FAA Part 107 Test Process

By MATTHEW WEISSMAN

Today, I wanted to discuss the process of getting an FAA Part 107 UAS Certificate.

1st: Make sure to study! I recommend studying for about two weeks before your knowledge test. Many comprehensive study videos on YouTube exist, as well as some released practice questions from the FAA's website. Most of the questions require use of the supplemental materials from the FAA for maps and charts.

2nd: Schedule your test. First, make sure you have an FAA Tracking Number from iacra.faa.gov. You will need this to make an appointment. Next, all tests must be scheduled through https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login. Tests are usually available for about two weeks in advance and are offered at many different test sites.

3rd: Take the knowledge test. On test day, make sure to show up early with an acceptable photo ID. The test is administered digitally (on the test center's computers), with two hours to complete 65 multiple choice questions (five are experimental). After submitting your answers, you will be asked to take a survey about the test and test center. The system is calculating your score while you do this.

4th: See if you passed. You need at least 42/60 (70%) scored questions right to pass the knowledge test. If you pass, you will receive a piece of paper with a test code. Make sure you save this paper!!!

5th: Finally, go back onto iacra.faa.gov and start an application. Enter the test information and all other personal information onto the application. Within about a week, you should receive a temporary certificate, with the plastic card being mailed a few weeks later.

I hope you have found this guide on the Part 107 Exam helpful! Good Luck!