Drone Pilot Certification - Revision history

M: /* Lat/Long question */

2023-07-04T15:56:23Z

Lat/Long question

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	What airport is at 47 40 N 101 26 W?		What airport is at 47 40 N 101 26 W?

	~~At first (THIS IS WRONG), this looks fucked up bc "Shemchenko" is under that point, if you assume~~ the unmarked line south of 48 degrees is the next degree (47).		DO NOT ASSUME the unmarked line south of 48 degrees is the next degree (47). If you do, it will look like "Shemchenko" is under that point. But you should not look at unmarked lat/long lines and assume they are the next degree. Instead, COUNT THE TICKS, they are each ONE DEGREE, and 5 and 10 are marked out with bigger ticks. It turns out that "other" unmarked line is 47'30". How tf you supposed to know that? That's just the way it is. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbqgWR5wmM This video] helps.

	But you should not look at unmarked lat/long lines and assume they are the next degree. Instead, COUNT THE TICKS, they are each ONE DEGREE, and 5 and 10 are marked out with bigger ticks. How tf you supposed to know that? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbqgWR5wmM This video] helps.

	=== Sectional Chart airport descriptors ===		=== Sectional Chart airport descriptors ===

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2023-07-04T15:53:16Z

Recurrent Education

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	You can read the [https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/media/uas_acs.pdf Remote Pilot –Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (PDF).]		You can read the [https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/media/uas_acs.pdf Remote Pilot –Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (PDF).]

			=== Test Confidentiality ===

	Note that these resources were all prepared from publicly available sources, focusing on resources provided directly by the FAA. This was all collated before I took the test, and does not contain anything from my actual test. The test questions on the actual test I took are closely guarded and may not be shared, as per the terms of the administrator of the test (PSI in my case).		Note that these resources were all prepared from publicly available sources, focusing on resources provided directly by the FAA. This was all collated before I took the test, and does not contain anything from my actual test. The test questions on the actual test I took are closely guarded and may not be shared, as per the terms of the administrator of the test (PSI in my case).

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2023-07-04T15:52:25Z

Test 107 resources

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	You can read the [https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/media/uas_acs.pdf Remote Pilot –Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (PDF).]		You can read the [https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/media/uas_acs.pdf Remote Pilot –Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (PDF).]

			Note that these resources were all prepared from publicly available sources, focusing on resources provided directly by the FAA. This was all collated before I took the test, and does not contain anything from my actual test. The test questions on the actual test I took are closely guarded and may not be shared, as per the terms of the administrator of the test (PSI in my case).

	== Test 107 resources ==		== Test 107 resources ==

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2023-06-20T20:48:24Z

Certification steps

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	* [https://faadronezone-operator.faa.gov/#/part107 Sign up] as a 107 pilot		* [https://faadronezone-operator.faa.gov/#/part107 Sign up] as a 107 pilot
	* [https://faa.psiexams.com/FAA Sign up] for a "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)" certification test at a testing facility ($170)		* [https://faa.psiexams.com/FAA Sign up] for a "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)" certification test at a testing facility ($170)
			* Apply online for a Remote Pilot Certificate using the 17-digit Knowledge Test Exam ID
			* Print a temporary certificate while waiting for the official one to be mailed

	== Test 107 ==		== Test 107 ==

M: /* Runway descriptions */

2023-06-20T15:23:54Z

Runway descriptions

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	GIVEN:		GIVEN:
	* INFERRED after studying this: ~~Typically, aircraft~~ liftoff and ~~land~~ AGAINST THE WIND.		* INFERRED after studying this: Aircraft liftoff and landing is optimal AGAINST THE WIND. Legs are named with this in mind.
	* CTAF: common traffic advisory frequency (plane to plane radio when there is no tower)		* CTAF: common traffic advisory frequency (plane to plane radio when there is no tower)
	* For compass degrees, NORTH IS ZERO, roll right, back around to zero as you come back up and to the right on the compass wheel.		* For compass degrees, NORTH IS ZERO, roll right, back around to zero as you come back up and to the right on the compass wheel.

	one-three: Runway numbering like 27 means 270 degrees. You don't say 27, you say two-seven. YOU LAND GOING IN THIS DIRECTION. REPEAT THIS DESCRIBES LANDING, NOT TAKEOFF. For example, you fly east to land on runway nine, and west to land on runway two-seven.		one-three: Runway numbering like 27 means 270 degrees. You don't say 27, you say two-seven. YOU LAND GOING IN THIS DIRECTION. REPEAT THIS DESCRIBES LANDING, NOT TAKEOFF. YOU ARE LANDING IN THAT DIRECTION OF THE COMPASS. For example, you fly east to land on runway nine, and west to land on runway two-seven. It looks like a runway has ONE number at one end, and a 180 degree different number at the other end, for view by pilots that are landing.

	left: Left hand traffic pattern is standard. You take left-hand turns through the legs (see next part).		left: Left hand traffic pattern is standard. You take left-hand turns through the legs (see next part).

M: /* Certification steps */

2023-06-19T20:15:51Z

Certification steps

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	* Register at https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx to get a Federal Tracking Number		* Register at https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx to get a Federal Tracking Number
	* [https://faadronezone-operator.faa.gov/#/part107 Sign up] as a 107 pilot		* [https://faadronezone-operator.faa.gov/#/part107 Sign up] as a 107 pilot
	* [https://faa.psiexams.com/FAA Sign up] for a "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)" certification test at a testing facility		* [https://faa.psiexams.com/FAA Sign up] for a "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)" certification test at a testing facility ($170)

	== Test 107 ==		== Test 107 ==

M at 20:15, 19 June 2023

2023-06-19T20:15:31Z

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	To fly a drone that weighs more than 0.55lb, you must register it with the FAA. The FAA requires that the drone broadcast a Remote ID. You must include that when registering your drone.		To fly a drone that weighs more than 0.55lb, you must register it with the FAA. The FAA requires that the drone broadcast a Remote ID. You must include that when registering your drone.

	NOTE It may be that a [https://hamradioprep.com/fpv-drones-using-a-ham-radio-license/ ham radio license is required] for DIY FPV drone flying.		NOTE It may be that a [https://hamradioprep.com/fpv-drones-using-a-ham-radio-license/ ham radio license is also required] for DIY FPV drone flying.

	== Certification steps ==		== Certification steps ==

M at 20:15, 19 June 2023

2023-06-19T20:15:13Z

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	To fly a drone commercially, and to get approvals for non-standard flights, you must operate under Part 107 rules (ie you must have that certification).		To fly a drone commercially, and to get approvals for non-standard flights, you must operate under Part 107 rules (ie you must have that certification).

	To fly a drone that weighs more than 0.55lb, you must register it with the FAA. The FAA requires that the drone broadcast a Remote ID. You must include that when registering your drone~~, unless you register it as recreational~~.		To fly a drone that weighs more than 0.55lb, you must register it with the FAA. The FAA requires that the drone broadcast a Remote ID. You must include that when registering your drone.

	NOTE It may be that a [https://hamradioprep.com/fpv-drones-using-a-ham-radio-license/ ham radio license is required] for DIY FPV drone flying.		NOTE It may be that a [https://hamradioprep.com/fpv-drones-using-a-ham-radio-license/ ham radio license is required] for DIY FPV drone flying.

M: /* Sectional Chart controlled airspace */

2023-06-19T20:07:51Z

Sectional Chart controlled airspace

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	Airspace class B is BLUE SOLID LINE. Look for NUM/DEN for ceil/floor.		Airspace class B is BLUE SOLID LINE. Look for NUM/DEN for ceil/floor.

	Airspace class C is RED/MAGENTA SOLID LINE.		Airspace class C is RED/MAGENTA SOLID LINE. Again look for NUM/DEN.

	Airspace class D is BLUE DOTTED LINE. Ceiling is in dashed box in hundreds of feet!		Airspace class D is BLUE DOTTED LINE. Ceiling is in dashed box in hundreds of feet!

M: /* Test 107 Q&A */

2023-06-19T20:05:38Z

Test 107 Q&A

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	But you should not look at unmarked lat/long lines and assume they are the next degree. Instead, COUNT THE TICKS, they are each ONE DEGREE, and 5 and 10 are marked out with bigger ticks. How tf you supposed to know that? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbqgWR5wmM This video] helps.		But you should not look at unmarked lat/long lines and assume they are the next degree. Instead, COUNT THE TICKS, they are each ONE DEGREE, and 5 and 10 are marked out with bigger ticks. How tf you supposed to know that? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbqgWR5wmM This video] helps.

	=== ~~Airspace ceilings~~ and ~~floors~~ ===		=== Sectional Chart airport descriptors ===
			Described well [https://pilotinstitute.com/sectional-chart/ here].

			The Airport Nm (TAN) airport name and 3-letter ID
			CT - 118.2 * (C) (C), a dark blue circle, indicates CTAF pilot-to-pilot broadcasts at 118.2 MHz
			ASOS 118.725 ASOS weather info broadcast at 118.725 Mhz
			1716 *L 77 122.95 Airport elevation is 1716 MSL; Length of runway is 7700'; CONTROL TOWER broadcasts at 122.95 MHz

			=== Sectional Chart controlled airspace ===
	What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)? 1300 feet AGL \| 1300 feet MSL \| 1700 feet MSL		What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)? 1300 feet AGL \| 1300 feet MSL \| 1700 feet MSL

	[https://youtu.be/FXDoxqmgWxA This video] is gold. ~~God damn it~~ is the PURPLE NUMERATOR/DENOMINATOR NUMBER on the chart, ALWAYS IN MSL unless it is in (PARENTHESES) then it is AGL - in hundreds of feet! crazy shit...		[https://youtu.be/FXDoxqmgWxA This video] is gold.

			It is the PURPLE NUMERATOR/DENOMINATOR NUMBER on the chart, ALWAYS IN MSL unless it is in (PARENTHESES) then it is AGL - in hundreds of feet! crazy shit...
	41		41
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	13		13

	Airspace class B is BLUE SOLID LINE.		Airspace class B is BLUE SOLID LINE. Look for NUM/DEN for ceil/floor.

	Airspace class C is RED SOLID LINE.		Airspace class C is RED/MAGENTA SOLID LINE.

	Airspace class D is BLUE DOTTED LINE. Ceiling is in dashed box in hundreds of feet!		Airspace class D is BLUE DOTTED LINE. Ceiling is in dashed box in hundreds of feet!

	Airspace class E is RED DOTTED LINE.		Airspace class E is RED/MAGENTA DOTTED LINE.

	=== METARS ===		=== METARS ===