What topics are on the Part 107 test?
Review the FAA knowledge areas covered by the Part 107 UAG exam, including regulations, airspace, weather, performance, airport operations, and night operations.
FAA Part 107 testing covers regulations, airspace and flight restrictions, aviation weather, loading and performance, emergency procedures, crew resource management, radio procedures, aeronautical decision-making, airport operations, maintenance and preflight inspection, and operations at night.
The FAA publishes the knowledge areas
The FAA's Remote Pilot certification guidance lists the subjects first-time applicants are expected to understand for the UAG knowledge test.
- Part 107 regulations and operating limitations
- Airspace classification, operating requirements, and flight restrictions
- Aviation weather sources and weather effects
- Small-UAS loading and performance
- Emergency procedures
- Crew resource management
- Radio communication procedures
- Aeronautical decision-making and judgment
- Airport operations
- Maintenance and preflight inspection
- Physiological effects of drugs and alcohol
- Operations at night
The test expects applied understanding
Many of these areas overlap in real operations. A weather decision can affect aircraft performance; an airspace decision can involve chart interpretation, airport awareness, and authorization requirements. Study should connect the topics instead of treating them as isolated facts.
Use current FAA material
Knowledge-test references can change. Use the current FAA certification pages, Airman Certification Standards, testing supplements, and FAA testing materials as the controlling references for exam scope.
Frequently asked questions
Is airspace on the Part 107 test?
Yes. The FAA lists airspace classification, operating requirements, and flight restrictions among the UAG knowledge areas.
Is weather on the Part 107 test?
Yes. Aviation weather sources and the effects of weather on small-UAS performance are included.
Are night operations tested?
Yes. The FAA lists operation at night as a knowledge area for the initial test.