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  • FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 18, Class E and Class G Airspace

    FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 18, Class E and Class G Airspace
    May 16 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to identify Class E airspace starting at 700 ft AGL (magenta vignette) versus 1,200 ft AGL on a sectional chart. - The critical difference between a fuzzy magenta border and a dashed magenta line, and when LAANC authorization is required. - Why most Part 107 flights occur in Class G airspace and what that means for authorization. - The specific weather and cloud clearance minimums (3 statute miles visibility, 500 feet below clouds) that apply even in uncontrolled Class G airspace. - A simple mnemonic to avoid common exam traps related to Class E and G chart symbols. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 Min.
  • FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 17, Class C and Class D Airspace

    FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 17, Class C and Class D Airspace
    May 15 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To identify Class C airspace by its solid magenta lines and Class D by its dashed blue lines on a sectional chart. - To understand the 'upside-down wedding cake' structure of Class C airspace, with its surface core and outer shelf. - To recognize the typical dimensions of Class D airspace and how its ceiling is marked in feet MSL. - How to avoid the common exam trap of confusing Mean Sea Level (MSL) with Above Ground Level (AGL) for airspace ceilings. - That LAANC authorization is required for Part 107 drone flights in both Class C and Class D airspace. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 Min.
  • FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 16, Class B Airspace — Where and Why

    FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 16, Class B Airspace — Where and Why
    May 14 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to identify Class B airspace on a sectional chart by its solid blue lines. - The meaning of the "upside-down wedding cake" structure and how to read its altitude floors and ceilings in MSL. - The absolute requirement for FAA authorization, primarily through LAANC, before any drone operation within Class B airspace. - How UAS Facility Maps dictate the maximum pre-approved flight altitudes for LAANC authorizations. - Common exam traps, including the critical difference between MSL and AGL altitudes and misidentifying airspace boundaries. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 Min.
  • FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 15, Airspace Class Overview — A Through G

    FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 15, Airspace Class Overview — A Through G
    May 13 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental difference between controlled (A, B, C, D, E) and uncontrolled (G) airspace for Part 107 drone operations. - How to identify the chart symbology for each airspace class, such as solid blue lines for Class B and dashed blue lines for Class D. - Which airspace classes always require LAANC authorization for drone flight, specifically Classes B, C, D, and surface-level Class E. - Common Part 107 exam traps, including the critical distinction between altitudes measured in Mean Sea Level (MSL) and Above Ground Level (AGL). - The specific rules for Class E airspace and how to determine its floor based on faded or dashed magenta lines on a sectional chart. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 Min.
  • FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 14, The Waiver Process — FAA Form 7711-2

    FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 14, The Waiver Process — FAA Form 7711-2
    May 12 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The specific Part 107 regulations that are eligible for a Certificate of Waiver, such as operating beyond visual line of sight or from a moving vehicle. - The critical regulations that can NEVER be waived, including the 55-pound maximum weight limit and the prohibition on careless operations. - The crucial difference between a long-lead-time waiver and a near-real-time LAANC airspace authorization, a common exam confusion point. - The requirement to submit a detailed safety case via the FAA DroneZone portal, proving an equivalent level of safety for your proposed operation. - The typical 90-day processing time for waivers and why this makes last-minute waived operations impossible. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 Min.
  • FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 13, Careless, Reckless, and Hazardous Operations

    FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 13, Careless, Reckless, and Hazardous Operations
    May 11 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - §107.23 prohibits both careless/reckless flying and dropping objects that create an undue hazard to people or property. - The FAA exam will test your ability to distinguish between careless (negligent) and reckless (willful disregard for safety) actions in operational scenarios. - Under §107.19 and §107.37, a small unmanned aircraft must always yield the right-of-way to all other aircraft, without any exceptions. - Exam questions often present scenarios with unpredictable manned aircraft; as the Remote PIC, your responsibility is always to see, avoid, and yield. - A helpful mnemonic, "Drones Don't Dominate," reinforces that drones are at the bottom of the aviation hierarchy and must give way to all other airborne vehicles. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 Min.
  • FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 12, Alcohol, Drugs, and Medication Rules

    FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 12, Alcohol, Drugs, and Medication Rules
    May 10 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Part 107 remote pilots must follow the same strict alcohol and drug rules as manned aircraft pilots, as specified in 14 CFR §91.17. - You must satisfy three separate alcohol rules: no flying within 8 hours of consumption, a blood alcohol level below 0.04%, and not being under the influence. - Any drug, including common over-the-counter medications like cold remedies with antihistamines, that affects your abilities in any way contrary to safety is prohibited. - The responsibility to determine if a medication is safe for flight rests solely with the pilot, as the FAA does not provide a definitive list of approved drugs. - Use the 'IMSAFE' mnemonic (Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion) as a personal pre-flight checklist to assess your fitness to fly. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 Min.
  • FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 11, Preflight Inspection Requirements

    FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 11, Preflight Inspection Requirements
    May 9 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) is always ultimately responsible for the preflight inspection, even if the task is delegated. - There is no standardized FAA-required preflight checklist; you must follow the drone manufacturer's recommended procedures. - Preflight assessment under §107.49 includes the operating environment, risks to people, aircraft condition, control links, sufficient power, and crew briefings. - "Sufficient power" means enough for the planned flight plus a reserve for contingencies, not just a full battery charge. - A common exam trap is the idea of an "FAA-approved checklist"; the correct answer always refers to manufacturer guidelines. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 Min.