FAA Part 107 study guide
FAA Part 107, administered by FAA, is mapped here as 5 topic areas; the heaviest are Operations (38%), Regulations (30%) and Airspace & Sectional Charts (18%).
About this course: Study airspace, operations and FAA rules at your pace. Start with one free module.
FAA Part 107 at a glance
- Questions
- 60
- Time allowed
- 2.0 hours
- Passing standard
- 70% (>=42 of 60)
- Format
- 60 multiple-choice questions at an FAA-approved (PSI) testing center
- Standard / edition
- FAA-S-ACS-10B (current 2026)
- Administered by
- FAA
Source: FAA-S-ACS-10B (current 2026), FAA. Confirm current details with the exam owner before you book.
Topic areas and weights
These percentages are this course's practice emphasis, not an official question distribution.
| Topic area | Weight | Concepts | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airspace & Sectional Charts | 18% | 4 | Section below |
| Operations | 38% | 9 | Topic page |
| Regulations | 30% | 7 | Topic page |
| Weather | 8% | 4 | Section below |
| Loading & Performance | 6% | 3 | Section below |
Official ranges published by the exam owner
| Area | Range |
|---|---|
| Regulations | 15–25% |
| Airspace | 15–25% |
| Weather | 11–16% |
| Loading and performance | 7–11% |
| Operations | 35–45% |
Topic guides at a glance
Operations
38% of the course blueprint, 9 concepts. Emphasized: 400 ft AGL Altitude Limit & Structure Exception, Maximum Groundspeed 87 Knots and Minimum Visibility 3 Statute Miles. Watch for: Thinking 400 ft AGL is absolute even next to a tall structure.
Regulations
30% of the course blueprint, 7 concepts. Emphasized: Remote Pilot Certificate Required for Commercial Ops, Remote ID Broadcast Requirement and Incident Reporting. Watch for: Confusing the recreational/hobby line with commercial Part 107.
Study plan in this course
- Airspace & Sectional Charts: Airspace Classes & Authorization; Sectional Chart Reading — 6 cards · free
- Flight Operations: Operations — Flight Limits; Operations — VLOS, Safety & ADM — 11 cards · full course
- Regulations: Regulations — Certification & Aircraft; Regulations — Compliance & Waivers — 8 cards · full course
- Weather: Weather Products & Stability; Density Altitude & Performance — 4 cards · full course
- Loading & Performance — 3 cards · full course
Airspace & Sectional Charts
Airspace & Sectional Charts carries 18% of the FAA Part 107 blueprint used in this course, the third-largest of its 5 weighted areas. It spans 4 concepts. The course teaches it in 2 study units: Airspace Classes & Authorization and Sectional Chart Reading.
These percentages are this course's practice emphasis, not an official question distribution.
What Airspace & Sectional Charts covers
- Airspace Authorization — 14 CFR 107.41
- AGL vs MSL Conversion — 14 CFR 107.51
- Special-Use Airspace, TFRs & NOTAMs — 14 CFR Part 107
- LAANC Grid Ceiling & UAS Facility Maps — FAA LAANC
Common mistakes in Airspace & Sectional Charts
- Reading airspace box numbers as AGL instead of MSL
- Assuming Class G needs authorization
- Believing the 400 ft rule lets you fly above any airspace floor
- Thinking LAANC authorizes any altitude everywhere
Key terms for Airspace & Sectional Charts
LAANC · AGL · MSL · MOA · TFR · NOTAM
How Airspace & Sectional Charts connects to other areas
- Airspace Authorization links to 400 ft AGL Altitude Limit & Structure Exception — Operations
- AGL vs MSL Conversion links to 400 ft AGL Altitude Limit & Structure Exception — Operations
- Airspace Authorization links to Waivers — Certificate of Waiver via FAA DroneZone — Regulations
Official references for Airspace & Sectional Charts
- 14 CFR 107.41
- 14 CFR 107.51
- 14 CFR Part 107
- FAA LAANC
- FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
In the app this area comes with 6 memory cards and 14 module-quiz questions and is part of the free starting modules.
Weather
Weather carries 8% of the FAA Part 107 blueprint used in this course, the 4th-largest of its 5 weighted areas. It spans 4 concepts. The course teaches it in 2 study units: Weather Products & Stability and Density Altitude & Performance.
These percentages are this course's practice emphasis, not an official question distribution.
What Weather covers
- METAR & TAF — Reading Aviation Weather Products — FAA-G-8082-22
- Temperature/Dewpoint Spread & Air Stability — FAA-G-8082-22
- Density Altitude Effects on Performance — FAA-G-8082-22
- Thunderstorm Hazards & Official Weather Sources — FAA-G-8082-22
Common mistakes in Weather
- Reading METAR/TAF times as local instead of Zulu/UTC
- Ignoring the temperature/dewpoint spread
- Not accounting for density altitude in performance
Key terms for Weather
METAR · TAF · DA · Zulu
How Weather connects to other areas
- Density Altitude Effects on Performance links to Cold Temperature & Density Altitude Battery Impact — Loading & Performance
- Density Altitude Effects on Performance links to Center of Gravity & Payload Weight Limits — Loading & Performance
Official references for Weather
In the app this area comes with 4 memory cards and 8 module-quiz questions in the full course.
Loading & Performance
Loading & Performance carries 6% of the FAA Part 107 blueprint used in this course, the 5th-largest of its 5 weighted areas. It spans 3 concepts. The course teaches it in 1 study unit: Loading & Performance.
These percentages are this course's practice emphasis, not an official question distribution.
What Loading & Performance covers
- Center of Gravity & Payload Weight Limits — FAA-G-8082-22
- Cold Temperature & Density Altitude Battery Impact — FAA-G-8082-22
- Payload Reduces Endurance & Maneuverability — FAA-G-8082-22
Common mistakes in Loading & Performance
- Ignoring CG shift when adding a camera/payload
- Assuming rated flight time holds in cold or high-DA conditions
Key terms for Loading & Performance
CG · payload
How Loading & Performance connects to other areas
- Cold Temperature & Density Altitude Battery Impact links to Density Altitude Effects on Performance — Weather
- Center of Gravity & Payload Weight Limits links to Density Altitude Effects on Performance — Weather
Official references for Loading & Performance
In the app this area comes with 3 memory cards and 5 module-quiz questions in the full course.
Details that change — checked against official sources
- The current Airman Certification Standards edition is FAA-S-ACS-10B. — FAA ACS page, checked 2026-06-14
Official references
- 14 CFR 107.51
- FAA-G-8082-22
- 14 CFR 107.9
- FAA ACS page
- 14 CFR 107.41
- 14 CFR Part 107
- FAA LAANC
- FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide
- 14 CFR 107.31
- 14 CFR 107.35
- 14 CFR 107.100-107.145
- 14 CFR 107.23, 107.25, 107.36
- 14 CFR 107.29
- 14 CFR 107.27
- 14 CFR 107.12, 107.19
- 14 CFR 107.61