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Course Description

This course is specifically designed for students wishing to pass the FAA’s Remote Pilot test to begin flying drones for commercial use. Students with little to no prior aviation knowledge are encouraged to pursue this course.

This 16-hour course prepares students for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification exam by covering essential knowledge areas, including FAA Regulations, the National Airspace System, Weather, Aircraft Loading and Performance, and Flight Operations. Students will also complete practice questions to reinforce their understanding and readiness for the exam. Upon completion, students should feel qualified to take the FAA Remote Pilot Test. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

· To prepare students with minimal UAS experience for the FAA Remote Pilot Written examination

· To introduce students to the current FAA requirements for drone operations as they apply to both private and public entities.

· To Introduce students on the current FAA Remote Pilot Regulations

· To introduce both current and potential drone operators of some of the most common safety practices.

Week 1 - FAA Certification Ground School

· Module 0.5: Course Preflight

· Module 1: FAA Part 107 Regulations

· Module 2: FAA Part 107 Regulations & Regulation Updates

· Module 3: VFR Sectionals & National Airspace System - Airspace Classes

· Module 3.5: VFR Sectionals & National Airspace System - TFRs & Special Use Airspace

· Module 4: VFR Sectionals & National Airspace System - VFR Legend

· Module 4.5: VFR Sectionals & National Airspace System - VFR Sections

· Module 4.6: VFR Sectionals & National Airspace System - Online Airspace Resources

Week 2 - FAA Certification Ground School

· Module 5: Weather Part 1 – Weather Theory

· Module 6: Weather Part 2 – Weather Reports (METARs and TAFs)

· Module 7: Aircraft Loading and Performance

· Module 8: Flight Operations Part 1: Airport Runway Markings and Traffic Patterns

· Module 8.5: Flight Operations Part 2: Aeronautical decision making and flight physiology

· Module 9: Emergency Procedures

Prerequisites

High School Diploma / HiSET/ GED
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Section Title
FAA REMOTE PILOT UAS DRONE
Type
Lecture
Days
T, Th
Time
4:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Apr 15, 2025 to Apr 24, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $0.00
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 25, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 15, 2025
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