FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)OperationsMedium
A certificated remote pilot wants to continue exercising the privileges of a Part 107 remote pilot certificate. What must the pilot do to remain current?
- ALog at least three takeoffs and landings every 90 days
- BPass a recurrent Part 107 knowledge test or complete FAA-approved recurrent online training every 24 calendar months
- CComplete a flight review with a certificated flight instructor every 24 calendar months
- DRenew the remote pilot certificate annually by submitting a fee to the FAA
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Pass a recurrent Part 107 knowledge test or complete FAA-approved recurrent online training every 24 calendar months
To remain current, a remote pilot must pass the recurrent Part 107 knowledge test or complete the FAA's free online recurrent training course every 24 calendar months; there is no flight review or 90-day currency requirement as with manned aircraft.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. There is no 90-day takeoff/landing currency requirement under Part 107.
- C. Flight reviews apply to manned aircraft pilots, not Part 107 remote pilots.
- D. Remote pilot certificates do not expire and require no annual renewal fee.
Remote Pilot Currency Requirement
Part 107 remote pilots must pass a recurrent knowledge test or complete recurrent online training every 24 calendar months to remain current.
- Recurrent test/training required every 24 calendar months
- No flight review or logged flight hours required
- Certificate itself does not expire
Memory trick: '24 months, test again' keeps your remote pilot privileges legal.