FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)OperationsMedium
A remote pilot in command consumed two alcoholic beverages five hours before a scheduled commercial sUAS flight. According to 14 CFR 107.27, is the pilot legally permitted to act as PIC for this flight?
- AYes, because Part 107 does not regulate alcohol consumption for remote pilots
- BNo, because the pilot must wait at least 8 hours after consuming alcohol before acting as PIC
- CYes, because five hours exceeds the required 4-hour waiting period
- DNo, because any alcohol consumption within 24 hours of a flight is prohibited
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. No, because the pilot must wait at least 8 hours after consuming alcohol before acting as PIC
14 CFR 107.27 prohibits a person from acting as a remote pilot in command within 8 hours after consuming alcohol, while under the influence of alcohol, or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater. Since only 5 hours have passed, the pilot has not met the required 8-hour waiting period and may not act as PIC.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Incorrect; 107.27 specifically addresses alcohol and drug use for remote pilots.
- C. There is no 4-hour rule; the requirement is 8 hours.
- D. The rule specifies 8 hours, not 24 hours.
Alcohol/Drug Prohibition (107.27)
A remote pilot may not act as PIC within 8 hours after consuming alcohol, while under the influence, or with a BAC of 0.04 or greater, mirroring the manned-aircraft bottle-to-throttle rule.
- 8-hour minimum wait after alcohol consumption
- BAC limit of 0.04 applies
- Also prohibits operation while impaired by any drug
Memory trick: 'Bottle to throttle: wait a full 8.'