Thank you for the video. I just passed my 107 test. It was hard!!! It had lots of questions that were not there on any question bank and had maybe 15 questions that were not even from the FAA study guide like remote ID of foreigners, remote ID if we travel overseas, Nite flying over people thats allowed now, catergory 2 weight and safety questions and a few I had no clue about. Structures to find on map were very small and having all the knowledge you gave helped to get the other regular questions correct. FAA charges $175 and they dont even give us an updated study guide or even a supplement of new rules!!!
The FAA Hates Drone Pilots.. they want us to fail and be discouraged.. Hence why they don't provide all the necessary testing infos for us, like they do for flying manned aircraft..
I totally agree! I actually failed by one question my first go around because I studied all the other information much more as a lot of the TH-cam teachers said that we most likely wouldn't be seeing crazy "airplane pilot" questions. This video is a perfect example of what to see in 2024 for your Part 107.
I studied for my drone pilot license using internet -based courses, and like your presentation I made use of the ability to zoom in on a region of interest in sectional charts. Imagine my surprise at my test when i was handed a physical book of sectional charts; so no ability to zoom in. Students should be aware of this and perhaps take with them a magnifying glass to make reading the charts easier. Good presentation.
All I will say is that this is the ONLY video I’ve seen that has the questions AND answers displayed over the sectional charts making it super simple to answer the question on your own. Thank you for this 🙌🏼
Just had Question 5 on my Part 107 today. Scored an 80%. Thank you so much for clarifying this! This wasn't too painful, but having at least 12-15 sectional questions on my exam sure was. I was cruising along for the first 1/3 of the test before they started coming one after another.
I passed on first try and if I found this video prior test then it would've been a breeze and not as hard. Just happy I passed... these question are on the test
On 11/29 I took the Part 107, and had about 10 chart reading questions. Do get the booklet and memorize the legends. I’m old geezer and passed it with a 93 %.
I just passed my Part 107 test with a 90% this Saturday! I actually watched this video a few hours before I took the test and that helped me in getting at least 3-5 of the answers correct. Thanks for all your help!
I had my test today, passed as well got an 80% some of these were on the test thank you! It’s crazy though I took a course a couple months ago and they must have changed the test because a lot of the study material I had wasn’t on the test but im not complaining cuz I passed lol
At 17:36 you said 400ft when I believe you meant 4000ft. Trying to be helpful to you. Your wonderful vidio has been way more helpful to me than I will ever be to you so I am very thankful for you taking the time to make this video.
Sir, just passed my Part 107 exam 30 minutes ago with an 80%. This video, by far, was the most important study material I looked at. This, and reading the faa study guide chapter on airspace. I certainly should have studied waaay more, but I’m obviously satisfied with the result haha. Thanks!
I haven't studied for the Part 107 yet, but think you got the last question wrong....even though I may be wrong as its been decades since I have flown, but I did hold CFI and multi-engine instrument commercial licenses at one point....but if you look at the NE quadrant of AFW, there is another level of Class B airspace that starts at 3000', sort of cuts the corner tip of the runway. So the correct answer is 3000' not 4000'....unless I am missing something, which is possible as its been so long since I've looked at these charts.
Yes, you're actually correct. I don't like the way this question is phrased, because that small NE part of AFW sits in Class B airspace with a floor of 3,000 ft. MSL, but the majority of AFW sits in Class B airspace starting at 4,000 ft. MSL. This question would be much easier to answer if it spelled out what part of AFW we're looking at. Good point and thanks for commenting!
for the last question, I was told that if there is dotted line around the airport, then that means the floor is at the surface. If not, then what's the dotted line?
I was looking at comments to see if anyone mentioned this. The blue dots around AFW appears to be Class D the -30 tells us that air space is up to 2999 and my understanding was the floor is the surface. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Actually re-reading the question it’s a trick question… it’s asking for floor space of Class B airspace not the floor space for AFW so surface would not be correct the correct answer is 4000. 🤦🏻♂️
Just curious. Were the three question choices on question one from an actual FAA test or were they your picks? B was obviously the correct answer because flying above a tower is always based on AGL and never MSL.
Yes, you're right! That is Class D airspace from the surface up to 3,000 ft. MSL. As you go higher than 3,000 ft. MSL, the airspace changes from Class D to Class E, and then from Class E to Class B at 4,000 ft. MSL, since the floor/bottom of Class B airspace is 4,000 ft. MSL. On a two-dimensional map, it's hard sometimes to imagine the airspace classes stacked on top of each other, but that's what is happening here. Does that make sense?
17:37 you say 400 ft, but I believe you mean 4000 ft. Here in Canada Transport Canada make the rules very basic, restricted, always max altitude is 400AGL or 100 ft above a building or structure if within 200 ft.
This was so helpful thank you. This was my first time looking at a sectional chart. After watching your video and studying a bit I passed the test this week. Keep up the great work thank you so much.
Congrats Jonnydee! I’m 50% complete with the same training program. Overall was the test hard? How many questions had to deal with the sectional chart if you were to guess?
@@ej8688 Hey EJ - not hard if you study! most of our students haven't taken a standardized test in a very long time. as far as question breakdown, it can vary, but most folks report seeing 25-25% of their questions referencing sectional charts or airspace.
And your comment about question number one the mileage on the top of the sectional to the left of that first 10. You'll see the 10 mi section divided into 1 mi section so you have nine right there. You don't just have to estimate 10. Take away one. And it's good for the nautical or statue miles when they were several listings there of distances. When using a distance you will normally start to the left of the line into the one while notches start with like say five or four and then keep on going over to the 20 if you wanted to have 24 mi section measured out
Here’s a link to download / open the testing supplement where you can find the charts (It's 168MB). www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/supplements/media/sport_rec_private_akts.pdf
1st of all awesime information. i really appreciated you sharing this. Just started self studying with an audible book. i am quite sure after watching this the audible is not going to be nearly enough. However, i think i need to hear the concepts repeated often so that i can begin to grasp. i did sign up with another group that i will be attending an online seminar to learn the information. if it turns out it won’t give me the confidence i need to understand and pass then i am sure i will dsign on with the Drone pilot Ground school or drone university. I am sure i will get it I just have to dedicate myself to studying.
In the Fig 25 area 4, the AFW airport's blue runway "icon" overlaps with 2 different floors of class b airspace, 110/30 and 110/40. Since the "icon" overlaps would it not be 3000 MSL or am I reading into too much?
I keep coming to videos along these lines just to see if I can get a sense of how likely I'd be to retain enough info to pass this test. My idea is the assessment of my probability (from seeing videos like this) would help me determine if I should even utilize any of what money I do have on a course for preparation for it, or even to buy a drone. If I can't pass, why spend the money? Right? But, honestly, there is so much info to memorize and my memory is not great....and videos like this only serve to make me think I will not be able to do it. Instead of giving me any confidence I can pass it and remember this important info, I am filled with trepidation that it is too much. For me, videos like this make me feel like I can't manage this, rather than inspiring me to buy a course to pass it. Not sure if it lands that way for many others or not. I had a hard time in school due to memorization issues. Maybe I' just challenged. But if I could only see a video where I could learn enough in one area (so the people making the videos aren't giving away all their knowledge for free) but to where I could prove to myself I could do this, then I would. But so far, I'm inclined to go the other way and just not ever get into flying a drone. I don't have money or time to burn.
Question 5 is an example once again of how the FAA has some questions that have incorrect answers that they never got around to correcting on some of their exams. And in this case the airport is cut by the class B aerospace on the upper right hand corner of the field. So it's actually into sections. One has the base at 4000 ft and the upper one has a base at 3000 ft. Am I correct in guessing by example from people who've taken this exam you found the correct answer to put down on it even though it is not a correct answer in full?
How come in class E air space G ends at 700 AGL but If there is no marked air space G goes up to 1,200 AGL. Is this always true? I ask because I have seen multiple diagrams that show G can end either at 700 AGL or 1,200 AGl and i am not sure how to know when to apply each. Thank you for your wonderful video it was very helpful!
Guys, i just passed my 107 with a 72%. My entire test felt like charts. I was extremely frustrated by the end of my test because nothing i studied was on it. Charts charts charts is what you need to focus on.
You say on question two (CT is also a clue as to the CTAF) that the answer IS the CTAF 127.25 but it says the tower is CLOSED. Would you not actually have used the common frequency 122.95? And if not, I would appreciate the clarification. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment. The question asks, "if the tower is closed, what should we use as the CTAF?" Anytime you see the C with the circle around it, that indicates the CTAF frequency, which can be used if the tower is closed. The other frequency, 122.95, is UNICOM. Hope this helps!
Question #1 is confusing, if the correct answer is B, because a tower that's under construction most likely won't appear on a sectional chart and you would need to depend on NOTAMs for that information. That would make the correct answer C, because it would be the highest you could fly if the new tower was 800' in height. Except! You can only go to 1199' and that answer isn't listed, so B is the closest correct answer.
surprisingly the map questions are not really an area problem for me my problem is when they are asking what position a manned aircraft or a drone might be flying (given a certain runway or location)
Is there class E airspace between class D airspace and class B airspace at Ft Worth Alliance (AFW)? (The floor of class B is 4000', and the ceiling of class D airspace is 1299'.) So would there be class E airspace from 3000' to 3999'?
I’m confused on question number three I thought that if there was no designation for class E then class G would continue up until it hits class B. Please correct me and explain thank you
Hey! I'm taking my test in a couple days. I'm very confused about the answer to question 4 ( C ). If there is no designated controlled airspace surrounding G airspace, wouldn't you be able to fly above 1,199ft without ATC clearance if you were shooting a tall structure? Can you explain why Class E would begin at 1,200 ft if it isn't designated on the map?
Hi Elon, pardon the delayed reply. How did your test go? In that airspace, it's Class G up to 1,199 ft MSL and then switches to Class E at 1,200 ft. MSL. So yes, if you were shooting a tall structure and following all the other rules around that, you'd be able to fly up to that altitude. Great question!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but go back and look at what you were asking: your question was regarding the "maximum altitude" inspecting the subject towers, not what airspace are they in. Regardless, the answer to your question is 1976 AGL or 2784 MSL is the maximum allowable altitude, which is below the floor of 3,000 MSL. Yes, you need to know the airspace you're in to inspect towers with or without prior ATC authorization.
Nice! How'd your test go? UNICOM is the nongovernment air/ground radio communication station which can provide airport info (recommended runway, weather, wind direction, etc.) at public use airports and is used when there’s no tower or flight service station available.
Look on the bright side. Years from now these tricky FAA exams will give us something to bore the youngsters with. "You kids got it easy. Back before the AIs took over flight control, we had to learn all kinds of stuff about airspaces and frequencies and weird weather reports. And we got tested on it."
for Q#1 you should have also pointed out that the bottom of that class C airspace starts at 1200' and that's something to also pay attention to. If it had happened to start at 700' then it would have changed the answer....and there are some sectional charts questions that will do that.
This is the stuff thats turning me off EVER wanting to take this 107. Im not trying to be a rocket scientist. Im a photographer on the ground, now I want to be able to do it above ground level for landscapes and houses and want to be able to sell my photos. If I wanted to fly a shuttle to the moon this shit is what I would want to start with. The FAA needs an update reboot program on their needs to qualify for a drone.
Hi Brian, thanks for your comment. Respectfully disagree. The FAA rules and regs have their issues but overall are quite sensible. The software and steps are MUCH MUCH easier than they used to be even 2-3 years ago. This video, as I mention in the introduction, is only going through the most challenging airspace questions, but the majority of topics you're studying in this certification process are pretty straightforward. Don't let these weird and tricky questions be a deterrent to you!
@@uavcoach if you go to get your driver's license for a car and they start teaching you about the hydraulics on a tractor trailer do you need to know that? Nope. But this is what the FAA is doing. I'm not saying it's bad, but 98% of drone ops will never need this info.
@@latenighter1965 Yes, fair point. Looking at this a different way, the FAA was put in a position where for the first time in the history of aviation, all of a sudden tens of thousands of people were buying drones (mini aircraft) and bringing them up into the sky without any training or knowledge of the existing NAS (national airspace system). So they needed a way to regulate this new kind of bird in the sky. Long story short, they've really made this a much easier process in recent years. Sure, a lot of what you're studying isn't directly related to the kinds of flights you might be doing, but it's a good process and weeds out a lot of the riff-raff / impatient folks who shouldn't be bringing a flying lawnmower up into the air anyway. I hear you - a lot of this stuff feels like overkill, but it's really not that bad. You mentioned getting your driver's license - what about having to wait at the DMV? Emissions testing each year? Driving a car is its own pain-in-the-butt if you choose to look at it that way! Personally, I'd rather spend my energy focusing on the opportunities at hand! Not the barriers.
@@pirep777 this quote stupid rules on quote exist because the people in charge do not know any better. If you're going to get your motorcycle license why are they teaching you how to drive a tractor trailer? Do you see the logic? When you want to get a specific license you apply for a specific license and they teach you what you need to know for that license. Also the IRS is in charge of Commerce which is money. Not the FAA
Taking the airspace for the fort Worth alliance airport. It has a 2000 3000 and 4000 ft overlay on it so it depends which section of that large circle you're flying in. If you take just the airport runway section, you're talking about a small portion in the 3000 ft area and the greater majority is 4,000 ft, but that's only if you're talking the runway environment. The airspace is all the area within designated airspace which is the blue dotted line. That's a very poorly worded question
I don't think you are correct on the last question (#5). You'll see that the D is up until 3000 MSL, which leads me to believe that the top half's floor is 3000 MSL. I checked skyvector, and it is 110/30 -- making the answer 3000 MSL. Right or wrong?
Just an FYI, in the last question, right before you gave the answer, you said "400 ft", instead of "4000 ft". It's hard to catch, but in case you want to edit that part...
Onawas Question is classic FAA unclear GotCha! What altitude does "Over" mean? Depending upon how high "Over" is, could be Class G,E,A. If above 60,000 (fairly unlikely) it is not clear to me what agency has control, or what it is called. Also I believe that Onawa airport is now closed. Reason to always use current charts The last question is also another FAA ambiguity-what does "At" mean? Certainly, if "at AFW" is taken in the common sense of meaning in the AFW Class D, then there are three correct answers (4000, 3000, 2000). If "At" means over the runway complex, it is possible that floor of Class B on the Northeast side of AFW is 3000. Without pulling out some charts, cannot really be sure of the answer-as it depends upon both the meaning of "At" and the precise location of AFW runways.
Hello. Your answer to question number 5 was incorrect. You did not take into account that the class B airspace above AFW airport is actually split into 2 different sections. You went with the answer for the higher floor. The correct answer would've been 3000 MSL, because that is the lowest Class B airspace floor above that airport.
Certain parts of the video talking about airspace E & G I couldn't discern which you were saying. If you would pronounce using class echo or class golf.
If I pass the test after all the studying and tricky questions, I'm for damn sure going to call myself a pilot. I'm even going to get a scarf, a bomber jacket, and a headset to prove it. :)
It's tough - a lot of these concepts aren't relevant for day-to-day drone operations, but the underlying theory is important for a number of reasons. And most people, myself included, rely on apps for airspace research! I mean, Sectional Charts are fun to look at and all, but the apps are less of an eyesore :)
This is a confusing one for sure and I would love the presenter to explain it further, which I doubt he will. From what I can tell, the airport (except for the tiny edge) sits under Class D and Class B. Does that tiny edge in Class B mean the entire airport is classified as Class B? (The FAA correct answer for this question is Class B.) Notice the -30, this means this area is Class D up to and not including 3000 ft. MSL. Above 4,000 MSL it is in Class B. What is airspace between 3,000 and 4,000 ft MSL? Is it Class E?
For question #3, I agree the correct answer is Class E. But I'm not sure about the logic shared in the video. I thought it was Class E because the tower group is within the 8 mile corridor of the victor airway (156°).
It can seem overwhelming at first! These are supposed to be some of the trickiest questions on the test. I would recommend starting out with easier topics or to check out our full course which helps you along the entire process of studying for the exam: www.dronepilotgroundschool.com/
I'm 50 , ran heavy equipment , the company I work for picked me to do ariel surveying..ive spent the last couple days watching your videos and downloading PDFs...we used your practice materials 3 times now so far we done well with it...im going to spend till Monday and take my test in a few days
Hi Michael, yes, you're actually correct. I don't like the way this question is phrased, because that small NE part of AFW sits in Class B airspace with a floor of 3,000 ft. MSL, but the majority of AFW sits in Class B airspace starting at 4,000 ft. MSL. This question would be much easier to answer if it spelled out what part of AFW we're looking at. Good point and thanks for commenting!
I think he's right. I interpret it as what's over the runways. The D ceiling is at 3000MSL because an overlapping section of B does have a 3000ft floor. But the section over the runways has a floor of 4000ft. That's the one you should go with. There's a 1000ft buffer of E inbetween D and B over the runways.
I think this is an FAA trick question, since 3,000 and 4,000 both seam to be correct. Which one is more correct? More of the airport is under the 4000’ floor of class B then is under the 3000’ floor.
@@Fly1024 the trick part of the question is the minus sign before the 30 "[-30]" and no answer for 2999ft. -30 means below 3000ft not up to and including.
That question is easy to answer using process of elimination. It cannot be Class D, there is no class D over those towers. It cannot be G, the towers are literally all over the 700ft AGL ceiling of G. It is E by default.
Yes, trickery indeed. I passed my 107 on the very first day it was offered, and two Recurrent exams since and I just shake made head at the tricky wording they use. This test is designed to make you fail, as if a bunch of aviation nerds are laughing amongst themselves at how clever they are. Manned aircraft pilots HATE us non-pilots flying drones in THEIR airspace. I come across this elitism EVERY time I talk with a pilot, even time who have drones themselves.
Thank you for the video. I just passed my 107 test. It was hard!!! It had lots of questions that were not there on any question bank and had maybe 15 questions that were not even from the FAA study guide like remote ID of foreigners, remote ID if we travel overseas, Nite flying over people thats allowed now, catergory 2 weight and safety questions and a few I had no clue about. Structures to find on map were very small and having all the knowledge you gave helped to get the other regular questions correct. FAA charges $175 and they dont even give us an updated study guide or even a supplement of new rules!!!
Could you try and cite the questions as they were given? I’d like to study those! Thx
The FAA Hates Drone Pilots.. they want us to fail and be discouraged.. Hence why they don't provide all the necessary testing infos for us, like they do for flying manned aircraft..
I totally agree! I actually failed by one question my first go around because I studied all the other information much more as a lot of the TH-cam teachers said that we most likely wouldn't be seeing crazy "airplane pilot" questions. This video is a perfect example of what to see in 2024 for your Part 107.
I studied for my drone pilot license using internet -based courses, and like your presentation I made use of the ability to zoom in on a region of interest in sectional charts. Imagine my surprise at my test when i was handed a physical book of sectional charts; so no ability to zoom in. Students should be aware of this and perhaps take with them a magnifying glass to make reading the charts easier. Good presentation.
Yes! Great point. We advise our students to consider bringing a magnifier.
I was given the use of a magnifier while in the test. Sorry to hear you were not given one.
All I will say is that this is the ONLY video I’ve seen that has the questions AND answers displayed over the sectional charts making it super simple to answer the question on your own. Thank you for this 🙌🏼
Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful!
Just had Question 5 on my Part 107 today. Scored an 80%. Thank you so much for clarifying this! This wasn't too painful, but having at least 12-15 sectional questions on my exam sure was. I was cruising along for the first 1/3 of the test before they started coming one after another.
Great job, John! Congrats on becoming a certified drone pilot :)
Thank you! I finally understand the gray area of E vs G airspace.
I passed on first try and if I found this video prior test then it would've been a breeze and not as hard. Just happy I passed... these question are on the test
On 11/29 I took the Part 107, and had about 10 chart reading questions. Do get the booklet and memorize the legends. I’m old geezer and passed it with a 93 %.
I just passed my Part 107 test with a 90% this Saturday! I actually watched this video a few hours before I took the test and that helped me in getting at least 3-5 of the answers correct. Thanks for all your help!
That's awesome! Congrats on passing and safe flying!
@@uavcoach Thank you! Safe flying!!!
I had my test today, passed as well got an 80% some of these were on the test thank you! It’s crazy though I took a course a couple months ago and they must have changed the test because a lot of the study material I had wasn’t on the test but im not complaining cuz I passed lol
At 17:36 you said 400ft when I believe you meant 4000ft. Trying to be helpful to you. Your wonderful vidio has been way more helpful to me than I will ever be to you so I am very thankful for you taking the time to make this video.
Thank you, this concept is a little confusing but thanks for clarifying it for me
80% of my test was charts... needless to say I have to retake. I hope I pass the second time.
Wow! I did not expect it to be so focused on charts!
Omg same. When you took it again was it’s different?
Same lol
How was it when you took it the 2nd time??
Well, how did it go?
Thank you Allen. I will be retesting in August. Fingers crossed.
Sir, just passed my Part 107 exam 30 minutes ago with an 80%. This video, by far, was the most important study material I looked at. This, and reading the faa study guide chapter on airspace. I certainly should have studied waaay more, but I’m obviously satisfied with the result haha. Thanks!
I'm currently on my way to take the exam, how was it?
I'm going to take mine tomorrow. About how many of these questions were on there would you say?
@@aggiefacts I'd say about a third so roughly 20 questions.
@@abracadabra7805 thank you are they the harder ones like longitude/latitude or finding the airspace?
I haven't studied for the Part 107 yet, but think you got the last question wrong....even though I may be wrong as its been decades since I have flown, but I did hold CFI and multi-engine instrument commercial licenses at one point....but if you look at the NE quadrant of AFW, there is another level of Class B airspace that starts at 3000', sort of cuts the corner tip of the runway.
So the correct answer is 3000' not 4000'....unless I am missing something, which is possible as its been so long since I've looked at these charts.
Yes, you're actually correct. I don't like the way this question is phrased, because that small NE part of AFW sits in Class B airspace with a floor of 3,000 ft. MSL, but the majority of AFW sits in Class B airspace starting at 4,000 ft. MSL. This question would be much easier to answer if it spelled out what part of AFW we're looking at. Good point and thanks for commenting!
@@uavcoach Also it only goes to 2999 ft. as there is a minus next to the 30 [ -30 ]
for the last question, I was told that if there is dotted line around the airport, then that means the floor is at the surface. If not, then what's the dotted line?
I was looking at comments to see if anyone mentioned this. The blue dots around AFW appears to be Class D the -30 tells us that air space is up to 2999 and my understanding was the floor is the surface.
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Actually re-reading the question it’s a trick question… it’s asking for floor space of Class B airspace not the floor space for AFW so surface would not be correct the correct answer is 4000. 🤦🏻♂️
Just curious. Were the three question choices on question one from an actual FAA test or were they your picks? B was obviously the correct answer because flying above a tower is always based on AGL and never MSL.
Nice explanation of chart and airspace! Taking my test tomorrow and this has been my weakest point.
Thank you!
Best of luck on the test!
min 16:57, if floor to 2,999 ft is D, and 4,000 up is B, whats 3,000-4000ft? E?
thanks
Excellent Tutorial and Practice Information For The Part 107 Test! Thank You.
Glad it was helpful (and not too dull)!
would there be any way (link etc) to obtain the legends in the booklet so one could get more familiar with them?
In the FIg 25 area 4, I can see a blue dotted line around the AFW airport, why would you not consider that as class D airspace?
Yes, you're right! That is Class D airspace from the surface up to 3,000 ft. MSL. As you go higher than 3,000 ft. MSL, the airspace changes from Class D to Class E, and then from Class E to Class B at 4,000 ft. MSL, since the floor/bottom of Class B airspace is 4,000 ft. MSL. On a two-dimensional map, it's hard sometimes to imagine the airspace classes stacked on top of each other, but that's what is happening here. Does that make sense?
That is class D airspace. But the question isn't asking about Class D. It's asking about the floor of the class B that is over it. Which is 4k ft MSL.
@@Cruz474 that was my thought too and your answer helped me understand I need to pay more attention to details of the questions
17:37 you say 400 ft, but I believe you mean 4000 ft. Here in Canada Transport Canada make the rules very basic, restricted, always max altitude is 400AGL or 100 ft above a building or structure if within 200 ft.
Yes, that's correct!
Passed my 107! Thank you for all of the tips
That's awesome, congrats! Blue skies and safe flying!
Extremely helpful with understanding charts. Thank you very much!
Glad it was helpful!
After a year you post this video, still very useful....thank you very much
how did you know to add 400 ft to the MSL for Question 3? thanks!!
This was so helpful thank you. This was my first time looking at a sectional chart. After watching your video and studying a bit I passed the test this week.
Keep up the great work thank you so much.
Great news! Thanks for commenting and congrats on becoming a certified drone pilot.
Congrats Jonnydee! I’m 50% complete with the same training program. Overall was the test hard? How many questions had to deal with the sectional chart if you were to guess?
@@ej8688 Hey EJ - not hard if you study! most of our students haven't taken a standardized test in a very long time. as far as question breakdown, it can vary, but most folks report seeing 25-25% of their questions referencing sectional charts or airspace.
@@uavcoach thank you!
And your comment about question number one the mileage on the top of the sectional to the left of that first 10. You'll see the 10 mi section divided into 1 mi section so you have nine right there. You don't just have to estimate 10. Take away one. And it's good for the nautical or statue miles when they were several listings there of distances.
When using a distance you will normally start to the left of the line into the one while notches start with like say five or four and then keep on going over to the 20 if you wanted to have 24 mi section measured out
Thank you for the chart video. Tell me, is it possible to get those charts on the web ? preferably free. Thanks
Here’s a link to download / open the testing supplement where you can find the charts (It's 168MB). www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/supplements/media/sport_rec_private_akts.pdf
1st of all awesime information. i really appreciated you sharing this. Just started self studying with an audible book. i am quite sure after watching this the audible is not going to be nearly enough. However, i think i need to hear the concepts repeated often so that i can begin to grasp. i did sign up with another group that i will be attending an online seminar to learn the information. if it turns out it won’t give me the confidence i need to understand and pass then i am sure i will dsign on with the Drone pilot Ground school or drone university. I am sure i will get it I just have to dedicate myself to studying.
Thank you!
In the Fig 25 area 4, the AFW airport's blue runway "icon" overlaps with 2 different floors of class b airspace, 110/30 and 110/40. Since the "icon" overlaps would it not be 3000 MSL or am I reading into too much?
I keep coming to videos along these lines just to see if I can get a sense of how likely I'd be to retain enough info to pass this test. My idea is the assessment of my probability (from seeing videos like this) would help me determine if I should even utilize any of what money I do have on a course for preparation for it, or even to buy a drone. If I can't pass, why spend the money? Right? But, honestly, there is so much info to memorize and my memory is not great....and videos like this only serve to make me think I will not be able to do it. Instead of giving me any confidence I can pass it and remember this important info, I am filled with trepidation that it is too much. For me, videos like this make me feel like I can't manage this, rather than inspiring me to buy a course to pass it. Not sure if it lands that way for many others or not. I had a hard time in school due to memorization issues. Maybe I' just challenged. But if I could only see a video where I could learn enough in one area (so the people making the videos aren't giving away all their knowledge for free) but to where I could prove to myself I could do this, then I would. But so far, I'm inclined to go the other way and just not ever get into flying a drone. I don't have money or time to burn.
DUDE, I agree 100%
Question 5 is an example once again of how the FAA has some questions that have incorrect answers that they never got around to correcting on some of their exams. And in this case the airport is cut by the class B aerospace on the upper right hand corner of the field. So it's actually into sections. One has the base at 4000 ft and the upper one has a base at 3000 ft.
Am I correct in guessing by example from people who've taken this exam you found the correct answer to put down on it even though it is not a correct answer in full?
How come in class E air space G ends at 700 AGL but If there is no marked air space G goes up to 1,200 AGL. Is this always true? I ask because I have seen multiple diagrams that show G can end either at 700 AGL or 1,200 AGl and i am not sure how to know when to apply each. Thank you for your wonderful video it was very helpful!
Inside the blurry magenta line it is 700 ft AGL, outside (everywhere else) 1,200 ft AGL.
@@silekiernanphotography thank you!!!
Is there a way to get a hard copy of these maps/questions to study by?
solid info
Thank you! I love your explanations.... #5 that detail was awesome and it helped me
That's great to hear!
Guys, i just passed my 107 with a 72%. My entire test felt like charts. I was extremely frustrated by the end of my test because nothing i studied was on it. Charts charts charts is what you need to focus on.
I was also asked how fast can you fly a drone in a type B airspace
80 knots
92 knots
100 knots.
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@@ericlongoria6541all of those choices are incorrect are you sure it didn’t 87 knots instead of 80?
Great explanation, Thank you Sir
Loved your course
This video earned my sub to the channel. Very helpful.
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I think the thing I'm still confused by on these maps, is you have blue dotted lines within solid blue lines. So what trumps what?
You say on question two (CT is also a clue as to the CTAF) that the answer IS the CTAF 127.25 but it says the tower is CLOSED. Would you not actually have used the common frequency 122.95? And if not, I would appreciate the clarification. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment. The question asks, "if the tower is closed, what should we use as the CTAF?" Anytime you see the C with the circle around it, that indicates the CTAF frequency, which can be used if the tower is closed. The other frequency, 122.95, is UNICOM. Hope this helps!
Excellent video!
Question #1 is confusing, if the correct answer is B, because a tower that's under construction most likely won't appear on a sectional chart and you would need to depend on NOTAMs for that information. That would make the correct answer C, because it would be the highest you could fly if the new tower was 800' in height. Except! You can only go to 1199' and that answer isn't listed, so B is the closest correct answer.
The floor of class b airspace at a f w airport in figure 25 area 4, the correct answer is 3,000ft MSL [-30]
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Thank you!! Blue skies and safe flying!
Super good video I learn a lot
Good timing and super well prepared. Enjoy your progress
Glad to hear it!
surprisingly the map questions are not really an area problem for me my problem is when they are asking what position a manned aircraft or a drone might be flying (given a certain runway or location)
a manned aircraft can be flying anywhere above 500 Ft and a drone up to 400 Ft. (Where i live)
@@12vibaba He was talking more about 30 degrees left mid center runway 18 kinda question.
Is there class E airspace between class D airspace and class B airspace at Ft Worth Alliance (AFW)? (The floor of class B is 4000', and the ceiling of class D airspace is 1299'.) So would there be class E airspace from 3000' to 3999'?
YES, that's correct, Rob.
Very helpful . I test tomorrow
All the best!
I’m confused on question number three I thought that if there was no designation for class E then class G would continue up until it hits class B. Please correct me and explain thank you
Hey! I'm taking my test in a couple days. I'm very confused about the answer to question 4 ( C ). If there is no designated controlled airspace surrounding G airspace, wouldn't you be able to fly above 1,199ft without ATC clearance if you were shooting a tall structure? Can you explain why Class E would begin at 1,200 ft if it isn't designated on the map?
Hi Elon, pardon the delayed reply. How did your test go? In that airspace, it's Class G up to 1,199 ft MSL and then switches to Class E at 1,200 ft. MSL. So yes, if you were shooting a tall structure and following all the other rules around that, you'd be able to fly up to that altitude. Great question!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but go back and look at what you were asking: your question was regarding the "maximum altitude" inspecting the subject towers, not what airspace are they in. Regardless, the answer to your question is 1976 AGL or 2784 MSL is the maximum allowable altitude, which is below the floor of 3,000 MSL. Yes, you need to know the airspace you're in to inspect towers with or without prior ATC authorization.
@@uavcoach Are you sure Class E starts at 2,000 MSL?
@@thepropolys Oho! Good catch, just edited the comment above :)
Looks like you should take a scale ruler with you. , can you when you take the test?
Yes, you can bring one.
Remember that 1 minute of lat/long is very close to 1 mile. Close enough that any measurement within 10SM will be accurate enough.
Hi, I took the test on 2/8/2022 and I had question #2. So, thank you. But just curious, do you know when will UNICOM (lower right) frequency be used?
I believe UNICOM is used when nearby untowered airports, or used as a mutual communications among other pilots
Nice! How'd your test go? UNICOM is the nongovernment air/ground radio communication station which can provide airport info (recommended runway, weather, wind direction, etc.) at public use airports and is used when there’s no tower or flight service station available.
Yeah I got a tricky question asking if the tower is closed do you use UNICOM or the original tower frequency or the CTAF....
@@HarleyPan you answered your own question, if a tower is closed, use UNICOM
@@minhpham7481 unfortunately, that's the answer I picked. And it was incorrect.
Very helpful. Thanks mate!
I think question #4, the answer is Floor, since AFW is located at class B airspace.
Look on the bright side. Years from now these tricky FAA exams will give us something to bore the youngsters with. "You kids got it easy. Back before the AIs took over flight control, we had to learn all kinds of stuff about airspaces and frequencies and weird weather reports. And we got tested on it."
Ha, I like this perspective!
@@uavcoach Gotta look for the lulz. :)
btw, thanks. Got a 90% on my UAG exam today, and your videos helped.
@@arkansasoutpost whoa! killer score, congrats on becoming a certified drone pilot :)
The question about the "maximum terrain elevation" would be good to include here since the crummy way it's worded will trip people up.
Yes, you're 100% right. Never enjoyed that question :)
for Q#1 you should have also pointed out that the bottom of that class C airspace starts at 1200' and that's something to also pay attention to. If it had happened to start at 700' then it would have changed the answer....and there are some sectional charts questions that will do that.
This is the stuff thats turning me off EVER wanting to take this 107. Im not trying to be a rocket scientist. Im a photographer on the ground, now I want to be able to do it above ground level for landscapes and houses and want to be able to sell my photos. If I wanted to fly a shuttle to the moon this shit is what I would want to start with. The FAA needs an update reboot program on their needs to qualify for a drone.
Hi Brian, thanks for your comment. Respectfully disagree. The FAA rules and regs have their issues but overall are quite sensible. The software and steps are MUCH MUCH easier than they used to be even 2-3 years ago. This video, as I mention in the introduction, is only going through the most challenging airspace questions, but the majority of topics you're studying in this certification process are pretty straightforward. Don't let these weird and tricky questions be a deterrent to you!
@@uavcoach if you go to get your driver's license for a car and they start teaching you about the hydraulics on a tractor trailer do you need to know that? Nope. But this is what the FAA is doing. I'm not saying it's bad, but 98% of drone ops will never need this info.
@@latenighter1965 Yes, fair point. Looking at this a different way, the FAA was put in a position where for the first time in the history of aviation, all of a sudden tens of thousands of people were buying drones (mini aircraft) and bringing them up into the sky without any training or knowledge of the existing NAS (national airspace system). So they needed a way to regulate this new kind of bird in the sky. Long story short, they've really made this a much easier process in recent years. Sure, a lot of what you're studying isn't directly related to the kinds of flights you might be doing, but it's a good process and weeds out a lot of the riff-raff / impatient folks who shouldn't be bringing a flying lawnmower up into the air anyway. I hear you - a lot of this stuff feels like overkill, but it's really not that bad. You mentioned getting your driver's license - what about having to wait at the DMV? Emissions testing each year? Driving a car is its own pain-in-the-butt if you choose to look at it that way! Personally, I'd rather spend my energy focusing on the opportunities at hand! Not the barriers.
If you can't stand the heat then get out of the kitchen!!! These rules exist for a reason.
@@pirep777 this quote stupid rules on quote exist because the people in charge do not know any better. If you're going to get your motorcycle license why are they teaching you how to drive a tractor trailer? Do you see the logic? When you want to get a specific license you apply for a specific license and they teach you what you need to know for that license. Also the IRS is in charge of Commerce which is money. Not the FAA
Taking the airspace for the fort Worth alliance airport. It has a 2000 3000 and 4000 ft overlay on it so it depends which section of that large circle you're flying in.
If you take just the airport runway section, you're talking about a small portion in the 3000 ft area and the greater majority is 4,000 ft, but that's only if you're talking the runway environment. The airspace is all the area within designated airspace which is the blue dotted line. That's a very poorly worded question
Absolutely bring a magnifying glass for this test. I would also suggest it be lighted.
THANK YOU!
No problem!
Passed but man that test was so hard,
Congrats on passing!!
I’m enrolled in precision ag at my high school and I’m stressing so hard about this test Purdue is not the best material provider
Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Where can I get this hat?
I don't think you are correct on the last question (#5). You'll see that the D is up until 3000 MSL, which leads me to believe that the top half's floor is 3000 MSL. I checked skyvector, and it is 110/30 -- making the answer 3000 MSL. Right or wrong?
Great info, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thx for commenting.
Why isn't this video made so I can easily save it to a YT folder?
I got that figure 8 wrong looking at that staggered blue square with the -30 in it making me think it was class d
Just an FYI, in the last question, right before you gave the answer, you said "400 ft", instead of "4000 ft". It's hard to catch, but in case you want to edit that part...
Thanks for pointing that out Elizabeth! My mistake :(
Happy Gilmore
Am I right?
Onawas Question is classic FAA unclear GotCha!
What altitude does "Over" mean? Depending upon how high "Over" is, could be Class G,E,A. If above 60,000 (fairly unlikely) it is not clear to me what agency has control, or what it is called.
Also I believe that Onawa airport is now closed. Reason to always use current charts
The last question is also another FAA ambiguity-what does "At" mean? Certainly, if "at AFW" is taken in the common sense of meaning in the AFW Class D, then there are three correct answers (4000, 3000, 2000). If "At" means over the runway complex, it is possible that floor of Class B on the Northeast side of AFW is 3000. Without pulling out some charts, cannot really be sure of the answer-as it depends upon both the meaning of "At" and the precise location of AFW runways.
Hello. Your answer to question number 5 was incorrect. You did not take into account that the class B airspace above AFW airport is actually split into 2 different sections. You went with the answer for the higher floor. The correct answer would've been 3000 MSL, because that is the lowest Class B airspace floor above that airport.
Question 5 got me at the test, got confused badly hahaha
Certain parts of the video talking about airspace E & G I couldn't discern which you were saying. If you would pronounce using class echo or class golf.
Good feedback, thank you James.
I'm from that area. Question #4. It's not pronounced "OH-Now-WA", it's pronounced "On-Uh-Wuh".
Seriously, if I pass the exam, can I say I’m a pilot? 👨✈️😍
Ha, I suppose you could. Or an operator. Or, if you want to use the FAA's own Part 107 language, a Remote Pilot in Command :)
If I pass the test after all the studying and tricky questions, I'm for damn sure going to call myself a pilot.
I'm even going to get a scarf, a bomber jacket, and a headset to prove it. :)
I'm going to tell people I'm a commercial pilot.
"Oh for what airline?"
" Um, actually I'm a Drone pilot."
I found myself stumbling a bit because I don't use this often. I rely too much on "before u fly". Shame on me...
thanks,
bf
It's tough - a lot of these concepts aren't relevant for day-to-day drone operations, but the underlying theory is important for a number of reasons. And most people, myself included, rely on apps for airspace research! I mean, Sectional Charts are fun to look at and all, but the apps are less of an eyesore :)
Can u bring a magnifying glass to the test
Yep!
I highly recommend it. Going from looking at the computer to the booklet can mess with your vision.
Last question: The airport actually seem to sit in a circular class D starting at the surface.
This is a confusing one for sure and I would love the presenter to explain it further, which I doubt he will. From what I can tell, the airport (except for the tiny edge) sits under Class D and Class B. Does that tiny edge in Class B mean the entire airport is classified as Class B? (The FAA correct answer for this question is Class B.) Notice the -30, this means this area is Class D up to and not including 3000 ft. MSL. Above 4,000 MSL it is in Class B. What is airspace between 3,000 and 4,000 ft MSL? Is it Class E?
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For question #3, I agree the correct answer is Class E. But I'm not sure about the logic shared in the video. I thought it was Class E because the tower group is within the 8 mile corridor of the victor airway (156°).
None of this makes any sense to me I don’t know how everybody is passing the 107 test
It can seem overwhelming at first! These are supposed to be some of the trickiest questions on the test. I would recommend starting out with easier topics or to check out our full course which helps you along the entire process of studying for the exam: www.dronepilotgroundschool.com/
What’s the correct answer
A: behind the computer
B: in front of the computer
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Eh?
PIBTAC! Problem Is Between Table And Chair... and that would be Y-O-U ;-)
In the words of Emo Phillips, my brain started to bleed.
That was painful.
I'm really annoyed that any idiot can get a drone and fly but I want to try to make a little money so I have to be a pilot. Why?
Forget it, I'm too old and too stupid to pass that test. Thanks for the video.
You can do it don’t let these rules stop you
We had a student who was 87 years old ace their test. You can do it too!
I'm 50 , ran heavy equipment , the company I work for picked me to do ariel surveying..ive spent the last couple days watching your videos and downloading PDFs...we used your practice materials 3 times now so far we done well with it...im going to spend till Monday and take my test in a few days
Thanks.
Clear as mud.
I inspect roofs and chimneys, maybe 40' off the ground.
I want to use a drone.
I have to memorize this pointless bull****.
Why the “trickery”???
Just to get you prepared for all the different types of sectional chart questions you could get on your test!
@@uavcoach I don’t think “trickery” is the way
I think you got the last question wrong. It should be 3000 ft and not 4000 ft.
Hi Michael, yes, you're actually correct. I don't like the way this question is phrased, because that small NE part of AFW sits in Class B airspace with a floor of 3,000 ft. MSL, but the majority of AFW sits in Class B airspace starting at 4,000 ft. MSL. This question would be much easier to answer if it spelled out what part of AFW we're looking at. Good point and thanks for commenting!
thanks, this needs to be pinned
I think he's right. I interpret it as what's over the runways. The D ceiling is at 3000MSL because an overlapping section of B does have a 3000ft floor. But the section over the runways has a floor of 4000ft. That's the one you should go with. There's a 1000ft buffer of E inbetween D and B over the runways.
I think this is an FAA trick question, since 3,000 and 4,000 both seam to be correct. Which one is more correct? More of the airport is under the 4000’ floor of class B then is under the 3000’ floor.
@@Fly1024 the trick part of the question is the minus sign before the 30 "[-30]" and no answer for 2999ft. -30 means below 3000ft not up to and including.
Lord help those who are dyslexic
Yikes…question 3…
That question is easy to answer using process of elimination. It cannot be Class D, there is no class D over those towers. It cannot be G, the towers are literally all over the 700ft AGL ceiling of G. It is E by default.
Ok so my home town is the Fig 25. LOL
Drone *Operator*
The test is so hard I took it and got a 68%
Sorry to hear that, so close to passing! Are you going to take it again?
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Yes, trickery indeed. I passed my 107 on the very first day it was offered, and two Recurrent exams since and I just shake made head at the tricky wording they use. This test is designed to make you fail, as if a bunch of aviation nerds are laughing amongst themselves at how clever they are. Manned aircraft pilots HATE us non-pilots flying drones in THEIR airspace. I come across this elitism EVERY time I talk with a pilot, even time who have drones themselves.
Yes for sure BUT what that drone PILOT also has a plane? 😆