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You are operating your small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) near overhead power lines when you notice visual distortion caused by heat rising from the energized wires, which is impairing your ability to maintain continuous visual line of sight (VLOS) with the aircraft. What is the BEST course of action?
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Flying in the wire environment requires careful assessment of visibility to detect and avoid overhead power lines and transmission lines. The current METAR for the nearest reporting station is: KXYZ 131455Z AUTO 34005KT 2SM BR BKN030 15/14 A2998
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A remote PIC is operating an sUAS in Class G airspace near an airport. While flying, the PIC answers a question from a bystander, momentarily losing sight of the aircraft, which then collides with a power line. What is the primary causal factor for this accident?
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A remote pilot-in-command (PIC) plans to fly a small UAS parallel to a road with overhead power lines. Which of the following represents a potential flight hazard the PIC must evaluate and mitigate?
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A remote PIC intends to conduct small unmanned aircraft operations in weather conditions where the surface visibility is reported to be 1 statute mile. According to 14 CFR part 107, is this operation permissible?
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The METAR for the intended sUAS operating area reads: KORD 151753Z 27012G22KT 4SM HZ BKN015 OVC030 22/20 A2995. Which common aircraft accident causal factor is most directly indicated by this report?
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While operating a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) in Class E airspace under prior ATC authorization, the remote pilot experiences severe crackling and static interference on the VHF radio used to monitor the controlling tower frequency. The interference is suspected to be precipitation static from a nearby rain shower. What is the BEST course of action?
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A remote pilot in command (PIC) plans a small UAS operation on the departure side of a public-use airport surrounded by Class G airspace. The airport ASOS reports surface visibility of 2.5 statute miles with sky clear. The PIC confirms that visual line-of-sight (VLOS) can be maintained throughout the flight. May the PIC legally conduct the operation?
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Refer to Figure 78, sectional chart excerpt. The symbol depicted as a small inverted 'V' with a dot directly below it and no radiating lines represents
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(Refer to the provided figure, sectional chart excerpt.) A remote PIC plans sUAS operations within the Class D airspace surrounding the airport depicted in the excerpt and obtains an airspace authorization via LAANC. To comply with airspace operational requirements, what is the most appropriate next step for obtaining applicable NOTAMs?
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Refer to the Chart Supplement excerpt for Sioux Gateway/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX). You are planning an emergency airborne inspection of another small unmanned aircraft near the airport. HIWAS service, which provides continuous broadcast of hazardous weather information, is available on which frequency?
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The abbreviation 'BR' appears in a METAR for your planned small UAS flight area. What potential flight hazard does 'BR' represent?
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Refer to the sectional chart excerpt (Figure 25). When conducting a nighttime small UAS operation in the depicted area, a remote PIC should expect manned aircraft displaying position lights while operating to or from which airport?
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Referring to Figure 80, a remote pilot plans a small UAS operation in the Class D airspace surrounding the airport depicted. If heavy precipitation is present, precipitation static is most likely to cause
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The METAR for your proposed sUAS operating area near a radio tower equipped with red obstruction lights is: KSEA 071153Z 36004KT 3SM RA BR OVC030 12/11 A2987 RMK RA BR P0001. The reported surface visibility is
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The METAR for your intended sUAS operating area reports 'BR 1SM'. This weather decode indicates mist with 1 statute mile visibility. This condition primarily increases the risk of sUAS collision with which of the following?
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Refer to the provided figure. The area to the north of the airport depicted with precipitation symbols represents conditions conducive to precipitation static. What is the primary effect of precipitation static on small UAS operations?
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(Refer to Figure 80.) A remote PIC intends to operate a small UAS within the controlled airspace depicted surrounding the airport on the sectional chart excerpt. The current weather includes rain showers (RA) in the area. Regarding precipitation static, which airspace operational requirement applies?
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(Refer to the provided figure, a sectional chart excerpt.) The area depicted shows an uncontrolled airport with no designated airspace boundaries. What is the minimum visibility required to conduct small UAS operations in the surrounding airspace under Part 107?
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Referring to the sectional chart excerpt (Figure 69), what operational requirement applies to the unmanned balloon symbol depicted when planning a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flight?