From setting an appointment to receiving your temporary license, you can expect to spend between 21 to 33 days on the Part 107 certification process. A significant portion of this period will be spent on preparing for the Part 107 knowledge test. The FAA estimates 20 hours of studying. Using well-prepared and streamlined study materials
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The Part 107 exam costs $175 to take. You can also budget for a Part 107 study course that will cost approximately $149. There are no additional fees after getting a certificate and you can renew your license every 24 calendar months for free. Within the past three to four years, the FAA has licensed
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The FAA made changes and you can now renew your Part 107 license for free online. You can take ALC-677 on the FAA’s website to renew your license. The big news in the drone community nowadays is the final ruling on Remote ID. This is a system that has long been proposed by the FAA
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In aviation, altitude is far more complex than its dictionary definition. Pilots use several types of altitude for varying purposes, which include reading aeronautical charts, communicating with ATC, and calculating aircraft performance. In this short guide, you’ll learn about the different altitude types and their significance. Let’s start with the simplest one. Indicated Altitude The
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Pilot health constitutes a crucial safety element in aviation. Most aviators require some proof of medical fitness to exercise the privileges of their airman certificate, which often entails passing a medical exam and meeting specific medical standards. The pilot medical certification in the U.S. falls into three categories: FAA medical certificate, U.S. driver’s license, or
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LASIK surgery has become a widespread surgery since its inception in the late 1990s. The treatment has restored vision to millions of people without complications. As pilots, however, our vision is of utmost importance. Therefore, it is essential to understand the benefits, risks, and legal implications that LASIK surgery may have on your flying career.
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In recent years, legislation and regulations surrounding unmanned flights in the US have been rapidly evolving. This has been driven mostly by the perceived value of drone operations, whether commercially or for applications in emergency response and public safety. However, widespread drone operations cannot be fully realized without a system for traffic management. Establishing UAS
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We’ve all been there. You need to calculate when and how quickly you need to descend—so much math, not enough time. Luckily, in this article, we’ll clearly explain two rules of thumb that will allow you to calculate your Top of Descent (TOD) and your Rate of Descent (ROD) so that you can make descents
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You may have noticed the seemingly random flashing and solid lights on an aircraft and wondered what they are supposed to mean. This article will explain all the different lights you may encounter on an airplane and their purpose. Although every aircraft may have slightly different lights, a framework of the same types of lights
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Becoming the holder of a PPL (Private Pilot License) opens a door of opportunity. Furthermore, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) allows you to fly at night with this license, further expanding the options available to you as a private pilot. This article will explain the FAA PPL night requirements and how they differ from the
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