Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Trades Exam Prep

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Trades Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand skilled trades licensing and certification exams — including EPA 608 (HVAC refrigerant), FAA Part 107 (drone), Master Electrician, Plumber, General Contractor, ASE automotive, NATE, OSHA 10/30, Welder Certification, and more. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete examples, common exam traps, code references, and field-ready memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt. No fluff, no filler — just the concepts you need to know, explained the way the exam tests them. This podcast...

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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Episodes

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 27, Weather Sources — Where to Get a Briefing 25.05.2026 3:30

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The three primary, FAA-approved sources for obtaining a legal...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 26, CTAF Communication at Non-Towered Airports 24.05.2026 3:19

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To locate the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) for a n...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 25, Airport Markings, Beacons, and Wind Indicators 23.05.2026 3:14

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to identify civilian (white/green) versus military (white/...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 24, Stadium TFRs, DC SFRA, and No-Fly Zones 22.05.2026 4:02

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The absolute prohibition of drone flights within the 15-nautic...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 23, NOTAMs and TFRs 21.05.2026 3:02

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) is a time-critical advisory a...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 22, Special Use Airspace — Prohibited, Restricted, MOAs 20.05.2026 3:29

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The absolute prohibition of flying in Prohibited Areas (P-) fo...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 21, LAANC — Automatic Authorization 19.05.2026 3:17

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - What LAANC is and which specific types of controlled airspace...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 20, Latitude, Longitude, and Chart Scale 18.05.2026 3:24

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To differentiate latitude (flat, east-west lines measuring nor...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 19, Reading Sectional Charts — Symbols and Colors 17.05.2026 3:01

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Solid blue lines represent Class B airspace, while solid magen...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 18, Class E and Class G Airspace 16.05.2026 3:54

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to identify Class E airspace starting at 700 ft AGL (magen...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 17, Class C and Class D Airspace 15.05.2026 4:14

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To identify Class C airspace by its solid magenta lines and Cl...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 16, Class B Airspace — Where and Why 14.05.2026 3:30

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to identify Class B airspace on a sectional chart by its s...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 15, Airspace Class Overview — A Through G 13.05.2026 3:48

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental difference between controlled (A, B, C, D, E)...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 14, The Waiver Process — FAA Form 7711-2 12.05.2026 3:39

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The specific Part 107 regulations that are eligible for a Cert...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 13, Careless, Reckless, and Hazardous Operations 11.05.2026 3:20

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - §107.23 prohibits both careless/reckless flying and dropping o...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 12, Alcohol, Drugs, and Medication Rules 10.05.2026 3:52

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Part 107 remote pilots must follow the same strict alcohol and...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 11, Preflight Inspection Requirements 09.05.2026 2:39

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The Remote Pilot in Command (PIC) is always ultimately respons...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 10, Accident Reporting — The 10-Day, $500 Rule 08.05.2026 3:41

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - An FAA Part 107 accident report is required within 10 calendar...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 9, Maximum Groundspeed — 100 mph (87 knots) 07.05.2026 2:53

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The maximum legal groundspeed for a drone under FAA Part 107 i...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 8, Operations Over Moving Vehicles 06.05.2026 3:07

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Operations over moving vehicles are regulated under FAA Part 1...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 7, Operations Over People — Categories 1, 2, 3, 4 05.05.2026 3:17

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Category 1 drones must weigh 0.55 pounds or less and have no e...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 6, Daylight and Civil Twilight Operations 04.05.2026 2:58

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The specific definition of civil twilight for Part 107 operati...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 5, Visual Line of Sight and Visual Observers 03.05.2026 2:26

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - VLOS must be maintained by the remote PIC using only natural v...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 4, Maximum Altitude — The 400 Foot Rule 02.05.2026 3:30

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The default maximum altitude for drone operations is 400 feet...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 3, Recurrent Training Every 24 Months 01.05.2026 2:56

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Recurrent training is required every 24 calendar months, as ma...