Renewing Part 107 Remote Pilot?

Koptervision · Dec 17, 2018

I am debating whether to review my Part 107 remote pilot certificate which expires in 2019. I have made very little money and I'm not sure its worth it. I'm curious what others plan to do.

BigAl07 · Dec 17, 2018

It just depends if you intend to fly strictly as a hobbyist or not. If all of your flights fit within the Hobby Bubble then no need for Part 107. Although most likely sometime next year Hobby Regulations will fall into place as well.

MapMaker53 · Dec 17, 2018

Recently did. I need it for my employer.

Russ Still · Dec 17, 2018

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Kristina Fowler · Dec 22, 2018

Koptervision said:
I am debating whether to review my Part 107 remote pilot certificate which expires in 2019. I have made very little money and I'm not sure its worth it. I'm curious what others plan to do.

2 reasons why you should renew:

1. It's an open book test that also gives you an opportunity to correct wrong answers before submitting.
2. It's free

Julius13 · Dec 22, 2018

Kristina Fowler said:
2 reasons why you should renew:

1. It's an open book test that also gives you an opportunity to correct wrong answers before submitting.
2. It's free

It's FREE? I'm under the impression there is another $150 fee. Can someone verify. If it's free then why wouldn't you renew?

MapMaker53 · Dec 22, 2018

It is not free. $150 for the initial test. $150 for every 2 year renewal. Just took it in November.

Kristina Fowler · Dec 22, 2018

MapMaker53 said:
It is not free. $150 for the initial test. $150 for every 2 year renewal. Just took it in November.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Title of the OP is "Renewing Part 107 Remote Pilot". No? I sent my local FAA field office a copy of my renewal certificate to verify and talked to them on the phone. The gave it a green light. What am I missing?

Julius13 · Dec 22, 2018

MapMaker53 said:
It is not free. $150 for the initial test. $150 for every 2 year renewal. Just took it in November.

Thanks, I thought that was the case. Taking mine this summer. I've read that the retest is 40 questions down from 60 and weather, load and balance questions are eliminated. Likely focus on sectionals, communications, common sense, etc.?

Russ Still · Dec 22, 2018

Kristina Fowler said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Title of the OP is "Renewing Part 107 Remote Pilot". No? I sent my local FAA field office a copy of my renewal certificate to verify and talked to them on the phone. The gave it a green light. What am I missing?

Are you a current Part 61 (manned aircraft) pilot who went through FAASafety.gov for your certification? If so, yes, it is free. If not, no, it is not free and it is not an open book test.

Russ Still · Dec 22, 2018

Kristina Fowler · Dec 22, 2018

I stand corrected. "For part 61 pilot certificate holders with a current flight review (in accordance with 14 CFR part 61.56), successful completion of this online course satisfies the recurrent training requirement to remain current as a part 107 remote pilot with a small UAS rating. All other interested individuals may complete this online course as a self-study resource. Individuals without a part 61 pilot certificate or current flight review (per 61.56) are required to take the recurrent FAA Unmanned Aircraft General (UGR) Knowledge Test at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center to maintain currency of their part 107 certificate."

Skyworks Aerial · Dec 22, 2018

Kristina Fowler said:
I stand corrected. "For part 61 pilot certificate holders with a current flight review (in accordance with 14 CFR part 61.56), successful completion of this online course satisfies the recurrent training requirement to remain current as a part 107 remote pilot with a small UAS rating. All other interested individuals may complete this online course as a self-study resource. Individuals without a part 61 pilot certificate or current flight review (per 61.56) are required to take the recurrent FAA Unmanned Aircraft General (UGR) Knowledge Test at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center to maintain currency of their part 107 certificate."

A quick note, I’m current Part 61 and did the online test. The workflow after completion of that is to print out the certificate and take it down to a DPE (designated pilot examiner) These guys are independent and are not employed by the FAA. You can usually find them at larger flight schools and generally the chief pilot. They have to check your printed online certificate, your manned certificate, manned logbook showing the BFR sign off and ID. With him sitting next to me I logged into IACRA, clicked a few boxes and digitally signed a renewal form. He then digitally signed the same form, printed out the verification and we were done. The whole process took about 20 minutes. Because they are also a knowledge testing center, they usually charge $80 for a primary test, but he said because this was so quick and easy he would only charge me $20. He was such a nice guy, I gave him 40 shook his hand and was out the door.

FatherXmas · Dec 27, 2018

I plan to renew mine. Some of the photos I take I submit to a couple stock photo sites and the really good ones to fineartamerica.com. You'll never get rich selling stock photos, but it gets me a cup of coffee every few months.

Plus I'm on a rescue squad and need it to fly for that too.

WillJames · Jan 8, 2019

I plan on getting my 107 and I am working on it now. I have been a commercially rated pilot for 31 years,

Are any of you guys looking for any inspection work, I have found some. It would involve travel and my contact is looking for experienced mature and professional pilots who are team players. If so please contact me.

aerial-pixel · Jan 9, 2019

I did my at the end of July, I was the first one that my testing center gave. Got a 95%

Julius13 · Jan 11, 2019

WillJames said:
I plan on getting my 107 and I am working on it now. I have been a commercially rated pilot for 31 years,

Are any of you guys looking for any inspection work, I have found some. It would involve travel and my contact is looking for experienced mature and professional pilots who are team players. If so please contact me.

You've piqued my interest.

Russ Still · Jan 11, 2019

WillJames said:
I plan on getting my 107 and I am working on it now. I have been a commercially rated pilot for 31 years,

Are any of you guys looking for any inspection work, I have found some. It would involve travel and my contact is looking for experienced mature and professional pilots who are team players. If so please contact me.

What city/state is this work centered around?

JDSimpson · Jan 12, 2019

WillJames said:
I plan on getting my 107 and I am working on it now. I have been a commercially rated pilot for 31 years,

Are any of you guys looking for any inspection work, I have found some. It would involve travel and my contact is looking for experienced mature and professional pilots who are team players. If so please contact me.

I am in Colorado and willing to travel. Where exactly is the work? Certified 107 Pilot since April 2017.