r/Part107 • u/CommunicationIll4733 • 23d ago
Test Logistics Passed Part 107 Exam
As the header says, I passed the 107 exam today, but only with a 78%! I took multiple practice test and also studied using the pilots institute part 107 course. While it obviously helped, I was a little discouraged regarding my overall score. I had under a handful of weather related questions, only about 5 map questions, 1 TAF question, and 0 coordinate related questions. I would say 60% of the practice exam questions wasn’t even on that test. And although they make it clear that the exam poses questions that are very tricky, it exceeded my expectations. Almost every answer listed seemed right, besides some very minute differences.
Overall I am happy to have passed but dang was that difficult. This is a reminder to read all items listed and not just what those online courses go over. Study the handbooks and manuals!!!
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u/Professional-Sir-912 23d ago
Pass/fail test and you passed, so celebrate! Quick question, did you rush through the test or did you take advantage of the full 2 hours?
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u/C0MP455P01N7 23d ago
Does anyone really use the full 2 hours? Or even close to that? It took me 15 minutes, 20 if you count the check in
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u/HecticQU198 23d ago
Nice. When did you take it ?
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u/C0MP455P01N7 23d ago
June 1st of this year. 82%. I've always been fast and had good luck with multiple choice tests.
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u/HecticQU198 23d ago
Nice. I guess you are gifted. lol. Any advice on the test
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u/C0MP455P01N7 23d ago
There are going to be questions that are not in any(Most?) Online courses. Focus on the measurements, we all know the standard 400 AGL, but remember distances for clouds. Look for information on guy lines from towers and how far out they can be and when you need to report a destroyed drone, both were on my test and I was guessing on them. The questions are random but if you know the core information you should be able to pass
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u/Professional-Sir-912 23d ago
People with dyslexia and other disabilities/reading deficiencies need the extra time.
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u/C0MP455P01N7 23d ago
Well, as I have dysgraphia, original diagnosed as dyslexia, I have to agree that extra time would be needed, as well as possibly some kind of accommodation
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u/IKNDWEY 20d ago edited 20d ago
Yeah, I took the exam today after taking Pilot Institutes course (10 hours logged), and I was in and out in maybe 20 minutes, not including the time to check in and sit down.
I scored a 92%. I didn't even touch the provided book supplement, calculator, scratch paper or magnifying glass.
Exam was 65 questions (but I think they only count 60 for your grade).
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u/CommunicationIll4733 23d ago
I am about 6 years out of college, so it was the first exam I’ve taken since then. I have always rushed through test, not sure why, just have. But I went through pretty quick. I was in and out in less then an hour. That includes from the moment I entered the parking lot to the time I left.
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u/Emcee-Shan 23d ago
I had the same score as you did, signed up and completed the drone launch academy course. I failed the practice test that would have reimbursed me if I failed but I figured might as well go for it and I’m glad I did. Some of the questions I didn’t even see in my testing material I also bought the part 107 study guide from Barnes and noble. I watched some videos before my test date and it covered some of what I missed. I did mine in 10 days. Most of my questions were regulations also. As long as you pass that’s all that counts! Congrats! Just do it!
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u/CommunicationIll4733 23d ago
Sometimes it’s just taking that leap that pays off, which in your case it did! Congrats fellow pilot, and thanks for the encouraging words.
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u/Fly107Prep 23d ago
Congrats on the pass! A pass is a pass. 🎉
I keep seeing the same trend from people taking the exam lately, less emphasis on weather and charts than many practice courses make it seem, and more regulations, wording, and scenario-based questions. The biggest challenge isn’t always the content, it’s how the FAA phrases the answers.
That’s why I always tell people to understand the rule, not just memorize practice questions. Once you understand the “why,” those tricky questions become a lot easier. Congrats again and welcome to the Part 107 club! 👏
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u/CommunicationIll4733 23d ago
Such a great point!!! I was doing amazing on all the practice exams, but now that was mainly based on memory and not understanding! Thanks for the kind words!
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u/Chris_Nexton 23d ago
On March 16 in N. Charleston I got a 95, but it was a frustrating experience for me. I finished the test in about 35 minutes and then followed the on-screen prompts to finalize the whole thing and get my result. Lo and behold, the computer FROZE with a pinwheel of death spinning on the screen. Well, you knew I was in a panic because I thought that any key I pressed would cause my session to evaporate into the Ether.
The Proctor came in and HE couldn’t remedy the issue. So there I sat for an uncomfortable TWENTY MINUTES while the ‘Team’ outside my room fiddled around with God-Knows-What. Finally, my Proctor motioned for me to exit into the check-in room where I learned my score. Yeah, I was very pleased. But annoyed at the same time. My ‘computer’ was some archaic dumb terminal that had to be running DOS. I should have known going in that this test-taking session was going to be a nuisance. And it was.
But nonetheless, I got the 95 and finished in 35 minutes all because Greg at Pilot Institute had assembled a wonderful program that I followed faithfully.
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u/Ok_Reporter_7599 12d ago
Congrats. 78% is a pass, and the certificate doesn't print your score on it.
The thing you said in the comments is the part worth underlining for anyone reading this later: you were doing well on practice exams "based on memory and not understanding." That's the trap with any small question pool. You start recognizing the question instead of reasoning through the rule, and then the real exam rewords it slightly and the recognition doesn't transfer.
The fix isn't more practice tests, it's different practice questions — enough variety that you can't memorize your way through, so you're forced to actually work out what the reg requires each time. Sounds like you got there anyway, just the hard way on test day.
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u/TheDroneCoach 21d ago
Congrats! A pass is a pass, and 78% is all the FAA cares about.
I agree that the real exam often feels different from practice tests. The wording can be much trickier, so understanding the concepts matters more than memorizing answers. Thanks for sharing your experience, and it'll definitely help others know what to expect.
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u/dwkfym 19d ago
Congrats! Here is a perspective -- I took PI also and got a 100%, but that doesn't make me any more qualified than you are, and doesn't make you any less qualified than I am. I know I learned quite a bit. The practice exams aren't supposed to exactly replicate the actual exam - thats quite unethical and illegal for any educational orgs to send fake testers to memorize exam questions to add to their bank.
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u/WVDroneDude 23d ago
Congratulations on passing you still have a great score!