FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent (ALC-677) case studies
FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent (ALC-677) · Put your knowledge to work in context.
ALC-677, Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent – Non-Part 61 Pilots, is a free FAASTeam online training course hosted on FAASafety.gov. It is built for remote pilots who do not hold a Part 61 pilot certificate, or who lack a current flight review under 14 CFR § 61.56, and who need to stay current as a Part 107 remote pilot with an sUAS rating. The FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent (ALC-677) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,076 words.
1Night Flight Over Unfamiliar Terrain
You are conducting a night-time aerial survey with a small unmanned aircraft (sUAS) to map a 200-acre construction site. The site is in Class G airspace, and you have a valid Part 107 certificate with night operations.
432 words, about 2 min2Class B Airspace Authorization and Weather Deterioration
You have received a Part 107 waiver and airspace authorization to fly in Class B airspace near a major airport, with a maximum altitude of 200 feet AGL and a defined operating area. The mission is to inspect a rooftop HVAC unit on a 150-foot tall building located 1.5 miles from the airport.
436 words, about 2 min3Emergency Procedure During Loss of GPS and High Wind
You are flying a small unmanned aircraft (sUAS) for a real estate photography shoot in a rural area. The sUAS is a hexacopter with a flight time of 25 minutes.
401 words, about 2 min4Crew Resource Management During a Multi-Drone Operation
You are the pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft (sUAS) operation involving three sUAS flying simultaneously to survey a 500-acre farm. You have a visual observer (VO) and a payload operator (PO) on your team.
422 words, about 2 min5Physiological Effects and Aeronautical Decision Making
You are a Part 107 pilot scheduled to fly a morning mission to inspect a bridge for cracks. The mission requires precise hovering at 50 feet above the bridge deck, which is 100 feet above a river.
385 words, about 2 min