UAV Coach and Drone Pilot Ground School: FAA Drone Certification Exam

Introduction

• Presenter: Alan from UAV Coach
• Purpose: Discuss challenging FAA airspace questions for drone certification
• Focus: Five challenging FAA airspace questions
• Audience: Potential and current drone certification candidates

Exam Overview

• Certification Process: Most candidates lack aviation or drone experience
• Test Prep: Designed for beginners with straightforward curriculum
• Trickery Of Questions: FAA test questions can be tricky

Sectional Charts and Test Supplement

• Sectional Chart Overview: Used during FAA exam
• Test Supplement: 100-page book with charts and information
• Focus Charts: Figure 20, Figure 25, Figure 78

Question 1: Figure 20 Area 1

• Task: Inspect structures 9 miles south of Norfolk International Airport
• Key Concepts:
  • Finding Airports: Use sectional charts
  • Structure Icons: Group and under construction symbols
  • Altitude Limits: Part 107 regulation nuances
  • Correct Answer: 853 feet AGL (adding 400 feet to highest structure)

Question 2: Figure 25 Area 3

• Task: Determine CTAF for Dallas Executive (RBD) when tower is closed
• CTAF Definition: Frequency for self-announcing by manned aircraft
• Correct Answer: 127.25 MHz (frequency to the left of the 'C' icon)

Question 3: Figure 25 Area 8

• Task: Identify airspace at maximum altitude over towers 9 miles SW of Dallas Executive
• Determining Altitude: Adding 400 feet to tower's height
• Airspace Classification: Class E up to 3000 feet MSL, then Class B
• Correct Answer: Class E

Question 4: Figure 78

• Task: Identify airspace over Onawa Airport (K36)
• Class G Definition: Up to 1200 feet AGL, then Class E
• Correct Answer: Class G

Question 5: Figure 25 Area 4

• Task: Determine the floor of Class B airspace at Fort Worth Alliance (AFW)
• Understanding Fractions: Indicate floor and ceiling of Class B
• Correct Answer: 4000 feet MSL

Conclusion

• Recap: Importance of understanding airspace and FAA exam nuances
• Engagement: Questions and comments encouraged
• Sign-off: "Blue skies and safe flying"