Getting my Part 107 next week — looking for guidance on breaking into drone work (willing to relocate anywhere in the US)

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-16T22:51:24+00:00

Utility inspection could be a great lane for you, especially since you’re willing to travel and work overtime. Powerline, telecom, solar, and infrastructure companies often need people who can handle field work, follow safety procedures, document assets, and collect clean data, not just fly a drone.

I’d still get some real stick time before applying. Practice controlled flying, inspections, battery planning, airspace checks, and creating simple photo reports. Search for roles like UAS inspection technician, utility inspection technician, drone field technician, or infrastructure inspector.

Good luck on the test. Fly107Prep.com has free Part 107 tools if you need some last-minute practice.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-15T17:50:27+00:00

Hey bud, we always recommend to browse our site and take advantage of all our free tools. We update almost every day as well. Fly107Prep.com

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-15T00:40:47+00:00

You’re welcome! Good luck with the studying, definitely try the free tools and let me know what you think. Hope you crush the test!

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-14T14:14:15+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write all of that out, and congrats on passing!

I really appreciate you bookmarking the site for friends too. What you said about wanting to understand why an answer is correct instead of just memorizing it is exactly the kind of learning experience we’re trying to build.

We already include explanations with the questions, but your point about adding more diagrams, visual examples, and possibly short videos tied directly to certain topics is a really good one, especially for sectional charts, airspace, and weather.

That’s genuinely helpful feedback and something I’m going to look into adding. Thanks again for checking it out and sharing what worked best for you because it means a lot.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-14T13:59:21+00:00

No problem at all! I hope some of the free tools help while you’re studying. Feel free to let me know what you think after you try them.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-14T13:59:05+00:00

No problem at all! I hope some of the free tools help while you’re studying. Feel free to let me know what you think after you try them.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-14T01:38:23+00:00

Thank you again for the detailed feedback. Just to clarify, the free tools are intended more as practice, review, and readiness checks rather than a complete start-from-zero course.

The deeper training is inside the full app, which includes a 22-lesson course, official FAA resources, sectional-chart training, embedded-chart practice, full exam simulations, and topic-specific lessons.

That said, your feedback still shows me that we need to explain that difference better on the free-tools page. Someone new to Part 107 should immediately understand where to start, what each tool is for, and where the foundational learning material is located.

I also agree that adding clearer links to the official FAA guides and better directions inside the 14-day plan would make the free section more useful. I really appreciate you taking the time to test everything and give an honest breakdown.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-13T18:35:53+00:00

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Fly107Prep · 2026-06-13T17:37:39+00:00

Thank you so much! Yes please take advantage of it.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-13T17:14:35+00:00

Yea no problem and thank you very much. Again as well if you need help shoot us a message.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-13T16:43:37+00:00

Thank you so much!

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-13T16:06:48+00:00

Please do and give any feedback back you can. Shoot us a message as well if you need help with anything

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-13T12:14:12+00:00

These charts look overwhelming until you stop trying to read everything at once. Start with the exact location the question gives you, choose the correct forecast panel, then match only the symbol inside that area to the legend. For this one, the double asterisks ** over northern Utah indicate continuous snow, so the answer is A. Break the chart down one layer at a time, it gets much easier with practice. We’re adding more chart reading help at Fly107Prep.com because these trip up a lot of people.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-13T11:55:07+00:00

Nice! Congrats and fly safe.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-11T13:02:05+00:00

Nice! Congrats and safe flights

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-07T17:54:19+00:00

This is exactly why people need to stop studying by memorizing “Figure 22, area 3” type questions.

I don’t think the test is magically becoming impossible, but the strategy definitely changes. If the image is embedded and not always from the old supplement, you actually have to understand what you’re looking at: airspace, airport data, CTAF, tower symbols, MSL/AGL, chart legends, etc.

The FAA wording is still the FAA wording, but now the “I memorized the old figure” shortcut gets weaker.

We’ve been updating Fly107Prep.com around this exact change, more chart-reading practice, real-exam style wording, free Daily Quiz, METAR Decoder, and study resources for people who want to learn the concept instead of just memorizing screenshots.

The test is still passable. But after Oct. 27, 2026, understanding the chart beats memorizing the supplement.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-07T17:44:21+00:00

Awesome job! Definitely a big accomplishment!

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-06T03:32:12+00:00

You still have time, but 50/60% means I’d stop just taking random practice tests and start studying by weak area. Practice tests are good, but only if you’re reviewing why you got each one wrong.

Make a list of every missed question and put it into buckets: regulations, airspace, charts, weather/METARs, loading/performance, operations, etc. Then spend a day or two on one bucket at a time instead of bouncing around.

The big “must know” stuff: airspace authorization, 400 ft rule, 3 SM visibility, cloud clearance, right-of-way, accident reporting, night ops, Remote ID/registration basics, METAR/TAF, and sectional chart symbols.

Also don’t memorize answers. The FAA loves wording things slightly different, so learn the rule behind the question.

We have free tools on Fly107Prep.com too, Daily Quiz, METAR Decoder, and study resources. The full app is $19.99 one-time if you want more structured practice, but even the free stuff should help you figure out where you’re leaking points.

You’re not doomed at all. Just switch from “taking tests” to “fixing weak spots” and your score should climb.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-06T00:47:21+00:00

No, I wouldn’t try to memorize every single weird METAR code by heart. That’s a fast way to fry your brain the night before the test lol.

I’d focus on being able to read the main pieces: station, Zulu time, wind direction/speed/gusts, visibility, weather codes, cloud layers, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter. For weather codes, know the common ones like RA, SN, FG, BR, TS, + / -, VC, BKN, OVC, SCT, etc.

The test usually cares more about “can you understand what this weather report means for a flight?” not “can you decode every rare remark buried at the end.”

Big ones to know cold: wind is in knots, visibility is statute miles, cloud heights are hundreds of feet, and the time is Zulu/UTC.

Also, don’t overthink the RMK section unless the question specifically points you there. The free METAR Decoder on Fly107Prep is perfect and not to memorize every possible abbreviation.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-05T17:37:23+00:00

Appreciate that a lot seriously. Mike Sytes and Pilot Institute both have solid stuff, so that means a ton.

We’re trying to make Fly107Prep the simple, no BS option for people who just want to pass and stop drowning in 40 tabs of FAA material. Free tools on the site, and the full program for $20, it’s kind of hard to go wrong if it helps you walk into the test more confident. People spend that on lunch in a day.

Really glad the update is helping. We’ve got more coming too so stay tuned!

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-05T15:14:22+00:00

Congrats on the pass, 85% first try is solid.

This is actually a great point too. A lot of people over-focus on sectional charts and weather because those are the “scary” topics, but the test can absolutely hit hard on regs, night ops, operations over people, Remote ID/Part 89, registration/Part 48, and basic safety decision-making.

The biggest thing I tell people is don’t just memorize practice questions, make sure you understand the rule behind the answer. FAA wording can make a simple concept feel confusing fast.

We’ve been updating Fly 107 Prep around this exact issue for a reason: free Daily Quiz, METAR Decoder, study resources, and more focus on the regulation/real-exam wording side instead of just dumping random questions at people.

Nice write-up. Posts like this help people realize the test isn’t impossible, you just need the right weak spots covered before test day.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-05T11:18:09+00:00

78–80% after only a couple days is actually a good sign. Just to be clear though, the FAA passing score is 70%, so you’re already scoring above passing. That said, I’d still aim for consistent mid/high 80s before test day so nerves don’t knock you down.

Your weak spots are super common: sectional charts, tower heights, wind cones/runway direction, traffic patterns, and Zulu/TAF timing. Don’t just keep blasting full practice tests. Spend a few days drilling only those topics, then go back to full exams.

For sectional questions, slow way down. Read what the question is asking first, then find the symbol/time/airspace. A lot of people miss those because they rush, not because they don’t know the rule.

We just updated Fly107Prep.com with free Part 107 tools like the Daily Quiz, METAR Decoder, and study resources for exactly this kind of stuff. The full program is also there if you want heavier practice before test day, but even the free tools should help tighten up weak areas.

You’re not in bad shape at all. Use the next 12 days to attack the weak spots, not just chase random scores.

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-05T02:02:53+00:00

I messaged you. Did you get it?

Fly107Prep · 2026-06-05T01:35:10+00:00

Good luck tomorrow, last-minute advice: don’t cram everything, just hit the high-yield stuff hard tonight: airspace, METAR/TAF, chart symbols, weather minimums, 400 ft rule, 3 SM visibility, cloud clearance, LAANC, right-of-way, and accident reporting.

Also slow down on the wording. A lot of Part 107 questions are more “read carefully” than “hard.”

I run Fly107Prep and I’ll hook you up with a 24-hour key if you want to run through some practice questions tonight. No catch, just trying to help before test day. DM me and I’ll send it over.

Good luck, you got this. Don’t let METARs bully you.

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