Sample exam for Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) Certificate

licensed pilot · Jul 7, 2016

http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_questions/media/uag_sample_exam.pdf
http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_questions/media/sport_rec_private_akts.pdf

and so it begins...Good luck to everyone.

DodgeP · Jul 7, 2016

So the first link is the sample test and the second link is the study material for the test?

licensed pilot · Jul 7, 2016

Looks that way.

slim.slamma · Jul 7, 2016

licensed pilot said:
http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_questions/media/uag_sample_exam.pdf
http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_questions/media/sport_rec_private_akts.pdf

and so it begins...Good luck to everyone.

He might be a stickler but he keeps us up to date

Thanks

licensed pilot · Jul 7, 2016

slim.slamma said:
He might be a stickler but he keeps up to date
Thanks

If I weren't a "stickler," I'd be perfect, and what fun would that be...

Sndguy1 · Jul 7, 2016

So while I'm not averse to looking up the info to verify my answers (having taken the sample exam), I was wondering if anyone knows if there is an answer key somewhere so someone can see how well they did or didn't do on the sample exam?

lake_flyer · Jul 8, 2016

Sndguy1 said:
So while I'm not averse to looking up the info to verify my answers (having taken the sample exam), I was wondering if anyone knows if there is an answer key somewhere so someone can see how well they did or didn't do on the sample exam?

That would take away the incentive for selfstudy.
If one can't determine if he/she answered right, based on the study material, that this is not for him/her. Or one would need a real classroom course in that case.

DodgeP · Jul 8, 2016

lake_flyer said:
That would take away the incentive for selfstudy.
If one can't determine if he/she answered right, based on the study material, that this is not for him/her. Or one would need a real classroom course in that case.

This is an absurd statement. A yes or no would have been enough and is usually enough. Try those simple responses every once in a while.

Sndguy1 · Jul 8, 2016

lake_flyer said:
That would take away the incentive for selfstudy.
If one can't determine if he/she answered right, based on the study material, that this is not for him/her. Or one would need a real classroom course in that case.

While I can see your point, I was simply asking a question that I imagine others will eventually have if they don't already. Having an answer key can, at times, reveal a wrong answer that you honestly thought you had right which would then help to highlight areas that might need additional study. Wouldn't you agree? So while I value your opinion, I'm guessing that you don't know the actual answer to my question. Hopefully someone will. Thanks and have a great day!

lake_flyer · Jul 8, 2016

Sndguy1 said:
So while I value your opinion, I'm guessing that you don't know the actual answer to my question. Hopefully someone will. Thanks and have a great day!

Coincidently I was at the local airport this afternoon, talking to my old flight instructor and discussed this with him. Guess what, he totally agreed with me.

While I was there I had the chance to shoot a Messerschmitt BF109 and a Spitfire.
Not on topic but great nonetheless

Have a great day/night as well!

lake_flyer · Jul 8, 2016

DodgeP said:
This is an absurd statement. A yes or no would have been enough and is usually enough. Try those simple responses every once in a while.

I wasn't talking to you was I?
If I WAS talking to you......

No

Feeling better?

DodgeP · Jul 8, 2016

lake_flyer said:
I wasn't talking to you was I?
If I WAS talking to you......

No

Feeling better?

But I WAS talking to you!

lake_flyer · Jul 8, 2016

DodgeP said:
But I WAS talking to you!

ok

lake_flyer · Jul 8, 2016

Keeping it as short and simple as possible....not funny though.

Sndguy1 · Jul 8, 2016

lake_flyer said:
Coincidently I was at the local airport this afternoon, talking to my old flight instructor and discussed this with him. Guess what, he totally agreed with me.

While I was there I had the chance to shoot a Messerschmitt BF109 and a Spitfire.
Not on topic but great nonetheless
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Have a great day/night as well!

But I'm not disagreeing with you... you make a valid point. I'm simply asking a question that has yet to be answered.

licensed pilot · Jul 8, 2016

lake_flyer said:
Coincidently I was at the local airport this afternoon, talking to my old flight instructor and discussed this with him. Guess what, he totally agreed with me.

While I was there I had the chance to shoot a Messerschmitt BF109 and a Spitfire.
Not on topic but great nonetheless
View attachment 9133
Have a great day/night as well!

I'd give my right testicle to fly a Spitfire!

lake_flyer · Jul 9, 2016

Sndguy1 said:
But I'm not disagreeing with you... you make a valid point. I'm simply asking a question that has yet to be answered.

I understand, sorry. I had to answer a bit more direct.
It is quite common in aviation ground school training that students don't get any cheat sheets. I doubt that the FAA will make them available, because of the whole self study incentive. People would answer the exam questions simply by recognising the pattern, not by understanding and knowing.

Now I expect cheat sheets to become available by people who passed. But how do you know that their answers are all correct? There is always a fair amount of questions that require you to really know and understand the material. And if you really know the material, you know if your answer is right or wrong. Why? Because the answers are all hidden in the study material.

Believe me, when I was in PPL ground school, as well as RPAS ground school, myself and class mates were searching the world for cheat sheets, but couldn't find anything reliable.

The Shadow · Jul 9, 2016

This looks a bit misleading. The directed post appears to be for sport pilot and above. The new one for Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) is less inclusive. There is a lot of overlap and the material presented surely will cover the exam. Here is another posting that I found useful. Sarah Nilsson - UAG Test Prep - 1 and the link to CATs for signing in and paying for your test and making appointment for the test. CATS | Pre-register for Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test
Hope this helps someone, if not disregard.

C_Heckle · Jul 12, 2016

The Shadow said:
This looks a bit misleading. The directed post appears to be for sport pilot and above. The new one for Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) is less inclusive. There is a lot of overlap and the material presented surely will cover the exam. Here is another posting that I found useful. Sarah Nilsson - UAG Test Prep - 1 and the link to CATs for signing in and paying for your test and making appointment for the test. CATS | Pre-register for Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test
Hope this helps someone, if not disregard.

Shadow...these links are great! I really appreciate your sharing this information.

Thank you.

licensed pilot · Jul 14, 2016

Sndguy1 said:
So while I'm not averse to looking up the info to verify my answers (having taken the sample exam), I was wondering if anyone knows if there is an answer key somewhere so someone can see how well they did or didn't do on the sample exam?

I tried with the CATS test company and with FAA. The feds handled my question re: a sample test key like I was asking for Hillary's emails. Don't see the big freeking deal in providing answers to a "sample' test just so you are reassured you got them right, unless....it's not a sample test...