FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (UAG)Airspace and Operating RequirementsEasy
Before conducting a commercial UAS flight, a remote pilot checks for published NOTAMs affecting the operating area. What is the primary purpose of reviewing NOTAMs during preflight planning?
- ATo determine the exact cloud ceiling and visibility forecast for the flight time
- BTo obtain the required ATC authorization for controlled airspace operations
- CTo verify the registration status of the remote pilot's UAS with the FAA
- DTo identify time-critical aeronautical information such as temporary airspace restrictions, obstacles, or facility outages not yet charted
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. To identify time-critical aeronautical information such as temporary airspace restrictions, obstacles, or facility outages not yet charted
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) provide time-critical information that may not yet be charted, including TFRs, obstacle changes, and facility outages, which 14 CFR 107.49 requires a remote pilot to review as part of preflight planning.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Weather ceiling/visibility comes from weather briefings, not NOTAMs.
- B. ATC authorization is obtained separately, e.g., through LAANC, not through NOTAM review.
- C. Aircraft registration status is unrelated to NOTAM content.
NOTAM Review
Preflight requirement to check Notices to Air Missions for time-critical aeronautical information affecting the operating area.
- Required under 14 CFR 107.49 preflight familiarization
- Covers TFRs, obstacle lighting outages, runway closures, and more
- Available through FAA NOTAM search, Flight Service, or apps
- Complements but does not replace airspace authorization
Memory trick: NOTAM = 'Notice Of Trouble Ahead, Mission-critical'