Drone Pilot Practice Exam

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are typically issued for what type of events?

1. Private gatherings

2. Major events such as sporting events

3. Air shows only

4. Inclement weather conditions

The correct answer is: Major events such as sporting events

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are generally issued to enhance safety and manage airspace around significant events or situations that require special considerations. Major events such as sporting events often attract large crowds, which can result in increased air traffic and a higher risk of accidents or security concerns. TFRs help to restrict air traffic in specific areas and provide a controlled environment for the event, ensuring that both attendees on the ground and those involved in aviation can operate safely and efficiently. While other options, such as private gatherings or air shows, might warrant some form of airspace management, they typically do not invoke the level of concern or the scale of air traffic that major public events do. Inclement weather conditions are generally managed through standard operational practices rather than TFRs, as they do not involve specific events requiring altered airspace protocols. Thus, the issuance of TFRs is primarily focused on the safety measures needed around larger, more impactful events.