@@altitudeuniversity I will be advertising locally that I am available for Aerial Drone Inspections. Of course I will still be flying for FUN, this is the reason I started flying after I saw my brothers DJI P4. As the saying goes, "I loved it so much, that I bought it." And he did sell me his drone. Then I bought a P4 for my wife to fly and a Mavic Pro to travel with. I love the small compactness of it. The questions I missed were: 1. Operation over people 2. Center of Gravity 3.Catagory 4 4. Min message for Remote ID 5. Metars 6.Weather 7.UNICOM 8. Applicability of 107 to sUA Operations 9. Chart Supplements 10. Night vision. I hope this helps someone else.
Haha. I just literally took the Part 107 test 5 hours ago. I used Altitude University’s webinar for my study source. Happy to say that I passed with a score of 92%! I’ll be honest, I crammed the whole course in 2 days just before my test lol, but I passed! I wish this video would have been released before I took it though, definitely some of these questions appeared on my test that I missed.
The new 2024 107 test was just released this week and not that many of the older test materials are the same so those that do not know. One thing that will never change is the charts. I encourage all to really study more than ever before the next renewal giving you ample time to cover it. Regardless the new test is very interesting however. Last week, I may have misunderstood however was informed that as of this Thursday (yesterday) the 2014 FAA 107 test was going to be out therefore, the earliest that I could have taken it was Tuesday hoping to get the exam over with fast and swift with having anywhere from a 95% to 100% accuracy on all the old test, I was wrong and the new test started on this past Monday so it thrown out sort of speak most of what the old exams covered. Anyways I was not overall happy with the results of the new 2024 exam however I did pass in which I am grateful for . Again I just encourage all looking to get their 107 and or a renewal, please double check what material in advance what you will be utilizing for sure!
That RBD Class D to DFW Class B floor question was a %#^@%^. Two prep videos I watched gleaned over the explanation. You, my dear, explained it in a concise and clear manner that gave it the understandability I needed. Eureka -30!!! A respectful bow, Miss.
This video was actually really helpful on the actual exam what a good way to prepare and I’m actually very glad I watched it because without it, most of the questions wouldn’t have made sense
Just how often are people really flying drones near airports as it seems the entire test is focused on that aspect. There is no part of the study guides with any real drone flying knowledge other than some air density and wind aspects. The entire part 107 test should be more about actually flying drones not 90% unrelated airport charts and rules, it's like the people in charge of it were so lazy they just cut and paste air traffic testing into a test for something totally unrelated. Also there is such a large focus on visual line of site that studying sectional airspace charts is absurd for someone flying below 400 feet or within 400 feet of an obstacle. The NOTAM stuff also irrelevant for drone flying anywhere but at or nearby to an airport. Something tells me they just made this certification difficult so there would be less certified drone commercial pilots. Why not just make it an IQ test.
I can understand your frustration. Depending on where you live, you may fly by airports all the time, but for some people, that might not be the case. It can seem like there is a lot of extra unnecessary information on the test but it at least builds a good common ground that all pilots can understand. You may find some of it less useful for your particular situation, but at least you only need to take the in-person test once.
Hello, the question actually has 80 as the answer, not 180. Runway 26 means the direction of the runway is 260 degrees. To go in the opposite direction, you subtract 180 (or 1/2 a 360-degree circle), so 260 - 180 = 80 degrees. You can learn all about this in our course using the link in the description :) Please let me know if there is anything else you need!
Whoever made the content for the faa test is evil..there should be a seperate test for people who just want to fly under 400 with a 1lb drone with a kinetic force of less then 11 ft lbs
Im confused on the “drone” regulation and hoping Pilot Institute can shed some light on questions. 1. When did the drone License Take Effect? 2. The FAA cannot make law, is this why they call it a regulation. 3. Is it reto active, meaning if I have video on youtube from 5 or more years ago when the license didn’t exist yet am I supposed to remove those videos even though they were done legally at the time? 4. If aircraft is less than 250 grams nothing is needed unless you’re trying to make money from it? Then you need part 107 license and registration? 5. What if im taking video of other people’s planes at an event or flying club. Im not the pilot and the planes aren’t mine? I would assume I don’t need a license. 6. What if I Velcro a camera on someone’s plane to record video, again not mine plane and im not the pilot? 7. You have to be at least 16 years old I believe to get the license. If so does this mean a kid that gets an rc plane or helicopter etc that weights over the 250 grams (which is almost all of them) cant legally fly it? 8. If a craft of less than 250 gram needs no license or registration unless your making money, doesn’t this mean the FAA is just trying get money out of people rather than a safety concern? I feel like this is a nightmare! Has the FAA become another US Government money hungry oppressive bureaucracy that creates a mine field of red tape as a means to create profit for themselves while suppressing the spirt and freedom of the people?
Short answer to all your questions is: "Yes". The land of the free & home of the brave can't abide by allowing your freedom w/o monetizing & regulating it to death.
On the last sample you referred to the '35' as MSL instead of AGL. How do I determine between the 2 units while looking at the chart? Is it on the chart legend that I can't see?
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, FAA certificate holders are required to update their mailing address within 30 days of obtaining a new address, do not where the 14days referenced
Thanks for the video….Just FYI on the 3rd question, yes the manned aircraft would be east but it never stated that the uas was flying North as well so it may not be at their 3 o’ clock as you stated…just pointing that out
I’ve been studying the pilot institute course and it’s so much information. 12 hours of information is way too much honestly. I often don’t even have time for it most days after work. Is there anything else that gets straight to the point of what I need to study beforehand? I just want to know what to study and take my test already.
Hello, it can get frustrating when deciding what you need for the test. We think our course is a great one for preparing for the exam. Our practice tests help most students feel like they are well prepared. To get a feel for what we cover, check out our video on reviewing for the Part 107. If you sort our videos by length or views, it is the one at the top of the list. If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me at david@sdaltitude.com. I hope that helps! Good luck with your studies!
Thanks for the question! On the chart in the question, the heights are in MSL. On sectional charts, most of the heights are MSL unless they are inside (), then they are AGL.
On the VR question, I would think it would still present a hazard even if they were three digits. Three digits doesn't mean all operations are above 1500 ft. It means that at least one leg is above 1500 feet but parts could still be below 1500 feet.
Thanks for the feedback! We think it presents a hazard because the aircraft might be flying in that area, so pilots flying around these routes should be aware of potential low-flying military aircraft. Thanks!
Are you aware that as of this week the 107 exam has changed questions, very few of the old questions are on the updated test. I thought with averaging 97 to 100% accuracy on the older materials such as in your video questions that i would fly by this exam just taking it this Tuesday, i was totally wrong! I did pass the exam regardless but not happy with the new test at all! At least i have time to refocus on the renewal test in the next two years.
Thanks for the feedback! We work to quickly add any changes the FAA makes and will adjust our future content as needed. Thanks for checking out our content!
@@altitudeuniversity .... You are more than welcome, I personally will need to locate the latest materials myself. I guess I can call the location where I had taken my exam this week to find out. I have other courses that I am highly considering as well. Just happy that I passed it all together though it was a rough test at least for me.
Hey Ricky! I'm taking the exam tomorrow - Can you give me any tips on what type of subject matter to study with the updated questions? Any info at all would be greatly appreciated thank you!
@@destinationelopements ..... The charts/maps are a big thing on any of the exams. I assumed you have studied the materials that you have seen online or in a drone school hopefully for two weeks or so just to be familiar with the question layout. Once I realized that the FAA has changed much of the exam, what I did to save as much time as I could knowing that the maximum time per question was two minutes, is I scrolled carefully through the test answering the questions I had known for a fact and skipping those that were questionable or i was unsure of. This of course gave me more time to answer the remaining questions I missed. I repeated this above process twice and after that then I reviewed each question carefully searching for key wording . Besides what you will see on the test (depending on the materials you studied from and how long) you should see about 4 questions or so that stand totally out to you and after you do the process I mentioned above only if you wish twice before carefully reviewing the rest. You should easily get a passing score and have time left over as back up. Word for word, I can't recall all the questions with being stressed out seeing new questions and materials. However I will take a look at my old test and see if I can spot them for you. Please be familiar with the charts on how to read them accurately and quickly and that will be easy half your battle on passing if not slightly more than half (that's normal for any test though.) The question we all reviewed was alcohol with no drinking 8 hours before, another old question was about the TFR's . Runway directions , reporting of accidents, 10 days including birds to the FAA within 10 days, waiver approval for permissions can take 90 days and impairment There were a few other older questions also however I would need to take a more detailed look but there are a ton of new questions. I suggest my idea on checking the correct answers going down the list as mentioned, skipping the others , do that again, to build extra time per question then start carefully reviewing the questions you missed making sure all questions are checked off and completed by the end of the test. I wish you the very best with your test tomorrow, get a good night sleep tonight with a meal tonight and tomorrow morning with juice or coffee or both. Don't bog your brain to much in the morning but you can briefly go over questionable areas if you have enough time that is.
Wow thank you so much man! I really appreciate the time and effort in this response that's extremely kind of you. And that's great news because I'm pretty comfortable with reading the sectional chats, but I'll be sure to brush up even more. Any particular videos that were the most helpful for you? I've watched 10+ and have another 10+ I'll be watching today. Thanks and congrats again on passing! @@RickyL305
So a Runway will always be numerically labeled with 2 digits, in 10 degree increments, without the 0 (zero)? In other words, Runway 13 can't be at 13 degrees, right?
Hello, thanks for the comment. Runway numbers can be a little tricky at first. Runways in the US are numbered from 01 to 36, with 360 representing north, 90 representing east, 180 representing south, and 270 representing west. The numbers are based on the compass, and are rounded off to the nearest 10 degrees. For example, a runway with magnetic headings of 044° and 224° would normally be Runway 04 and 22. I hope that helps!
To actually answer your question, runway 0 is always southbound when landing (and taking off). And all the way around the “compass” to runway 36 (or heading 360°) is heading north on landing (and takeoff).
This is a tough one. If you look at where Taylor shows the chart between 2:20 and 2:30 you will see her cursor move over the section above the runway. Since they are heading in the opposite direction, the aircraft is on the right side of the runway or East. Does that help?
I found this information on a "cram sheet" from Drone Pilot Ground School that seems to conflict with one of your test questions. "You have 30 days to notify the FAA of your change of address" versus your test answer of 14 days. Am I missing something or is one of these incorrect? Is one for the registration and the other for the pilot?.
Thanks for the post. The difference here is the question, which is a trick question. Changing the address on for your certification is due within 30 days, but the drone "registration" is 14 days.
@@altitudeuniversity From FAA Aircraft Registration Application { AC Form 8050-1 } "CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of an aircraft owner to notify the FAA Aircraft Registry within 30 days of any change in permanent mailing and/or physical address. This form may be used to submit a change of address." . Is there some other FAA info that I should be looking at?
Just found another source saying it is 14 days for the drone registration.... like this is a double trick question. No wonder it made the your top 8. Good you caught this, thanks.
Am I missing something? I cannot possibly know which direction the remote PIC should look the "unmanned aircraft operations at 9 o'clock" because they only tell you where your drone is in relation to the manned air traffic not in relation to you, the remote PIC. I could be anywhere viewing my drone in flight, especially since the 2 miles distance is under the 3 miles required visibility.
Hello, this is one of the most difficult questions in the material. Honestly, after taking the Part 107 test in person 3 times and the recurrent several times as well, I have never seen this question on the exam. I wouldn't worry too much about this one.
Thanks for checking it out! The time actually seems like too much for most students we talk to. Especially if you use a course like ours to prepare for it. Many people can finish the exam in less than an hour. If you are prepared, you fly through the questions. They are nearly identical to what you see in our practice exams.
@@chesleyrenater6158 I'm not sure about the ones other than those that we have in our course. We have five graded exams that are almost identical to what you will see on the exam. They are definitely a good way to build confidence going into the test.
The answer at 3.28 is correct in being East, however you also said "or at their 3 o'clock." I don't think that's accurate. A remote PIC does not have a heading, so we need to stick to cardinal directions.
the height of ground obstacles or terrain is measured in reference to seal level. to clear it you would need to know how tall that obstacle is from sea level and make sure you fly higher than that level.
Hello, thank you for the question. This has to do with the way sectional charts are made. The bold blue numbers in each quadrant represent the highest point in that square. They are always in MSL not AGL. It seems a bit counter intuitive but this is because the charts have been created for crewed aircraft. MSL is a constant that pilots can use easier than if they were always making adjustments for AGL.
how is downwind heading 26 80 degrees... the inverse, that made sense... but then the very next question has the same premise... you state a 130 heading down wind, but you are still oriented facing 130. I thought down wind meant the opposite direction. So it seems to me the answer would be South. This one is confuuuuuusing...?!?!?!?!
We can see how it is confusing. It helps if you look at Taylor's cursor moving around the airfield. Since the runway is pointed to the SE (130 degrees), you would imagine yourself walking in that direction on the runway. So, an aircraft (your drone) to the left of the runway would be east of the actual runway. You need to think of walking in the direction of 130 degrees and looking to your left, not what the left would be if you were just looking at the map. If that doesn't help, please feel free to email me at david@sdaltitude.com. Thanks!
@@altitudeuniversity I'm pretty sure you are wrong on this. "A left downwind would be where the left side of the plane is towards the runway. I.e. when you sit in the cockpit, you can look to the left and the runway should be on that side. Right Downwind would be the opposite, where the right side of the plane is towards the runway". If you are landing a plane at runway 13(130deg), the wind is heading in the opposite direction (blowing west) because you always land into the wind. If the wind were coming from the west and blowing east, you would land on runway 21(210 deg), because that would have you landing into the wind. In this case, the pilot is flying in the direction of the wind(downwind). We know this to be in an east to west direction due to the runway number pointing into the wind(13). If the pilot is left, that means they can see the runway from the left side of the aircraft. That would put the plane east of the runway heading 210deg NW.
@@mattharrington1095 Hello Matt and thanks for the comment. We get a lot of feedback on this question. That's why it was included on the list. I believe the trick in the question is that it is in relation to what the drone pilot sees and not what the person in the cockpit would see. Please email me if you would like a more in-depth response. Thanks! david@sdaltitude.com
As you probably know, the FAA does not publish this information. When you take the test, however, you are given a printout showing the knowledge areas you missed questions in. With over 19,000 students taking our course and speaking with other industry experts, we have a good idea of the questions that were missed the most. We used that experience to build the video. Thanks for the question and for checking out the video!
Well didn’t do very well on my first try. I got a lot of questions I never seen before. Example if you’re flying at night and your sUAS seems like it’s moving slow coming towards you, what should you do? What…… and I thought you couldn’t fly your sUAS if you’re in any water based vehicle. Someone please help and thanks.
Sorry to hear your first attempt was not a success. Check out this video for more information. th-cam.com/video/GeaJW11dHUg/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared You would also benefit from taking out course. You can check out the details by using this link www.altitude-university.com/enroll
yea their course absolutely sucks, i took it twice and it only teaches the basic info but once i actually went and took a practice test there was like 40% of the questions that where never covered. Some stuff they missed was runway marking, moments in physics, airport light flashing patterns, air pressure and a few more i cant think of at the moment. it was a good start but dont purely rely on their course to pass you.
We are surprised to hear this is your experience. Our course covers everything you need to know for the Part 107. We have helped over 19,000 students pass the test on their first try and have a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot with over 95% giving our course 5 out of 5. Please feel free to email me at david@sdaltitude.com with the email associated with your account, and I'd be happy to address any concerns you have about the material. Have a great day!
We have spoken to many students who miss these. In some cases the wording throws you off guard and hopefully after reviewing this video no one watch it will miss them :)
If you are not looking to fly commercially, you only need to understand the TRUST material on the FAA's site. It's good to know how the airspace works, but we can certainly understand why you feel that way. It's all about keeping the skies safe :)
@@altitudeuniversity HAHA, keeping the skies safe. That's a good one. It's all about congress being paranoid babies and control freaks. Sorry had to say it. USA sucks.
That's an "OK" answer. But if I take my toy drone & post a monetized video of my dog running in a field - now I'm in trouble w/o the 107. Let's ask MORE questions: these test questions presume I'm tuned into ATC while flying my drone? Where does that requirement make sense? Why am I worried about all this air traffic ABOVE 400 AGL when I'm restricted TO UNDER 400 AGL? Does the 107 allow me to fly above that, as high as I please if I get clearance for the airspace? Let's ask further - if I'm restricted to 400agl as an sUAS, are larger manned aircraft restricted to OVER that altitude except while taking off & landing?
Of course...I recognize these questions should be SHARPLY pointed at the FAA as well...I suspect this nonsense is intended MOSTLY to make it a pain in the a(+ to fly...and of course to tax us over it.
I also recognize that my "toy" 4lb drone...is a flying LAWNMOWER and we SHOULD ensure operators are aware of safe operation guidelines...which includes "not playing in traffic".
Hello and thanks for checking out our content. You are correct that you have 30 days to tell the FAA your mailing address changed. But, the reason this question is often missed is because it is not asking how many days you have. It is asking how many days you have to update the address on your "registration" which is only 14 days. I hope that helps clarify the difference between the 14 days and 30 days. Thanks!
This one is often hard to get, and one of the reasons it is on our list of the most missed questions. It has to do with the orientation of the drone pilot. Please feel free to email us at david@sdaltitude.com, and we can help give a more in-depth answer.
I get it!!! Haha, Eureka! We’re to assume that the remote PIC is in the same location of the UA being reported (stupid assumption to make, the PIC could be anywhere). If that UA is to the manned aircraft’s west, and the question is asking where should the UA PIC look for the “traffic” (the question uses the word “traffic” to mean the manned aircraft), then the PIC should look to his EAST for the manned aircraft. A very poorly worded question that has three assumptions that the test taker doesn’t know are assumed. Hope it’s been removed.
400 ft AGL is the limit. If you are referring to the last question, the sectional charts are the same for drones and crewed aircraft. So, the max height someone can fly at would be 3,500 feet but drones would still be limited to 400. Does that help?
this is how I think it works because I had the same question. Runways are in opposite pairs that add up to 360deg. . The defined runway in use is what defines the wind direction since takeoff/landings are always INTO THE WIND. So if runway 90 is active then the wind is coming from the opposite direction, or 180+90=270. The wind is blowing at you if you are standing on the runway at 270 degrees. - please correct if I am wrong.. I am working on a martini.. and when can I fly? Bottle to Throttle - 8 hrs ;)
@@altitudeuniversitywe fly 5inch drones. I can't legally monetize my youtube videos without part 107 😂 it's fcking disgusting government greed as always. I gotta learn how to work ATC just to make youtube videos what a joke. Classic government move, I might as well go work at the airport after all this bullcrap. No hate to you. this is just seriously frustrating. I Hate the government they have made my life harder at every single turn and step and never done nothing for me
@@RandoManFPV, we are definitely sorry for the frustration you are feeling. Learning the material does help to keep the skies safer and at least the one-time test fee and the $5 every few years to register your drone is lower than other things like registering your car.
@@altitudeuniversity yea safety is good. Really what's ridiculous here is that I want to take pictures and videos of houses with a tiny drone yet I'm being tested on airplane landingstrip traffic. There should be separate tests/licenses for drone operators. If I want to operate a small drone for a specific purpose then I should get a test and license for that. Not the same test small airplane pilots take. There should be a specific test for people that want to operate around a landing strip; I don't and will never operate near a landing stip. Most drone pilots won't, so why am I being tested on it?
@@RandoManFPV I can see for your purposes how it is probably more in-depth than you would need to know. Since all the airspace is federally owned, we all must learn how to operate safely in all situations. It's not a perfect system, but it's better to make it as safe as possible. If you only need a few photos of your house, you may want to just hire a drone pilot. Just make sure they have their Part 107!
@@russnbish If you are flying commercially, you need to have a Part 107 license and follow the rules, even if it is an FPV quadcopter. It really depends on whether or not you are flying for fun or if you are getting any profit from the drone. That could be money, trade, or even things like views on TH-cam.
@@altitudeuniversity ya I like to post on TH-cam so my friends and family can watch them but that counts as making money even though I have no ads. So I have to get a 107.
@@russnbish Be sure to check out our course if you haven't already. We like to think we are one of the best and much less expensive than others. Over 18,000 students have used our course to pass the exam on the first try with over a 99% success rate! www.altitude-university.com/enroll
Awesome so i just have to become a qualified ATC man to take pictures of a house with my drone. Thats so awesome and its only 175$ to take the test! What a deal, i love the government, they help me so much so often, Like all the time i love the government so much 🫠🔫
It's understandable that you might feel that way, but the FAA has made it pretty straightforward and with less red tape than many other government services/licenses. It could be worse. If you don't plan on using the photo for personal gain, you can always take pictures without a Part 107. If you'd like to pursue the Part 107, check out the link to our course :)
@@altitudeuniversity ah unfortunately I'm looking to monetize my videos in the future as well as doing some flights for realtors. None of which has anything to do with landingstrip traffic and elevations. Truthfully the FAA should have a specified license for people that want to fly drones like me, there's literally thousands of people like me either: angry they have to learn and pay all this unnecessary stuff, or completely discouraged by the requirements that they don't even try. Personally I'm stuck in the middle, I've never been into aviation, I've never been into RC anything; every single bit of this material is completely foreign to me. Not sure of all this time, effort, and money is really worth it; if the information/test was regarding DRONES then it would be knowledge I was happy to have and use later. Instead, like every test I've ever taken in my life, the information I'm being tested on is 100% useless to me and I'll never use it again in my life except for this one instance when I have to pass this test. There should be a test for drone pilots; it shouldn't just be an altered version of the same aviation test given to small airplane pilots what a joke; but like every government joke it's a shitty one that doesn't make anyone laugh and effects peoples lives as they force us through loops and hurdles to scrape every little bit of money they can of our effort and time. Slavery. Fck the government and the FAA
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I took my test today to get Part 107 certified and I got 83% correct, well above the 70% needed to pass the exam. This video helped.
So glad to hear that. Congrats on passing! What's next for you?
@@altitudeuniversity I will be advertising locally that I am available for Aerial Drone Inspections. Of course I will still be flying for FUN, this is the reason I started flying after I saw my brothers DJI P4. As the saying goes, "I loved it so much, that I bought it." And he did sell me his drone. Then I bought a P4 for my wife to fly and a Mavic Pro to travel with. I love the small compactness of it.
The questions I missed were:
1. Operation over people 2. Center of Gravity 3.Catagory 4 4. Min message for Remote ID 5. Metars 6.Weather 7.UNICOM 8. Applicability of 107 to sUA Operations 9. Chart Supplements 10. Night vision.
I hope this helps someone else.
Haha. I just literally took the Part 107 test 5 hours ago. I used Altitude University’s webinar for my study source. Happy to say that I passed with a score of 92%!
I’ll be honest, I crammed the whole course in 2 days just before my test lol, but I passed! I wish this video would have been released before I took it though, definitely some of these questions appeared on my test that I missed.
Congrats!
thank you for your comment!!! i have mine in one week so it is very helpful to know that this source is valid for test-prep
@@cybermajorhopeful Good luck! Check out our full review video to make sure you are ready, th-cam.com/video/GeaJW11dHUg/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
Did you have to pay for that webinar ?
The new 2024 107 test was just released this week and not that many of the older test materials are the same so those that do not know. One thing that will never change is the charts. I encourage all to really study more than ever before the next renewal giving you ample time to cover it. Regardless the new test is very interesting however.
Last week, I may have misunderstood however was informed that as of this Thursday (yesterday) the 2014 FAA 107 test was going to be out therefore, the earliest that I could have taken it was Tuesday hoping to get the exam over with fast and swift with having anywhere from a 95% to 100% accuracy on all the old test, I was wrong and the new test started on this past Monday so it thrown out sort of speak most of what the old exams covered. Anyways I was not overall happy with the results of the new 2024 exam however I did pass in which I am grateful for
. Again I just encourage all looking to get their 107 and or a renewal, please double check what material in advance what you will be utilizing for sure!
Prepping for the test...thank you so much!
Good luck!
That RBD Class D to DFW Class B floor question was a %#^@%^. Two prep videos I watched gleaned over the explanation. You, my dear, explained it in a concise and clear manner that gave it the understandability I needed. Eureka -30!!!
A respectful bow, Miss.
Thank you, we're glad the video was helpful!
I scored 97% on my test first go. let me tell you. I was very surprised of myself. it was 7% better than I was hoping for.
Congrats on your success! That is a great score.
This video was actually really helpful on the actual exam what a good way to prepare and I’m actually very glad I watched it because without it, most of the questions wouldn’t have made sense
We are so glad you got a lot out of the video! And congrats on passing the exam!
Just how often are people really flying drones near airports as it seems the entire test is focused on that aspect. There is no part of the study guides with any real drone flying knowledge other than some air density and wind aspects. The entire part 107 test should be more about actually flying drones not 90% unrelated airport charts and rules, it's like the people in charge of it were so lazy they just cut and paste air traffic testing into a test for something totally unrelated. Also there is such a large focus on visual line of site that studying sectional airspace charts is absurd for someone flying below 400 feet or within 400 feet of an obstacle. The NOTAM stuff also irrelevant for drone flying anywhere but at or nearby to an airport. Something tells me they just made this certification difficult so there would be less certified drone commercial pilots. Why not just make it an IQ test.
I can understand your frustration. Depending on where you live, you may fly by airports all the time, but for some people, that might not be the case. It can seem like there is a lot of extra unnecessary information on the test but it at least builds a good common ground that all pilots can understand. You may find some of it less useful for your particular situation, but at least you only need to take the in-person test once.
Where can I learn how to do those landing questions? I have no idea where you got those number from. Runway 2 6. Where did you get 180 from?
Hello, the question actually has 80 as the answer, not 180. Runway 26 means the direction of the runway is 260 degrees. To go in the opposite direction, you subtract 180 (or 1/2 a 360-degree circle), so 260 - 180 = 80 degrees. You can learn all about this in our course using the link in the description :) Please let me know if there is anything else you need!
Whoever made the content for the faa test is evil..there should be a seperate test for people who just want to fly under 400 with a 1lb drone with a kinetic force of less then 11 ft lbs
I certainly agree, the chart section is right out of hell.
Im confused on the “drone” regulation and hoping Pilot Institute can shed some light on questions.
1. When did the drone License Take Effect?
2. The FAA cannot make law, is this why they call it a regulation.
3. Is it reto active, meaning if I have video on youtube from 5 or more years ago when the license didn’t exist yet am I supposed to remove those videos even though they were done legally at the time?
4. If aircraft is less than 250 grams nothing is needed unless you’re trying to make money from it? Then you need part 107 license and registration?
5. What if im taking video of other people’s planes at an event or flying club. Im not the pilot and the planes aren’t mine? I would assume I don’t need a license.
6. What if I Velcro a camera on someone’s plane to record video, again not mine plane and im not the pilot?
7. You have to be at least 16 years old I believe to get the license. If so does this mean a kid that gets an rc plane or helicopter etc that weights over the 250 grams (which is almost all of them) cant legally fly it?
8. If a craft of less than 250 gram needs no license or registration unless your making money, doesn’t this mean the FAA is just trying get money out of people rather than a safety concern?
I feel like this is a nightmare!
Has the FAA become another US Government money hungry oppressive bureaucracy that creates a mine field of red tape as a means to create profit for themselves while suppressing the spirt and freedom of the people?
Check out our response on the previous comments you posted :)
Short answer to all your questions is: "Yes".
The land of the free & home of the brave can't abide by allowing your freedom w/o monetizing & regulating it to death.
On the last sample you referred to the '35' as MSL instead of AGL. How do I determine between the 2 units while looking at the chart? Is it on the chart legend that I can't see?
In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, FAA certificate holders are required to update their mailing address within 30 days of obtaining a new address, do not where the 14days referenced
You are correct, it is within 30 days that you must give notice of an address change, thank you!
Thanks for the video….Just FYI on the 3rd question, yes the manned aircraft would be east but it never stated that the uas was flying North as well so it may not be at their 3 o’ clock as you stated…just pointing that out
Thank you!
I’ve been studying the pilot institute course and it’s so much information. 12 hours of information is way too much honestly. I often don’t even have time for it most days after work. Is there anything else that gets straight to the point of what I need to study beforehand? I just want to know what to study and take my test already.
Hello, it can get frustrating when deciding what you need for the test. We think our course is a great one for preparing for the exam. Our practice tests help most students feel like they are well prepared. To get a feel for what we cover, check out our video on reviewing for the Part 107. If you sort our videos by length or views, it is the one at the top of the list. If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me at david@sdaltitude.com. I hope that helps! Good luck with your studies!
It would have really helped if you actually drew on the screen or something. without some visual aid, it’s difficult to understand still
Thanks for the feedback! I'll make sure to share it with the rest of the team!
Are all those questions for someone try to get their PPL? On the last question, how would I determine if it is MSL or AGL? Thank you.
Thanks for the question! On the chart in the question, the heights are in MSL. On sectional charts, most of the heights are MSL unless they are inside (), then they are AGL.
Just passed my part 107 yesterday!! 4-30! 87%
Congrats! We wish you the very best in your career as a commercial drone pilot!
Thanks Taylor - helpful as always!
We're glad they are helping you out!
On the VR question, I would think it would still present a hazard even if they were three digits. Three digits doesn't mean all operations are above 1500 ft. It means that at least one leg is above 1500 feet but parts could still be below 1500 feet.
Thanks for the feedback! We think it presents a hazard because the aircraft might be flying in that area, so pilots flying around these routes should be aware of potential low-flying military aircraft. Thanks!
This was very helpful, thank you.
Thanks! We are glad you took the time to watch it. :)
Are you aware that as of this week the 107 exam has changed questions, very few of the old questions are on the updated test.
I thought with averaging 97 to 100% accuracy on the older materials such as in your video questions that i would fly by this exam just taking it this Tuesday, i was totally wrong! I did pass the exam regardless but not happy with the new test at all! At least i have time to refocus on the renewal test in the next two years.
Thanks for the feedback! We work to quickly add any changes the FAA makes and will adjust our future content as needed. Thanks for checking out our content!
@@altitudeuniversity .... You are more than welcome, I personally will need to locate the latest materials myself. I guess I can call the location where I had taken my exam this week to find out. I have other courses that I am highly considering as well. Just happy that I passed it all together though it was a rough test at least for me.
Hey Ricky! I'm taking the exam tomorrow - Can you give me any tips on what type of subject matter to study with the updated questions? Any info at all would be greatly appreciated thank you!
@@destinationelopements ..... The charts/maps are a big thing on any of the exams. I assumed you have studied the materials that you have seen online or in a drone school hopefully for two weeks or so just to be familiar with the question layout. Once I realized that the FAA has changed much of the exam, what I did to save as much time as I could knowing that the maximum time per question was two minutes, is I scrolled carefully through the test answering the questions I had known for a fact and skipping those that were questionable or i was unsure of. This of course gave me more time to answer the remaining questions I missed. I repeated this above process twice and after that then I reviewed each question carefully searching for key wording
. Besides what you will see on the test (depending on the materials you studied from and how long) you should see about 4 questions or so that stand totally out to you and after you do the process I mentioned above only if you wish twice before carefully reviewing the rest.
You should easily get a passing score and have time left over as back up. Word for word, I can't recall all the questions with being stressed out seeing new questions and materials. However I will take a look at my old test and see if I can spot them for you. Please be familiar with the charts on how to read them accurately and quickly and that will be easy half your battle on passing if not slightly more than half (that's normal for any test though.) The question we all reviewed was alcohol with no drinking 8 hours before, another old question was about the TFR's . Runway directions , reporting of accidents, 10 days including birds to the FAA within 10 days, waiver approval for permissions can take 90 days and impairment There were a few other older questions also however I would need to take a more detailed look but there are a ton of new questions. I suggest my idea on checking the correct answers going down the list as mentioned, skipping the others , do that again, to build extra time per question then start carefully reviewing the questions you missed making sure all questions are checked off and completed by the end of the test.
I wish you the very best with your test tomorrow, get a good night sleep tonight with a meal tonight and tomorrow morning with juice or coffee or both. Don't bog your brain to much in the morning but you can briefly go over questionable areas if you have enough time that is.
Wow thank you so much man! I really appreciate the time and effort in this response that's extremely kind of you.
And that's great news because I'm pretty comfortable with reading the sectional chats, but I'll be sure to brush up even more.
Any particular videos that were the most helpful for you? I've watched 10+ and have another 10+ I'll be watching today.
Thanks and congrats again on passing! @@RickyL305
So a Runway will always be numerically labeled with 2 digits, in 10 degree increments, without the 0 (zero)? In other words, Runway 13 can't be at 13 degrees, right?
That is correct :)
I'm still confused on how we know which way the runway is supposed to be running? Are you able to help with that?
Hello, thanks for the comment. Runway numbers can be a little tricky at first. Runways in the US are numbered from 01 to 36, with 360 representing north, 90 representing east, 180 representing south, and 270 representing west. The numbers are based on the compass, and are rounded off to the nearest 10 degrees. For example, a runway with magnetic headings of 044° and 224° would normally be Runway 04 and 22. I hope that helps!
To actually answer your question, runway 0 is always southbound when landing (and taking off). And all the way around the “compass” to runway 36 (or heading 360°) is heading north on landing (and takeoff).
Can someone explain the runway questions to me? I don't understand the whole downwind aspect of it
This is a tough one. If you look at where Taylor shows the chart between 2:20 and 2:30 you will see her cursor move over the section above the runway. Since they are heading in the opposite direction, the aircraft is on the right side of the runway or East. Does that help?
I found this information on a "cram sheet" from Drone Pilot Ground School that seems to conflict with one of your test questions. "You have 30 days to notify the FAA of your change of address" versus your test answer of 14 days. Am I missing something or is one of these incorrect? Is one for the registration and the other for the pilot?.
Thanks for the post. The difference here is the question, which is a trick question. Changing the address on for your certification is due within 30 days, but the drone "registration" is 14 days.
@@altitudeuniversity From FAA Aircraft Registration Application { AC Form 8050-1 } "CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is the responsibility of an aircraft owner to notify
the FAA Aircraft Registry within 30 days of any change in permanent mailing
and/or physical address. This form may be used to submit a change of
address." . Is there some other FAA info that I should be looking at?
Just found another source saying it is 14 days for the drone registration.... like this is a double trick question. No wonder it made the your top 8. Good you caught this, thanks.
@@ericjw123 It is one we hear a lot of people miss. Thanks for all the comments!
@@ericjw123yup sounds about rright. Designed for people to fail. Gotta get that free money from the civilians 🤮
Am I missing something? I cannot possibly know which direction the remote PIC should look the "unmanned aircraft operations at 9 o'clock" because they only tell you where your drone is in relation to the manned air traffic not in relation to you, the remote PIC. I could be anywhere viewing my drone in flight, especially since the 2 miles distance is under the 3 miles required visibility.
Hello, this is one of the most difficult questions in the material. Honestly, after taking the Part 107 test in person 3 times and the recurrent several times as well, I have never seen this question on the exam. I wouldn't worry too much about this one.
Thanks for the video 😊 why only 2 hours to pass this test 🤔
Thanks for checking it out! The time actually seems like too much for most students we talk to. Especially if you use a course like ours to prepare for it. Many people can finish the exam in less than an hour. If you are prepared, you fly through the questions. They are nearly identical to what you see in our practice exams.
@@altitudeuniversity okay thanks again
@@altitudeuniversity I see via TRUST there is a lot of free test to take for the part 107 , is there one better then another 🤔 thanks
@@chesleyrenater6158 Thank you for checking out our content!
@@chesleyrenater6158 I'm not sure about the ones other than those that we have in our course. We have five graded exams that are almost identical to what you will see on the exam. They are definitely a good way to build confidence going into the test.
The answer at 3.28 is correct in being East, however you also said "or at their 3 o'clock." I don't think that's accurate. A remote PIC does not have a heading, so we need to stick to cardinal directions.
Thank you for the feedback. We appreciate the recommendation and see how it can be helpful to make the question less confusing.
Why do you have the light sitting next to you like that?
Rim light
We like to add a little background lighting, usually it is off camera, but this time we left it in the shot :)
Your content is very helpful, thank you for the information.
So in the last question, why is it not 3500 AGL instead of MSL?
the height of ground obstacles or terrain is measured in reference to seal level. to clear it you would need to know how tall that obstacle is from sea level and make sure you fly higher than that level.
Hello, thank you for the question. This has to do with the way sectional charts are made. The bold blue numbers in each quadrant represent the highest point in that square. They are always in MSL not AGL. It seems a bit counter intuitive but this is because the charts have been created for crewed aircraft. MSL is a constant that pilots can use easier than if they were always making adjustments for AGL.
how is downwind heading 26 80 degrees... the inverse, that made sense... but then the very next question has the same premise... you state a 130 heading down wind, but you are still oriented facing 130. I thought down wind meant the opposite direction. So it seems to me the answer would be South. This one is confuuuuuusing...?!?!?!?!
We can see how it is confusing. It helps if you look at Taylor's cursor moving around the airfield. Since the runway is pointed to the SE (130 degrees), you would imagine yourself walking in that direction on the runway. So, an aircraft (your drone) to the left of the runway would be east of the actual runway. You need to think of walking in the direction of 130 degrees and looking to your left, not what the left would be if you were just looking at the map. If that doesn't help, please feel free to email me at david@sdaltitude.com. Thanks!
@@altitudeuniversity I'm pretty sure you are wrong on this. "A left downwind would be where the left side of the plane is towards the runway. I.e. when you sit in the cockpit, you can look to the left and the runway should be on that side. Right Downwind would be the opposite, where the right side of the plane is towards the runway".
If you are landing a plane at runway 13(130deg), the wind is heading in the opposite direction (blowing west) because you always land into the wind. If the wind were coming from the west and blowing east, you would land on runway 21(210 deg), because that would have you landing into the wind.
In this case, the pilot is flying in the direction of the wind(downwind). We know this to be in an east to west direction due to the runway number pointing into the wind(13). If the pilot is left, that means they can see the runway from the left side of the aircraft. That would put the plane east of the runway heading 210deg NW.
@@mattharrington1095 Hello Matt and thanks for the comment. We get a lot of feedback on this question. That's why it was included on the list. I believe the trick in the question is that it is in relation to what the drone pilot sees and not what the person in the cockpit would see. Please email me if you would like a more in-depth response. Thanks! david@sdaltitude.com
How would you know which questions are missed the most?
As you probably know, the FAA does not publish this information. When you take the test, however, you are given a printout showing the knowledge areas you missed questions in. With over 19,000 students taking our course and speaking with other industry experts, we have a good idea of the questions that were missed the most. We used that experience to build the video. Thanks for the question and for checking out the video!
Well didn’t do very well on my first try. I got a lot of questions I never seen before. Example if you’re flying at night and your sUAS seems like it’s moving slow coming towards you, what should you do? What…… and I thought you couldn’t fly your sUAS if you’re in any water based vehicle. Someone please help and thanks.
Sorry to hear your first attempt was not a success. Check out this video for more information. th-cam.com/video/GeaJW11dHUg/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared You would also benefit from taking out course. You can check out the details by using this link www.altitude-university.com/enroll
yea their course absolutely sucks, i took it twice and it only teaches the basic info but once i actually went and took a practice test there was like 40% of the questions that where never covered. Some stuff they missed was runway marking, moments in physics, airport light flashing patterns, air pressure and a few more i cant think of at the moment. it was a good start but dont purely rely on their course to pass you.
We are surprised to hear this is your experience. Our course covers everything you need to know for the Part 107. We have helped over 19,000 students pass the test on their first try and have a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot with over 95% giving our course 5 out of 5. Please feel free to email me at david@sdaltitude.com with the email associated with your account, and I'd be happy to address any concerns you have about the material. Have a great day!
“Aircraff”
Thanks for catching the typo!
Wow. I cannot imagine how anyone could miss these simple and straightforward questions..
We have spoken to many students who miss these. In some cases the wording throws you off guard and hopefully after reviewing this video no one watch it will miss them :)
I don't understand why I need to know all of this airplane junk to fly my toy FPV drone.
If you are not looking to fly commercially, you only need to understand the TRUST material on the FAA's site. It's good to know how the airspace works, but we can certainly understand why you feel that way. It's all about keeping the skies safe :)
@@altitudeuniversity HAHA, keeping the skies safe. That's a good one. It's all about congress being paranoid babies and control freaks. Sorry had to say it. USA sucks.
That's an "OK" answer.
But if I take my toy drone & post a monetized video of my dog running in a field - now I'm in trouble w/o the 107.
Let's ask MORE questions: these test questions presume I'm tuned into ATC while flying my drone? Where does that requirement make sense?
Why am I worried about all this air traffic ABOVE 400 AGL when I'm restricted TO UNDER 400 AGL? Does the 107 allow me to fly above that, as high as I please if I get clearance for the airspace?
Let's ask further - if I'm restricted to 400agl as an sUAS, are larger manned aircraft restricted to OVER that altitude except while taking off & landing?
Of course...I recognize these questions should be SHARPLY pointed at the FAA as well...I suspect this nonsense is intended MOSTLY to make it a pain in the a(+ to fly...and of course to tax us over it.
I also recognize that my "toy" 4lb drone...is a flying LAWNMOWER and we SHOULD ensure operators are aware of safe operation guidelines...which includes "not playing in traffic".
Isn’t it 30 days when changing your address? You said 14.
Hello and thanks for checking out our content. You are correct that you have 30 days to tell the FAA your mailing address changed. But, the reason this question is often missed is because it is not asking how many days you have. It is asking how many days you have to update the address on your "registration" which is only 14 days. I hope that helps clarify the difference between the 14 days and 30 days. Thanks!
Hey, i don’t understand the third question. Why 090 is to the west and not to the east? Why the pilot see it differently? This question is killing me.
This one is often hard to get, and one of the reasons it is on our list of the most missed questions. It has to do with the orientation of the drone pilot. Please feel free to email us at david@sdaltitude.com, and we can help give a more in-depth answer.
I think its because they said "9 o'clock" (west on a clock face) not 90 degrees (east)- 90 degrees would be 3 o'clock.
@@altitudeuniversityso you don’t know the answer? Please help. This question makes no sense.
@@altitudeuniversitythe question give zero information for which way the remote PIC is oriented.
I get it!!! Haha, Eureka!
We’re to assume that the remote PIC is in the same location of the UA being reported (stupid assumption to make, the PIC could be anywhere). If that UA is to the manned aircraft’s west, and the question is asking where should the UA PIC look for the “traffic” (the question uses the word “traffic” to mean the manned aircraft), then the PIC should look to his EAST for the manned aircraft.
A very poorly worded question that has three assumptions that the test taker doesn’t know are assumed. Hope it’s been removed.
I thought the maximum height you could fly a drone was 400FT?
400 ft AGL is the limit. If you are referring to the last question, the sectional charts are the same for drones and crewed aircraft. So, the max height someone can fly at would be 3,500 feet but drones would still be limited to 400. Does that help?
How the hell do you know which way the wind is blowing?
One way to do this is to read the METAR. Is there a more specific thing you are looking for?
this is how I think it works because I had the same question. Runways are in opposite pairs that add up to 360deg. . The defined runway in use is what defines the wind direction since takeoff/landings are always INTO THE WIND. So if runway 90 is active then the wind is coming from the opposite direction, or 180+90=270. The wind is blowing at you if you are standing on the runway at 270 degrees. - please correct if I am wrong.. I am working on a martini.. and when can I fly? Bottle to Throttle - 8 hrs ;)
Ugh these questions are ridiculous
How so? What are you feeling?
@@altitudeuniversitywe fly 5inch drones.
I can't legally monetize my youtube videos without part 107 😂 it's fcking disgusting government greed as always.
I gotta learn how to work ATC just to make youtube videos what a joke. Classic government move, I might as well go work at the airport after all this bullcrap.
No hate to you. this is just seriously frustrating. I Hate the government they have made my life harder at every single turn and step and never done nothing for me
@@RandoManFPV, we are definitely sorry for the frustration you are feeling. Learning the material does help to keep the skies safer and at least the one-time test fee and the $5 every few years to register your drone is lower than other things like registering your car.
@@altitudeuniversity yea safety is good. Really what's ridiculous here is that I want to take pictures and videos of houses with a tiny drone yet I'm being tested on airplane landingstrip traffic.
There should be separate tests/licenses for drone operators. If I want to operate a small drone for a specific purpose then I should get a test and license for that. Not the same test small airplane pilots take.
There should be a specific test for people that want to operate around a landing strip; I don't and will never operate near a landing stip. Most drone pilots won't, so why am I being tested on it?
@@RandoManFPV I can see for your purposes how it is probably more in-depth than you would need to know. Since all the airspace is federally owned, we all must learn how to operate safely in all situations. It's not a perfect system, but it's better to make it as safe as possible. If you only need a few photos of your house, you may want to just hire a drone pilot. Just make sure they have their Part 107!
this is way too confusing from all the other material I've studied and now I'm second guessing myself you should explain this alittle bit better
We are sorry you found this confusing. We hope some of our other content helps clear up things. What was confusing for you?
First example not well explained. ... I stopped watching
Sorry to hear you felt that way. We hope you find our other content enjoyable. Have a great day Greg!
Will this even matter if the Chinese Drone ban goes through?
If you are concerned about the ban, there are several US manufacturers, like SKydio, that offer great drones 100% USA-made.
@@altitudeuniversity What about FPV quadcopters? I hardly fly any automated drones.
@@russnbish If you are flying commercially, you need to have a Part 107 license and follow the rules, even if it is an FPV quadcopter. It really depends on whether or not you are flying for fun or if you are getting any profit from the drone. That could be money, trade, or even things like views on TH-cam.
@@altitudeuniversity ya I like to post on TH-cam so my friends and family can watch them but that counts as making money even though I have no ads. So I have to get a 107.
@@russnbish Be sure to check out our course if you haven't already. We like to think we are one of the best and much less expensive than others. Over 18,000 students have used our course to pass the exam on the first try with over a 99% success rate! www.altitude-university.com/enroll
Creo que el requisito de la luscencia de los drones para publicar mi arte es una violación o infracción de mi libertad de expresión. 🪶
I can certainly understand why you may feel that way. Many regulations feel like a restriction on our creativity. Thanks for checking out our content!
Awesome so i just have to become a qualified ATC man to take pictures of a house with my drone.
Thats so awesome and its only 175$ to take the test! What a deal, i love the government, they help me so much so often, Like all the time i love the government so much 🫠🔫
It's understandable that you might feel that way, but the FAA has made it pretty straightforward and with less red tape than many other government services/licenses. It could be worse. If you don't plan on using the photo for personal gain, you can always take pictures without a Part 107. If you'd like to pursue the Part 107, check out the link to our course :)
@@altitudeuniversity ah unfortunately I'm looking to monetize my videos in the future as well as doing some flights for realtors. None of which has anything to do with landingstrip traffic and elevations.
Truthfully the FAA should have a specified license for people that want to fly drones like me, there's literally thousands of people like me either: angry they have to learn and pay all this unnecessary stuff, or completely discouraged by the requirements that they don't even try.
Personally I'm stuck in the middle, I've never been into aviation, I've never been into RC anything; every single bit of this material is completely foreign to me. Not sure of all this time, effort, and money is really worth it; if the information/test was regarding DRONES then it would be knowledge I was happy to have and use later. Instead, like every test I've ever taken in my life, the information I'm being tested on is 100% useless to me and I'll never use it again in my life except for this one instance when I have to pass this test.
There should be a test for drone pilots; it shouldn't just be an altered version of the same aviation test given to small airplane pilots what a joke; but like every government joke it's a shitty one that doesn't make anyone laugh and effects peoples lives as they force us through loops and hurdles to scrape every little bit of money they can of our effort and time.
Slavery. Fck the government and the FAA