30-Day FAA Part 107 Exam Prep Checklist

A day-by-day study plan to prepare for your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot knowledge test. Print it, check it, pass it.

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Passing the FAA knowledge tests requires more than just reading the regulations. You need a structured plan that covers every subject area, tests your knowledge under exam conditions, and helps you identify weak areas before test day.

This 30-day checklist is built around the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10) and covers Regulations, Airspace, Weather, Loading & Performance, and Operations — plus full-length timed exam simulations that match the real 60-question Part 107 knowledge test. Whether you are a first-time applicant or preparing for your 24-month recurrent exam, this plan provides the foundation you need. Use it alongside Sky107 for daily practice questions, AI Tutor explanations, and progress tracking.

New to drone operations? Start with the FAQ for an overview of the Part 107 knowledge test.

The Four-Week Structure

Week 1: Assessment & Foundation — Review the Part 107 regulations and the FAA-S-ACS-10 standards, take a diagnostic quiz, identify your weak areas, and build a solid regulatory foundation.
Week 2: Deep Study — Dive into airspace, weather, and loading & performance, the subject areas that decide most Part 107 exam questions.
Week 3: Application & Operations — Apply the rules to real operations: sectional charts, crew duties, night operations, emergency procedures, and ADM scenario practice.
Week 4: Exam Simulation — Take full-length, timed 60-question exam simulations matching the real test format, review every wrong answer, target weak areas, and arrive on test day fully prepared.

Week 1: Assessment & Foundation

Review the Part 107 rules and Airman Certification Standards, take a diagnostic quiz, and identify weak areas.

Download & Review the Part 107 Study Materials

☐Download the FAA Part 107 regulations (14 CFR Part 107 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) and the FAA-G-8082-17B Remote Pilot Study Guide.
☐Download the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10).
☐Read through the subject areas: Regulations, Airspace, Weather, Loading & Performance, and Operations.
☐Highlight unfamiliar topics for focused study later.

Take a Full Diagnostic Quiz

☐Log in to Sky107 and take one full diagnostic quiz spanning all Part 107 subject areas.
☐Record your scores per subject area to identify weak areas.
☐Review every wrong answer and read the provided explanations.

Organize Your Study Materials

☐Gather your references: 14 CFR Part 107, AC 107-2 (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems), the FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide, and a sectional chart legend.
☐Bookmark the Sky107 AI Tutor and question bank for daily access.
☐Set up a study tracker — print or save this checklist to mark progress.

Regulations I — Remote Pilot Certificate & Registration

☐Study §107.12 (Remote Pilot certificate), §107.13 (registration), §107.14 (credentialing), and §107.17 (medical condition).
☐Review Part 48 registration requirements and Part 89 remote ID rules.
☐Take the regulations mini-quiz on Sky107 (15 questions, timed).

Regulations II — Operating Rules

☐Study §107.19 (crew roles), §107.23 (hazardous operations), and §107.27 (alcohol and drugs).
☐Review the preflight requirements in §107.49 step by step.
☐Complete 15 operating-rules practice questions.

Regulations III — Flight Rules & Operating Limits

☐Memorize §107.51 operating limits: 400 ft AGL, 100 mph, 500 ft below clouds, 3 SM visibility.
☐Study §107.29 (daylight and night operations with anti-collision lighting), §107.31 (visual line of sight), and §107.39 (operations over people).
☐Take a 15-question flight-rules quiz.

Week 1 Review & Weak Area Deep Dive

☐Revisit your diagnostic scores from Day 2 — which subject areas need the most work?
☐Spend 2 hours on your weakest regulation topic from this week.
☐Take a 30-question regulations progress quiz and aim for 70%+.

Week 2: Deep Study

Focus on airspace, weather, and loading & performance.

Airspace I — Classes & Structure

☐Study the six airspace classes (A, B, C, D, E, G) and where drones may operate.
☐Learn controlled vs. uncontrolled airspace and what it means for Part 107 operations.
☐Complete 20 airspace practice questions on Sky107.

Airspace II — Restrictions & Authorizations

☐Study special use airspace: TFRs, NOTAMs, MOAs, restricted, and prohibited areas.
☐Learn LAANC and the ATC authorization process for controlled airspace (§107.45).
☐Take a 15-question airspace-restrictions quiz.

Weather I — METAR Decoding

☐Learn to decode METARs: wind, visibility, weather phenomena, clouds, and altimeter settings.
☐Practice reading 5 real METARs from the Aviation Weather Center.
☐Complete 20 METAR practice questions.

Weather II — TAF & Forecast Products

☐Study TAF structure: change groups, probability groups, and timing.
☐Review aviation weather products: AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and PIREPs.
☐Complete 15 forecast practice questions.

Weather III — Hazards & Effects on Drones

☐Study wind shear, turbulence, microbursts, thunderstorms, and icing conditions.
☐Understand density altitude and how temperature affects drone performance.
☐Take a 15-question weather-hazards quiz.

Loading & Performance

☐Review weight & balance, center of gravity, and how loading affects controllability.
☐Study battery performance: temperature, discharge curves, and endurance.
☐Complete 15 loading & performance practice questions.

Week 2 Review — Mixed Domain Quiz

☐Take a 50-question mixed exam covering airspace, weather, and performance.
☐Review all wrong answers in detail — write notes on misunderstood concepts.
☐Identify your three weakest subtopics and plan extra study for next week.

Week 3: Application & Operations

Apply your knowledge to real operations: preflight, crew, emergency procedures, and safety.

Sectional Charts & Navigation

☐Learn sectional chart symbology: airspace boundaries, obstacles, and frequencies.
☐Practice measuring distances, reading coordinates, and planning routes.
☐Complete 20 sectional chart practice questions.

Operations I — Crew & Visual Line of Sight

☐Study §107.19 remote PIC duties and the role of the visual observer (§107.33).
☐Review VLOS rules (§107.31) and multiple-SUAS operations (§107.35).
☐Take a 15-question crew & VLOS quiz.

Operations II — Night, People & Special Situations

☐Study night operations (§107.29) and anti-collision lighting requirements.
☐Review operations over people (§107.39) and the category-based rules.
☐Complete 15 questions on night and over-people operations.

Emergency Procedures & Lost Link

☐Study lost-link behavior and contingency procedures.
☐Review flyaway prevention, controlled descents, and avoiding people or property.
☐Take a 10-question emergency procedures quiz.

ADM & Aeronautical Decision-Making

☐Learn the DECIDE and 3P models of aeronautical decision-making.
☐Study the five hazardous attitudes: anti-authority, impulsivity, macho, resignation, and invulnerability.
☐Complete 20 ADM practice questions.

Airport Operations & Traffic

☐Study §107.41 operations near airports and controlled-airport procedures.
☐Learn right-of-way rules and how to stay clear of manned aircraft traffic.
☐Take a 15-question airport operations quiz.

Week 3 Review — Scenario Practice

☐Work through 20 scenario-based questions ("What would you do?").
☐Use the AI Tutor to explore each scenario reasoning.
☐Take a 30-question mixed progress quiz and aim for 75%+.

Week 4: Exam Simulation

Full-length timed exams, review wrong answers, final preparation.

Simulation 1 — Full-Length Exam

☐Take the Part 107 simulation: 60 questions, 2 hours, timed, no interruptions.
☐Simulate real exam conditions — same time of day as your scheduled test.
☐Score yourself and review all wrong answers in detail.

Weak Area Remediation

☐Review your categorized error log from Simulation 1.
☐Spend 2 hours on your top 3 weakest subtopics using AI Tutor and reference materials.
☐Take a 20-question targeted quiz on each weak subtopic until you score 80%+.

Regulations & Weather Speed Drill

☐Run flashcards on key numbers: 400 ft, 100 mph, 3 SM, 500 ft, 16+, 24-month recurrent.
☐Decode 10 real METARs from memory without notes.
☐Take a 25-question mixed regulations + weather quiz.

Simulation 2 — Full-Length Exam

☐Take a second 60-question timed Part 107 simulation.
☐Compare your score against Simulation 1 — which subject area improved?
☐Log every question you answered incorrectly and categorize by subtopic.

Final Review — Subject Area Refresher

☐Quick-scan all subject areas: regulations, airspace, weather, loading & performance, operations, and ADM.
☐Review the 10 most common question types you encountered.
☐Final 30-question mixed quiz. Score target: 85%+.

Simulation 3 — Final Full-Length Exam

☐Take one final 60-question timed exam under real conditions.
☐Apply everything you learned from your error log and remediation sessions.
☐End the day early — no new content. Review your error log one final time.

Scenario & ADM Refresher

☐Work through 15 scenario questions mixing regulations, weather, and airspace.
☐Re-read your ADM notes and the hazardous attitudes list one more time.
☐Take a 20-question final scenario quiz. Score target: 85%+.

Rest & Light Review

☐NO new content. Light review only — skim notes, revisit your strongest topics.
☐Prepare your test materials: government-issued photo ID, test confirmation, and directions to the PSI test center.
☐Go to bed early. Aim for 8 hours of sleep.

Test Day!

☐Eat a good breakfast. Arrive 30 minutes early at the testing center.
☐Trust your preparation — you have put in the work.
☐Read each question carefully. Manage your time. You have trained for this.

💡 Tips for Maximizing This Checklist

1.Consistency over intensity: Studying 2 hours every day is vastly more effective than cramming 8 hours on weekends.
2.Active recall beats re-reading: Every time you read a chapter, follow it with practice questions.
3.Track your weak areas: After every quiz, log the topics you got wrong. Spend the next day reviewing them.
4.Simulate real exam conditions: In Week 4, take simulations in a quiet room with no phone, no notes, and a strict timer.
5.Use the Sky107 AI Tutor: When a concept doesn't click, ask the AI Tutor to explain it in plain language.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 30-day FAA Part 107 exam prep checklist really enough to pass?▼

The 30-day checklist is designed for focused, intensive preparation. It works best for candidates who already have some familiarity with drone operations or aviation basics. If you are starting from zero, consider combining this plan with an 8-12 week study timeline using the Sky107 adaptive platform to build baseline knowledge before the 30-day sprint.

Which FAA exam does this checklist cover?▼

This checklist covers the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot knowledge test (60 questions, 2 hours, 70% passing score) — aligned with the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10). It spans Regulations, Airspace, Weather, Loading & Performance, and Operations, plus scenario-based decision-making. Supplement it with subject-specific practice questions from Sky107 for your study stream.

How many hours per day should I study?▼

Most candidates should plan for 2–4 hours of focused study per day. Some days in Weeks 1 and 2 may require 3–4 hours for deep reading, while Weeks 3 and 4 focus more on active practice (quizzes and simulations). Consistency matters more than cramming — study every day, even if only for 90 minutes.

Can I print the checklist?▼

Yes! The print view uses a clean white background with black text for easy reading and checkmark tracking. You can also download the free PDF by entering your email in the signup form at the top or bottom of this page.

What if I miss a day?▼

Don't panic. The 30-day plan is a guide, not a rigid requirement. If you fall behind, combine lighter days or extend the plan by a few days. The key is to maintain momentum — completing Weeks 3 and 4 (application practice and exam simulations) is critical for exam readiness. Use the Sky107 AI Tutor to catch up on missed topics quickly.

Does this checklist include the Small UAS ACS?▼

Absolutely. The plan is built around the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10), which define the subject areas of the knowledge test: Regulations, Airspace, Weather, Loading & Performance, and Operations, along with 14 CFR Part 107. Each day references specific subject areas. For an overview of the test, read our FAQ.

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