FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Study Guide 2025

Key Topics Discussed

Understanding airport operations is crucial for remote pilots.
Air Traffic Patterns: Essential to prevent incidents like flying a drone into manned aircraft.

Standard Traffic Pattern Components:
- Upwind Leg
- Crosswind Leg
- Downwind Leg
- Base Leg
- Final Approach
Left-hand Traffic Pattern:
- Most airports use this for organized flow.
- Similar to driving in a drive-thru with left-hand turns.
Standard Entry Point:
- Typically at 45° angle to the downwind leg.
Situational Awareness: Important for pilots to avoid collisions.
Right-hand Patterns: Exist at some airports.

Runway Numbers: Indicate magnetic heading rounded to the nearest 10°.
- Example: Runway '26' means 260°.
Parallel Runways: Identified by L (left), C (center), R (right).
Airport Signs:
- Black with Yellow Letters: Taxiway location signs.
- Red with White Letters: Mandatory instruction signs, require ATC clearance.
- Yellow with Black Letters: Taxiway/Runway exit signs.
Hold Short Lines:
- Two solid yellow lines and two dashed lines.
- Stop required at solid lines unless cleared by ATC.

NMS (Notice to Air Missions): Alerts pilots to safety-sensitive changes.
TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions): Issued for safety or security, e.g., VIP movements, hazardous situations.
Violating a TFR can result in severe penalties including license revocation.

LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability):
- Allows drone operators near instant airspace authorization in controlled airspace.
- Requires a remote pilot certificate and adherence to Part 107.

Understanding these components is vital for passing the Part 107 exam and for safe drone operations.
Next session will cover airplane dynamics and related topics.