Remote Pilot Test Prep 2020: Study & Prepare

Description

Flying a drone as a remote pilot-in-command for non-hobby operations requires a Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). You must successfully complete the FAA Knowledge Exam to earn a remote pilot certificate with a small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) rating. This book is your key — ASA's Remote Pilot Test Prep is the best resource for successful test-taking and safe small UAS operations: comprehensive preparation, study and test tool for the remote pilot certificate ("Unmanned Aircraft General – Small") FAA Knowledge Exam. Rely on the time-proven and dependable ASA Test Prep Series to prepare for your exam. The rating requirements for the certificate are explained in detail and test material is expertly organized into chapters based on subject matter. This topical study promotes understanding and aids recall to provide an efficient study guide. Topics covered include: FAA regulationsthe National Airspace Systemweatherloading and performanceoperationsand more. This book is particularly helpful for drone operators interested in earning a remote pilot certificate, for Remote Pilot Aircraft (RPA) applicants, unmanned aircraft system (UAS) training programs preparing applicants for FAA exams, self-study readers interested in learning more about commercial unmanned aircraft operations, and existing (manned aircraft) pilots who want to learn more about the drone and UAS operations sharing the National Airspace System. Included are instructional text and illustrations, questions, answer stems, correct answers, explanations and references for further study. When you're done studying, you can then take up to five practice tests with ASA's online simulated testing program at no additional cost (codes are provided to enter at the ASA practice-test website). Copyright Contents Instructions Preface Updates and Practice Tests Description of the Test Eligibility Requirements for the Remote Pilot Certificate Knowledge Exam References ASA Test Prep Layout Chapter 1 Regulations Introduction Remote Pilot Certification Remote Pilot Privileges Supporting Crew Roles Falsification, Reproduction, or Alteration Accident Reporting FAA Inspections sUAS Registration Preflight Action and Inspection Carriage of Hazardous Material Daylight Operations Visual Line of Sight Operating Limitations Right-of-Way Rules No Operation Over People Operation from Moving Vehicles or Aircraft Privacy and Other Considerations Alcohol and Drugs Change of Address Waivers Chapter 2 National Airspace System Introduction Airspace Classification Topography Airport Operations Airport Markings and Signs Collision Avoidance Chapter 3 Weather Introduction Wind Air Masses and Fronts Atmospheric Stability Visibility and Clouds Thunderstorms Icing Fog Density Altitude Weather Briefing Weather Reports, Forecasts and Charts Chapter 4 Loading and Performance Introduction Determining Speed and Altitude Loading Load Factor Stalls Performance Chapter 5 Operations Introduction Communication Procedures Emergency Procedures Aeronautical Decision Making Physiology Maintenance and Inspection Procedures Appendix A Question Number and Page Number Appendix B Learning Statement Code and Question Number