Syllabus

 Sample sUAS Remote Pilot Certification Syllabus

Description

This course is designed to prepare the student to take the FAA Remote Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge test. Topics will include: regulations, airspace classification and operating procedures, weather, loading and performance, and small unmanned aircraft operations. FAA Remote Pilot Certificate must be completed during this course at student expense.

Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives and outcomes for this course are based on knowledge requirements outlined in FAA-S-ACS-10A Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Certification and Recurrent Knowledge Testing) Airman Certification Standards (ACS). The goal of the airman certification process is to ensure the applicant possesses knowledge consistent with the privileges of the Remote Pilot Certificate with a small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating, as well as the ability to manage the risks of flight in order to act as a remote pilot-in-command (PIC).

The FAA recognizes that safe operations in today’s complex National Airspace System (NAS) require a more systematic integration of aeronautical knowledge and risk management. The FAA further recognizes the need to more clearly calibrate knowledge and risk management to the level of the Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.

The ACS integrates the elements of knowledge and risk management in 14 CFR part 107 for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating. It thus forms the comprehensive standard for what an applicant must know and consider to successfully completing each Task tested on the knowledge test.

At the conclusion of the course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of the following objectives by obtaining an FAA Remote Pilot certificate:

Topics

The course is designed to present aeronautical knowledge areas listed in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Regulations. Each  aeronautical knowledge area is covered within a Learning Module. Further, each learning module is broken down into Topics which cover the tasks listed in FAA-S-ACS-10B Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Certification and Recurrent Knowledge Testing) Airman Certification Standards.

• UA.i: Starting the Course
  • A: Course Navigation
  • B: Syllabus
  • C: FAA UAS Website
  • D: Remote Pilot – Airman Certification Standards
  • E: Create an FAA Tracking Number (FTN)
  • F: Create PSI Testing Account
  • G: Create FAA Drone Zone Account
• UA.I: Regulations (UA.I)
  • A: General (UA.I.A)
  • B: Operating Rules (UA.I.B)
  • C: Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS Rating (UA.I.C)
  • D: Waivers (UA.I.D)
  • E: Operations Over People (UA.I.E)
  • F: Remote Identification (RID) (UA.I.F)
• UA.II: Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements (UA.II)
  • A: Airspace Classification (UA.II.A)
  • B: Airspace Operational Requirements (UA.II.B)
• UA.III: Weather (UA.III)
  • A: Sources of Weather (UA.IIII.A)
  • B: Effects of Weather on Performance (UA.III.B)
• UA.IV: Loading and Performance (UA.IV)
  • A: Loading and Performance (UA.IV.A)
• UAV: Operations (UA.V)
  • A: Radio Communications Procedures (UA.V.A)
  • B: Airport Operations (UA.V.B)
  • C: Emergency Procedures (UA.V.C)
  • D: Aeronautical Decision-Making (UA.V.D)
  • E: Physiology (UA.V.E)
  • F: Maintenance and Inspection Procedures (UA.V.F)

Note:

The instructor reserves the right to revise the syllabus at any time. Content may contain unedited closed captioning. If you require edited closed captioning, notify the course professor.

Course Materials

Required Textbooks

Remote Pilot: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Knowledge Test Study Guide

Supplemental Materials (Available Online)

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Private Pilot.pdf

Remote Pilot – small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Airman Certification Standard (ACS)

Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Study Guide

CFR 14 Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

AC 107-2A Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

Pilot’s Handbook or Aeronautical Knowledge

Assessment and Grading

Quizzes/Exams

This course will include five (5) quizzes and one (1) final exam Part 107 Knowledge test (fee required) that will cover topics presented in the Learning Modules. Quizzes will be taken during class at the location designated by the instructor. Prior permission from the instructor is required to complete a quiz from another location. Students that take a quiz from an unauthorized location will receive a grade of zero for that quiz.  Be sure to check the course schedule for dates and times for the quizzes.

The final exam will be the FAA Remote Pilot knowledge test administered through PSI Services. To successfully complete the course, you must complete the Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) knowledge test with a minimum score of 70% and submit a digital copy of your Airman Knowledge Test Results (AKTR) to Dropbox. The test must be taken at an FAA approved Knowledge Testing Center. The FAA Remote Pilot knowledge test can be taken at any time during the course. Ensure that you submit a copy of the test results in Dropbox so your Final Exam grade can be entered. See the Weekly Course Schedule for the deadline to submitting your test results. Test results not received by the deadline will result in a grade of F.  For additional information on the requirements for the Remote Pilot Certificate visit Become a Drone Pilot

Grading Scale

Assignment of letter grades is based on a percentage of points earned. The letter grade will correspond with the following percentages achieved.  All course requirements must be completed before a grade is assigned. DO NOT contact your instructor asking for a better grade if you are just below the higher tier.

Final Adjusted Course Grade

A = 90% – 100%

B = 80% – 89%

C = 70% – 79%

D = 69% – 60%

F = 59% and below

Grading Criteria 

*Based on percentage received on FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge test.

Weekly Course Schedule