Exams / FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate / 14 CFR §107.31
14 CFR §107.31 — what it says, and how the exam tests it
This section is cited by 3 of our practice questions and is tested on the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
The text
§ 107.31 Visual line of sight aircraft operation. (a) With vision that is unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, the remote pilot in command, the visual observer (if one is used), and the person manipulating the flight control of the small unmanned aircraft system must be able to see the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight in order to: (1) Know the unmanned aircraft's location; (2) Determine the unmanned aircraft's attitude, altitude, and direction of flight; (3) Observe the airspace for other air traffic or hazards; and (4) Determine that the unmanned aircraft does not endanger the life or property of another. (b) Throughout the entire flight of the small unmanned aircraft, the ability described in paragraph (a) of this section must be exercised by either: (1) The remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small unmanned aircraft system; or (2) A visual observer.
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How it comes up on the exam
Practice questions written from this section — answers and explanations are in the drill.
- According to 14 CFR §107.31, which of the following must the remote pilot in command, visual observer, or person manipulating flight controls be able to determine by maintaining visual line of sight?
drill Operations → - Under 14 CFR §107.31, with what type of vision must the remote pilot in command be able to see the unmanned aircraft throughout the entire flight?
drill Operations → - Under 14 CFR §107.31, a remote PIC, visual observer, and person manipulating the controls must be able to see the unmanned aircraft with vision unaided by any device other than what?
drill Operations →