EFVS provides a professional UAS training pathway designed to establish the foundational aeronautical knowledge required for safe and responsible UAS operations and preparation for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
Training focuses on FAA regulations, the National Airspace System, airspace, aviation weather, aeronautical decision making, operational safety, aircraft performance, emergency procedures, and other essential knowledge required to prepare for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot knowledge test and build a strong foundation for continued UAS training.
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UAS Flight Fundamentals and FAA Part 107
The Foundation for Professional UAS Operations
Develop the aeronautical knowledge needed to operate safely and responsibly in the National Airspace System while preparing for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
This training establishes a strong foundation in FAA requirements, aviation safety, flight operations, and the knowledge required of commercial UAS pilots.
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Training Areas
Training focuses on the essential knowledge areas associated with FAA Part 107 and safe UAS operations, including:
- FAA Part 107 regulations and operating requirements
- National Airspace System fundamentals
- Airspace classifications and operating requirements
- Airport operations
- Aeronautical charts
- Aviation weather and weather information
- UAS loading and performance
- Crew resource management
- Aeronautical decision making
- Operational risk management
- Radio communications
- Emergency procedures
- Preflight considerations
- Safe UAS operating practices
- FAA Remote Pilot knowledge test preparation
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Flight Fundamentals
Students develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts that support safe UAS flight operations, including:
- UAS aircraft components and basic systems
- Aircraft performance and operating limitations
- Preflight planning and preparation
- Preflight inspection concepts
- Flight environment and situational awareness
- Takeoff, flight, and landing considerations
- Aircraft orientation and control concepts
- Remote pilot responsibilities
- Visual observer and crew coordination concepts
- Operational hazards and risk awareness
- Emergency and abnormal situations
- Postflight considerations
- Safe and responsible flight operations
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Student Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students should have a stronger understanding of FAA requirements and the fundamental skills needed to conduct safe UAS operations.
Students should be prepared to:
- Understand the primary FAA regulations governing commercial UAS operations
- Recognize and interpret relevant airspace requirements
- Apply aviation weather information to UAS flight planning
- Understand aeronautical charts and operational considerations
- Recognize aircraft performance and operating limitations
- Apply aeronautical decision making and risk management principles
- Understand remote pilot responsibilities and safe operating practices
- Recognize appropriate responses to emergency situations
- Apply fundamental concepts associated with safe UAS flight operations
- Prepare for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot knowledge test
- Establish the foundational knowledge needed to continue into more specialized UAS applications and operations
Ideal for: New UAS pilots, Veterans, students, career changers, public safety personnel, government personnel, and organizations developing UAS operators.
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