Regulations · Lesson 4 of 29
Operating limits: altitude, speed, visibility and clouds
The four limits in 14 CFR 107.51, how to apply the structure exception and the groundspeed limit in real conditions, and the checks Part 107 requires before and during every flight.
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Part of Part 107 Complete
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- State the Part 107 limits for groundspeed, altitude, visibility and distance from clouds
- Calculate the highest altitude allowed near a tall structure, and when clouds lower it
- Explain why a tailwind matters for the groundspeed limit
- List the preflight assessments and actions required by 107.49 and 107.15
- Recognize careless or reckless operation and the rule on dropping objects