FAA Drone 87 Test Exam Questons
What effect does an uphill terrain slope have on launch performance?
A.) Increases launch speed
B.) Increases launch distance
C.) Decreases launch distance - ✔ ✔ B.) Increases launch distance
The most critical conditions of launch performance are the result of
some combination of high gross weight, altitude, and temperature and
A.) unfavorable wind
B.) obstacles surrounding the launch site
C.) powerplant systems - ✔ ✔ A.) unfavorable wind
Maximum edurance is obtained at the point of minimum power to
maintain the aircraft
A.) In steady, level flight
B.) Obstacles surrounding the launch site
C.) Powerplant systems - ✔ ✔ A.) In steady, level flight
When range and economy of operation are the principle goals, the
remote pilot must ensure that the sUAS will be operated at the
recommended
A.) Specific endurance
B.) Long-range cruise speed
,C.) Equivalent airspeed - ✔ ✔ B.) Long-range cruise speed
What is the best source for sUAS performance data and information?
A.) Manufacturer publications
B.) Pilot reports
C.) Estimates based on similar systems - ✔ ✔ A.) Manufacturer
publications
How would a remote PIC "check notams"?
A.) By utilizing B4UFLY application on smartphone
B.) By contacting the FAA district office
C.) By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as
1800wxbrief.com - ✔ ✔ C.) By obtaining a briefing via an online
source such as 1800wxbrief.com
Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMS are issued by the National Flight Data
Center and contain regulatory information, such as
A.) Temporary Flight Restrictions
B.) Markings and signs used at airports
C.) Standard communications procedures at uncontrolled airports - ✔
✔ A.) Temporary Flight Restrictions
Which statement about longitude and latitude are true?
A.) Lines of longitude are parallel to the Equator
B.) Lines of Longitude cross the equator at right angles
, C.) The 0 degree line of latitude passes through Greenwich, England -
✔ ✔ B.) Lines of Longitude cross the equator at right angles
The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on - ✔ ✔ The
instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established
You have been dispatched to use your sUAS in a search for a missing
child. The area where you will be operating is in the Devil's Lake West
MOA, East of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active?
A.) Refer to the Military Operations Directory
B.) This information is available in the Small UAS Database
C.) Contact a nearby Flight Service Station for information and phone
numbers for this controlling agency - ✔ ✔ C.) Contact a nearby
Flight Service Station for information and phone numbers for this
controlling agency
You are using your UAS in support of security operations for a
community event in the vicinity of Sulphur Springs Airport (SUR) where
there is active air traffic. Who has the priority and right-of-way within
the traffic pattern area?
A.) Priority and right-of-way goes to the aircraft closest to the landing
runway
B.) In the interest of the public safety, the sUAS has the right-of-way
C.) Manned Aircraft - ✔ ✔ C.) Manned Aircraft
Private airports are
A.) Restricted to use by private and recreational pilots
What effect does an uphill terrain slope have on launch performance?
A.) Increases launch speed
B.) Increases launch distance
C.) Decreases launch distance - ✔ ✔ B.) Increases launch distance
The most critical conditions of launch performance are the result of
some combination of high gross weight, altitude, and temperature and
A.) unfavorable wind
B.) obstacles surrounding the launch site
C.) powerplant systems - ✔ ✔ A.) unfavorable wind
Maximum edurance is obtained at the point of minimum power to
maintain the aircraft
A.) In steady, level flight
B.) Obstacles surrounding the launch site
C.) Powerplant systems - ✔ ✔ A.) In steady, level flight
When range and economy of operation are the principle goals, the
remote pilot must ensure that the sUAS will be operated at the
recommended
A.) Specific endurance
B.) Long-range cruise speed
,C.) Equivalent airspeed - ✔ ✔ B.) Long-range cruise speed
What is the best source for sUAS performance data and information?
A.) Manufacturer publications
B.) Pilot reports
C.) Estimates based on similar systems - ✔ ✔ A.) Manufacturer
publications
How would a remote PIC "check notams"?
A.) By utilizing B4UFLY application on smartphone
B.) By contacting the FAA district office
C.) By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as
1800wxbrief.com - ✔ ✔ C.) By obtaining a briefing via an online
source such as 1800wxbrief.com
Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMS are issued by the National Flight Data
Center and contain regulatory information, such as
A.) Temporary Flight Restrictions
B.) Markings and signs used at airports
C.) Standard communications procedures at uncontrolled airports - ✔
✔ A.) Temporary Flight Restrictions
Which statement about longitude and latitude are true?
A.) Lines of longitude are parallel to the Equator
B.) Lines of Longitude cross the equator at right angles
, C.) The 0 degree line of latitude passes through Greenwich, England -
✔ ✔ B.) Lines of Longitude cross the equator at right angles
The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on - ✔ ✔ The
instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established
You have been dispatched to use your sUAS in a search for a missing
child. The area where you will be operating is in the Devil's Lake West
MOA, East of area 2. How would you find out if the MOA is active?
A.) Refer to the Military Operations Directory
B.) This information is available in the Small UAS Database
C.) Contact a nearby Flight Service Station for information and phone
numbers for this controlling agency - ✔ ✔ C.) Contact a nearby
Flight Service Station for information and phone numbers for this
controlling agency
You are using your UAS in support of security operations for a
community event in the vicinity of Sulphur Springs Airport (SUR) where
there is active air traffic. Who has the priority and right-of-way within
the traffic pattern area?
A.) Priority and right-of-way goes to the aircraft closest to the landing
runway
B.) In the interest of the public safety, the sUAS has the right-of-way
C.) Manned Aircraft - ✔ ✔ C.) Manned Aircraft
Private airports are
A.) Restricted to use by private and recreational pilots
