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 |
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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 (CT) |
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