FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)RegulationsMedium
A remote pilot wants to keep her Part 107 certificate valid for operational purposes. What must she do to remain current to exercise the privileges of the certificate?
- APass a Class 3 medical examination every 24 months
- BFly at least one commercial mission every calendar year
- CComplete a recurrent knowledge test or online training course within the previous 24 calendar months
- DLog at least 5 hours of flight time every 90 days
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Complete a recurrent knowledge test or online training course within the previous 24 calendar months
Under 14 CFR 107.65, a remote pilot must complete either a recurrent FAA knowledge test or an FAA-approved online recurrent training course within the previous 24 calendar months to exercise the privileges of the certificate. There is no flight-hour or medical requirement for Part 107.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. No FAA medical certificate is required for remote pilots.
- B. There is no minimum annual flight activity requirement.
- D. Part 107 does not have a flight-hour currency requirement.
Recurrent Training Requirement
Remote pilots must renew knowledge every 24 calendar months via a recurrent test or online course to keep exercising sUAS certificate privileges.
- 24 calendar month cycle
- Can be satisfied by recurrent knowledge test or free FAA online course
- No flight experience or medical exam required
Memory trick: '24 months, keep your mind fresh, not your logbook.'