Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations Manual (FOM) for UAS Revision 01.1 (Effective Date August 13, 2018)

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1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations Manual (FOM) for UAS Revision 01.1 (Effective Date August 13, 2018)

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3 Contents Revision Highlights... 7 List of Effective Pages... 9 Distribution / Reissue Procedures Electronic Versions: Printed Versions: Policy & Procedural Changes: Local FOMs SECTION 1: GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION GENERAL Key Words Explained FOM Deviations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Violation(s) Use of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substances AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION SECTION 2: UAS FLIGHT CREW REQUIRED CREWMEMBERS LOCAL PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR PART 101 (i.e., FMRA SECTION 336) REGISTRATION Aircraft REMOTE-Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Authority Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Responsibilities Remote Pilot-in-Command Duties Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Qualification Requirements THE TEAM LEAD Team Lead Authority Team Lead Duties Team Lead Qualification Requirements PERSON MANIPULATING THE CONTROLS (PMTC) Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) Authority Person Manipulation the Controls (PMTC) Duties Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) Qualification Requirements VISUAL OBSERVER (VO) Visual Observer (VO) Authority G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 3 61

4 2.6.2 Visual Observer (VO) Duties Visual Observer (VO) Qualification Requirements SENSOR OPERATOR (So) Sensor Operator (SO) Authority Sensor Operator (SO) Duties Sensor Operator (SO) Qualification Requirements SECTION 3: OPERATING PROCEDURES Operational Policy FLIGHT RULES Maximum Number of Aircraft Aloft Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) Flight Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight Flight Flight Following WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS PERFORMANCE DATA Battery Reserve Takeoff Requirements Landing Requirements SITE REQUIREMENTS FLIGHT OPERATION REQUIREMENTS Flight Operational Envelope Camera Use Prior to Flight Checklist Usage Propeller Start/Stop Takeoff Flight Landing/Recovery AIRCRAFT DEFECTS SECTION 4: SAFETY SAFETY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND POLICY Overview Safety Policy Incident / Hazard Report Form G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 4 61

5 SECTION 5: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT AIRBORNE EMERGENCIES Airborne Emergency Management EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Initial Notification of an Accident or Emergency Crash Site and Aircraft SECTION 6: CURRENCY AND TRAINING CURRENCY Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Currency Lapse in Currency Bi-Annual PIC Standardization Checkout SECTION 7: BATTERY MAINTENANCE Battery Maintenance General Battery Care Short-Term Battery Care Long Term Storage SECTION 8: SECURITY PROCEDURES SECTION 9: PROGRAM FORMS REQUEST FOR FOM CHANGE FORM FLIGHT OPERATIONS INCIDENT REPORT FORM UAS FLIGHT OPERATION SITE SURVEY FORM UAS FLIGHT RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL (FRAT) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight Time Log Book ASRS General Report Form (nasa blue form) SECTION 10: DEFINITIONS AND ACROYMNS DEFINITIONS ACRONYMS ANNEX 1: UAS AIRCRAFT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES ANNEX 1A PARROT BEBOP AND BEBOP ANNEX 1B PHANTOM 4: ANNEX 1C INSPIRE ANNEX 1D MAVIC PRO ANNEX 1E SENSEFLY EBEE AND PARROT DISCO AG PRO G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 5 61

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7 Revision Highlights The following items were changed, modified, added, or deleted in this revision. Rev # Date Page Description Initials 00 1/1/2018 All New manual SRH 01 8/1/ FLIGHT OPERATION defined SRH 01 8/1/ Local Professor/Instructor Part 101 Registration SRH 01 8/1/ , 21, 22, 23, 24 ERAU student as crew requirement SRH 01 8/1/ , 21, 22, 23, 24 FOM Lecture & Test Requirement SRH 01 8/1/ or 107 for duration of flight operation requirement SRH 01 8/1/ Maximum Number of Aircraft Aloft SRH 01 8/1/ Currency/Lapse in Currency Requirements edited SRH 01 8/1/ , 40 Battery Maintenance Procedures SRH 01 8/1/ Flight Operations Incident Report Form updated SRH 01 8/1/ Flight Risk Assessment Tool updated SRH 01 8/1/ UAS Flight Time Log Book updated SRH 01 8/1/ ASRS General Report Form (NASA BLUE Form) SRH 01 8/1/ Annex 1A Parrot AR Drone (removed) SRH 01 8/1/ , 56, 57 DJI Indoor Flight NOTE added SRH 01 8/1/ , 56, 57 DJI VPS Altitude CAUTION added SRH 01 8/1/ , DJI Wind Limitations Changed SRH 01 8/1/ , 57 DJI Quadrotor P Mode Restriction SRH 01 8/1/ ebee & Disco Ag Pro Wind Limitations SRH /13/ Disco Ag Pro Wind limitations G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 7 61

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11 Distribution / Reissue Procedures The Gaetz Aerospace Institute (GAI), is a unit of the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and the provider of credentialed professors and teachers to member schools in the state of Florida. GAI has issued this suas Standard Operations Procedure (FOM) to all active member schools who are operating suas indoors or outdoors. The Executive Director of GAI, or her designee, will ensure that the latest version of this FOM is maintained current by every High School UAS, UAS for Agriculture Operations, AS 220, AS 235, and AS 222 suas teacher/instructor. Additionally, Florida County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Directors will also be provided a copy of the FOM for their review, comment, and record-keeping. It will be the teacher s/instructor s responsibility to ensure that each student has been trained and is thoroughly familiar with this FOM and that a written endorsement is documented in a class record or flight logbook. As part of this document an FOM committee will be created to review all proposed and/or mandated amendments, procedural changes, and/or deviations that may be necessary to comply with Federal, State, County, and local airport directed operational procedures. This committee shall meet at least annually or as needed depending on the circumstances and will consist of a minimum of five (5) members that will be comprised of the following: Chairperson Executive Director of the Gaetz Aerospace Institute or the UAS Program Manager (if so designated); Manager GAI UAS Program Manager Member ERAU Associate Vice President for Safety/Risk Member - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Coordinator, College of Aviation, Daytona Beach Campus Member - AS 220 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Course Monitor Member - AS 235 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations) Course Monitor Member GAI UAS Team Members Once proposed and/or mandated amendments, procedural changes, and/or deviations are approved they will be transmitted to all FOM holders via along with the minutes from the FOM meeting that effected the change(s). It is the responsibility of the individual FOM holder to review, post, and train all UAS flight students and personnel to these changes within 10 school days. Electronic Versions: The FOM will be distributed via as a downloadable file, posted on the GAI UAS Program Manager s Sandbox. When a Reissue to the FOM is published, the electronic file will be replaced with a new change file, which will contain the entire revised FOM. A new Reissue Date will be at the bottom of every page. When a new Reissue is distributed, the old file should be deleted/destroyed. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 11 61

12 Printed Versions: Hardcopy (printed) versions of the FOM will be distributed by the GAI UAS Program Manager to specific FOM consumers. When a Reissue to the FOM is published, hardcopy FOM holders will receive an electronic copy of only the affected pages of the change. They will be responsible for printing, change/replacing, making entries to the Revisions page, and reporting completion to the GAI UAS Program Manager for his record. A new Reissue Date will be at the bottom of every page. When a new Change is distributed, the old file should be discarded. Policy & Procedural Changes: The FOM Committee encourages suggestions for improving the operating policies and procedures contained in this FOM. They should be submitted in writing to the Chairperson using the Request for FOM Change Form contained in Section 9. No policy or procedure however, shall be added, deleted, or changed until approved by the FOM Committee and/or subsequent publishing of the policy/procedural change appears in the GAU suas FOM. The GAI UAS Program Manager will disseminate immediate operational information to all GAI suas flight personnel with . Directives will be kept on file using an Confirm Receipt and Reply procedure. Local FOMs Organizations that fall within the FOM umbrella of the GAI are encouraged to create and maintain their own local FOMs to further decrease program risk and increase program safety. Locally created FOMs do not supersede the requirements of the GAI FOM and may not contradict or counteract the GAI FOM the same way that the GAI FOM cannot contradict or counteract FAA regulation(s) or the Embry Riddle UAS Flight Operations Manual (see Figure 1). All locally created FOM rules and procedures must fit within all FAA, ERAU, and GAI regulations, rules, and procedures. FIGURE 1 AUTHORITY CHAIN FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 12 61

13 SECTION 1: GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION GENERAL Key Words Explained The following definitions will be used throughout this FOM: A. Will and Shall indicate a mandatory requirement. B. Should is normally used to indicate a preferred, but not mandatory, method of accomplishment. C. May indicates an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment. D. WARNING (see Figure 2) Operating procedures, techniques, etc., that, if not carefully followed, could result in serious injury or loss of life. E. CAUTION (see Figure 2) Operating procedures, techniques, etc., that if not carefully followed, could result in damage to equipment. F. NOTE (see Figure 2) An operating procedure, technique, etc., that is considered essential to emphasize. G. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE indicates a state where the aircraft shall be landed at the nearest site to which a safe landing can be made. H. LAND IMMEDIATELY indicates a state where the aircraft shall be landed at that immediate point in time unless doing so would risk serious injury to personnel, or damage to property other than the aircraft. In a Land Immediately state, the possible loss of the aircraft is justified as an alternative to the potential for serious injury of personnel or damage to private property. I. SERIOUS INJURY is an injury that requires hospitalization of the person. J. FLIGHTCREW, CREWMEMBER, OR SUPPORT PERSONNEL refers to any person (teacher, student, or other) who is associated with a given flight operation. Examples of such persons include, but are not limited to Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC), the Team Lead, the Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC), the Visual Observer (VO), the Sensor Operator (SO), the Professor/Teacher responsible for or associated with a flight operation, any Student associated with a flight operation. K. FLIGHT OPERATION is the entire period of time given to a specific mission with a specific RPIC and crew where an operation is in the planning, flying, or post flying phase FOM Deviations FIGURE 2 WARNING, CAUTION, NOTE A. All GAI suas flightcrew members and support personnel shall be familiar with the GAI Flight FOM and will comply with its provisions. Deviations from this FOM are acceptable in the interest of safety or when it is necessary to protect people, the aircraft, or property from a situation/contingency not covered in this FOM. B. Deviations or waivers from this FOM, when necessary, may be approved by the GAI UAS Program Manager (acting on behalf of the GAI Executive Director) when necessary. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 13 61

14 C. The GAI UAS Program Manager or designee may approve temporary amendments to this UAS FOM or deviations to the provisions contained in on an as needed basis. Temporary amendments or deviations will be distributed in the same manner as other change information. The conditions under which such deviations may or must be used, if such considerations apply, will also be specified in this transmittal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Violation(s) A. In the event of an FAA Violation, the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) must immediately report the incident to the GAI UAS Program Manager, who will relay this information as necessary to the GAI Executive Director and the GAI Director via telephone call and then with a follow-up . This report should, at a minimum, include the following: 1) Time and Date 2) Location 3) Airframe(s) involves by FAA assigned number 4) Person(s) in crew 5) Additional persons involved 6) FAA Point of Contact (POC), address, and telephone number 7) FAA violation number 8) General description of event(s) B. After receiving a letter inquiring about a possible violation, the RPIC should immediately notify and then forward any correspondence to the GAI UAS Program Manager USE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES A. It is extremely important that all persons involved in aviation activities not be impaired in any manner. Therefore, Flightcrew members and Personnel shall not at any time be under the influence of any psychoactive substance that might in any way limit their ability to perform their duties in a safe and effective manner. B. Flight Crewmembers and Personnel shall observe all Federal, State, and/or County rules and regulations as they related to alcohol and psychoactive substances. In addition, Flight Crewmembers and Personnel shall not consume any alcoholic beverage within eight (8) hours prior to reporting for flight operation(s); shall not consume excessive amounts of alcohol within twelve (12) hours prior to reporting for flight operations; and shall not use any drug that may impair their ability to perform their duties AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION A. All ERAU suas aircraft that are to be flown outdoors must be registered with the FAA and marked with a registration number. UAS weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds may register online at or by using the legacy paperbased registration process. B. Each aircraft will have affixed to it, the appropriate registration number in a visible and clearly identifiable manner to be easily located by a reasonable person. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 14 61

15 C. Each suas must have the FAA registration certificate collocated with the aircraft (i.e., in the case) in their possession when operating an unmanned aircraft. D. Federal law requires UAS operators to show the certificate of registration to any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer if asked. You can show it electronically or show the printed certificate. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 15 61

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17 SECTION 2: UAS FLIGHT CREW REQUIRED CREWMEMBERS A. Minimum Crew 1) All suas flights shall have a minimum crew. If the minimum crew is not available, the RPIC shall have the opportunity to waiver the minimum crew to minus one crewmember (i.e. can reduce the minimum crew number by 1 crewmember). 2) If the RPIC authorizes 1 less crewmember, he/she shall maintain a close enough distance to the RP that he/she may speak to the RP in a normal tone of voice. 3) Minimum Crew values are as follows: Airframe Min Crew Remark Parrot AR Drone 2 Parrot BeBop Drone 2 DJI Phantom 2 2 DJI Phantom 3 2 DJI Phantom 4 2 DJI Inspire 1 2 With crew of 2, use of Slave Remote Control not permitted SenseFly ebee 2 Parrot Disco Ag Pro 2 NOTE ERAU aircraft and missions can only be crewed by current and qualified (see para s 2.3.4, 2.4.3, 2.5.3, 2.6.3, for qualification requirements) ERAU students unless otherwise approved by the GAI UAS Program Director on a case-by-case basis. NOTE The RPIC retains responsibility and exercises the final authority of the flight regardless of their role. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 17 61

18 2.2.0 LOCAL PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR PART 101 (I.E., FMRA SECTION 336) REGISTRATION NOTE 14 CFR Part (a) allows an aircraft that is registered for Part 107 to also be used to fly under Part 101 (Hobbyist). NOTE All GAI UAS Instructors and member schools are strongly encouraged to register with the FAA as a Hobbyist (Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012). A. To register yourself or your school as a Hobbyist, go to and click Fly Model Aircraft under Section AIRCRAFT REMOTE-PILOT-IN-COMMAND (RPIC) A. Defined: The RPIC is a person who holds a FAA remote pilot certificate with an suas rating and has the final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of an suas operation conducted under part(s) 101 and/or 107. NOTE For Hobbyist (Part 101) UAS Flight Operations, an Embry Riddle College of Aviation credentialed Professor or his/her Teaching Assistant (i.e., professional public or private school teacher) must be physically present at the flight operation and within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) of the UAS. To conduct Part 101 UAS flight operations, possession of a Part 107 RPIC is not required of the responsible Professor/Teacher but is strongly encouraged. NOTE For purposes of clarity and understanding, the term RPIC shall be used to mean all references to credentialed UAS Professors or their Teaching Assistants (i.e., professional public or private school teacher). Any Professor/Teaching Assistant not in possession of an FAA RPIC (certificate) shall read all RPIC references and understand that these references also apply to them in their flight crewmember positions Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Authority A. The Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) of each flight has the final authority and responsibility to make any decision concerning the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. Under no circumstances will safety be compromised. B. The RPIC has the sole authority to deviate from any planned flight operation. C. In emergency situations, the RPIC is authorized to deviate from prescribed rules to the extent that safety is not compromised. NOTE G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 18 61

19 After an emergency event, the RPIC will submit an Incident / Hazard Report Form to the GAI UAS Program Manager Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Responsibilities A. Responsibilities: The RPIC is responsible for controlling, navigating, and monitoring all UAS flight operations. The RPIC is responsible to ensure that the following conditions are met for every flight to which he/she is so designated. The RPIC can defer the tasking to accomplish one or more of these conditions to a flight crewmember, but he/she cannot defer away the responsibility. For a given flight operation, the RPIC must: 1) Obtain all necessary information regarding the flight and make a determination that the flight can be made safely and legally; 2) Operate the UAS according to the aircraft checklist and within the limits of the system, and the parameters of this FOM; 3) Ensures compliance with all applicable FAA and State Regulations as well as federal laws; 4) Ensures that weather and all applicable NOTAMs where available have been checked and are within limitations and FOM; 5) Ensures that aircraft weight and balance are within limits; 6) Ensures that all flight planning requirements have been met and that a site survey has been conducted prior to the first flight of the day at a given site; 7) Ensure that the FAA B4U FLY app has been utilized to confirm that the planned flight can be safely conducted and that no hazards to flight or airspace conflicts exist. The RPIC will upload/submit the B4U FLY information via the app to the FAA as long as cell coverage permits; 8) Ensures that all airport and air traffic authorities have been contacted and that consent has been given to conduct flight operations prior to takeoff/launch; 9) Ensures that battery/fuel requirements are sufficient to accomplish the mission and adhere to FOM requirements; 10) Ensures that the aircraft is airworthy and that the aircraft has had a proper preflight inspection before the first flight of the day and when needed; 11) Ensure the completion of all post-flight duties Remote Pilot-in-Command Duties The RPIC shall (unless he/she is training another crewmember in the specific execution of the following task(s)): A. Conduct the Mission and Safety Briefing for the suas crew; B. Operate the aircraft per ERAU GAI Operating Procedures and within aircraft limitations; C. Ensure that suas crews are rested and free from the effects of fatigue or other impairments; D. Record aircraft flight times, cycles, and defects; G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 19 61

20 E. Notify the ERAU GAI UAS Program Manager or designee of safety deviations to the flight; Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Qualification Requirements NOTE For purposes of clarity and understanding, the term RPIC shall be used to mean all references to credentialed UAS Professors or their Teaching Assistants (i.e., professional public or private school teacher). Any Professor/Teaching Assistant not in possession of an FAA RPIC (certificate) shall read all RPIC references and understand that these references also apply to them in their flight crewmember positions. To become an authorized Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) of an suas, an individual must meet the following criteria: A. Be a credentialed GAI High School UAS, UAS for Agricultural Operations, AS 220, 222, 235, or 237 Professor or the Teacher Assistant to that same section (class). NOTE All GAI Professor and Teacher Assistant are strongly urged to study, test for, and acquire an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot in Command Certification. B. Be a GAI High School UAS, UAS for Agricultural Operations, AS 220, 222, 235, or 237 student who is currently enrolled in one of these courses. C. Meet the requirements of the applicable Annex in this FOM for the specific airframe that is intended to be flown. D. Has received the GAI Flight Operations Manual procedures lecture via classroom or online. E. Has passed the FOM Open Book test with an acceptable score: 1) For Instructors: 100%. 2) For Students: 90% or greater. F. Receive a written RPIC qualification signoff from the GAI UAS Program Manager THE TEAM LEAD A. Defined: A person who has been charged by the RPIC as being responsible for the safe conduct of a single UAS and its crewmembers under the regulations of CFR 14 Part 101 (Hobbyist). The Team Lead can hold up to two positions on the crew; most often also serving as the Visual Observer (VO), but also left often as the Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC). In the event of no crewmember being designated the Team Lead, the RPIC will assume all Team Lead responsibilities. NOTE The Team Lead position was created to allow students a chance to exercise functional leadership of a single UAS crew. It is also a crew designation (required by this FOM) when flying multiple aircraft under the provisions of Part 101. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 20 61

21 2.4.1 Team Lead Authority A. The Team Lead should not be confused with the RPIC. In no case shall the Team Lead s authority supersede that of the RPIC. The RPIC is always responsible for the safe flight of the aircraft. B. When designated as the Team Lead by the RPIC, the crewmember with these responsibilities is charged with leading the team to accomplish the tasks of an individual flight operation. C. In this role, the Team Lead is authorized to direct the PMTC and SO in the movements and objectives of the aircraft and its onboard sensor. All non-team Lead crewmembers will execute the local commands of the Team Lead unless those commands are counter to the interests of flight safety Team Lead Duties The Team Lead shall: A. Be responsible for executing the tasks that are assigned by the RPIC; B. Lead the crew in an exemplary manner, exercising responsible crew coordination and receiving input from the crew at all times; C. Ensure that the aircraft is flown in accordance with all appropriate checklists and procedures; D. Ensure that crew position swaps are executed on time and safely; E. Maintain Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) contact with the aircraft at all times. F. Coordinate with other Team Lead to ensure aircraft separation from other simultaneously airborne teams Team Lead Qualification Requirements A. For the AR Drone, BeBop (1 and 2) Drone, PHANTOM 4, INSPIRE 1, Mavic Pro, SENSEFLY EBEE, Parrot Disco FPV, and/or Parrot Disco Ag Professional: 1) Be a GAI High School UAS, UAS for Agricultural Operations, AS 220, 222, 235, or 237 student who is currently enrolled in one of these courses. 2) Has completed an aircraft systems familiarization course of study that is formally offered via lecture or online learning material. 3) Has passed an aircraft systems quiz with a score of 70 percent or more. 4) Has received the GAI Flight Operations Manual procedures lecture via classroom or online. 5) Has passed the FOM Open Book test with an acceptable score: i. For Instructors: 100%. ii. For Students: 90% or greater. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 21 61

22 2.5.0 PERSON MANIPULATING THE CONTROLS (PMTC) A. Defined: A person other than the remote pilot in command (RPIC) who is controlling the flight of an suas under the supervision of the RPIC Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) Authority A. The Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) does so under the direction of the Team Lead. B. If the PMTC is the Team Lead, then all assigned tasks from the RPIC shall be conducted unless they contradict safe flight, at which point the aircraft shall not takeoff or shall be landed at the nearest safest spot and the issue resolved. C. The PMTC of each flight has the immediate authority to safely maneuver the aircraft in time and its allotted airspace. He/She is also primarily responsible for any decisions concerning the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft Person Manipulation the Controls (PMTC) Duties The PMTC shall: A. Operate the controls of the aircraft to keep the UAS in a safe flight envelope at all times; B. Operate the controls of the aircraft to maintain the aircraft within FAA, local FOM, and manufacturers performance altitude, speed, and mission operational parameters and limitations; C. Hover, Pause, Hold, or Land the aircraft at any time when a question exists to the effective or safe conduct of the mission; D. Be prepared to emergency maneuver the aircraft to avoid striking another aircraft, person, or property; E. Shall maintain Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) contact with the aircraft at all times unless he/she is in the process of referencing the Graphical User Interface (GUI); Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) Qualification Requirements A. For the AR Drone, BeBop (1 and 2) Drone, PHANTOM 4, INSPIRE 1, Mavic Pro, SENSEFLY EBEE, Parrot Disco FPV, and/or Parrot Disco Ag Professional: 1) Be a GAI High School UAS, UAS for Agricultural Operations, AS 220, 222, 235, or 237 student who is currently enrolled in one of these courses. 2) Has completed an aircraft systems familiarization course of study that is formally offered via lecture or online learning material. 3) Has passed an aircraft systems quiz with a score of 70 percent or more. 4) Has received the GAI Flight Operations Manual procedures lecture via classroom or online. 5) Has passed the FOM Open Book test with an acceptable score: i. For Instructors: 100%. ii. For Students: 90% or greater. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 22 61

23 2.6.0 VISUAL OBSERVER (VO) A. Defined: A person acting as a flight crew member who assists the small UA RPIC and the PMTC to see and avoid other air traffic or objects aloft or on the ground Visual Observer (VO) Authority A. The VO, when not also assuming the duties of Team Lead, executes his/her duties under the direction of the Team Lead. B. The VO has the authority to assist the PMTC in safely guiding the aircraft within the mission parameters during the execution of a mission. C. When such a condition exists, so as to threaten the immediate safety of the mission (e.g., collision imminent), the VO shall command the PMTC to Hover, Pause, Hold, Land, or Abort a given maneuver Visual Observer (VO) Duties The VO shall: A. Be the flight crew member that is primarily responsible for maintaining Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) contact with the aircraft. The visual observer shall not break his/her gaze upon the aircraft by choice under normal circumstances; B. Be the flight crew member who is primarily responsible for aircraft safe separation from all obstacles animate and inanimate; C. Notify the PMTC upon lost visual contact with the aircraft and command a Hover, Pause, Hold, Return-to-Home, or other verbal command to reacquire the aircraft Visual Observer (VO) Qualification Requirements A. For the AR Drone, BeBop (1 and 2) Drone, PHANTOM 4, INSPIRE 1, Mavic Pro, SENSEFLY EBEE, Parrot Disco FPV, and/or Parrot Disco Ag Professional: 1) Be a GAI High School UAS, UAS for Agricultural Operations, AS 220, 222, 235, or 237 student who is currently enrolled in one of these courses. 2) Has completed an aircraft systems familiarization course of study that is formally offered via lecture or online learning material. 3) Has passed an aircraft systems quiz with a score of 70 percent or more. 4) Has received the GAI Flight Operations Manual procedures lecture via classroom or online. 5) Has passed the FOM Open Book test with an acceptable score: i. For Instructors: 100%. ii. For Students: 90% or greater. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 23 61

24 2.7.0 SENSOR OPERATOR (SO) A. Defined: A person acting as a flight crew member who works closely with the PMTC to position the sensor in the execution of an operational flight. The SO is charged with manipulating the controls that best position the sensor for employment Sensor Operator (SO) Authority A. The SO will not normally be additionally assigned the duties of Team Lead. B. The SO has the authority to verbally assist the PMTC in maneuvering the aircraft into a flight position where the sensor can best be employed. This positioning shall not alleviate the primary responsibility of safely maintaining the aircraft in a proper flight position or envelope. C. When such a condition exists, so as to threaten the immediate safety of the mission (e.g., collision imminent), the SO shall command the PMTC to Hover, Pause, Hold, Land, or Abort a given maneuver Sensor Operator (SO) Duties The SO shall: A. Be the flight crew member that is primarily responsible for maintaining visual contact with the target object. The SO shall agree to break visual contact with the target object if maintaining contact would jeopardize safety of flight.; B. Be the flight crew member who is primarily responsible for the inspection and preparation of the aircraft sensor; C. Notify the PMTC upon lost visual contact with the target object and work with the PMTC using verbal commands to reposition the aircraft for target reacquisition Sensor Operator (SO) Qualification Requirements A. For the INSPIRE 1: 1) Be a GAI High School UAS, UAS for Agricultural Operations, AS 220, 222, 235, or 237 student who is currently enrolled in one of these courses. 2) Has completed an aircraft systems familiarization course of study that is formally offered via lecture or online learning material. 3) Has passed an aircraft systems quiz with a score of 70 percent or more. 4) Has received the GAI Flight Operations Manual procedures lecture via classroom or online. 5) Has passed the FOM Open Book test with an acceptable score: i. For Instructors: 100%. ii. For Students: 90% or greater. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 24 61

25 SECTION 3: OPERATING PROCEDURES OPERATIONAL POLICY A. suas Flight crews shall comply with all Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency operating procedures set forth in the suas Aircraft (locally produced) Checklists, Manufacturer s Operating Manual, and this FOM. B. All crews must adhere to either 14 CFR Part 107 or 14 CFR Part 101 for the entire Flight Operation. There can be no switching between CFR Parts in order to make an operation compliant with CFRs during a single flight operation. C. The following general policies are published to present guidelines within which flight crews are expected to operate. 1) Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) / Aircraft Control i. One Person Manipulating the Controls (PMTC) shall always be dedicated exclusively to controlling the aircraft. NOTE During abnormal or emergency situations, the RPIC should always fly the aircraft. A loss of visual contact with the aircraft can result in a collision of the airframe with another person or obstacle FLIGHT RULES Maximum Number of Aircraft Aloft A. Maximum number of aircraft rules apply to all Flight Operations (i.e., indoor or outdoor) B. Under Part 107, the maximum number of aircraft allowed in the air shall be 1 per FAA Certificated RPIC to a maximum of 3 (i.e., with 3 RPICs) at any one time. C. Under Part 101, the maximum number of aircraft allowed in the air shall be 3 per ERAU designated RPIC (i.e., suas safety-certified Professor/Teacher) to a maximum of 3 at any one time. D. Simultaneous operations of Parts 107 and 101 are allowed as long as: 1) The total number of ERAU aircraft in the air does not exceed 3, and 2) These operations meet the requirements of B of this FOM (i.e., there is one RPIC to fly under Part 107 and ANOTHER SEPARATE RPIC to fly under Part 101) Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) Flight A. All GAI suas flights shall be flown within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 25 61

26 B. If, for any reason, VLOS cannot be maintained, then the flight crew should return the aircraft to home and land as soon as possible Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight Flight A. BVLOS flights are not authorized B. Any ERAU member organization wishing to fly Beyond Line-of-Sight shall contact the GAI Program Manager for assistance with the FAA waiver process Flight Following A. All flights conducted outside of an enclosure shall be coordinated with local airport and/or air traffic authorities as per the FAA B4Ufly app when so called for by that app WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS A. A flight to be conducted in accordance with VLOS flight rules shall not be commenced unless available weather information indicates that the meteorological conditions within the operational area has ceiling no less than 500 feet above the planned mission maximum altitude and 3 miles of visibility. B. At a minimum, the following should be used for weather and flight planning: 1) Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARS) and Terminal Area Forecasts (TAF) if the flight is conducted within 5 miles of an aerodrome that has weather reporting; 2) NOTAMS if the flight is conducted within 5 miles of an aerodrome; C. Outdoor Flight Operations (enclosed or unenclosed) shall not be conducted under the following conditions with: 1) audible thunder 2) visible rain 3) wind limitations for either sustained or gust as outlines in the SOP Annex of this FOM PERFORMANCE DATA Battery Reserve A. For all ERAU GAI aircraft, the minimum battery reserve after landing is 20%. B. All flights that require mission planning (e.g., emotion, Pix4D Capture, DJI GS Pro, etc.) shall be planned, however, to land with at least 30% battery life. NOTE If any in-flight indications are suggestive of a higher-than-expected battery drain, the PIC shall terminate the flight early at his/her discretion Takeoff Requirements A. The first flight using a new or replacement battery shall be conducted on a fully charged battery. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 26 61

27 3.4.3 Landing Requirements A. If, for any reason, the Graphical User Interface shows 20% battery life remaining, a landing will be made as soon as possible. B. If, for any reason, the Graphical User Interface shows 10% battery life remaining, a landing will be made immediately, but do not sacrifice the aircraft if possible SITE REQUIREMENTS A. suas flight shall be conducted over operational sites that are clearly unpopulated/uninhabited. B. Landing and Recovery Sites 1) Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Aircraft i. Ground Operations: During ground operations, non-essential personnel shall remain clear of the ground control station and of the immediate aircraft area (within a 10-ft. radius of the aircraft). These sterile operating areas are necessary for safety and allow the flight crew to maintain focus and situational awareness. 2) Horizontal Takeoff or Landing (HTOL) Aircraft i. RESERVED 3) Zero Takeoff or Landing Aircraft (ZTOL) i. GROUND CONTROL STATION: During ground operations, non-essential personnel shall remain clear of the ground control station and of the immediate aircraft area (within a 10-ft. radius of the aircraft). These sterile operating areas are necessary for safety and allow the flight crew to maintain focus and situational awareness. ii. LAUNCH AND RECOVERY AREA: This area requires a minimum radius of 10 meters (33 feet) from the aircraft s launch and recovery location that remain clear of equipment, obstructions, and non-essential personnel during launch and recovery procedures. iii. APPROACH SECTORS: The sectors from which the ebee or Disco will approach for landing must be clear of obstacles and equipment for a distance of 60 meters (~200 feet). After 60 meters, any obstacles must remain below a clearance slope of 20 upward from horizontal. iv. LANDING POINT PLACEMENT: Prior to takeoff, the RPIC must confirm that the landing circle is placed at the desired landing point. NOTE Be sure to check your specific aircraft for additional Landing and Recovery Site limitations. C. Sites Located Close to Aerodromes 1) If operating within 5 statute miles of an aerodrome: G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 27 61

28 i. All flight crew must be familiar with the traffic patterns, approach and departure corridors, and instrument approach/departure paths of that aerodrome. ii. Flight operations shall not exceed a maximum altitude greater than 500 feet below the local pattern altitude and in no case higher than 400 AGL. (e.g. for a manned aircraft pattern altitude of 800 AGL, flight operations cannot be higher than 300 AGL) iii. If an Aerodrome Manager for the aerodrome exists, then that manager must be aware of: The nature of the flight operations The time of the flight operations The duration of the flight operations The operational ceiling of the flight operation The geographic area of the flight operation The Point of Contact for the flight operation to include the mobile phone number of the senior RPIC present iv. If the Aerodrome Manager exists, but is unreachable, and if the Aerodrome Manager is unaware of the flight operation, then flight operations cannot be conducted. D. No outdoor unenclosed flights shall be conducted unless prior to the first flight of the day the FAA s B4UFly app has been checked and all B4UFly requirements complied with E. Operations in Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace, or within the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an aerodrome, are not allowed unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC) FLIGHT OPERATION REQUIREMENTS Flight Operational Envelope A. suas shall not be flown over 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). B. suas shall not be flown within 500 feet of the bottom of the clouds vertically and 2000 feet horizontally. C. suas shall not be flown faster than a groundspeed of 87 knots (100 mph). D. suas flight path shall be planned with care to avoid direct overflight of people as well as buildings, vehicles, or structures that may contain people. suas shall not be flown over personnel who are not directly participating in suas operations. E. suas shall always give way to all manned aircraft. F. suas shall not be operated after sunset or before sunrise. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 28 61

29 3.6.2 Camera Use A. The onboard camera shall not be used to observe individuals or property of individuals who are unknowing or unwilling to be recorded Prior to Flight Do not attempt to start or launch an aircraft that does not possess indications of a properly functioning data link. NOTE Do not launch an aircraft on any flight that planned, will require a landing with less than a 30% fuel/battery reserve. A. The RPIC shall be responsible for completion of the following mission products prior to the first flight of the day or any subsequent flight(s) with a period greater than 2 hours (on the ground) in between sorties or when any of the conditions below change significantly enough to perform an update. NOTE Mission products that only require periodic updating (such as Site Surveys BUT NOT FLIGHT RISK ASSESSMENTS (i.e., FRAT) can be used multiple times to fulfill Preflight planning requirements, but the RPIC is always responsible for staying vigilant to any environmental changes and ensuring that they are incorporated into every flying operation. 1) A Site Survey (see Site Survey Form Section 9) 2) A Flight Risk Assessment (i.e., frat) (See Risk Assessment Form Section 9) 3) A crew brief to all crew members where they will be informed of: i. Crew roles and responsibilities ii. Mission plan of execution iii. Operating conditions iv. Weather conditions v. Site Survey brief vi. The crew roles in emergency procedures vii. The overall assessed risk value 3) In the event that the aircraft is flying with a payload that in any way differs from that of the OEM normally equipped payload. The RPIC shall be responsible for a weight and balance calculation. 4) An inventory of the required paperwork, certificates, and aircraft registrations documents (if applicable) that confirm the presence of these documents on sight. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 29 61

30 3.6.3 Checklist Usage A. Checklist usage is mandatory for ERAU UAS operations. The published GAI Checklist for your aircraft is the only acceptable checklist to be used for conducting flight operations Propeller Start/Stop NEVER reach into the propeller arc of an aircraft while the propellers are in motion. Always place the Remote Control on the ground before anyone reaches into an aircraft to turn the Battery OFF. Do not touch an Unmanned Aircraft when it is in flight. Wait until the propellers have completely stopped before handling an aircraft. Always remove the propellers from the aircraft prior to troubleshooting any system or component on that aircraft Takeoff Do not fly if aircraft propellers are excessively worn, chipped, or broken. A. All takeoffs shall normally be conducted in automatic mode (if available) B. Manual takeoffs should only be conducted when: 1) An automatic takeoff would be less stable than a manual takeoff. 2) For training. C. Prior to any takeoff the PMTC shall check the area clear with his/her crew and announce, area clear, lifting/taking off. D. For HTOL and ZTOL aircraft, the takeoff shall be made into the wind (i.e. with the UA facing into the wind) E. All takeoffs should be made with the PMTC standing behind the UA. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 30 61

31 3.6.6 Flight The UA shall be kept in sight at all times when in flight in order to avoid injuries or damages to people, animals or property. You must keep the UA away from high voltage power lines, trees, buildings and any other potentially dangerous or hazardous areas Landing/Recovery A. All landings shall normally be conducted in automatic mode (if available) B. Manual landings should only be conducted when: 1) An automatic landing would be less stable than a manual takeoff. 2) For training. C. Prior to any landing the PMTC shall check the area clear with his/her crew and announce, area clear, landing AIRCRAFT DEFECTS A. Defective aircraft shall not be flown. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 31 61

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33 SECTION 4: SAFETY SAFETY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND POLICY Overview A. An active safety culture is vital to the success of the GAI suas aviation program. It gives the dynamic energy needed to ensure that the system will provide a continuous cycle of improvement as intended. B. Accountable leaders/managers/teachers must take a leading role in developing an active safety culture within the organization. C. Attitudes that constantly emphasize the importance of safety need to be demonstrated, developed and encouraged. D. Safety Culture or climate may be thought of as GAI suas aviation collective norms, standards, perceptions and behaviors with respect to safety. The following concepts and actions are elements of a positive safety culture: Safety Policy 1) Unqualified commitment to safety by top management. 2) Clear, easily understood operating procedures, followed without deviation. 3) Non-retribution for submission of incident data. 4) Retraining without penalty or stigma when safety is involved. 5) Peer acceptance that accidents are preventable, regardless of operations. The following policy initiatives shall be implemented: A. All GAI suas aviation personnel will be involved in the safety culture; B. All GAI suas aviation personnel will comply with applicable laws and regulations; C. Safety awareness, compliance, and education will be incorporated into all aspects of the GAI suas aviation education program; D. All GAI suas aviation personnel will attempt to identify, report and eliminate hazardous conditions; E. All proposed new equipment acquisitions, facilities, operations and procedures will be reviewed with safety in mind; F. Program management/leadership will actively seek recommendations from all personnel on improving safety activities; Incident / Hazard Report Form A. The Incident / Hazard Report may be used to examine and document a specific hazard or topic to much greater detail. B. The individual hazard or topic could be related to flight operations, maintenance, administration, or procurement. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 33 61

34 NOTE When the risk ratings are assessed as Medium or High, a description of the tools, processes and procedures developed to mitigate them will be established and the associated GAI safety performance goals will be examined. If a report is ranked as Low, the incident / hazard will be addressed by those in attendance at the next scheduled Safety Meeting. The person who has submitted the report will be requested to attend the meeting. C. When the form is completed it will be provided within ten (10) school days and filed and retained by the GAI suas Program Manager or designee for review and/or comment. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 34 61

35 SECTION 5: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT AIRBORNE EMERGENCIES A. RESERVED Airborne Emergency Management A. The RPIC shall: 1) Announce the emergency condition to all flight crew within earshot. 2) Concentrate on performing the following tasks (along with his/her crew) in the following order of priority i. Fly the aircraft; ii. Navigate the aircraft iii. Communicate with ATC or the aerodrome authority EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN A. In the event of an accident, the following personnel shall be notified immediately and in order. B. Telephone Numbers POLICE AND/OR FIRE/EMT (see para 4.2.1) 911 GAI UAS PROGRAM MANAGER Initial Notification of an Accident or Emergency A. For injuries to personnel involving GAI suas flight operations, the RPIC shall notify emergency services before any other calls are made if the nature of the injury is one requiring emergency medical care in the estimation of the injured person(s) or the RPIC. B. For GAI suas flight operations that have resulted in injury to person(s), and/or damage to private or public property, the RPIC shall cease all flight operations and notify the GAI UAS Program Manager immediately. C. Any flight crew member shall, at a minimum, relay the following information: 1) Name and phone number of the caller (attempt to verify the identity of the caller) 2) Details of the emergency; 3) Any fatalities or injuries; and the extent of same 4) Property damage and the extent of that damage 5) If the emergency is an aircraft accident or incident, obtain the following: i. RPIC s name and contact information ii. RPIC s FAA airman certificate number (if applicable) G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 35 61

36 5.2.2 Crash Site and Aircraft iii. suas FAA registration number; iv. Location of the aircraft; v. Date of the accident vi. Time of the accident vii. Condition of crew, aircraft, and bystanders; viii. The steps that have been taken to stabilize the situation. A. If any injuries to personnel are experienced, the aircraft, its components and contents shall not be moved or otherwise disturbed, (except at the direction of local law enforcement, or to prevent destruction by fire or other cause, or to avoid danger to any person or property) without approval of GAI UAS Program Manager or his designee. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 36 61

37 SECTION 6: CURRENCY AND TRAINING CURRENCY Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC) Currency A. RPICs must have completed 3 suas flight operations within the preceding 90 days as a flight crew member Lapse in Currency A. In the event of a lapse in currency, the operator must conduct a refresher flight operation. A Refresher Flight shall consist of a site survey, preflight brief with planning and at least a.3 hours actual flight operation. An RPIC or credentialed Professor/Teacher can conduct the Refresher Flight as a solo operation if: 1) The credentialed Professor/Teacher conducts the flight alone, without any outside distractions or students. B. If the credentialed Professor/Teacher cannot accommodate the requirements of Paragraph 6.1.2A, then that credentialed Professor/Teacher shall conduct the flight under the instruction of another credentialed GAI Professor Teacher who is current Bi-Annual PIC Standardization Checkout A. Within the preceding 24 calendar months, an authorized RPIC must have completed suas online refresher training that is offered by the GAI suas Program Manager, his staff, or his approved commercial vendor. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 37 61

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39 SECTION 7: BATTERY MAINTENANCE BATTERY MAINTENANCE Electrolytes in a battery are highly corrosive. If any electrolytes come in contact with a person s skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with fresh running water for at least 15 minutes, and then see a doctor immediately. If a battery is swollen, leaking, damaged, or deformed, do not attempt to use or charge General Battery Care A. To ensure proper charging of LiPo batteries, please observe the following precautions: 1) Batteries should be stored in a fire-proof battery cabinet. 2) Batteries shall be stored in a cool, dry place between 0 and 40 C. Do not leave the battery in the trunk of a car or any other place that heats up above room temperature without a qualified flightcrew member present. 3) Avoid leaving the battery in direct sunlight. 4) Never leave charging battery unattended. 5) Battery should be charged in fire safe pouches on a fireproof or fire-resistant surface. 6) Batteries shall not be charged near any form of liquid. 7) Always ensure the correct charger settings are used for your battery. 8) Only use battery chargers that is specifically made for the battery being charged. 9) Batteries shall not be intentionally overcharged. 10) Do not store a battery immediately after it has been used. It is important to let battery cool to room temperature. 11) Never disassemble or pierce a battery in any way. 12) Batteries that are/were involved in a crash shall not be used again. 13) Advise local safety and fire department personnel of your battery storage locations. 14) Ensure that at least 1 general purpose fire extinguisher is collocated in any room that contains a battery storage area. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 39 61

40 7.1.2 Short-Term Battery Care A. If battery is not in long-term storage, then such batteries should be cycled at least twice a month Long Term Storage A. The following battery storage guidelines are provided for all battery types. 1) Store new batteries in original packaging until ready for use. 2) Keep long-term batteries stored in the 40-60% charge range. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 40 61

41 SECTION 8: SECURITY PROCEDURES RESERVED G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 41 61

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43 SECTION 9: PROGRAM FORMS REQUEST FOR FOM CHANGE FORM REQUEST FOR FOM CHANGE FORM 1. Subject: 2. Reason for Change: 3. Description of Proposal: (attach additional pages, if necessary) 4. Reference(s): 5. Person Initiating: 6. Consultation Response due by: Committee, if applicable: Name: Agree / Disagree Date: 7. Action Required: 8. GAI Directive Archived Until Next Reissue 9. Feedback Given: Yes No Date: G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 43 61

44 9.2.0 FLIGHT OPERATIONS INCIDENT REPORT FORM 1. Type of Aircraft Parrot AR Drone Parrot Bebop (1 or 2) DJI Phantom 4 DJI Inspire 1 3DR Iris AirDog Parrot Disco Parrot Disco Ag Pro SenseFLY ebee 2. Location Provide address and description 3. Classification check all appropriate responses Damage to Aircraft (salvageable) Injury to Person (no hospital) Damage to Property (<$500) Damage to Aircraft (hull loss) Injury to Person (hospitalized) Damage to Property (>$500) Lost Aircraft (unrecovered) Death of Person/Animal) 4. Type of Event - check all appropriate responses Human Factor Error Loss of Command Uplink Foreign Object Damage > 100 Altitude Deviation Loss of Telemetry Dnlink Collision Hazard UAS Fly Away Loss of Data Downlink Near Midair Collision Bird Strike: Crewmember Incapacitation Other (detail below) Details: 5. Weather Conditions - check all appropriate responses VMC < VMC Windy Precipitation Other: (provide detail) Details: 6. Time/Date - check or fill out all appropriate responses Month: Year: local time local time local time local time local time local time G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 44 61

45 7. Phase of Operation check all appropriate responses Planning/Mission Planning Preflight/Checklists Takeoff Operational Mission Recovery/Landing Shutdown/Postflight 8. Action Taken - check all appropriate responses Performed Emerg. Proc. Requested Medical Assist. Land ASAP Followed FOM Return to Home Land Immediately 9. Crewmember s Assessment Was the above procedure/checklist adequate for this situation? Yes No Was training adequate for this situation? Yes No 10. Aircraft Registration Number and GAI Inventory (i.e., tag) Number 11. RPIC Provide name, cellular phone number, and address 12. Drawing G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 45 61

46 13. Narrative 14. Attach Photos to the completion of this form and to G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 46 61

47 9.3.0 UAS FLIGHT OPERATION SITE SURVEY FORM Type of UAS RPIC Name Date Name of Location Closest Airport ID CTAF or Tower Freq ATC Contact Information Area of Operation Description Most Restrictive Airspace Type Launch Lat/Long and Elevation Takeoff Vector (direction) Highest Obstacles/Hazards Recovery Lat/Long and Elev. Recovery Vector (direction) Highest Obstacles/Hazards Privacy Concerns for Operating Area Overflight Concerns for Operating Area Planned (Mission) Altitude Diagram of Operating Area Weather Time Winds Visibility Layer/Ceiling 1 Layer/Ceiling 2 Layer/Ceiling 3 Temperature Dewpoint NOTAMS G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 47 61

48 Identified Hazards Mitigation Strategy I have reviewed this Site Survey and find it to be a safe and viable plan to fly. As RPIC, I assume full responsibility for this flight operation. RPIC Name RPIC Signature Date G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 48 61

49 Environmental Factors Crew Factors (any member) Operational Factors UAS FLIGHT RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL (FRAT) Rating Type of Operation Normal Demo Training/ Recurrency Initial Flight Test Flight Duration of Operation < 1 hour 1-2 hours 2-4 hours 4-6 hours >6 hours Simultaneous Operations 1 UA 2 UAs 3 UAs >3 UAs (No Fly) Hours of Rest in Last 24 Hours > <3 (No Fly) # of Flights in Type > <5 # of Flights in Last 90 Days > <5 Total UAS Hours > <25 Current Wind or Max Gust <8 kts 9-12 kts kts kts >18 kts (No Fly) Forecast Wind for Landing Time <8 kts 9-12 kts kts kts >20 kts Weather Forecast for Operation Clear Reducing Visibility Precip T-Storm Surrounding Area Open Field or Indoor - no spectators Vegetation Mountainous, Confined Outdoor, Indoor with spectators Urban Crowds/ Assemblies Total Risk Score No unusual hazards. Use normal flight planning and operating procedures. Requires PIC signoff. Elevated risk. Conduct flight planning with extra care. Review personal minimums and operating procedures to ensure that all standards are being met. Consider alternatives to reduce risk. Requires GAI UAS Program Manager signoff. Conditions present much higher than normal risk. Conduct flight planning with extra care and review all elements to identify those that could be modified to reduce risk. If available, consult with a more experienced pilot or instructor for guidance before flight. Develop contingency plans before flight to deal with high risk items. Decide beforehand on alternates and brief crewmembers on special precautions to be taken during the flight. Consider delaying flight until conditions improve and risk is reduced. Requires Dean, College of Aeronautics signoff >35 Total G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 49 61

50 9.5.0 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) FLIGHT TIME LOG BOOK Full Name: Hobbyist FAA Registration Number: Year: Remote Pilot Certificate Number: Mo/Day Make/Model TOTAL RPIC PMTC VO/SO Toff/Ldg Sim? Crew Remarks 10/27 DJI P /7 Harris/Burke AS 235: Flt 1 TOTAL THIS PAGE TOTAL BROUGHT FWD TOTAL NOTE: TOTAL flight time should reflect PMTC + VO/SO flight time added together G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e Signature: = = = = = = = = = = 0.8

51 9.6.0 ASRS GENERAL REPORT FORM (NASA BLUE FORM) DO NOT REPORT AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES ON THIS FORM. ACCIDENTS AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ASRS PROGRAM AND SHOULD NOT BE SUBMITTED TO NASA. ALL IDENTITIES CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT WILL BE REMOVED TO ASSURE COMPLETE REPORTER ANONYMITY. IDENTIFICATION STRIP: Please fill in all blanks to ensure return of strip. NO RECORD WILL BE KEPT OF YOUR IDENTITY. This section will be returned to you. TELEPHONE NUMBERS where we may reach you for further details of this occurrence: (SPACE BELOW RESERVED FOR ASRS DATE/TIME STAMP) HOME Area No. Hours WORK Area No. Hours NAME ADDRESS/PO BOX CITY STATE ZIP TYPE OF EVENT/SITUATION DATE OF OCCURRENCE (MM/DD/YYYY) LOCAL TIME (24 hr. clock) (HH:MM) PLEASE FILL IN APPROPRIATE SPACES AND CHECK ALL ITEMS WHICH APPLY TO THIS EVENT OR SITUATION. G a e t z A e r o s p a c e I n s t i t u t e ( G A I ) P a g e 51 61