Handbook first. Practice right after.
This is the reading layer behind the simulator. Use it when a missed question shows you a weak topic, or when you want the full Part 107 map before drilling.
Glossary
Acronyms you will see a lot
In handbook pages, hover or focus a highlighted acronym to see the meaning in place.
An aviation weather unit that issues and supports weather products for Alaska.
FAA guidance that explains acceptable ways to comply with rules or understand FAA procedures.
The FAA task and knowledge taxonomy used to organize handbook topics and weak-area remediation.
A structured way to identify risk, choose safer options, and avoid launching when conditions are not acceptable.
Aircraft broadcast technology. Part 107 drones generally may not use ADS-B Out unless specifically authorized.
Manufacturer reference for aircraft limitations, procedures, and performance data.
Altitude measured above the ground directly below the aircraft.
FAA operational guidance and glossary material used to understand aviation procedures and terminology.
A weather advisory for conditions such as turbulence, icing, mountain obscuration, or widespread low visibility.
The report after a knowledge test that lists missed knowledge areas for remediation.
The angle between the relative wind and an aircraft's wing or lifting surface reference line.
The climb angle over distance, useful when thinking about obstacle clearance and performance.
An ATC facility that manages en route traffic over a large region.
Long-range radar used by en route ATC centers to detect and display aircraft traffic.
Aviation communications service referenced in lost-communication and en route communication procedures.
Automated airport weather equipment that reports current surface conditions.
The system that manages controlled airspace, traffic flow, and aircraft separation services.
Secondary surveillance radar system that uses aircraft transponders and ground interrogators.
The FAA facility that helps manage national air traffic flow and large-scale constraints.
Recorded airport weather and operational information for pilots.
NOAA/NWS aviation weather center that publishes many aviation weather products.
Automated airport weather reporting equipment that broadcasts local conditions.
Automated airport systems that provide current local weather observations.
FAA-recognized planning tool for checking nearby airspace and flight restrictions before a drone flight.
Alcohol concentration in the bloodstream. Part 107 uses a 0.04 percent limit for crewmembers.
A METAR/TAF cloud coverage code meaning most of the sky is covered by that cloud layer.
A weather code for blowing dust, which can reduce visibility and create unsafe conditions.
A METAR weather code for mist, usually indicating reduced visibility.
The federal rulebook where Part 107, Part 89, Part 48, and other aviation rules live.
The balance point of an aircraft or drone. Payload changes can move it and affect controllability.
Weather shorthand for cloud ceiling and visibility conditions.
A METAR sky condition meaning no clouds are reported below the reporting threshold.
FAA authorization often used by public aircraft operators or special operations.
Using people, communication, checklists, and available tools to reduce operational risk.
The frequency pilots use to self-announce near many non-towered airports.
A local airport communication setup used for traffic advisories and basic airport information.
A short-term aviation weather advisory issued by a Center Weather Service Unit.
NWS meteorologists embedded at an ARTCC to support aviation weather decisions.
Radio navigation equipment that measures distance from a ground station.
A navigation-source combination used in some RNAV systems when GPS is not the only position source.
Manufacturer compliance document that matters for some Operations Over People categories.
A legacy internet briefing and flight-plan filing service referenced in older FAA material.
A crewed-aircraft system that helps pilots see in low visibility under strict authorization rules.
Crushable runway safety material designed to help stop aircraft overruns.
A time or instruction used in IFR clearance and lost-communication procedures.
The expected arrival time at a point or destination.
The expected time needed to fly from one point to another.
An FAA-approved system for producing or using aviation weather information in certain operations.
The U.S. aviation regulator responsible for Part 107 rules, airspace, and pilot certification processes.
The U.S. agency that regulates radio spectrum and communications equipment.
Information services such as weather, NOTAMs, and other preflight or inflight planning data.
FAA source for certain NOTAMs, including regulatory or procedure-related notices.
A METAR/TAF cloud coverage code meaning only a small portion of the sky is covered.
A METAR/TAF weather code for fog, often associated with very low visibility.
An onboard navigation and flight planning computer used by crewed aircraft.
Altitude expressed using a standard pressure setting, mainly relevant to higher-altitude crewed aviation.
A TAF change indicator that starts a new forecast period at a specific time.
An approved area where some drones can operate without broadcasting Remote ID.
FAA-certified briefing support for weather, NOTAMs, and flight information.
Local FAA Flight Standards office that handles many safety and compliance matters.
Communication options referenced in lost-communication procedures.
The FAA account number a candidate uses in the knowledge testing and IACRA process.
Aviation weather forecast graphics used to review broad weather trends and hazards.
Tower position or frequency used for surface movement at towered airports.
Satellite navigation used by many drones for position hold, navigation, and return-to-home features.
A specialized refueling procedure referenced in FAA safety examples about radio silence and thunderstorm risk.
A METAR weather code for haze, which can reduce visibility.
A legacy broadcast service for hazardous weather advisories over selected navigation aids.
A transponder function pilots use when ATC asks them to identify their aircraft on radar.
FAA system used to apply for and manage airman certification, including remote pilot certification.
Manufacturer instructions for maintaining an aircraft or component in airworthy condition.
International aviation standards body. Some FAA procedures and flight plan references use ICAO terms.
Rules for operating primarily by instruments. On the exam, IFR often appears in weather, traffic, and airspace context.
A personal readiness checklist used before flight.
A navigation system that estimates position from internal motion sensors and can drift over time.
A motion-sensing reference unit used by some navigation systems.
An airport advisory service that can provide local traffic and airport information.
FAA system used to request authorization for many controlled-airspace drone flights.
Short-range aviation forecast guidance that can supplement other weather products.
A very low weather category with low ceiling and/or visibility.
A navigation system used for long-range routing in crewed aviation.
A former flight service provider referenced in some older FAA materials.
Formal written authorization for a specific operation, equipment use, or procedure.
A sectional chart number showing the highest known elevation or obstruction in a quadrangle, rounded for safety.
Emergency radio word used when an aircraft needs immediate assistance.
A current airport weather report format tested on the UAG exam.
Current airport weather observations, with SPECI issued when important conditions change.
Special use airspace where military training may occur. It is shown on charts and matters for traffic awareness.
FAA-accepted method a manufacturer uses to show a drone meets certain rule requirements.
Operations Over People shorthand for the manufacturer's declaration and the accepted method used to show compliance.
Weather forecast guidance produced from model output and statistics.
Altitude measured from average sea level, not from the ground below you.
FAA authorization/specification document used by some operators, mainly outside typical Part 107 use.
A published route used by military aircraft, often at high speed and sometimes low altitude.
A self-announce radio frequency used at some airports without another published frequency.
A weather category between VFR and IFR, usually meaning reduced ceiling and/or visibility.
The shared U.S. airspace system that drones must operate within.
Ground or satellite-based navigation aid used by pilots for position and routing.
Federal agency that administers the Aviation Safety Reporting System referenced in FAA safety reporting material.
A distance unit used in aviation. One nautical mile is about 1.15 statute miles.
The federal agency that includes the National Weather Service and aviation weather centers.
Official notice about temporary conditions, hazards, or changes that can affect a flight.
The U.S. agency that investigates transportation accidents and certain serious incidents.
NOAA agency that produces official U.S. weather observations, forecasts, and warnings.
Part 107 rules for flying over people, open-air assemblies, and related scenarios.
FAA operating authorization/specification used by certain operators outside routine Part 107 use.
A crewed-aircraft departure procedure designed for obstacle clearance.
A METAR/TAF cloud coverage code meaning the sky layer covers all or nearly all of the sky.
A METAR/TAF visibility value meaning visibility is more than 6 statute miles.
A risk-management checklist used to evaluate the flight before launch.
Navigation standards based on required system performance rather than only ground-based routes.
Weather product shorthand for precipitation and significant weather.
FAA handbook used here to explain aviation basics in plain language.
The person responsible for the flight. Under Part 107, this is usually the remote pilot in command.
A weather report from a pilot in flight, useful for confirming real conditions.
NASA-run voluntary safety reporting system referenced in FAA safety material.
The testing provider used for scheduling and administering FAA knowledge tests.
Weather display shorthand for radar and satellite imagery.
GPS integrity monitoring used in aviation navigation.
Remote radio site used by en route ATC centers to communicate with aircraft.
A remote advisory or information service referenced in airport and flight service context.
The electromagnetic frequency range used for control links, communications, and broadcasts.
Remote ID broadcast requirements for most drones operating in U.S. airspace.
A navigation method that lets aircraft fly any desired path within navigation coverage.
How quickly an aircraft climbs, usually expressed in feet per minute.
A performance-based navigation specification for how accurately aircraft must navigate.
The certificated remote pilot responsible for the Part 107 operation.
The pilot responsible for the operation and the observer who helps maintain visual awareness.
An FAA contact or responsible-party role used in some operational and compliance contexts.
Operations Over People shorthand tying a declared aircraft configuration to its compliance record.
Protected area around a runway intended to reduce risk if an aircraft leaves the runway.
A high-resolution weather analysis product used to estimate current conditions.
A visibility measurement along a runway, mainly used in crewed aviation operations.
FAA safety alert that shares operational safety information.
Area-specific air traffic rules published for unique or complex airspace.
A combined reference to special rules or areas with extra operating procedures.
A METAR/TAF cloud coverage code meaning scattered cloud coverage.
Chart or airspace shorthand meaning the area begins at the surface.
Special flight rules that apply to a defined area or operation.
A defined area with special flight procedures or restrictions.
Washington, DC area shorthand for special flight rules and the more restrictive flight zone.
An airport security area where identification and access rules apply.
A weather advisory for significant hazards such as severe turbulence, severe icing, or thunderstorms.
A distance unit used for visibility in U.S. aviation weather reports.
A METAR/TAF sky condition meaning no cloud coverage is reported.
A METAR/TAF weather code for snow.
A special METAR-type observation issued when important weather changes occur.
ATC phraseology telling a pilot to set or use a specific transponder function or code.
FAA approval for a major change to an aircraft or approved aviation product.
Airspace where activities or restrictions may require extra attention, such as MOAs or restricted areas.
A small drone plus the control and communication links used to operate it.
A large-scale chart used around busy terminal airspace where more detail is needed.
Airport forecast format used to reason about future weather conditions.
FAA design approval for an aircraft, engine, propeller, or related product.
Crewed aircraft collision avoidance system; useful to recognize in broader traffic discussions.
The highest runway elevation in the touchdown zone, used in instrument procedure minima.
A TAF indicator for temporary weather conditions expected during a specified time window.
A temporary airspace restriction issued for safety, security, disasters, or special events.
Automated recorded weather briefing information referenced in FAA weather material.
Broadcast traffic information service used in crewed aviation traffic awareness systems.
Airspace around some busy airports where radar services are offered; participation is generally voluntary for VFR pilots.
A weather code and aviation shorthand for thunderstorms.
The U.S. transportation security agency; appears in airport security context.
FAA minimum performance standard for specified aviation equipment.
Recorded weather broadcast service, especially relevant in Alaska references.
Terminal weather information service for pilots.
The official FAA knowledge test name for the initial Part 107 remote pilot certificate.
An unmanned aircraft plus its control station, communication links, and supporting components.
ADS-B datalink technology used by some crewed aircraft.
Radio frequency band used in some aviation and military communication systems.
A non-government communication station at some airports for local advisory information.
Possible providers or frequencies used for local advisory communication at airports without an operating tower.
Rules for flight using visual reference and minimum weather conditions.
Radio frequency band used for many aviation communications and broadcasts.
How far you can see through the atmosphere, a key weather minimum for Part 107 decisions.
A security-related term that often appears in temporary flight restriction scenarios.
The requirement to see the drone well enough to know its location, attitude, altitude, and direction of flight.
A person who helps the remote PIC see and avoid hazards during a drone operation.
Ground-based navigation aid used by crewed aircraft.
NWS office that prepares forecasts for its area, including many TAFs.
Common aviation shorthand for weather.
How to use this handbook:
- Start where you missed: Use diagnostic and simulator results to jump into the exact weak area.
- Use the citations: Hover or tap footnotes [1] to see the FAA source document behind the explanation.
- Then test yourself: Read the section, answer the practice items, and send misses back into review.