FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate and waivers practice questions
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Part 107 Remote pilot certificate and waivers
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Scope and who needs a certificate
1. Under 107.12(c), whom may the Administrator, consistent with international standards, authorize to operate without an FAA-issued remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating?
- A. Any person under 16 years of age flying for practice
- B. An airman operating a civil foreign-registered small unmanned aircraft
- C. Any person flying over a closed- or restricted-access site
- D. Any visual observer who has watched ten flights
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Answer: B. An airman operating a civil foreign-registered small unmanned aircraft
107.12(c): "The Administrator may, consistent with international standards, authorize an airman to operate a civil foreign-registered small unmanned aircraft without an FAA-issued remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating."
Eligibility
2. Under 107.61(d)(1), what does an applicant pass to demonstrate aeronautical knowledge?
- A. A flight review under 61.56
- B. A practical flight test given by an FAA inspector
- C. An initial aeronautical knowledge test covering the areas of knowledge specified in 107.73
- D. A recurrent training course covering the areas of knowledge in 107.74
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Answer: C. An initial aeronautical knowledge test covering the areas of knowledge specified in 107.73
107.61(d) requires the applicant to demonstrate aeronautical knowledge by satisfying one condition, (d)(1) being: "Pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test covering the areas of knowledge specified in § 107.73".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.61, Eligibility (as of Nov 3, 2026)
3. Under 107.61(b), what may the FAA do if an applicant is unable to meet one of the English language requirements due to medical reasons?
- A. Place such operating limitations on the applicant's certificate as are necessary for safe operation
- B. Require the applicant to hold a part 61 pilot certificate
- C. Issue only a temporary certificate for 120 calendar days
- D. Waive the aeronautical knowledge requirement
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Answer: A. Place such operating limitations on the applicant's certificate as are necessary for safe operation
107.61(b) says the FAA "may place such operating limitations on that applicant's certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the small unmanned aircraft".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.61, Eligibility (as of Nov 3, 2026)
4. Which physical or mental condition requirement does 107.61(c) set for an applicant?
- A. Hold at least a third-class FAA medical certificate
- B. Not know or have reason to know of a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small UAS
- C. Pass a medical examination every 24 calendar months
- D. Submit a physician's statement with the application
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Answer: B. Not know or have reason to know of a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small UAS
107.61(c) requires that the applicant "Not know or have reason to know that he or she has a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small unmanned aircraft system".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.61, Eligibility (as of Nov 3, 2026)
5. Under 107.61(d)(2), who may demonstrate aeronautical knowledge by completing training covering the areas of knowledge in 107.74?
- A. A holder of a part 61 pilot certificate, other than a student pilot certificate, who meets the flight review requirements of 61.56
- B. Any holder of a student pilot certificate issued under part 61
- C. Any person who has flown small unmanned aircraft for recreation for at least 2 years
- D. Any person who is at least 18 years of age
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Answer: A. A holder of a part 61 pilot certificate, other than a student pilot certificate, who meets the flight review requirements of 61.56
107.61(d)(2) applies "If a person holds a pilot certificate (other than a student pilot certificate) issued under part 61 of this chapter and meets the flight review requirements specified in § 61.56".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.61, Eligibility (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Alcohol and drug offenses
6. Under 107.57(b), committing an act prohibited by which sections is grounds for denial of an application, or for suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate?
- A. § 107.29 or § 107.31
- B. § 91.17(a) or § 91.19(a)
- C. § 89.110 or § 89.115
- D. § 48.15 or § 48.25
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Answer: B. § 91.17(a) or § 91.19(a)
107.57(b): "Committing an act prohibited by § 91.17(a) or § 91.19(a) of this chapter is grounds for" denial of an application, or suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate.
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.57, Offenses involving alcohol or drugs (as of Nov 3, 2026)
7. Which refusal does 107.59 make grounds for denial of an application or suspension or revocation of a remote pilot certificate?
- A. A refusal to complete recurrent training more often than every 24 calendar months
- B. A refusal to let a visual observer assist with a flight
- C. A refusal to submit to a test to indicate the percentage by weight of alcohol in the blood when requested by a law enforcement officer in accordance with 91.17(c)
- D. A refusal to register a small unmanned aircraft used only for recreation
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Answer: C. A refusal to submit to a test to indicate the percentage by weight of alcohol in the blood when requested by a law enforcement officer in accordance with 91.17(c)
107.59 covers "A refusal to submit to a test to indicate the percentage by weight of alcohol in the blood, when requested by a law enforcement officer in accordance with § 91.17(c) of this chapter".
Applying for the certificate
8. Under 107.63(a)(1), what must the evidence of passing the initial aeronautical knowledge test be when applying with a paper application?
- A. A logbook endorsement from a certificated flight instructor
- B. A certificate of completion of an online training course
- C. A signed statement from the applicant
- D. An airman knowledge test report showing passage of the knowledge test
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Answer: D. An airman knowledge test report showing passage of the knowledge test
107.63(a)(1): "If applying using a paper application, this evidence must be an airman knowledge test report showing passage of the knowledge test".
9. For an application under 107.63(a)(2), how does 107.63(b)(3) say the person making the application shows that the applicant meets the 61.56 flight review requirements?
- A. By the small unmanned aircraft's registration certificate
- B. By an airman knowledge test report
- C. By a copy of a current FAA medical certificate
- D. By logbook endorsement or other manner acceptable to the Administrator
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Answer: D. By logbook endorsement or other manner acceptable to the Administrator
107.63(b)(3) requires the person making the application to, "by logbook endorsement or other manner acceptable to the Administrator, show the applicant meets the flight review requirements specified in § 61.56".
10. Which event does 107.64(b) list as one upon which a temporary remote pilot certificate expires?
- A. The holder's first flight at night
- B. Receipt of the permanent certificate
- C. A change in the holder's permanent mailing address
- D. Renewal of the aircraft's Certificate of Aircraft Registration
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Answer: B. Receipt of the permanent certificate
107.64(b): a temporary certificate expires "On the expiration date shown on the certificate", "Upon receipt of the permanent certificate", or "Upon receipt of a notice that the certificate sought is denied or revoked."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.64, Temporary certificate (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Aeronautical knowledge recency
11. Which privileges does 107.65 say a person may not exercise unless the aeronautical knowledge recency requirement is met?
- A. The privileges of registering a small unmanned aircraft
- B. The privileges of acting as a visual observer
- C. The privileges of buying a small unmanned aircraft
- D. The privileges of a remote pilot in command with small UAS rating
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Answer: D. The privileges of a remote pilot in command with small UAS rating
107.65: "A person may not exercise the privileges of a remote pilot in command with small UAS rating unless that person has accomplished one of the following".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.65, Aeronautical knowledge recency (as of Nov 3, 2026)
12. Which of these does 107.65(b) list as a way to meet the aeronautical knowledge recency requirement?
- A. Logging at least three flights in the previous 90 days
- B. Completing a flight review under 61.56, with no small UAS training
- C. Renewing the small unmanned aircraft's registration
- D. Completed recurrent training covering the areas of knowledge specified in 107.73
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Answer: D. Completed recurrent training covering the areas of knowledge specified in 107.73
107.65(b) lists "Completed recurrent training covering the areas of knowledge specified in § 107.73".
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.65, Aeronautical knowledge recency (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Knowledge tests and knowledge areas
13. Besides a photograph, signature and date of birth, what must an applicant's identification contain under 107.67(b)?
- A. A permanent mailing address
- B. An e-mail address
- C. A small unmanned aircraft registration number
- D. A Social Security number
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Answer: A. A permanent mailing address
107.67(b)(4) lists "Permanent mailing address"; if it is a post office box number, "the applicant must also provide a current residential address."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.67, Knowledge tests: General procedures and passing grades (as of Nov 3, 2026)
14. For what period does 107.69(b) prohibit an applicant found to have committed a prohibited act on a knowledge test from applying for any certificate, rating, or authorization and from taking any test?
- A. 1 year after the date of committing that act
- B. 14 calendar days after the date of committing that act
- C. 24 calendar months after the date of committing that act
- D. 6 months after the date of committing that act
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Answer: A. 1 year after the date of committing that act
107.69(b): such an applicant "is prohibited, for 1 year after the date of committing that act, from" applying for any certificate, rating, or authorization and applying for and taking any test.
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.69, Knowledge tests: Cheating or other unauthorized conduct (as of Nov 3, 2026)
15. Which area of knowledge is listed in 107.73 for the initial test and recurrent training but is not listed in 107.74 for qualifying part 61 pilots?
- A. Operation at night
- B. Crew resource management
- C. Radio communication procedures
- D. Emergency procedures
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Answer: C. Radio communication procedures
107.73(g) lists "Radio communication procedures"; the 107.74 list includes "Emergency procedures", "Crew resource management" and "Operation at night" but not radio communication procedures.
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.73, Knowledge and training (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Carrying the certificate, changes and surrender
16. Under 107.77(a), what must accompany an application to change the name on a remote pilot certificate?
- A. The remote pilot certificate with small UAS rating and a copy of the marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the name change
- B. A new photograph and the applicant's knowledge test report
- C. A new Certificate of Aircraft Registration
- D. A letter from the applicant's employer
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Answer: A. The remote pilot certificate with small UAS rating and a copy of the marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the name change
107.77(a): the application must be accompanied by the applicant's "Remote pilot certificate with small UAS rating" and "A copy of the marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the name change."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.77, Change of name or address (as of Nov 3, 2026)
17. Under 107.7(b), what must the remote pilot in command, visual observer, owner, operator, or person manipulating the flight controls allow the Administrator to do upon request?
- A. Fly the small unmanned aircraft on the operator's next job
- B. Keep the small unmanned aircraft permanently
- C. Make any test or inspection of the small unmanned aircraft system, the remote pilot in command, the person manipulating the flight controls, and, if applicable, the visual observer to determine compliance
- D. Review the operator's personal bank records
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Answer: C. Make any test or inspection of the small unmanned aircraft system, the remote pilot in command, the person manipulating the flight controls, and, if applicable, the visual observer to determine compliance
107.7(b): they must, upon request, "allow the Administrator to make any test or inspection of the small unmanned aircraft system, the remote pilot in command, the person manipulating the flight controls of a small unmanned aircraft system, and, if applicable, the visual observer to determine compliance with this part."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.7, Inspection, testing, and demonstration of compliance (as of Nov 3, 2026)
Waivers
18. Under 107.200(d)(1), to what extent may a person who receives a certificate of waiver deviate from the regulations of Part 107?
- A. From any regulation for 24 hours after the waiver is issued
- B. From any regulation of Part 107, without limit
- C. Only from 107.51, whatever the waiver says
- D. To the extent specified in the certificate of waiver
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Answer: D. To the extent specified in the certificate of waiver
107.200(d)(1): a person who receives a certificate of waiver "May deviate from the regulations of this part to the extent specified in the certificate of waiver" and, under (d)(2), must comply with its conditions or limitations.
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.200, Waiver policy and requirements (as of Nov 3, 2026)
19. What limit does 107.205(a) place on waivers of 107.25, operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft?
- A. No waiver will be issued for operations at night
- B. No waiver will be issued for operations in Class B airspace
- C. No waiver will be issued to allow the carriage of property of another by aircraft for compensation or hire
- D. No waiver will be issued to a person under 18 years of age
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Answer: C. No waiver will be issued to allow the carriage of property of another by aircraft for compensation or hire
107.205(a): "no waiver of this provision will be issued to allow the carriage of property of another by aircraft for compensation or hire."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.205, List of regulations subject to waiver (as of Nov 3, 2026)
20. Under 107.200(b), what must a request for a certificate of waiver contain?
- A. Proof of liability insurance and the aircraft's registration certificate
- B. A complete description of the proposed operation and justification that establishes that the operation can safely be conducted under the terms of a certificate of waiver
- C. A declaration of compliance accepted under Subpart D
- D. Written approval from local law enforcement
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Answer: B. A complete description of the proposed operation and justification that establishes that the operation can safely be conducted under the terms of a certificate of waiver
107.200(b): a request "must contain a complete description of the proposed operation and justification that establishes that the operation can safely be conducted under the terms of a certificate of waiver."
Source: eCFR: 14 CFR 107.200, Waiver policy and requirements (as of Nov 3, 2026)