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We are at Lakeland Linder Airport at Polk State College with Dr. Ryan Wallace to discuss the new Remote Pilot Certificate.
Cruise Flight:
- FAA estimates that there will be 7 million UAS by 2020, including commercial and recreational use.
- The FAA estimates about 100 incidents per month involving a visual sighting of unmanned aircraft systems by pilots. These are not necessarily collisions, near misses, or other problems, just sighting which could potentially be a problem.
- UAS are allowing for faster, safer, more economical missions and services.
- Those with a pilot’s certificate have a relatively easy transition to obtaining the Remote Pilot Operator Certificate. So anyone holding any certificate other than a student is eligible to apply for a job in this area.
- Although anyone may earn a Remote Pilot Certificate, those with an existing pilot’s certificate (excluding student pilot certificate) have a relatively easy transition to obtaining the newly-created sUAS Remote Pilot Certificate.
- A UAS is an overall system, as opposed to just a model aircraft. The difference is what you use the plane for.
- Videography, hurricane and weather observance, law enforcement, etc. The applications are only limited by the imagination of the designers.
- Part 333 FAA Modernization Act of 2012, new small UAS regulations.
- New, less restrictive rules for UAS education rules.
- Part 107 Fly for Hire rules including the new Part 107 SUAS Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Why you should consider becoming a UAS Pilot.
- FAA Summary of Unmanned Aircraft Rule (Part 107)
- FAA Advisory Circular on Small Unmanned Aviation Systems (sUAS)
- “The Rebirth Of Aviation” – Article
- FAASafety.gov
- Part 107 sUAS Course Link.
After Landing Checklist:
~Picks of the Week~
No picks of the week this episode, as this is an interview show.
Hey Carl,
I’m a private pilot finishing up my instrument training and wanted to get my remote pilot certificate. I’ve finished the online training course but can’t find the exam on the FAAST website. Could you send me a direct link for this? I’m lost in the never ending bureaucracy of the FAA. Love the show, keep up the great work guys!
Thanks for the question. You should see buttons at the top of the course. After completion of the course on the FAASafety.gov website the EXAM button should be available at the top of the page. I will include a link to the course in the show notes above. Remember you must be signed into your account to take the exam.
If this does not work please let me know.
Carl.
Drone is opening a huge market for pilots. Here in Brazil, mining companies are using it reduce costs in mining planing and production. But here our aviation department is seeing drones as a hazard and is not making our life easy. For example, if you want to fly near an airport, you have to coordenate with the ATC. But you have to ask for permission 30 days in advance!!