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UAS Basic Pilots Course 240717-BOP-POST-C05
July 17, 2024 - July 19, 2024
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual (online) classroom for FAA testing preparation begins June 14, 2024
Cancellations must be made by May 30, 2024, for a full refund. See our Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Attendance Policy for additional restrictions & information.
Executive Summary:
The UAS Basic Pilots Course is 32 hours of instruction designed specifically and ONLY for agencies with an established UAS program and flying missions with protocols and a comprehensive policy in place. The curriculum focuses on piloting skills and training in UAS safety and general UAS program operations. Training begins online with FAA Part 107 test preparation, culminating with an in-class test review and test scheduling assistance.
Students will:
- Prepare for the FAA UAG 107 test (test fee included in tuition)
- Explain UAS safety management strategies and safety culture
- Demonstrate UAV flight setup and pre-flight
- Demonstrate emergency safety procedures
- Explain record-keeping and courtroom testimony
- Demonstrate UAV piloting skills in basic public safety mission-sets
- Demonstrate UAV piloting skills in a competition course under stress
Each student will receive a minimum of eight hours of flight instruction and log at least 3 hours of actual flight time with a UAV as a member of a UAS deployment team. All instruction will be consistent with the FAA’s current rules and regulations. Students will be prepared for and scheduled for the FAA’s Part 107 Examination. Successful students will return to their respective organizations as trained operators.
The Regional Training Center (The RTC) is not affiliated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA Remote Pilot Airman Certificate is achieved by passing the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test. PSI Examination Services now controls all FAA Part 107 testing. The RTC staff will facilitate and assist students in scheduling their FAA examination using an RTC-issued coupon code.
Course Information:
Course Length: 8 hours online and 3 days in class (32 hours total)
Max Class Size: 20 Students
Equipment: All training equipment is provided by the RTC
Prerequisite: None
Student Requirements: None
Technical Level: Beginner/New UAS Operators
Recommended For: UAS Operators and Supervisors
Notes: Tuition includes the $175 FAA 107 testing fee. This course is ONLY for agencies that already have an established UAS program and are flying missions with protocols and a comprehensive policy in place.
The Regional Training Center (RTC) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our customers. Your information will not be shared with third-party providers of any kind or utilized for purposes outside of updates regarding our training courses and offerings. For additional information, please see our Terms & Conditions.
Venue: Art Koch Range and Training Facility
Venue Website: https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/government/city-departments/police/transparency-portal-sb978/range-and-training-facility
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Description:
The City of Fairfield Police Department owns and operates a state-of-the-art training facility and indoor rifle and pistol ranges. The 39,000 square foot building houses the following amenities
