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What Are Common Part 107 Test Questions?

Flying Magazine

The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery. 2: Which technique should a remote pilot use to scan for traffic?

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Unstable approaches

Professional Pilot

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The combined effects of high density altitude, published gradients, and optical illusion of a down-sloping runway at night all indicate a higher probability of an unstable approach. Pay attention to these deadly sins to keep your landings safe.

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A Tale of Three Engine Failures

Plane and Pilot

Show Low Airport sits at an altitude of 6,415 feet. I calculated the density altitude that day to be 8,800 feet. The airplane initially climbed straight out, reaching 1,200 feet, then the pilot declared an emergency to air traffic control (ATC), stating something about a fire, and turned back to the airport.