Is there a 1 foot gap between the class d and the class e airspace which is neither? If not, would not the two airspaces but up against each other? If so, would not the same number be the end of one and the beginning of the other?
@@sunnylowe7307 if the chart says that the top of Class D is 2,700’, then Class D goes up to 2,700.9999’ and Class E starts at 2,701’. But this is really getting into the weeds, the test doesn’t get close to this level of detail. Honestly no one has ever asked this in my 15 years of flight instruction until now and it hasn’t been an issue for anyone previously.
You're welcome! That was always my biggest problem too - missing questions because I didn't take my time to actually read what it was asking and then making an impulsive answer :)
Airspace altitudes are inclusive, i.e. up to and including 2,500'. If there was a minus sign in front of it, as there is with some class D airspace, it'd be up to and not including 2,500'.
I have the same question. Which air space does 2,500' and 6" fall into? I would think the ceiling of one and the floor of another would be exactly the same.
@@ParleysWoodedJourney airspace altitudes include that altitude (the 11.9999 inches above it) except when there's a minus sign in front of it. A Class D ceiling of [25] means it goes up to and includes 2,500' - or NOT including 2,501' (so, 2,500 feet and 11.9999 inches), if you want to think of it that way. A Class D ceiling of [-25] means it goes up to and not including 2,500', or 2,499 feet and 11.9999 inches.
I am not sure I can agree with the opinion regarding Section 107.150. While it doesn't explicitly state a PIC is allowed to switch modes in flight it also doesn't expressly prohibit switching mores. It sounds to me like as long as the PIC cannot accidentally switch modes they can. There would need to be some purposeful action required to switch modes, like a pin number entered in the controls. Am I misunderstanding this?
The reg is somewhat ambiguous as to what they mean by that, and they haven't clarified it elsewhere. This question has been on the test for a few years now, and while this sample question isn't verbatim from what's on the test, the concept of what it's asking has been reported by several students who have taken the test. Changing from one category to another, like from 2 to 3, would require disabling safety systems (like Remote ID or parachutes), which can't be disabled inflight. Thus, "No" is the most correct answer here with the information we currently have. Perhaps one day the FAA will issue an AC to clarify this, but I'm not holding my breath.
@@PeltierPhoto Wow. I mean, @nicksanchez530 is correct, and the "practice" questions on the topic that we (my students and I) see most often in the many practice tests available offer the "yes, so long as you cannot _inadvertently_ switch modes." The regulation (§ 107.150, Variable mode and variable configuration of small unmanned aircraft systems, says: "A small unmanned aircraft system may be eligible for one or more categories of operation over human beings under this subpart, as long as a remote pilot in command cannot inadvertently switch between modes or configurations." It actually doesn't mention being in-flight at all. But since that's a question you've had reported by more than one student, then I say shame on the FAA for the ambiguity.
@@bryanharston7640 now I'm super confused where those answer choices came from, I just checked my master question bank for all versions of the test I offer and the choices are "this is not authorized," "you must land first," and "only if you can't inadvertently switch modes in flight." It looks like when I pulled the data from the most missed questions, the answer choices from a transponder question got transcribed into this question. No wonder it was so difficult to explain! Looks like I'll be issuing a new video :)
Is this test for drone pilots or fixed wing aircraft pilots.Does a drone pilot really need to know all of this? It seems a little excessive for recreational drone pilots.
@@PeltierPhoto I get that, but still sounds like a lot of the questions are for fixed wings. I dont consider drones "fixed wings", but maybe they are, due to they have fixed arms. I have to re-program my brain to think in these ways, if i want to pass the test :)
@@jerrywayneray most people think of DJI-style quadcopters when hearing "drone," but there are actually a lot of fixed-wing airplane-style unmanned aircraft. They're mostly used for research and mapping, but fall under the definition of "unmanned aircraft" that the Part 107 test is about.
Is there a 1 foot gap between the class d and the class e airspace which is neither? If not, would not the two airspaces but up against each other? If so, would not the same number be the end of one and the beginning of the other?
Someone else asked that question two weeks ago, you’ll find an explanation if you go through the comments. But no, there’s no gap.
@@PeltierPhoto if not, then the same altitude is the top and the bottom of the adjoining airspaces.
@@sunnylowe7307 if the chart says that the top of Class D is 2,700’, then Class D goes up to 2,700.9999’ and Class E starts at 2,701’.
But this is really getting into the weeds, the test doesn’t get close to this level of detail. Honestly no one has ever asked this in my 15 years of flight instruction until now and it hasn’t been an issue for anyone previously.
@@PeltierPhoto best explanation I have sees so far (and I am a pilot!)
Taking 107 in a few weeks, thankyou for the info. 👍
Thank you for this! I have been flying through a majority of test questions and you helped me slow down. Thank you for the challenging questions.
You're welcome!
That was always my biggest problem too - missing questions because I didn't take my time to actually read what it was asking and then making an impulsive answer :)
Thank you John, first day of studying
You got this!
@@PeltierPhoto thank you 🙏🏻
For question 3, why is there 1 foot of space between where class D ends and class E begins?
Airspace altitudes are inclusive, i.e. up to and including 2,500'. If there was a minus sign in front of it, as there is with some class D airspace, it'd be up to and not including 2,500'.
I have the same question. Which air space does 2,500' and 6" fall into? I would think the ceiling of one and the floor of another would be exactly the same.
@@ParleysWoodedJourney airspace altitudes include that altitude (the 11.9999 inches above it) except when there's a minus sign in front of it. A Class D ceiling of [25] means it goes up to and includes 2,500' - or NOT including 2,501' (so, 2,500 feet and 11.9999 inches), if you want to think of it that way. A Class D ceiling of [-25] means it goes up to and not including 2,500', or 2,499 feet and 11.9999 inches.
@@PeltierPhoto Thank you so much. That is a clear explanation.
Where, anywhere, does it tell you that you you can find amplifying information in the Chart Supplements U.S. Booklet when you have the asterisk?
In the Aeronautical Sectional Chart Legend
I just started studying yesterday, how long do you think I need before I go take the test? Thank you and great video!
Until you’re ready…sorry I can’t give a better answer :) But one week at a MINIMUM.
Aren't category drones for flying over people for part 107? Wouldn't this mean that cat 3 drones require RID?
www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-107/subpart-D#107.125
Remote ID not required.
I am not sure I can agree with the opinion regarding Section 107.150. While it doesn't explicitly state a PIC is allowed to switch modes in flight it also doesn't expressly prohibit switching mores. It sounds to me like as long as the PIC cannot accidentally switch modes they can. There would need to be some purposeful action required to switch modes, like a pin number entered in the controls. Am I misunderstanding this?
The reg is somewhat ambiguous as to what they mean by that, and they haven't clarified it elsewhere. This question has been on the test for a few years now, and while this sample question isn't verbatim from what's on the test, the concept of what it's asking has been reported by several students who have taken the test. Changing from one category to another, like from 2 to 3, would require disabling safety systems (like Remote ID or parachutes), which can't be disabled inflight. Thus, "No" is the most correct answer here with the information we currently have. Perhaps one day the FAA will issue an AC to clarify this, but I'm not holding my breath.
@@PeltierPhoto Wow. I mean, @nicksanchez530 is correct, and the "practice" questions on the topic that we (my students and I) see most often in the many practice tests available offer the "yes, so long as you cannot _inadvertently_ switch modes." The regulation (§ 107.150, Variable mode and variable configuration of small unmanned aircraft systems, says: "A small unmanned aircraft system may be eligible for one or more categories of operation over human beings under this subpart, as long as a remote pilot in command cannot inadvertently switch between modes or configurations." It actually doesn't mention being in-flight at all.
But since that's a question you've had reported by more than one student, then I say shame on the FAA for the ambiguity.
@@bryanharston7640 now I'm super confused where those answer choices came from, I just checked my master question bank for all versions of the test I offer and the choices are "this is not authorized," "you must land first," and "only if you can't inadvertently switch modes in flight." It looks like when I pulled the data from the most missed questions, the answer choices from a transponder question got transcribed into this question. No wonder it was so difficult to explain! Looks like I'll be issuing a new video :)
Common bro, with the symantics of the furniture damage question...
what if the owner wants to repair the furniture, because it was dead uncle Harry's? What if Home depot had it on sale the following week???
Do you mean “semantics”? And what does “common” mean? I’m not up to date on how the kids are taking these days.
Is this test for drone pilots or fixed wing aircraft pilots.Does a drone pilot really need to know all of this? It seems a little excessive for recreational drone pilots.
It's not for recreational drone pilots, it's for professional/commercial drone pilots.
@@PeltierPhoto I get that, but still sounds like a lot of the questions are for fixed wings. I dont consider drones "fixed wings", but maybe they are, due to they have fixed arms. I have to re-program my brain to think in these ways, if i want to pass the test :)
@@jerrywayneray most people think of DJI-style quadcopters when hearing "drone," but there are actually a lot of fixed-wing airplane-style unmanned aircraft. They're mostly used for research and mapping, but fall under the definition of "unmanned aircraft" that the Part 107 test is about.