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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why People Fail the FAA Part 107 Exam — And What to Do Before Your Retake

from Red Raven UAS Podcast · host Red Raven UAS

You walked out of the testing center. The screen said FAIL. Now you're calculating how much the retake costs and how long you have to wait.In this episode, we break down:Why the official 92% pass rate is misleading — and what it hides about self-studiersWhat the Part 107 exam actually tests (hint: zero questions about flying a drone)The #1 cause of exam failures: sectional chart interpretation — what sectional charts are and why they trip everyone upThe "free resources" trap that turns a $99 problem into a $350 problemHow to read your score report and use it to build your retake study planThe 85% benchmark: why you should never reschedule until you hit this on practice examsWhat our pass guarantee actually covers — and how it worksResources mentioned in this episode:Free 12-Question Part 107 Practice Test: redravenuas.com/part107-practice-testFAA Part 107 Course (pass guarantee): redravenuas.com/part107Full Written Guide: redravenuas.com/blog/failed-part-107-examFor UAS consulting, on-site training, and FAA Part 107 certification, visit redravenuas.comThis episode was produced using AI-assisted narration and editing under Red Raven editorial direction.

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You walked out of the testing center. The screen said FAIL. Now you're calculating how much the retake costs and how long you have to wait. In this episode, we break down: Why the official 92% pass rate is misleading — and what it hides about self-studiersWhat the Part 107 exam actually tests (hint: zero questions about flying a drone)The #1 cause of exam failures: sectional chart interpretation — what sectional charts are and why they trip everyone upThe "free resources" trap that turns a $9...

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