FAA Part 107 operating rules practice questions
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Part 107 Operating rules
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Applicability and definitions
1. How does 107.3 define a control station?
- A. An interface used by the remote pilot to control the flight path of the small unmanned aircraft
- B. A ground facility from which air traffic control issues airspace authorizations
- C. The place where the visual observer must stand during the flight
- D. Any vehicle from which a small unmanned aircraft is launched
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Answer: A. An interface used by the remote pilot to control the flight path of the small unmanned aircraft
107.3: "Control station means an interface used by the remote pilot to control the flight path of the small unmanned aircraft."
2. Besides the registration, airman certification, and operation of civil small unmanned aircraft systems within the United States, what else does 107.1(a) say Part 107 applies to?
- A. The manufacture of all aircraft engines sold in the United States
- B. The eligibility of civil small unmanned aircraft systems to operate over human beings in the United States
- C. Air carrier operations
- D. Aircraft subject to the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 44809
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Answer: B. The eligibility of civil small unmanned aircraft systems to operate over human beings in the United States
107.1(a): "This part also applies to the eligibility of civil small unmanned aircraft systems to operate over human beings in the United States." Under 107.1(b), the part does not apply to "Air carrier operations" or to "Any aircraft subject to the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 44809".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.1, Applicability (as of Nov 3, 2026)
3. How does 107.3 define a declaration of compliance?
- A. A form the remote pilot signs before each flight to confirm the preflight inspection
- B. A statement by the visual observer that the aircraft stayed in sight
- C. A record submitted to the FAA that certifies the small unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under subpart D of this part
- D. The Certificate of Aircraft Registration issued under part 48
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Answer: C. A record submitted to the FAA that certifies the small unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under subpart D of this part
107.3: "Declaration of compliance means a record submitted to the FAA that certifies the small unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under subpart D of this part."
Remote pilot in command and crew
4. When does 107.19(a) require a remote pilot in command to be designated?
- A. Only after the flight, when the flight is logged
- B. Only when the flight takes place in controlled airspace
- C. Only when a visual observer is used
- D. Before or during the flight of the small unmanned aircraft
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Answer: D. Before or during the flight of the small unmanned aircraft
107.19(a): "A remote pilot in command must be designated before or during the flight of the small unmanned aircraft."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.19, Remote pilot in command (as of Nov 3, 2026)
5. What does 107.19(c) require the remote pilot in command to ensure in the event of a loss of control of the small unmanned aircraft for any reason?
- A. That the small unmanned aircraft will pose no undue hazard to other people, other aircraft, or other property
- B. That the small unmanned aircraft is insured against damage to itself
- C. That air traffic control is told about the loss of control before the next flight
- D. That the visual observer takes over the flight controls
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Answer: A. That the small unmanned aircraft will pose no undue hazard to other people, other aircraft, or other property
107.19(c): the remote pilot in command "must ensure that the small unmanned aircraft will pose no undue hazard to other people, other aircraft, or other property in the event of a loss of control of the small unmanned aircraft for any reason."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.19, Remote pilot in command (as of Nov 3, 2026)
6. Which condition does 107.21(a) attach to the remote pilot in command's authority to deviate from a rule of Part 107?
- A. An in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, with the deviation going only to the extent necessary to meet that emergency
- B. Air traffic control approving the deviation before it is made
- C. The visual observer agreeing that the deviation is needed
- D. The flight taking place in Class G airspace
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Answer: A. An in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, with the deviation going only to the extent necessary to meet that emergency
107.21(a): "In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the remote pilot in command may deviate from any rule of this part to the extent necessary to meet that emergency."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.21, In-flight emergency (as of Nov 3, 2026)
7. Without a certificate of waiver, what does 107.35 say about operating more than one unmanned aircraft?
- A. A remote pilot in command may operate up to three aircraft at once if each has a visual observer
- B. A person may operate two aircraft at once if both are in Class G airspace
- C. A person may not manipulate flight controls or act as a remote pilot in command or visual observer in the operation of more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time
- D. Only the visual observer may watch more than one aircraft at the same time
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Answer: C. A person may not manipulate flight controls or act as a remote pilot in command or visual observer in the operation of more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time
107.35: "A person may not manipulate flight controls or act as a remote pilot in command or visual observer in the operation of more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.35, Operation of multiple small unmanned aircraft (as of Nov 3, 2026)
8. Which regulations does 107.27 require a person manipulating the flight controls, the remote pilot in command and the visual observer to comply with on alcohol or drugs?
- A. Part 120 only
- B. §§ 91.17 and 91.19
- C. 49 CFR Part 382
- D. § 61.53 only
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Answer: B. §§ 91.17 and 91.19
107.27 requires these persons to "comply with the provisions of §§ 91.17 and 91.19 of this chapter."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.27, Alcohol or drugs (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Preflight and condition for safe operation
9. If the small unmanned aircraft is powered, what does 107.49(d) require the remote pilot in command to ensure prior to flight?
- A. That the battery is less than one year old
- B. That a spare battery is on site
- C. That there is enough available power for the small unmanned aircraft system to operate for the intended operational time
- D. That the power source is listed on the Certificate of Aircraft Registration
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Answer: C. That there is enough available power for the small unmanned aircraft system to operate for the intended operational time
107.49(d): "If the small unmanned aircraft is powered, ensure that there is enough available power for the small unmanned aircraft system to operate for the intended operational time".
10. Which item does 107.49(a) list as part of the operating environment assessment the remote pilot in command must make prior to flight?
- A. The aircraft's resale value
- B. The pilot's flight hours in the last 90 days
- C. The manufacturer's warranty status
- D. Local airspace and any flight restrictions
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Answer: D. Local airspace and any flight restrictions
The 107.49(a) assessment "must include" "Local weather conditions", "Local airspace and any flight restrictions", "The location of persons and property on the surface" and "Other ground hazards."
Reporting, inspection and waivers
11. How does 107.9 say the remote pilot in command must report a safety event to the FAA?
- A. By telephone to the nearest air traffic control tower only
- B. In a manner acceptable to the Administrator
- C. By a letter mailed to the National Transportation Safety Board
- D. Through the aircraft's Remote ID broadcast
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Answer: B. In a manner acceptable to the Administrator
107.9: "a remote pilot in command must report to the FAA, in a manner acceptable to the Administrator, any operation of the small unmanned aircraft involving at least" serious injury or loss of consciousness, or certain property damage.
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.9, Safety event reporting (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Visual line of sight and visual observers
12. Which purpose does 107.31(a) list for being able to see the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight?
- A. To record video for the person who hired the flight
- B. To determine the unmanned aircraft's attitude, altitude, and direction of flight
- C. To read the registration number marked on the aircraft
- D. To confirm that the Remote ID broadcast is working
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Answer: B. To determine the unmanned aircraft's attitude, altitude, and direction of flight
107.31(a) requires seeing the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight in order to, among other things, "Determine the unmanned aircraft's attitude, altitude, and direction of flight".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.31, Visual line of sight aircraft operation (as of Nov 3, 2026)
13. If a visual observer is used, what does 107.33(a) require of the remote pilot in command, the person manipulating the flight controls and the visual observer?
- A. They must all hold remote pilot certificates
- B. They must stand within 10 feet of each other
- C. They must maintain effective communication with each other at all times
- D. They must log the flight with ATC
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Answer: C. They must maintain effective communication with each other at all times
107.33(a): they "must maintain effective communication with each other at all times."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.33, Visual observer (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Night and civil twilight
14. What does 107.29(d) say about night operations under a certificate of waiver issued prior to April 21, 2021 under 107.200?
- A. After May 17, 2021, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system at night in accordance with such a waiver
- B. Such a waiver stays valid for night operations with no end date
- C. Such a waiver allows night operations without anti-collision lighting
- D. Such a waiver must be renewed every 24 calendar months
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Answer: A. After May 17, 2021, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system at night in accordance with such a waiver
107.29(d): "After May 17, 2021, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system at night in accordance with a certificate of waiver issued prior to April 21, 2021 under § 107.200."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.29, Operation at night (as of Nov 3, 2026)
15. How does 107.29(c)(3) define civil twilight in Alaska?
- A. From 30 minutes before official sunrise until 30 minutes after official sunset
- B. The same 30-minute periods that apply in the rest of the United States
- C. The hours of darkness listed in the Chart Supplement U.S.
- D. The period of civil twilight as defined in the Air Almanac
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Answer: D. The period of civil twilight as defined in the Air Almanac
107.29(c)(3): "In Alaska, the period of civil twilight as defined in the Air Almanac." The 30-minute periods in (c)(1) and (c)(2) apply "Except for Alaska".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.29, Operation at night (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Hazardous operations and right of way
16. Besides flying over a sparsely populated area, what condition does 107.25(b) set for operating a small unmanned aircraft system from a moving land or water-borne vehicle?
- A. The vehicle moves at less than 25 miles per hour
- B. A visual observer drives the vehicle
- C. The vehicle stays on a public road
- D. The small unmanned aircraft is not transporting another person's property for compensation or hire
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Answer: D. The small unmanned aircraft is not transporting another person's property for compensation or hire
107.25(b) bars operation "From a moving land or water-borne vehicle unless the small unmanned aircraft is flown over a sparsely populated area and is not transporting another person's property for compensation or hire."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.25, Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft (as of Nov 3, 2026)
17. What does 107.37(b) prohibit?
- A. Operating within 5 statute miles of any manned aircraft
- B. Operating in any airspace class where manned aircraft fly
- C. Operating a small unmanned aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard
- D. Operating at a groundspeed higher than that of a nearby manned aircraft
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Answer: C. Operating a small unmanned aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard
107.37(b): "No person may operate a small unmanned aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.37, Operation near aircraft; right-of-way rules (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Airspace and operating limitations
18. Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, what does 107.52 prohibit?
- A. Operating a small unmanned aircraft system with its Remote ID broadcast on
- B. Operating a small unmanned aircraft system under Part 107 with a transponder on
- C. Operating a small unmanned aircraft system with its anti-collision lighting on during the day
- D. Operating a small unmanned aircraft system while listening to the CTAF
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Answer: B. Operating a small unmanned aircraft system under Part 107 with a transponder on
107.52: "Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, no person may operate a small unmanned aircraft system under this part with a transponder on."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.52, ATC transponder equipment prohibition (as of Nov 3, 2026)
19. Which persons does the opening sentence of 107.51 require to comply with all of its operating limitations?
- A. A remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small unmanned aircraft system
- B. Only the registered owner of the small unmanned aircraft
- C. Only the visual observer, if one is used
- D. Only the air traffic controller who authorized the flight
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Answer: A. A remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small unmanned aircraft system
107.51: "A remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small unmanned aircraft system must comply with all of the following operating limitations".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.51, Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraft (as of Nov 3, 2026)
20. How does 107.51(c) define flight visibility?
- A. The distance at which the aircraft's anti-collision lighting can be seen
- B. The vertical distance between the small unmanned aircraft and the cloud base
- C. The distance a pilot can see down the runway in a moving aircraft
- D. The average slant distance from the control station at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be seen and identified by night
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Answer: D. The average slant distance from the control station at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be seen and identified by night
107.51(c): "flight visibility means the average slant distance from the control station at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be seen and identified by night."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.51, Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraft (as of Nov 3, 2026)