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Georgia Aerial Applicator Category 34 Exam COMPLETE
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Summarized Exam Coverage
The Georgia Aerial Applicator Category 34 Exam tests knowledge required for pilots applying pesticides
by aircraft. Key domains include: spray drift physics and management (droplet size spectrum, VMD,
temperature inversions), weather and environmental factors (wind speed, humidity, atmospheric
stability), equipment and calibration (nozzles, boom types, CPA, flow meters), pesticide formulation
and adjuvants (viscosity, surface tension, DCA), regulatory safety (FAA Part 137, FIFRA label compliance,
no-fly zones, sensitive areas), and operational decision-making (swath displacement, drift modeling,
emergency procedures) .
1. Spray drift is best defined as:
A. Pesticide that lands perfectly on the target crop
B. Particles that move out of the target area and deposit on adjoining properties
C. Only the movement of visible fog
D. The intentional overspray of field margins
Answer: B
Drift includes the movement of spray droplets, granules, or dust particles away from the target site,
potentially affecting adjoining properties .
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2. Prior to an aerial application, an applicator should collect all of the following information EXCEPT:
A. Crops to be treated
B. Pest(s) to be controlled
C. The application rate
D. The pilot's preferred music playlist
Answer: D
Operational planning requires agronomic and pest data, not personal preferences. The label dictates the
required rate .
3. After a pesticide has been selected, the mixer/loader should check the ______ to understand all
requirements and warnings.
A. Material Safety Data Sheet
B. Pesticide label
C. Aircraft flight manual
D. GPS waypoint log
Answer: B
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The pesticide label is the primary legal document; it supersedes other references for mixing and
application instructions .
4. Pesticide labels change periodically. This statement is:
A. False
B. True
Answer: B
Labels are updated as new risks or usage patterns emerge; always use the current label .
5. When comparing a new label to a previously filed label, you should pay close attention to:
A. Registration numbers, application rate, and wind limitations
B. The color of the packaging
C. The brand name only
D. The batch lot number
Answer: A
Registration numbers, rates, and wind limits are critical for legal compliance and drift prevention .
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6. The pilot must be briefed on risks including all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Susceptible crops downwind
B. Beekeeping operations and water bodies
C. Physical obstructions
D. The pilot’s personal stock portfolio
Answer: D
The pre-flight hazard assessment covers environmental and safety risks, not financial matters .
7. Two excellent ways to manage spray drift are:
A. Use larger droplets and spray when the air is calm
B. Increase airspeed and use fewer nozzles
C. Reduce tank pressure and fly higher
D. Add more surfactant and fly at dusk
Answer: A
Larger droplets have greater mass and resist drift; calm air reduces lateral movement .
8. A droplet with a diameter of 50–100 micrometers is similar to:
A. Heavy rain
Georgia Aerial Applicator Category 34 Exam COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Summarized Exam Coverage
The Georgia Aerial Applicator Category 34 Exam tests knowledge required for pilots applying pesticides
by aircraft. Key domains include: spray drift physics and management (droplet size spectrum, VMD,
temperature inversions), weather and environmental factors (wind speed, humidity, atmospheric
stability), equipment and calibration (nozzles, boom types, CPA, flow meters), pesticide formulation
and adjuvants (viscosity, surface tension, DCA), regulatory safety (FAA Part 137, FIFRA label compliance,
no-fly zones, sensitive areas), and operational decision-making (swath displacement, drift modeling,
emergency procedures) .
1. Spray drift is best defined as:
A. Pesticide that lands perfectly on the target crop
B. Particles that move out of the target area and deposit on adjoining properties
C. Only the movement of visible fog
D. The intentional overspray of field margins
Answer: B
Drift includes the movement of spray droplets, granules, or dust particles away from the target site,
potentially affecting adjoining properties .
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2. Prior to an aerial application, an applicator should collect all of the following information EXCEPT:
A. Crops to be treated
B. Pest(s) to be controlled
C. The application rate
D. The pilot's preferred music playlist
Answer: D
Operational planning requires agronomic and pest data, not personal preferences. The label dictates the
required rate .
3. After a pesticide has been selected, the mixer/loader should check the ______ to understand all
requirements and warnings.
A. Material Safety Data Sheet
B. Pesticide label
C. Aircraft flight manual
D. GPS waypoint log
Answer: B
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The pesticide label is the primary legal document; it supersedes other references for mixing and
application instructions .
4. Pesticide labels change periodically. This statement is:
A. False
B. True
Answer: B
Labels are updated as new risks or usage patterns emerge; always use the current label .
5. When comparing a new label to a previously filed label, you should pay close attention to:
A. Registration numbers, application rate, and wind limitations
B. The color of the packaging
C. The brand name only
D. The batch lot number
Answer: A
Registration numbers, rates, and wind limits are critical for legal compliance and drift prevention .
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6. The pilot must be briefed on risks including all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Susceptible crops downwind
B. Beekeeping operations and water bodies
C. Physical obstructions
D. The pilot’s personal stock portfolio
Answer: D
The pre-flight hazard assessment covers environmental and safety risks, not financial matters .
7. Two excellent ways to manage spray drift are:
A. Use larger droplets and spray when the air is calm
B. Increase airspeed and use fewer nozzles
C. Reduce tank pressure and fly higher
D. Add more surfactant and fly at dusk
Answer: A
Larger droplets have greater mass and resist drift; calm air reduces lateral movement .
8. A droplet with a diameter of 50–100 micrometers is similar to:
A. Heavy rain
