UMTC Online FAA Remote Pilot Exam Test Prep


Overview

This UMTC self-paced online course is based on a recorded presentation by Aviation and UAS industry experts and is geared toward individuals who wish to earn their FAA Remote Pilot Certification.  Students will also learn about UAS Safety Management Practices that insurance companies and risk managers encourage.

This 9 hour course covers all required knowledge content areas of the FAA’s Remote Pilot Test including:  Regulations, The National Airspace System, Weather, Aircraft Loading and Performance, and Flight Operations.  Upon completion, students should feel qualified to take the FAA Remote Pilot Test.


Course Objectives

• To prepare attendees with minimal UAS experience for the FAA Remote Pilot Test 
• To introduce attendees to  FAA requirements for drone operations as they apply to both private and public entities.
• To introduce attendees  FAA Remote Pilot Regulations
• To highlight some of the most common safety practices for both current and potential drone operators.

Course Modules*

Module 1- Introduction Video; Remote Pilot Regulations - Sections A-D (90 min)

Module 2 - National Airspace System – Sections A-C (92 min)

Module 3 - Aircraft Loading & Performance – Sections A-D (90 min)

Module 4 - Maintenance (MX) – Complete Module (30 min)

Module 5 - Weather - Sections A-E (105 min)

Module 6 - Flight Physiology, Crew Resource Management & Aeronautical Decision-Making – Sections A-C (55 min)

Module 7 - Airport Operations – Sections A-B (50 min)

Module 8 - Emergency Procedures – Sections A-B (30 min); Next Steps Video

*module times are approximate

 
 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Sophie University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Britnay University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Matthew University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Tyler University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Thomas University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Amanda University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Karen UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Kathryn UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Bridget University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Benjamin University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Edward University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Adam University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Helena University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Joseph University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Izaak University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Mitchel University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Hannah University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Giverson UMass Cranberry Station
Cameron University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Mei University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Matas University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Nicholas University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Donna University of Connecticut
Madeleine University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Pierce University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Ryan UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Rylee University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Tom DCI
Michael Michael Baker International
Mark Site Design Engineering, LLC
Max University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Hollie University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Dave Westfield State University
Ruben University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Emily University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
John Westfield State University
Maxine University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Charlie University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Nick University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass)
Aldo UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Instructors
  • David Price
    at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (MA)

    David Price - UMass Course Instructor, VP, Association of Professional Drone Pilots, Pilot in Charge, Greenman,Pedersen, Inc.

  • Ryan Wicks
    UMass Air Pilot at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)

    Ryan Wicks - UMass Course Instructor, UMass Air Drone Pilot, Diversity Programs Outreach Coordinator