FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License Cert Prep
3h 52mIntermediate2024-05-31
Authors
Luisa Winters
Certified Instructor for Adobe and Apple
Course details
Prepare for the certification testing required by the FAA to become a licensed pilot of commercial drones. Certified Remote Pilot Luisa Winters takes you through the main topics of the 14 CFR part 107 test for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Luisa covers rules, regulations, airspace limitations, air traffic communication, weather, performance, procedures, physiology, decision-making, maintenance, and more.
Skills covered
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Concepts
Introduction
- Introduction to the FAA Part 107 test
- Studying for the FAA Part 107 test
Taking the Test
- Eligibility and registration
- Day-of exam guide
- IACRA
- Recurrency and community engagement
- What does the test cover
- Key terms and definitions
- Major provisions of Part 107
- Accidents
National Airspace (NAS)
- Operation limitations
- Right of way and airport awareness
- Airport signage
- Runways and traffic patterns
Aeronautical Sectional Charts
- Latitude and longitude
- Controlled and uncontrolled airspace
- Class B (Bravo) airspace
- Class C (Charlie) and D (Delta) airspace
- Class E (Echo) and G (Golf) airspace
- Special airspaces and NOTAMs
- More aeronautical sectional charts
- Additional sources of information
Radio Communication Practices
- Air traffic control and radio communication
- Effective communication
- Radio frequency in drone operations
Aviation Weather
- Checking the weather
- Weather briefings
- Decoding METAR reports
- Decoding TAFs
- Climate effect on flight
- Air masses and fronts
- Storms and related weather phenomena
Performance and Procedures
- Weight and balance
- Angle of attack and stalls
- Following manufacturer's recommendations
- Emergency preparedness and response
Physiology and Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)
- Assessment of pilot and crew
- Alcohol and drug use
- Aeronautical decision-making (ADM)
- Crew resource management (CRM)
- Risk management
- Hazardous attitudes and antidotes
Night Operations
- What is a night flight
- Factors affecting night vision
- Night drone operations - Safety tips
- Lights and regulations
Flying over People
- Regulations and Category 1
- Categories 2 and 3
- Category 4
- Declaration of Compliance (DoC) and recordkeeping
Maintenance, Waivers, and Authorizations
- Maintenance and preflight
- Waivers and Certificates of Authorization (COAs)
- LAANC
- Keeping records
Conclusion
- Thank you and good-bye