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I am a little better than half way through a course before taking my Part 107 test. Wow...so much to know. I am search for input about the test from those who've taken it. Any advise? Thanks.
If you use the search feature, you will see many discussions on studying for and taking the exam.I am a little better than half way through a course before taking my Part 107 test. Wow...so much to know. I am search for input about the test from those who've taken it. Any advise? Thanks.
Take as many practice tests that you can online. Once you master that you should have no problem. Make sure that you know why you missed something. That way you are understanding the point of the question. It will also give you an idea of what the test is like so you don’t get there blind.I am a little better than half way through a course before taking my Part 107 test. Wow...so much to know. I am search for input about the test from those who've taken it. Any advise? Thanks.
Sectionals are the majority of the challenging questions, followed by weather related questions, and NOTAMS.
When in doubt, Remote Pilot In Command
A good test taking strategy is to go through the exam answering the questions you have confidence answering, and marking those you don't. Then go back to the beginning spending more time on those not answered. Even with those not answered the first go around, do the easier ones first going all the way through, and go back to the beginning again, repeat.
In so doing, you will gain confidence and not be shell shocked spending too much time on the stress questions fretting over the remainder of the exam.
I believe you only need a 70 to pass.
I was just thinking the same thing. It’s not like we are flying jet airplanes.Am I the only one that thinks it's a little ridiculous to have to study that much, just to, say take a picture of a house for sale for a realtor for a fee ? I am all for safety, and needed rules but come on..
It is ridiculous for that. However, that's not all there is to the commercial application of drones. The FAA is trying to cover all bases for all situations with one set of rules.Am I the only one that thinks it's a little ridiculous to have to study that much, just to, say take a picture of a house for sale for a realtor for a fee ? I am all for safety, and needed rules but come on..
You are correct about different situations, but just because you have a license doesn't make you safe ( not you in particular ) and no, an answer to my question doesn't bother me, I've been flying drones for since the phantom 1 and ppg for 2 years with out an incident. I would like to see different levels of a drone license.It is ridiculous for that. However, that's not all there is to the commercial application of drones. The FAA is trying to cover all bases for all situations with one set of rules.
The house you are trying to photograph may be in class G airspace, but someone else may be taking a picture of a house within class B airspace, or today's job maybe in G, but tomorrow's in B, and the whole idea is to be able to evaluate what, where, and when there is risk to other aircraft, and the property below your drone.
It also seems ridiculous because the drone is a plastic 'toy', but 1.X pounds coming down in a free fall exerts significant force upon impact.
The MP1 has a metal plate in the chasis. I know that I do not want that landing on my head from 400 feet regardless of the likelihood of that happening.
You may see video of flights out in the middle of nowhere, and there is no real risk. And, you'll see illegal flights in congested areas, and the risk increases; significantly. This is going on all across the country all of the time.
Part of the challenge is balancing risk vs reward. The comparatively minor income from drone jobs is more than offset by the potential liability of failed jobs.
At time passes you may gain greater understanding for why the rules exist.
BTW...questions around the 'attitude' you are exhibiting in this thread may appear on the exam.
Hope this doesn't tick you off, but you asked. Not long ago, I looked at this the same way you do. Now, I have a greater understanding of the bigger picture. With the potential for greater commercial application emerging, it may be that the FAA got out in front of this.
And Sorry Mavic I didn't mean to hijack your thread.I am a little better than half way through a course before taking my Part 107 test. Wow...so much to know. I am search for input about the test from those who've taken it. Any advise? Thanks.
Am I the only one that thinks it's a little ridiculous to have to study that much, just to, say take a picture of a house for sale for a realtor for a fee ? I am all for safety, and needed rules but come on..
I have read here that learning how to read the sectional charts properly is helpful to pass and also being able to decipher the NOTAMS.
Sectionals are the majority of the challenging questions, followed by weather related questions, and NOTAMS.
When in doubt, Remote Pilot In Command
A good test taking strategy is to go through the exam answering the questions you have confidence answering, and marking those you don't. Then go back to the beginning spending more time on those not answered. Even with those not answered the first go around, do the easier ones first going all the way through, and go back to the beginning again, repeat.
In so doing, you will gain confidence and not be shell shocked spending too much time on the stress questions fretting over the remainder of the exam.
I believe you only need a 70 to pass.
It is ridiculous for that. However, that's not all there is to the commercial application of drones. The FAA is trying to cover all bases for all situations with one set of rules.
The house you are trying to photograph may be in class G airspace, but someone else may be taking a picture of a house within class B airspace, or today's job maybe in G, but tomorrow's in B, and the whole idea is to be able to evaluate what, where, and when there is risk to other aircraft, and the property below your drone.
It also seems ridiculous because the drone is a plastic 'toy', but 1.X pounds coming down in a free fall exerts significant force upon impact.
The MP1 has a metal plate in the chasis. I know that I do not want that landing on my head from 400 feet regardless of the likelihood of that happening.
You may see video of flights out in the middle of nowhere, and there is no real risk. And, you'll see illegal flights in congested areas, and the risk increases; significantly. This is going on all across the country all of the time.
Part of the challenge is balancing risk vs reward. The comparatively minor income from drone jobs is more than offset by the potential liability of failed jobs.
At time passes you may gain greater understanding for why the rules exist.
BTW...questions around the 'attitude' you are exhibiting in this thread may appear on the exam.
Hope this doesn't tick you off, but you asked. Not long ago, I looked at this the same way you do. Now, I have a greater understanding of the bigger picture. With the potential for greater commercial application emerging, it may be that the FAA got out in front of this.
And Sorry Mavic I didn't mean to hijack your thread.
It is true that being licensed does not necessarily make you a safe pilot. However, it usually is a good start as an indicator that the person put in effort and time to understand. This doesn't always lead to safe and responsible flying but we need to start somewhere. Also, if that person does do something reckless they cannot then plead ignorance since they took and passed the test.You are correct about different situations, but just because you have a license doesn't make you safe ( not you in particular ) and no, an answer to my question doesn't bother me, I've been flying drones for since the phantom 1 and ppg for 2 years with out an incident. I would like to see different levels of a drone license.
Am I the only one that thinks it's a little ridiculous to have to study that much, just to, say take a picture of a house for sale for a realtor for a fee ? I am all for safety, and needed rules but come on..