FAA Part 107 study plan

List the eligibility requirements to obtain a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating, including TSA screening and recurrent-training obligations

State the registration requirements and marking rules for small unmanned aircraft, including weight thresholds and registration validity period

Identify the privileges and limitations of a remote pilot certificate, including the requirement for a certificate holder to be at least 16 years old and to report a change of address

Describe how to report an accident to the FAA, including the timeframe, the threshold criteria, and the information required

Distinguish between Part 107 operations and operations that require a waiver or exemption

State each operating limitation in Part 107 subpart B with its exact numeric value (speed, altitude, visibility, cloud clearance, and minimum age)

Explain the process for requesting a certificate of waiver or authorization, including what can and cannot be waived

Identify the operating rules for carriage of hazardous materials, operation from a moving vehicle, and visual observer use

Describe the right-of-way rules and the see-and-avoid responsibility of the remote pilot in command

Classify the difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace and state when ATC authorization is required

Classify all six classes of airspace (A through G) and state the entry requirements, dimensions, and equipment rules relevant to small UAS

Read sectional chart symbology to identify class B, C, D, E surface area, and special use airspace boundaries and floor/ceiling altitudes

Explain how to obtain authorization through LAANC and through the FAA DroneZone, and state which operations are eligible for each

Identify temporary flight restrictions, restricted areas, prohibited areas, and other flight restrictions and describe how to check for them before flight

Describe the requirements for operating in Class G airspace and near airports without operating control towers

Decode METAR and TAF reports correctly, including wind, visibility, ceiling, and flight category

Explain how temperature, humidity, and density altitude affect small UAS lift, climb rate, and battery endurance

Identify the hazards to sUAS operations posed by wind shear, thunderstorms, icing, fog, and microbursts

Describe how to obtain preflight weather briefings using standard aviation weather sources and interpret their limitations

Interpret ceiling and visibility values against Part 107 minimums for the intended operation

Compute aircraft weight and balance, including center of gravity, using the datum, arms, and moments method

Calculate density altitude from pressure altitude and temperature and predict its effect on takeoff distance and climb performance

Explain how loading affects stability, controllability, stall speed, and battery consumption

Identify the effects of high altitude and high temperature on propeller efficiency and motor performance

Determine the maximum safe crosswind component and the effect of wind on ground speed and endurance

Describe the crew resource management roles of the remote pilot in command and visual observer, including communication protocols

Explain the physiological effects of drugs and alcohol, including the FAA 8-hour bottle-to-throttle rule and the prohibition on operating while impaired

List the steps to take during an in-flight emergency such as lost link, flyaway, battery failure, or aircraft conflict

Apply a structured aeronautical decision-making model to at least three scenario-based problems

Describe the required maintenance, preflight inspection, and recordkeeping procedures for a small UAS, including checking battery condition, propellers, and firmware

Describe airport operations including traffic patterns, NOTAMs, runway and taxiway markings, and control tower communications relevant to sUAS

Explain radio communication procedures and phraseology used when contacting ATC or an airport operator

State the additional requirements and hazards for night operations, including anti-collision lighting and dark adaptation

Identify airspace and airport considerations that change when operating near heliports, seaplane bases, and uncontrolled fields

Distinguish between the responsibilities of the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the controls

Review every previously missed question and re-state the underlying rule or concept in writing

Re-drill weak areas with targeted question sets until each reaches 90% accuracy

Complete a timed, full-length simulated exam under test-day conditions

Memorize the key numeric values across all domains (altitude, speed, visibility, cloud clearance, currency, and reporting timeframes)

Prepare test-day logistics, including required identification and testing center procedures