emotion?

  1. A5P
  2. BPAVE
  3. CIMSAFE
  4. DDECIDE
Show answer and rationale

Correct: C. IMSAFE is the personal readiness checklist: Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion. PAVE covers Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External pressures; DECIDE is a decision-making model.

  • B — PAVE is a broader risk framework.
  • D — DECIDE is a six-step decision process.
  • A — 5P is a planning model (Plan, Plane, Pilot, Passengers, Programming).
OperationsDifficulty 2/5

In a standard traffic pattern, which leg is flown parallel to the runway in the direction opposite to landing?

  1. ACrosswind
  2. BFinal
  3. CBase
  4. DDownwind
Show answer and rationale

Correct: D. The downwind leg runs parallel to the runway opposite the landing direction; base is perpendicular, turning onto final, which aligns with the runway.

  • C — Base is perpendicular to the runway.
  • A — Crosswind is perpendicular after departure.
  • B — Final is aligned with the runway in the landing direction.
OperationsDifficulty 3/5

How long does it typically take for the eyes to adapt fully to darkness for night operations?

  1. AAbout 30 minutes
  2. BAbout 2 hours
  3. CAdaptation is instantaneous
  4. DAbout 5 minutes
Show answer and rationale

Correct: A. Full dark adaptation of the rods takes roughly 30 minutes and is lost in seconds when exposed to bright white light; use dim red light and off-center viewing at night.

  • D — 5 minutes gives only partial adaptation.
  • B — Adaptation is complete well before 2 hours.
  • C — Adaptation is a gradual chemical process.
OperationsDifficulty 2/5

Which preflight item is a Part 107 requirement rather than only a best practice?

  1. ACalibrating the compass at every location
  2. BAssessing the operating environment, local weather, airspace and ground hazards before flight
  3. CReplacing propellers every 10 flights
  4. DFiling a flight plan
Show answer and rationale

Correct: B. §107.49 requires the remote PIC to assess the operating environment (weather, airspace, hazards), ensure crew are briefed, and confirm the aircraft is safe for flight. Manufacturer practices vary; flight plans are not required.

  • A — Manufacturer-dependent, not regulatory.
  • C — No regulatory interval exists.
  • D — Part 107 does not require flight plans.

Primary references

  1. Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10B, April 2021) — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · government · retrieved 2026-09-21, verified 2026-09-21
  2. 14 CFR Part 107 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems — U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) · government · retrieved 2026-09-21, verified 2026-09-21