ARCH2955 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Airman Certification Preparation
Students study the aeronautical knowledge standards to prepare for Part 107 FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Remote Pilot Certification Exam and apply for licensure. Studies include drone laws, FAA regulation, National Airspace System (NAS), reading sectional charts, airport operations. weather and micrometeorology, sUAS loading and performance, emergency procedures, crew resource management, radio communication procedure, aeronautical decision making and judgement, drone industry use and complete ground school training and operation for multi-rotor and fixed wing small unmanned aircraft.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0901
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate aeronautical knowledge and understanding of 14 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 107
Demonstrate aeronautical knowledge of ACT (Airman Certification Standards) 107-2 applicable FAA regulations
Demonstrate understanding of the operating rules of 14 CFR Parts 89 and 107,
Demonstrate understanding of the registration rues of 14 CFR Parts 47
Demonstrate understanding of 48 and other operating requirements
Demonstrate understanding of the requirements associated with remote pilot
certification with sUAS rating
Demonstrate understanding of the waiver policy requirements
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the FAA requirements associated
with operating over people
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Remote Identification (RID)
Identify small unmanned aircraft types
Demonstrate essentials for flight planning
Demonstrate safe flight operation
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details