FAA Part 107 Drone Exam: Airspace
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- Airspace maps drone exam. Mr. Mig explains FAA Sectional Charts and airspace for the FAA part 107 exam. Specifically in this video, Mr. Mig goes into detail on the different types of airspace classifications.
Mr. Mig is a high school drone technology teacher in North Carolina. He has multiple videos on the part 107 exam to help students become licensed commercial UAS operator.
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As a memory aid, I think of Class B as Blueberry color, Class C as Cranberry color and BR as Baby Rain or mist on METARS and TAF reports. Great video, thanks.
Kenny thanks for sharing. I am going to use baby rain for br when teaching it to my students now. That is super helpful way to remember that!
Thanks for that. It's 2:30a.m. and I'm studying trying to come up with those type memory tags. I was on B-Bold Blue. D-Dashed. But Yours are better ty
I believe the Burke-Lakefront Class D is up to 3,000, not 30,000 ft MSL. Likewise, the Cleveland-Hopkins Class B in that same area is 3,000 floor, 8,000 ceiling.
Im glad I'm not the only one who noticed that.
I found your videos after I already passed the part 107 but they are a great refresh and learning aid. THANK YOU! I still feel like I need to touch up because I started studying on a Saturday and a Sunday for 4 hours each day due to commitments then crammed on Monday; tested Tuesday morning and passed! Whew! I thought I had bitten off more than I could chew but I did it!
by far one of the most helpful study guides out there! just passed today mostly cause of these videos. if you are trying to learn for the test watch all of these videos!!! can't stress enough of how much these helped!
Thank you Mr miggs! I passed my 107 today! I literally watched your videos made sure I understood them took practice test bought the air Men testing supplement and a local supplement chart. Thank you so much! Passed with a 85
I wanted to stop in and say thanks for this video. It is the only one I focused on for learning air space, and I passed the exam last Friday! Now, I’m waiting for the application to process!
The way you explained airspace and how to remember the colors is GOLD!! Thank you!
Thanks ADV! Glad it was helpful!
I have watched a lot of videos preparing for my Part 107 and this by far has definitely helped me the most to understand airspace!
I am glad it helped!
Happy New Year!
Mr. Mig:
Thank you and your videos, I have passed the test this morning with 93%. :)
Great job!
Passed with a 92% today. Thank you Mr. Mig!
Best clearest video on airspace I've seen! Just got a new sub from the city of oaks;)
Seems like the class C and D ceilings cause some confusion. Your slides were actually correct when you started. I would just explain it as "Class C typically has a ceiling of 4000 feet above the airport elevation (thus AGL) but is then published in MSL on the sectional" I think the example you used expressed that perfectly because the airport had an elevation of 1200 feet and a published ceiling of 5200 feet. Hope that helps. Your videos, on the whole, are really great.
Just passed the test today! Got an 80 used mostly Mr Mig but also had a copy of test book the give you to use. Not much weather, lots of stuff about runway signs, hazardous thoughts, charts . Some questions I never saw topic in any TH-cam channel. Oh by the way I’m 73 and if I can do it anyone can.
Have watched soooo many videos by other creators everytime I watch one of these I have so many “ah ha” moments. Thank you so much for your help and informative videos
In the section about Class Delta airspace within a Class Bravo airspace you kept saying 30,000 ft rather than 3000 ft. All other commentary was accurate...Thanks
Saved me a comment.
Thank you I noticed the same and became concerned there were other mistakes I didn't know to be incorrect. Thanks again for verifying that the rest is correct.
@@mrj5744 No problem...Have you taken your Part 107 test yet? I took mine in August of 2022 and passed with a 93%. I got tripped up on "Weight & Balance" questions on fixed wing aircraft. I didn't spend much time on the section and it cost me...I was hoping to ace it...Oh well, still passed.
Yeah he did the same with 18,000. He called it 18hundred.
thanks man. the lord used this to help me understand. thanks!!!
Taking the test Monday. Hoping and praying!
Good luck Marc! Let me know how you do
@@MrMigsClassroom Thanks
@@MrMigsClassroom Passed the test. Thanks for info.
Thanks, man. Great tutorial!
It said that Echo usually starts at 1200 AGL and is marked with a dashed magenta line , then later it showed a dashed magenta line around an airport and the video said that it was from ground level. So if you dont see ie. 12/8 or 8/SFC, but have the dashed magenta lines around an airport, its automatically starts at ground level? Not all airports show what the floor is? Studying for the 107, so I may have missed something since I'm new to this.
Thank you for showing the registration web sites! 👍
Helpful, thanks.
Thanks. Very Helpful.
Question?....I live within 4 miles of a rural county airport that is only manned 5 days a week from 8-4 with no ATC tower and based on the sectional chart (shaded magenta) it's considered a class E airspace with a floor of 700' AGL.....am I correct that I don't need any permission to fly from that airport? Secondly, what restrictions would there be if a hospital is in that same perimeter (i.e. LifeFlight transport, etc.)
Good information. Please double check your AGL vs MSL information. When discussing class delta airspace about 11:40 into the video, don't page back and forth so quickly. Figure out another way to switch between maps. The quick switching was frustrating to watch, for me.
I enjoy your videos, but unfortunately in this one, I'm seeing inconsistencies on heights listed as AGL vs MSL by default. I'm seeing also seeing sources all over the internet conflicting too. Are all B, C, shelves ex 50/30 or D ex [-20] marked in MSL or AGL unless noted? (It's my understanding that it's AGL)
Scott, yes I initially wrote the slides wrong on this one. I believe I corrected it in the video. I wrote a caption for class D stating it is MSL. A, B, C, and D all default to MSL. The only one that is in AGL is E. I apologize for the confusion. Thank you for watching the videos.
@@MrMigsClassroom Passed today with 98.33%
@@ScottPearsony you rock!
Hi Mr. Mig! Great video btw but I had a couple questions regarding the test. I take mine on 4/27/23 and really don't want to have to fail and pay another $175 so, it's best I pass obviously lol. But I was wondering, do they supply you the book that shows these figures upon entering the building or are we expected to have them ahead of time? My final question is do they let you bring in your own calculator such as a simple add subtract one (not phones I know) or do they supply you with that as well? Thanks!!!
They will supply you with the test book. You cannot bring your own test book. You may bring a simple four function, calculator. You may also bring a magnifying glass. I did not need the calculator. I did need the magnifying glass.
@@MrMigsClassroom Awesome thanks! ☺️
Have the questions changed in the past year??
thanks for fixing Delta MSL problem :)
I have new flashcards coming soon. And then I’ll make a new air space video
If you don’t mind me asking do you teach part 107 In/at a school? Because I wish my school had something like that.
Hi Evan, yes I am a high school Drone Technology Teacher. It’s a cool class. I am glad my school district supports career and technical education. Career preparation is the most important part of high school.
@@MrMigsClassroom that’s awesome just walked out of the testing center and passed with a 90% thanks again for the great videos. Wish my school had cool class like that only technology classes we have are bear minimum and the teachers barely know what there doing. Keep leading our future in the right direction
@@evansamson2703 congrats Evan! You rock! And thanks for the kind words. My high school also severely lacked on career and technical education classes. Giving students options to take technology classes is the main reason I stay in education.
Do you by chance share your slide decks?
In the USAF we have wingmen, but now I am retired you can be my MigMan. I got a little lost over the 400' drone altitude requirement. You said when flying over a tower that can change to 1400'. Are you saying the 400' limit is from any object on the ground and is not restricted to AGL only?
You can fly an additional 400 feet over a tower as long as you are within a 400ft radius of the tower.
@@MrMigsClassroom Thanks Migman, It took me a few hours but I figured it out. Nice of you to reply. I do have a question on TAFs. I have them basically sorted, but I can not solve Figure 14 in the Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement. It is mainly the first part of the TAF (up BKN). I did search the internet and FAA website but with no joy. Thanks again Migman. Have a great weekend.
Wow can you please send me the power point presentations that you have for 107 please
On your example of the tower inspection: You mention that above 700' (within the shaded magenta) you are in Echo airspace and in order to fly the top of the tower you need ATC authorization. The Echo in that areas is not a Surface Echo surrounding an airport (E2), therefore according to Part 107 you do not need any to obtain ATC approval to fly above 700' to inspect the top of the tower, correct?
Any controlled airspace you have to have ATC authorization.
Class E begins at 700ft. The Tower is taller than 700ft.
So take a guess what you must get before you inspect the tower?
@@WW5RMiAccording to 107 only B, C, D and SFC E that surround an airport (E2 classification) require ATC authorization. If it is the Class E type in this particular example it does not need authorization because it is not controlled airspace.
The class E in this example is not controlled airspace therefore as long as the pilot is 107 and maintains 400' or less distance from the tower he can fly up into the 700' Class E as long as he does not go more that 400' above the top of the tower.
Class E at 700' in this area is not controlled airspace.
@@garymcpherson6905 where did you find that? I've not seen anything about SFC Class E not needing authorization.
@@WW5RM I did not say that. I said only (class B, c, d) AND SFC E REQUIRE authorization. (E2) under part 107. All others do not. In this example it doesn't not. Airports like KGFL that have the dashed magenta around the entire airfield require authorization. The shaded magenta does not signify the need for approval. There are different Class E types of airspace and have to know the difference.
@@garymcpherson6905 ok where do you see that Class E that isnt SFC doesnt need authorization? Everything ive seen says all Class E airspace is controlled airspace.
Hi Mr. Mig,
At 11:22, you said below 30,000 ft is class D and above 30,000 ft is class B. Was this an error? Did you mean 3,000 ft?
Thank you in advance for the clarification.
Thanks so much for your videos. Got a 93 on my test today. Your teaching skills are excellent. As the @HKsaylor said, the new test has a lot of questions regarding the new rules for Remote ID and flying over people. Know the difference between a remote ID add on module and manufacturer installed remote ID and what info each transmits. They are not the same.
Class E and G airspaces are a bit confusing to me. Can you please help clarify?
Why is class E the only airspace denoted in AGL?
The chart that you show at timestamp 14:00 displays 3 types of class E:
Class E starting at ground level: indicated on sectional charts with dashed magenta lines
Class E starting at 700 ft AGL: indicated on sectional charts with shaded magenta circles
Class E starting at 1,200 ft AGL: At timestamp 14:00 you said class E starts at 1,200 ft AGL even if you reach an area that is uncontrolled airspace. How is that possible if class G starts at the surface and can go up to 14,500 ft MSL (assuming 1,200 ft AGL falls within 0 - 14,500 ft MSL)? You also did not show an example of this type of class E on a sectional chart. How is it indicated on sectional charts and what type of areas/airports exist in this type of class E airspace?
Is class G airspace indicated on sectional charts? Are there any sectional chart questions on the test regarding class G airspace? Do we need to know anything about class G for the test besides it is uncontrolled airspace that does not require ATC approval? What does TFR stand for?
Class G starting at the ground level to 700 AGL
Class G starting at ground level to 1,200 AGL
Class G starting at 0 MSL to 14,500 MSL: This is the only one you mentioned in the video. Is this a test question?
Very confused about Echo air space. On one slide you say 1200 to 18k is a magenta dashed line and if shaded then its 700 AGL. But then you go on to say that Greenville NC is GL to 18k because it is a magenta dashed line. Thank you for the video series.
CB, class E is a bit complex. Echo starts at 1200 AGL by default even if no airports or other airspace is nearby. So if you are in the middle of nowhere with no other designated airspace it would be G from GL to 1,199 AGL. Then E from 1,200 AGL to 1,799 MSL. The A starting at 18,000 msl. A dashed magenta line means E starts at ground level. A shaded magenta means E starts at 700 AGL. I hope that helps.
@@rogerkladke correct
Can you use a magnifying glass during 107 test?
Yes. I needed it for sure.
@@MrMigsClassroom Thanks!
Magenta is between red and purple. If they used red it would be invisible under a red light.
Do you offer in person classes?
Only in my high school. I thought about doing online classes.
1800' or 18,000' @ 12:20???
you said 30,000 feet, not 3,000 feet for the class D ceiling at that airport
Class C definition "Usually 5 nautical mile radius from 0 - 4,000 ft (MSL)" is rubbish. Class C airspace is configured above ground level (AGL). The result is converted to MSL on sectional charts.
30,000' for Class D @ 11:30???
12:22 you mention 'eighteen hundred' (1800) feet when it is eighteen thousand (18,000). Still, overall very nice lesson :)
Time stamp 11:30 approximate. You say multiple times class C airspace at 30,000? Doesn’t class A start at 18,000?
He should have said 3,000 instead of 30,000. He was referencing the “30” in the box on the chart and since it’s 2 zeros that are dropped, it’s 3,000. He actually says 3,000 correctly from 11:05 to 11:15 in the video before accidentally saying 30,000 at 11:27.
This is confusing. Will need to watch several more times.
Ask questions if needed
I don’t get how class g goes up to 14,500, but any and every time we go above 1200 they say it’s class e automatically. Where is this mythical class g space from 1200 to 14,500 if that is class e? This test is gonna be the death of me.
Frank, The answer to your question is the mountains. Your confusion is based on needing to know that their are 2 ways to measure altitude, MSL (mean sea level) and AGL (Above Ground Level ). If there are no airports around then E starts at 1,200 ft AGL. Class E also starts at 14,500 ft MSL. If you are in a costal area the AGL with come first. However, if you are on a really tall mountain it is possible you will hit 14,500 ft MSL before 1,200 ft AGL. In that scenario class E starts at 14,500 ft msl. Does that help?
Wow best teachers ever explain it like you did. You pointed out where I took a wrong a wrong turn In my head that created my confusion problem, which enables a person to go back to that point and start rethinking from there. Wow you’re good at this. I hope you’re proud of what you do since you’re good at it. I bet you can teach anything. On the topic, I believe you are saying if you launch a drone from a 13,300 ft msl elevation, you would be crossing into class e airspace in 2 different ways simultaneously when the drone reaches 14,500 ft msl (and is simultaneously 1200ft agl). Argh for me losing track of agl msl.
Edit to add: I wondered how often this weird phenomenon would come up In faa airspace (USA), and the USA only has 14 peaks above 4500 meters (14,764ft), but has 104 peaks above 4000 meters (13,123ft). I find it interesting that once we omit the 14 statistical outliers and focus on the majority of high peaks in the USA, the altitudes are within 177ft of the max height you can launch a drone msl and still b in class g at 1,199ft agl. So there’s only 14 places in the USA that you can launch a drone at a point higher than the 14,500ft msl limit of class g and hence you would be launching your drone directly into class e airspace from those 14 peaks? I’m guessing they decided that was statistically unlikely to happen in the manned aircrafts these heights were created for.
@@frankm3560 That means a lot. I really appreciate you saying that! And yes that is what I am saying.
Thanks for the video.
I get paid to inspect chimneys and roofs no more than 40' off the ground. I want to use a drone for inaccessible sites.
I have to memorize this pointless bull****, pay $150, and drive 4 hours one way to take a test so I can do it.
You should watch your video before you post it. Around 11:30 mark you're talking about " below 30,000' in Class B airspace" then Class E airspace "1200' up to 1800'".
Very confusing if you don't already know the material.
Hmmmm. You need to check spelling errors, statement errors and graphics; all the indecisive flip-flops don’t help either. I’m taking my own 107 test next week. But thanks for your effort.
Salty
30 = 3000
18,000 is not 18hundred
thirty thousand feet
Test tomorrow...if I fail we know who to blame 😆...jk
Good luck! Let me know how you do.
@@MrMigsClassroom Got a 93...was easier than i thought. I watched a lot of your videos and took a bunch of practice exams. Some of the questions were almost exactly from your videos but they also had a few tricky questions as well.
What was mostly in your test? Mine is tomorrow.
Congratulations btw
@@Brothaman I had about five questions dealing with CTAF which as Mr Mig points out should be easy answers. Had between fifteen and twenty on sectionals and or airspace. Eight on the weather. A couple on the load chart one of which I actually used the calculator on bc just wanted to be sure. Second question on load chart asked where the load begins to climb dramatically for turns which is @45 degree turns and above. That wasnt on any practice exams I took but it was easy to figure out. I had one Lat and Long question that was tricky. Bc two of the options were on exact same latitudes but the wrong answer was a big airport with lots of pretty rings around it and the correct answer was just a dot on the map by comparison lol. Very easy to just do the lat and assume you are on the correct answer so just beware.
A lot of this was incorrect
What you say doesn’t match what’s on the slide. Duh. Replace the video or take it down man! You say AGL, slide says MSL. Slide says 18000, you say 1800. Doesn’t help someone like me who is learning for the first time.
Talked way too fast, and too much back and forth.
Thanks for letting me know. I’ll remake this one in a few months.
@@MrMigsClassroom I listen and learn from all your videos, but this one was hard to follow. Maybe it's just me.
This one was my first part 107 video. I will redo it after I post a few more videos
You really need to take this video down! DO NOT USE THIS VIDEO AS GUIDANCE FOR PART 107 - too many glaring errors
I have updated the video. Please view my updated airspace video. Thank you.