107 certificate

[JMC3]

I was told as a pilot I would have different rules regarding acquiring my 107 is there anyone else that has experience with this?

 

[Ty Pilot]

If you are 14 CFR Part 61 certified, the process to get your 107 is different from those who don't.

Click on this FAA LINK it will take you to a page titled 'Become a Drone Pilot' scroll down till you see 'Existing Part 61 Holders' . There are seven steps, and links to everything you need are there.

Basically you can do everything you need to do online where as; those who do not hold a rating have to pass a test at a testing center and pay upwards of 160.00 to take the test and your is free and online. Good Luck

 

[Deleted member 137163]

TY Pilot's link and response are right on. One point to be made is that you not only have to be a 61 pilot but have a current Flight Review as outlined in part 61. You can complete a flight review without a medical (medical not required for 107). When your flight review expires so does your 107 privileges.

 

[JMC3]

My BFR is pretty old I stopped flying a few years ago...sooooo any recommendations on courses
There are to many to choose from.

 

[dd377]

Remote Pilot 101 is the best there is out there in my opinion.
Good free web site to start out that is great is:
FREE Drone Certification Study Guide: FAA Part 107 sUAS Test - YouTube

 

[Ty Pilot]

My BFR is pretty old I stopped flying a few years ago...sooooo any recommendations on courses
There are to many to choose from.

As many here will testify, there certainly are a lot of great courses that can be taken to help you pass. But if you are, or have been in general aviation you already know most of what is needed. Many studied for the 107 using only the materials that can be found for free on the FAA's website along with a wealth of information on sites like Youtube and others and easily passed the test.

 

[dawgpilot]

As many here will testify, there certainly are a lot of great courses that can be taken to help you pass. But if you are, or have been in general aviation you already know most of what is needed. Many studied for the 107 using only the materials that can be found for free on the FAA's website along with a wealth of information on sites like Youtube and others and easily passed the test.

This is exactly what I was going to say. The Part 107 test should be pretty easy for anyone who has ever done to work to earn a Part 91 certificate: My BFR was about 10 years out of date and I still managed to pass it. The free materials the FAA puts out, plus a few youtube videos, etc. should get you prepared without a problem.

 

[JMC3]

I kinda figured it wouldn’t be crazy hard. I probably need to get my hands on a sectional all mine are fairly out of date. I’ll go on the FAA site i didn't know they had study material.

 

[dawgpilot]

I kinda figured it wouldn’t be crazy hard. I probably need to get my hands on a sectional all mine are fairly out of date. I’ll go on the FAA site i didn't know they had study material.

Good news: you can actually access sectional maps online now for free at www.Skyvector.com

Or download the PDFs from the FAA directly at: VFR Raster Charts

 

[fabo]

Here is a list of study materials I have seen posted.
I am not promoting any of these and haven't verified all links lately, but hope it helps.

Part 107 Study:

1. Tony Northrup video and associated fact sheet. Watch this video first. Then watch it again. That will kill a few hours. See his web page for additional information.
2. The Official FAA Study Guide. This is comprehensive and contains just about everything you need to know. I read through this after watching Northrup's video, taking notes and concentrating on topics he discussed.
3. 3dr Practice Exam, as well as the practice exam and info on Rupprecht Law. These exams are very similar to the actual one.
4. Peruse YouTube for tips and most-missed questions. There are two or three that always come up.
5. Read the actual text of the Part 107 regulation. There are test questions on this.
6. Familiarize yourself with the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge and the Testing Supplement for Remote Pilot, you will be given the supplement to use during the test. Don't spend too much time on either, though.


Flight Training information and Links:

Vector Maps
SkyVector: Flight Planning / Aeronautical Charts

Tony Northrup Video, start here!
https://youtu.be/6_ucCKFJUCU

Practice Test info
https://youtu.be/JxLOwxjX-68
https://youtu.be/RpLTdX8JS9g

Airspace
https://youtu.be/nQqHMHxvmeA
https://youtu.be/Jt-7phZ09j8
https://youtu.be/nQqHMHxvmeA

AGL vs. MSL
https://youtu.be/as1xzXGar0o


Sectional Charts
https://youtu.be/eI0Z-G2VHH8
https://youtu.be/razDbDdBTyQ
https://youtu.be/Sr1FMwUF6kI

Weather
https://youtu.be/p8y8GbXvLWA
https://youtu.be/xJ2-lheU6oA

METARs
https://youtu.be/bqXlMwp-yQY
https://youtu.be/W7Q7WmcmYVk


https://youtu.be/nQqHMHxvmeA
https://youtu.be/p8y8GbXvLWA
https://youtu.be/xJ2-lheU6oA

 

[Skybuyer]

My BFR is pretty old I stopped flying a few years ago...sooooo any recommendations on courses
There are to many to choose from.

If you've already been a pilot and know how to read sectional maps, understand air space, airport communications and procedures, know how to read METAR and TAF, then I think self study ought to be enough. I would suggest pulling up an online practice test or two and evaluating where you stand right now, where you need to bone up and go from there. I started from square one, knowing nothing and passed my 107 using only online resources and then using practice tests to see which areas I needed to strenghthen my knowledge. Of course you could take a paid-for course if you feel that you're that rusty. Others would be much more experienced in terms of those recommendations.

 

[B52-D]

My BFR is pretty old I stopped flying a few years ago...sooooo any recommendations on courses
There are to many to choose from.

I would recommend Pilotinstitute.com. ?

 

[JMC3]

I would recommend Pilotinstitute.com. ?

Thanks for the reply. I enrolled and ordered the book they recommended

 

[B52-D]

Thanks for the reply. I enrolled and ordered the book they recommended

Great, you won’t be disappointed.
Blue Skies and and Happy Trails ?

 

[CactusJackSlade]

Remote Pilot 101 is the best there is out there in my opinion.
Good free web site to start out that is great is:
FREE Drone Certification Study Guide: FAA Part 107 sUAS Test - YouTube

+1 on Remote Pilot 101