Operating Rules: Remote PIC, Crew & Aircraft

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The answer is B: Set up another effective way to communicate, such as sign language

Part 107 requires the remote PIC, the person manipulating the controls and the VO to communicate effectively. AC 107-2A says that when a hearing or speaking impairment would get in the way, the remote PIC must use an alternative means of effective communication, and gives sign language as an example. The impairment does not automatically disqualify the VO, but seeing the drone alone is not enough.

Source: AC 107-2A 5.6.1 · 14 CFR 107.33(a) · ACS UA.I.B.K3

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The answer is C: Endanger the life or property of another

The rule's test is whether careless or reckless flying endangers the life or property of another. Annoying neighbours or breaking a local noise ordinance may be a problem under other laws, but it is not what 107.23 defines as hazardous operation.

Source: 14 CFR 107.23(a) · ACS UA.I.B.K6a

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The answer is A: No; drops onto a crowd create an undue hazard to people

Section 107.23 prohibits dropping an object in a manner that creates an undue hazard to persons or property, and falling objects over a crowd are that hazard. Securing the load matters before release, but it does not make the drop itself safe, and no weight allowance exists in the dropping rule.

Source: 14 CFR 107.23(b) · ACS UA.I.B.K6b

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The answer is A: Regain VLOS as soon as practicable, or use your lost-VLOS procedure

AC 107-2A says a pilot who loses VLOS must regain it as soon as practicable, and if that is not possible, follow pre-determined procedures such as landing, hovering or returning home. A working video feed does not count as VLOS, and a brief loss of sight is not a reportable safety event.

Source: AC 107-2A 5.9 · ACS UA.I.B.K10

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The answer is B: Make sure she is positioned where she can see the drone

When a VO is used, 107.33 requires the remote PIC to ensure the VO is able to see the aircraft in the manner 107.31 specifies, and AC 107-2A says the remote PIC can do this by specifying the VO's location. Watching a video feed is not unaided vision.

Source: 14 CFR 107.33(b) · AC 107-2A 5.9.2.1 · ACS UA.I.B.K11

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The answer is A: Head for the empty field to keep injury and damage to a minimum

The emergency authority of 107.21 allows deviation only to the extent necessary, and AC 107-2A adds that emergency action should be taken in a way that minimizes injury or damage to property. If the field is reachable, it is the right choice.

Source: AC 107-2A 5.18 · ACS UA.I.B.K5