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 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...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 2, Eligibility and the Aeronautical Knowledge Test 30.04.2026 2:44

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 four key eligibility requirements for a Part 107 certifica...

FAA Part 107 Drone Exam Prep 1, Who Needs a Remote Pilot Certificate 26.04.2026 2:38

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 purpose of a drone flight, not direct payment, determines...