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A shaded magenta band (fading vignette) on a sectional chart indicates Class E airspace beginning at:

700 feet AGL

18,000 feet MSL

1,200 feet AGL

The surface

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Key Facts: FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent (ALC-677) Exam

24 months

Recurrent Renewal Interval

14 CFR 107.65

Free

Cost of ALC-677 Course

FAASafety.gov

April 2021

In-Person Recurrent Test Retired

FAA Operations Over People final rule

100

Free Practice Questions Here

OpenExamPrep practice bank

Unlimited

Knowledge Check Retakes

FAASafety.gov ALC-677

Does not expire

Remote Pilot Certificate Validity

FAA Part 107 guidance

Since April 2021, current Part 107 remote pilots maintain currency by completing the free online recurrent training course (ALC-677) on FAASafety.gov within the previous 24 calendar months, not by taking an in-person proctored test. The course ends with an open-material multiple-choice knowledge check with unlimited retakes. The Remote Pilot Certificate itself does not expire; only recurrent currency must be maintained. This practice bank provides 100 selected-response questions across the five recurrent knowledge areas.

Sample FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent (ALC-677) Practice Questions

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1How often must a Part 107 remote pilot complete recurrent training to keep the Remote Pilot Certificate current?

A.Every 12 calendar months

B.Every 24 calendar months

C.Every 36 calendar months

D.Only once after the initial knowledge test

Explanation: Under 14 CFR 107.65, a person may not operate a small UAS unless they have completed the FAA recurrent training (online ALC-677) within the previous 24 calendar months. The requirement renews the certificate's currency, not the certificate itself, which does not expire.

2Since April 2021, how does a current Part 107 pilot complete recurrent training?

A.By passing a proctored test at a PSI testing center

B.By completing the free online FAASafety.gov course ALC-677

C.By mailing a renewal form to the FAA Airmen Certification Branch

D.By attending an in-person FSDO interview

Explanation: The in-person recurrent knowledge test was eliminated in April 2021. Current Part 107 certificate holders now satisfy 14 CFR 107.65 by completing the free online recurrent training course (ALC-677) on FAASafety.gov, which includes an end-of-course knowledge check.

3What is the maximum groundspeed allowed for a small unmanned aircraft under Part 107?

A.100 knots (115 mph)

B.60 knots (69 mph)

C.No groundspeed limit applies

D.87 knots (100 mph)

Explanation: 14 CFR 107.51 limits the groundspeed of a small UAS to no more than 87 knots (100 mph). This is a hard operating limit unless a waiver under 107.205 has been issued.

4What is the maximum allowable altitude for a small UAS under Part 107 when not within 400 feet of a structure?

A.500 feet AGL

B.400 feet AGL

C.1,000 feet AGL

D.400 feet MSL

Explanation: 14 CFR 107.51 limits altitude to 400 feet above ground level (AGL). The exception allows flight higher than 400 feet AGL only when within a 400-foot radius of a structure, and then no more than 400 feet above that structure's immediate uppermost limit.

5Under the structure exception in 14 CFR 107.51, a small UAS may fly higher than 400 feet AGL only if it remains within how far of a structure?

A.A 1,000-foot radius of the structure

B.A 100-foot radius of the structure

C.A 400-foot radius of the structure

D.Directly above the structure only

Explanation: A small UAS may exceed 400 feet AGL if it stays within a 400-foot radius of a structure and flies no more than 400 feet above that structure's immediate uppermost limit. This supports tower and building inspection work.

6Which class of airspace generally requires no ATC authorization for Part 107 operations below 400 feet AGL?

A.Class B

B.Class C

C.Class D

D.Class G

Explanation: Class G is uncontrolled airspace, and Part 107 operations there do not require ATC authorization. Operations in Class B, C, D, or the surface area of Class E require prior authorization, typically obtained through LAANC or DroneZone.

7What system allows Part 107 pilots to obtain near-real-time airspace authorization in controlled airspace?

A.LAANC

B.ADS-B Out

C.TFR NOTAM service

D.Mode C transponder

Explanation: The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) provides near-real-time authorization for operations in controlled airspace up to published UAS Facility Map ceilings. It is accessed through FAA-approved third-party apps.

8On a sectional chart, controlled airspace where a magenta dashed line surrounds an airport typically indicates which class?

A.Class B surface area

B.Class C surface area

C.Class D surface area

D.Class E airspace beginning at the surface

Explanation: A magenta dashed line on a sectional chart depicts Class E airspace that begins at the surface, often around airports with instrument approaches. Part 107 operations in this surface-area Class E require authorization.

9What does a METAR report provide to a remote pilot?

A.A forecast of future weather conditions

B.A graphical depiction of frontal movement

C.An observed (current) surface weather report

D.A pilot-submitted in-flight weather report

Explanation: A METAR is an aviation routine weather report describing observed surface conditions at a station, usually issued hourly. It gives wind, visibility, weather, sky condition, temperature/dew point, and altimeter setting.

10In the METAR group "24015G25KT," what does the G25 represent?

A.A wind direction of 250 degrees

B.A 25-knot steady headwind component

C.Visibility of 25 statute miles

D.Wind gusts to 25 knots

Explanation: In a wind group, the letter G indicates gusts and the number following it is the peak gust speed. So 24015G25KT means wind from 240 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots.

About the FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent (ALC-677) Exam

FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent Training (ALC-677) is the free FAASafety.gov online course commercial drone pilots complete every 24 calendar months to keep their Remote Pilot Certificate current under 14 CFR 107.65. It refreshes current regulations, airspace, weather, loading and performance, and operational risk, and ends with an open-material multiple-choice knowledge check with unlimited retakes rather than a proctored exam.

Assessment

Free FAASafety.gov online recurrent training (ALC-677) with a multiple-choice knowledge check, required every 24 calendar months for commercial Part 107 remote pilots (open-material, unlimited retakes — not a PSI-proctored exam); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items

Time Limit

Self-paced online

Passing Score

Complete the course knowledge check (open-material, unlimited retakes)

Exam Fee

Free (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA))

FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent (ALC-677) Exam Content Outline

30%

Part 107 Regulations (Current Rules & Recent Updates)

Remote ID, operations over people Categories 1-4, operations over moving vehicles, night operations and anti-collision lighting, waivers and authorizations, registration, accident reporting, and 24-month recurrent currency.

20%

Airspace Classification & UAS Operating Limits

Class B/C/D/E/G airspace, LAANC, controlled versus uncontrolled airspace, sectional chart reading, special use airspace, UAS Facility Maps, TFRs, and NOTAMs.

20%

Aviation Weather & Micrometeorology for sUAS

METAR/TAF basics, wind and gusts, density altitude, atmospheric stability, temperature inversions, and weather hazards specific to lightweight small UAS.

15%

Loading & Performance

Weight and payload limits, center of gravity, battery capacity and endurance, and how wind, temperature, and density altitude affect performance.

15%

Operations, Emergency Procedures, Risk & Crew Management

Preflight inspection, maintenance, aeronautical decision-making and crew resource management, lost link, battery fire, physiology, and drug/alcohol limitations.

How to Pass the FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent (ALC-677) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Complete the course knowledge check (open-material, unlimited retakes)
Assessment: Free FAASafety.gov online recurrent training (ALC-677) with a multiple-choice knowledge check, required every 24 calendar months for commercial Part 107 remote pilots (open-material, unlimited retakes — not a PSI-proctored exam); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time limit: Self-paced online
Exam fee: Free

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FAA Part 107 sUAS Recurrent (ALC-677) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat this as a currency refresher: prioritize the regulatory updates since your last cycle, especially Remote ID, Operations Over People, and night operations.

2Practice decoding raw METARs and TAFs out loud, including wind/gust groups, visibility, cloud layers, and temperature/dew point spreads.

3Re-learn sectional chart symbology cold: solid blue for Class B, solid magenta for Class C, blue dashed for Class D, and magenta dashed for surface-area Class E.

4Reason through loading and battery scenarios with worst-case wind on the return leg so endurance planning becomes automatic.

5Use the explanations to relearn the why behind each rule, since the open-material knowledge check rewards understanding over memorization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Part 107 recurrent a proctored exam?

No. It is not a PSI-proctored exam. Since April 2021, current Part 107 remote pilots satisfy the recurrent requirement by completing the free online training course ALC-677 on FAASafety.gov, which ends with an open-material multiple-choice knowledge check that allows unlimited retakes. The in-person recurrent knowledge test was retired.

How often do I have to complete Part 107 recurrent training?

Every 24 calendar months. Under 14 CFR 107.65 you must have completed the recurrent training within the previous 24 calendar months to exercise the privileges of your Remote Pilot Certificate. The certificate itself does not expire, but your currency lapses if you do not renew it on the 24-month cycle.

How much does the recurrent training cost?

It is free. The official recurrent training course ALC-677 is provided at no cost on the FAA's FAASafety.gov platform. This practice bank of 100 questions is also free with no paywall.

Do I need to retake the original initial knowledge test?

No. Current certificate holders complete the online recurrent course rather than retaking the initial proctored knowledge test. Even if your currency has lapsed beyond 24 months, you regain currency by completing the recurrent training, not by sitting the initial test again, because the certificate does not expire.

What does the recurrent training cover?

It refreshes current Part 107 regulations including Remote ID and Operations Over People, airspace classification and authorizations such as LAANC, aviation weather, loading and performance, and operations, emergency procedures, and risk management. This practice bank mirrors those five areas with 100 questions.

What changed for Part 107 recurrent in 2026?

As of 2026 the structure remains the free online ALC-677 course with a 24-calendar-month renewal cycle. Pilots should still confirm current rules on Remote ID, Operations Over People Categories 1-4, operations over moving vehicles, and routine night operations, which are the most frequently updated regulatory areas.

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