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Excellent summary of proposed FAA drone rules (NPRM)

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Tiger, Feb 19, 2015.

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    Is the exam intended for full scale plane or helicopter pilots? Do you have a copy of the exam? Or is it online somewhere to see?
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    It is the standard FAA knowledge exam, intended for becoming a private pilot of your choice of aircraft. I chose helicopter, but all the questions are in the book I am reading. The book is huge, probably 200 pages at 8.5 x 11 size with small font. But first you have to pass the ground school before you are allowed to take the final exam. From start to finish I would think a reasonable expectation to study for it all would be 2-3 months if you worked on it every day. Not one single word in all of it has anything to do with unmanned RC aircraft, it is 100% full scale stuff. The weather chapter is insane, could spend three weeks trying to learn that alone.
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    Oh, I was wrong, wishful thinking, the book I am reading just for the final exam is 416 pages, so about 5,000 questions, then you need 70% or better to pass.
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    5,000 questions? Oh, so you're a Doctor-Professor after the test?

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