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SelectedPart 107 initial aeronautical knowledge foundations
FAA Part 107: Exam Guide, Format & Official Sources
First-time applicants follow the FAA initial knowledge-test and IACRA application pathway. This learning module separates pilot qualification, aircraft registration and operational approvals.
Initial pilot qualification
The FAA initial pathway includes an FTN, knowledge testing, IACRA application and the stated security processing. Pilot eligibility includes age 16, English ability and a condition compatible with safe operation.
- Knowledge recency is maintained through the applicable testing/training framework.
- Aircraft registration is a separate requirement.
Current-rule learning boundaries
Current night and over-people provisions are taught from the current FAA overview and AC107-2A. The older study guide is used only for stable weather, chart and performance learning, not obsolete night restrictions.
- Selected current Part 107 initial knowledge foundations; not complete official test coverage.
- 200 learning items across 48 rule/task families; related parameter cases do not represent 200 independent knowledge domains.
- Original schematic diagrams are not official sectionals and do not authorize actual operations.
- No aircraft-specific flight competence, official score prediction, waiver issuance or adaptive examination is provided.
- Independent qualified aviation educator review and learner calibration remain pending.
The syllabus and your next lesson.
Regulations
- Remote-pilot identity and recency
- Operational limits and exceptions
Airspace
- Controlled airspace and authorization
- Reading an original airspace diagram
Weather
- Weather observations and coded reports
- Weather decisions and margins
Loading and performance
- Loading, energy and performance
Operations
- Preflight decisions and inspection
- Visual contact and crew coordination
- Abnormal situations and reporting
- Night operations and people
- Registration and Remote ID
Linked lessons cover selected foundations. Use the official syllabus to plan any topics beyond this pilot.
Dates and scheduling
Knowledge test appointments
Arrange through an FAA-approved testing center using the current FAA process; this guide does not claim live appointment availability.
Fees and regional differences
Initial knowledge test
Confirm the current testing-center charge when scheduling; no unverified fixed testing fee is stated.
Aircraft registration
FAA currently states$5per Part 107 aircraft for 3 years. This is aircraft registration, not the knowledge-test charge.
Book with the exam provider.
- 01
Create IACRA profile and obtain FTN
Follow FAA instructions before arranging the initial test.
- 02
Schedule and complete UAG
Use an FAA-approved knowledge testing center and check identification requirements.
- 03
Submit IACRA application
Complete the required application steps and security processing; retain the resulting certificate for operations.
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Official resources.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Primary FAA reference for original learning tasks; the 2016study guide is used for weather, chart and performance concepts, not obsolete night rules.
Selected current Part 107 initial knowledge foundations; not complete official test coverage.
200 learning items across 48 rule/task families; related parameter cases do not represent 200 independent knowledge domains.
Original schematic diagrams are not official sectionals and do not authorize actual operations.
No aircraft-specific flight competence, official score prediction, waiver issuance or adaptive examination is provided.
Independent qualified aviation educator review and learner calibration remain pending.
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Scope: SelectedPart 107 initial aeronautical knowledge foundations