Part 107 in plain English for non-native speakers
The Part 107 test is in English, and Part 107 requires English. How non-native speakers can prepare: plain explanations, a glossary, and wording traps.
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The FAA Part 107 knowledge test is in English, and the rule itself makes English a requirement. Under §107.61(b), you must be able to read, speak, write and understand English to hold a remote pilot certificate. So the best preparation for a non-native speaker is not a translation. It is learning the rules in simple English first, then getting used to the FAA's exact wording.
What makes Part 107 English hard?
| Difficulty | Example | How to handle it |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation terms | "AGL", "remote PIC", "VLOS" | Learn them from the glossary before the rules |
| Regulatory phrasing | "No person may operate... unless" | Rewrite each rule as a plain sentence |
| Negative questions | "Which is NOT required?" | Read the question twice and note NOT or EXCEPT |
| Similar numbers | 400 ft, 500 ft, 2,000 ft, 3 SM | Make a one-page list of numbers and what they limit |
| Coded weather | "BKN008", "OVC015" | Practice with the METAR decoder |
How does Clear107 help?
Every handbook page explains the rule in short, plain sentences first and then shows the FAA source text, so you learn the meaning and the official wording together. The handbook is organized by the FAA's ACS codes, the same codes on your score report, and the glossary defines the aviation terms it uses.
A study routine that works
- Learn 10 to 15 glossary terms a day before reading the rules that use them.
- Read one handbook section, then say the rule out loud in your own words.
- Do a short drill, and for every miss check whether the problem was the rule or the English.
- Run a full exam simulator to practice reading speed: 60 questions in 120 minutes is about two minutes each.
The test day checklist explains what the testing center provides, including the figure supplement you read during the exam.
The free diagnostic shows which topics, and which wording, need the most work.
Try 20 questions in plain EnglishFrequently asked questions
- Is the Part 107 test available in other languages?
- No. The FAA knowledge test is given in English, and Part 107 requires a remote pilot to be able to read, speak, write and understand English.
- What if I cannot meet the English requirement for medical reasons?
- Part 107 lets the FAA place operating limitations on the certificate when an applicant cannot meet one of the English requirements for medical reasons.
- Is Clear107 available in Spanish or other languages?
- No. Clear107 is in English, but written in plain English with every aviation term defined, which is designed to make the official English wording easier to follow.