drones
“operate a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) in accordance with the Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations in 14 CFR Part 107, these regulations cover a broad spectrum of commercial uses for drones weighing less than 55 pounds…”
“You must pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test with a score of 70% or better at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center – All FAA tests are administered at FAA-designated computer testing centers. The remote pilot knowledge test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions selected from the unmanned aircraft-related questions in the FAA’s remote pilot test bank”
knowledge test covers the following sUAS topics:
- Regulations
- Airspace Classification, Operating Requirements, and Flight Restrictions
- Meteorology
- Aircraft Loading
- Aircraft Performance
- Emergency Operations
- Crew Resource Management
- Radio Communication Procedures
- Human Factors
- Aeronautical Decision Making
- Airport Operations
- Maintenance
- Operations at Night
Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) FAA knowledge test, consisting of 60 questions
| publications can be obtained from the FAA (www.faa.gov) | |||
| 14 CFR | Federal Aviation Regulations | FAA-H-8083-1B | Weight and Balance Handbook |
| AC | Advisory Circular | FAA-H-8083-25B | Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge |
| ACUG | Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide | Sectional Chart | |
| AIM | Aeronautical Information Manual | sUASSG | Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide |
