🧠 Part 107 Trick Question Most People Get Wrong
Here’s one that trips up a LOT of test takers: 1️⃣ What is the maximum groundspeed under Part 107? A) 87 mph B) 100 mph C) 87 knots D) 120 mph 👉 Correct: 87 knots (100 mph)Most people mix up knots vs mph. 2️⃣ When must a Remote Pilot report an accident to the FAA? A) Any property damage B) $500+ damage or serious injury C) Any crash D) Only if someone dies 👉 Correct: $500+ damage (excluding drone) or serious injury, within 10 days. People forget the $500 rule and the 10-day requirement. 3️⃣ Can you fly over people? A) Never B) Yes, anytime C) Only if your drone meets Category requirements D) Only below 200 ft 👉 Correct: Only if your drone meets Category rules Many still think it’s “never.” 4️⃣ What does a “100/30” marking inside Class B airspace mean? A) 10,000 ft to 3,000 ft B) 1,000 ft MSL to 3,000 ft MSL C) 10,000 ft AGL to 3,000 ft AGL D) 100 ft to 30 ft 👉 Correct: 1,000 ft MSL to 3,000 ft MSL Sectional chart interpretation is a big failure area. 5️⃣ Can a Remote Pilot operate from a moving vehicle? A) Yes, always B) Only in sparsely populated areas C) Never D) Only at night 👉 Correct: Only in sparsely populated areas People often answer “never.” 6️⃣ What is the minimum visibility required for Part 107 operations? A) 1 statute mile B) 3 statute miles C) 5 statute miles D) 10 statute miles 👉 Correct: 3 statute miles 7️⃣ What document must you have with you while flying commercially? A) Driver’s license B) Aircraft registration only C) Remote Pilot Certificate D) Insurance paperwork 👉 Correct: Remote Pilot Certificate 8️⃣ When is a preflight inspection required? A) Only for paid flights B) Before every flight C) Once per week D) Only for large drones 👉 Correct: Before every flight