Learn the essential regulations and standards to operate a small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS), also known as a drone, under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 and other relevant regulations. Discuss topics to include federal regulations, airspace, aviation weather, aircraft loading and performance, radio communications, emergency procedures, physiological factors affecting pilot performance, Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM), Crew Resource Management (CRM), airport operations, and maintenance and inspections procedures. Note: This course prepares students to take the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate Exam, but the cost of the exam is not included in the course fees.
Term: Fall 2023
Course Type: Credit - 1 Credit
Section: 202
Ways to take the class: Online
Start Date: 10/23/2023
End Date: 12/17/2023
Location: Online
Room: TBA
Instructor: Timothy P Tumelty (Subject to change)
Class Size: 20