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Part 107 airspace and chart practice questions
Practice airspace classes, sectional symbols, airport data, latitude and longitude, authorization, and FAA chart interpretation.
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These are original Drone Authority questions, not active FAA test items. Use the explanation to understand why the correct choice wins and where to rebuild the concept.
01On a VFR sectional chart, controlled airspace surrounding a major airport that resembles an upside-down wedding cake is which class?
Class B
Class B airspace surrounds the busiest airports and is depicted as concentric rings often described as an upside-down wedding cake.
02What does a Part 107 remote pilot need before operating in controlled airspace such as Class C near an airport?
Air traffic control authorization, typically obtained through LAANC
Operations in controlled airspace require ATC authorization, most commonly obtained quickly through LAANC.
03On a sectional chart, a dashed magenta circle around a small airport indicates the floor of which airspace begins at the surface?
Class E airspace starting at the surface
A dashed magenta line marks Class E airspace that begins at the surface around an airport.
04Most uncontrolled airspace where a recreational or Part 107 pilot can fly without ATC authorization is which class?
Class G
Class G is uncontrolled airspace; flying there does not require ATC authorization (though all other rules still apply).
05A faded magenta vignette around an airport on a sectional chart generally indicates:
Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet AGL
A faded magenta vignette indicates Class E airspace starting at 700 feet AGL; dashed magenta means Class E begins at the surface.
06A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is most relevant to a remote pilot because it:
May prohibit drone flight in a defined area for a period of time
The controlling FDC NOTAM defines a TFR's exact area, effective period, altitude limits, restrictions, and any listed exceptions or permission procedures. A TFR may prohibit the planned drone flight, so the remote pilot must read and comply with that notice.
07On a sectional chart, the numbers in a maximum elevation figure (MEF) quadrangle represent:
The highest known terrain or obstacle elevation in that quadrant, in thousands and hundreds of feet
The maximum elevation figure shows the highest terrain or obstacle in that quadrangle, expressed in thousands and hundreds of feet MSL.
08Which airspace would a remote pilot most likely need authorization for when flying near a small towered airport?
Class D
Class D surrounds smaller airports with an operating control tower and requires ATC authorization for drone operations.
09A remote pilot planning a flight should check a UAS Facility Map primarily to learn:
Pre-approved maximum altitude ceilings for LAANC authorizations in controlled airspace
UAS Facility Maps show the maximum altitudes the FAA has pre-approved for LAANC authorizations grid-by-grid in controlled airspace.
10Restricted areas depicted on a sectional chart (e.g., marked R-2501) indicate:
Airspace with hazards to aircraft such as artillery or guided missiles when active
Restricted areas contain hazards such as artillery firing or guided missiles, and entry when active requires permission from the controlling agency.
11Special-use airspace marked as a Military Operations Area (MOA) tells a remote pilot:
Military training activity may be taking place and extra caution is required
MOAs identify areas of military training activity. They are warning and planning information for all pilots.
12Which preflight source should a remote pilot check for temporary flight restrictions, runway closures, or firefighting activity?
NOTAMs
NOTAMs provide temporary, time-critical aeronautical information, including TFRs and other hazards.
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