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Effective Term:
Summer 2019 through Fall 2019
Course Number:
UAS 101
Course Title:
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilot
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers the knowledge required to complete the FAA 14 CFR Part 107 Pilot Certification test which is required to obtain licensure/certification as an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) pilot. Includes the FAA Airman Certificate Standards (ACS) in the following five areas: Regulations, Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements, Weather, Loading and Performance, and Operations.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of Federal Aviation Administration 
regulations, United States airspace classification, operating requirements, flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operation, and state and local laws regarding unmanned aircraft 
systems (UAS).

  2. Demonstrate appropriate communication with air traffic control for safe and efficient UAS operations. 


  3. Describe how a UAS works within the classification systems of the FAA system.

  4. Identify weather sources and explain the effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance.

  5. Demonstrate decisions and judgments consistent with aeronautical regulations.

  6. Analyze selected UAS legal cases.  

  7. Be prepared to take the 14 CFR Part 107 Certificate Practice Exam.

Aspirational Goals

Following completion of course, acquire FAA 14 CFR Part 107 Pilot Certification (License)

Course Activities and Design

Course Activities & Design:

  • Lecture/Discussion

  • Demonstrations

  • Videos/Multimedia

  • Practice tests

Text:  Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilots, Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot    FAA-CT-80-80-2G

Text: Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide 12th Edition  FAA 8080-2G

FAA UAS Website

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Outcome Assessment Strategies:

  • Successful completion of all course exams & quizzes

  • Participate in and contribute to in-class discussions

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Course Content:

Theme

  • UAS applications are constantly being created and introduced in industrial and technical fields expanding career opportunities.

Concepts

  • Pilot in Command decision making

  • Airspace

  • Weather

  • Safety

  • Communication

Issues

  • Changing FAA regulations

  • Finite airspace

  • Public perception of UAS

  • Ethics

  • UAS restrictions

  • Aviation Compliance

  • Airspace Permits

Skill

  • Transfer new knowledge to successful performance on FAA 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot’s License