Study podcast · Episode 5

Operations & ADM: flying safely in the real world

Tied for the largest topic. Visual line of sight, right of way, night and over-people rules, and the human factors behind most incidents.

~17 min · Full transcript below

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Operations & ADM: flying safely in the real world

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We're recording this episode now. In the meantime, the full transcript below is the complete study material: read it like a written guide, or use the chapter list to jump to a topic.

Chapters

1. Judgment, not just numbers0:00
2. The core operating rules1:50
3. Night operations5:30
4. Operations over people8:00
5. Hazardous attitudes11:00
6. IMSAFE, alcohol, and recap14:10

TranscriptFull episode text with timestamps: the complete written study guide.

Transcript content is original study material derived from FAA sources (14 CFR Part 107 and FAA UAS guidance), current as of June 2026. Educational, not legal advice. Verify current rules at faa.gov/uas before you fly.