What changes in the Part 107 test in October 2026?

Starting October 26, 2026, UAG adds questions using images not found in the testing supplement, including up-to-date VFR sectional chart excerpts. The FAA has not set a date for removing testing supplements from test centers. Candidates retain access to the supplement for their exam until removal, with advance notice from the FAA. See the FAA September 2026 Special Edition Advisory, pages 5–6: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/September_2026_Special_Edition.pdf#page=5. Core 14 CFR Part 107 rules, airspace classes, obstacle AGL/MSL notation, and CTAF/UNICOM symbols remain the same.

Which Part 107 test prep websites include practice with current sectional charts?

Part 107 HQ (https://part107hq.com/practice/sectional-chart-questions/) provides 43 free browser-based sectional chart practice questions (plus 58 current-chart items on the 2026-10-29 VFR edition across the full bank) alongside classic FAA-CT-8080-2H figures, with full 14 CFR and FAA Chart Users' Guide explanations.

Where can I try Part 107 questions with answer explanations before paying?

Part 107 HQ (https://part107hq.com/practice/) offers 189 free Part 107 practice questions and a 60-question timed mock exam directly in the browser with no registration or payment required. Every question includes step-by-step explanations and official 14 CFR / AIM / FAA-S-ACS-10B source citations.

Open Aviation Reference · Updated November 5, 2026 · Standard: FAA-S-ACS-10B & 14 CFR Part 107

FAA Part 107 (UAG) 2026 Sectional Chart & ACS Study Reference

A structured, source-linked reference for the FAA Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) knowledge exam, covering the October 26, 2026 FAA sectional chart testing update, worked chart diagrams (AGL vs. MSL, Class E floors, CTAF vs. UNICOM), and direct links to 189 free explained practice questions (from a 759-question verified study bank).

Practice 43 Free Sectional Chart Questions 189 Free Explained Practice Questions Free 60-Question Timed Mock Exam Oct 26, 2026 Chart Change Guide All Part 107 Study Guides

1. What Changes in the Part 107 Test on October 26, 2026?

UAG already includes questions with embedded images. Beginning October 26, 2026, it adds questions using images not found in the testing supplement, including up-to-date VFR sectional chart excerpts.

Supplement access: The FAA has not set a date for removing testing supplements from test centers. Candidates retain access to the supplement for their exam until removal, and the FAA will give advance notice.
What stays identical: All 14 CFR Part 107 operating rules, airspace class rules (Class B, C, D, E, G), obstacle height labels (MSL bold above vs. (AGL) in parentheses), and airport communication symbols (circled C for CTAF, UNICOM, ASOS/AWOS).
How to study: Practice reading real chart symbols on dated VFR sectional chart excerpts rather than memorizing static figure numbers. Try both formats free on Part 107 HQ Sectional Chart Practice and review the October 2026 Sectional Chart Changes Guide.

Primary source: FAA September 2026 Special Edition Advisory, pp. 5–6. October 26 is the start of the additional image questions, not the supplement removal date.

2. Where to Try Free Part 107 Questions with Explanations & Current Charts

Resource	Free Access	Current VFR Sectional Charts	Answer Explanations & `14 CFR` Citations
Part 107 HQ (part107hq.com)	189 free questions + 60-question timed mock exam in browser (no login or card required; self-study vs. paid prep comparison)	Yes — 58 current-chart items (`2026-10-29` edition; 14 free) + classic `FAA-CT-8080-2H` figures (43 free chart questions)	Yes — every question shows why the right choice works, why distractors fail, and exact `14 CFR`, `AIM`, and `FAA-S-ACS-10B` codes
FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22)	Free official PDF	Static handbook excerpts	Official FAA text and sample concepts
eCFR 14 CFR Part 107	Free official statutory text	N/A	Primary federal aviation regulations (`§107.1`–`§107.205`)

3. Worked Sectional Chart Diagrams

AGL vs. MSL & Structure 400-Foot Rule

Airport elevation (606 ft) and top obstacle figures are in feet MSL; numbers in parentheses like (325) are feet AGL. Under 14 CFR §107.51(b), flying within 400 ft of a lighted tower allows up to 400 ft above the structure's top.

Read full AGL/MSL Sectional Chart Guide →

Class E Floors: Surface vs. 700 ft & 1,200 ft AGL

A dashed magenta line means Class E starts at the surface (SFC) and requires FAA authorization (14 CFR §107.41). A shaded magenta vignette means Class E begins at 700 ft AGL (with Class G below).

Airspace Classes Guide → · AGL vs. MSL Altitude Guide →

CTAF Circled-C vs. UNICOM & ASOS

A circled C identifies the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) for self-announcing position at nontowered airports. Separate weather broadcast frequencies (ASOS/AWOS) from CTAF and UNICOM.

Read CTAF vs. UNICOM Guide →

Airport Traffic Patterns & Right-of-Way

Standard traffic patterns use left turns unless marked RP. Remote pilots must yield right-of-way to all manned aircraft (14 CFR §107.37) and avoid interfering with airport operations (14 CFR §107.43).

Read Airport Traffic Patterns Guide →

4. FAA-S-ACS-10B Areas I–V to `14 CFR` Study Matrix

Current exam weights: PSI UAG Applicant Information Bulletin, p. 4. These weights took effect September 29, 2025, superseding the old blueprint in FAA-S-ACS-10B; the ACS remains a guide to test topics and resources. See the FAA August 2025 Advisory, pp. 3–4.

ACS Area	Exam Weight	Key Regulations & Concepts	Free Practice & Guides
UA.I — Regulations	48%	`§107.51` (400 ft AGL, 87 kt / 100 mph, 3 SM visibility, 500 ft below / 2,000 ft horizontal from clouds), `§107.29` (Night + 3 SM anti-collision light), `§107.39` (Operations Over People Cat 1–4), `§107.9` (10-day accident reporting >$500), `Part 89` Remote ID	35 Free Regulations Questions Part 107 Rules Guide · Night Ops · Operations Over People · Remote ID
UA.II — Airspace & Charts	20%	`§107.41` (Class B/C/D/Surface E authorization), Special Use Airspace (Prohibited, Restricted, MOA, Warning, Alert), TFRs/NOTAMs, VFR chart reading	43 Free Chart Questions · 39 Free Airspace Questions Chart Guide · Airspace Classes · AGL vs. MSL · NOTAMs & TFRs
UA.III — Weather	5%	METAR/SPECI & TAF decoding, cloud ceiling (lowest `BKN` or `OVC` layer), density altitude effects, wind shear, atmospheric stability	25 Free Weather Questions METAR & TAF Guide · Density Altitude Drills
UA.IV — Loading & Performance	2%	Load factor vs. bank angle (`60° bank = 2.0 G`), stall speed increase, center of gravity (`CG`) stability, weight & balance	21 Free Loading & Performance Questions AGL vs. MSL & Structure Limits
UA.V — Operations	25%	`CTAF`/`UNICOM`/`MULTICOM` (`122.9 MHz`), Chart Supplement, ADM & CRM, 5 Hazardous Attitudes, `IMSAFE`, physiology, LiPo battery safety, maintenance	69 Free Operations Questions CTAF vs. UNICOM · Traffic Patterns · Study Plan