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Under Part 107, how close may a small unmanned aircraft operate to clouds?
- A.No closer than 100 feet below and 500 feet horizontally
- B.No closer than 500 feet below a cloud and 2,000 feet horizontally from it
- C.Directly underneath a cloud base with no separation
Correct answer
B. No closer than 500 feet below a cloud and 2,000 feet horizontally from it
Why
The cloud clearance rule in 107.51 keeps unmanned aircraft separated from clouds where manned aircraft may emerge. The numbers are 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-068).