EET-1250: FAA DRONE CERTIFICATION TEST PREPARATION

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1 EET-1250: FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation 1 EET-1250: FAA DRONE CERTIFICATION TEST PREPARATION Cuyahoga Community College Viewing:EET-1250 : FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation Board of Trustees: Academic Term: Fall 2018 Subject Code EET - Electrical/Electronic Engineer Course Number: 1250 Title: FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation Catalog Description: This course prepares students for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) drone certification test. Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lab Hour(s): 2 Requisites Prerequisite and Corequisite None. I. ACADEMIC CREDIT Academic Credit According to the Ohio Department of Higher Education, one (1) semester hour of college credit will be awarded for each lecture hour. Students will be expected to work on out-of-class assignments on a regular basis which, over the length of the course, would normally average two hours of out-of-class study for each hour of formal class activity. For laboratory hours, one (1) credit shall be awarded for a minimum of three laboratory hours in a standard week for which little or no out-of-class study is required since three hours will be in the lab (i.e. Laboratory 03 hours). Whereas, one (1) credit shall be awarded for a minimum of two laboratory hours in a standard week, if supplemented by out-of-class assignments which would normally average one hour of out-of class study preparing for or following up the laboratory experience (i.e. Laboratory 02 hours). Credit is also awarded for other hours such as directed practice, practicum, cooperative work experience, and field experience. The number of hours required to receive credit is listed under Other Hours on the syllabus. The number of credit hours for lecture, lab and other hours are listed at the beginning of the syllabus. Make sure you can prioritize your time accordingly. Proper planning, prioritization and dedication will enhance your success in this course. The standard expectation for an online course is that you will spend 3 hours per week for each credit hour. II. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT If you need any special course adaptations or accommodations because of a documented disability, please notify your instructor within a reasonable length of time, preferably the first week of the term with formal notice of that need (i.e. an official letter from the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office). Accommodations will not be made retroactively. For specific information pertaining to ADA accommodation, please contact your campus SAS office or visit online athttp:// Blackboard accessibility information is available athttp://access.blackboard.com. Eastern (216) Voice Metropolitan (216) Voice Western (216) Voice Westshore (216) Voice

2 2 EET-1250: FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation Brunswick (216) Voice Off-Site (216) Voice III. ATTENDANCE TRACKING Regular class attendance is expected. Tri-C is required by law to verify the enrollment of students who participate in federal Title IV student aid programs and/or who receive educational benefits through other funding sources. Eligibility for federal student financial aid is, in part, based on your enrollment status. Students who do not attend classes for the entire term are required to withdraw from the course(s). Additionally, students who withdraw from a course or stop attending class without officially withdrawing may be required to return all or a portion of the financial aid based on the date of last attendance. Students who do not attend the full session are responsible for withdrawing from the course(s). Tri-C is responsible for identifying students who have not attended a course, before financial aid funds can be applied to students accounts. Therefore, attendance will be recorded in the following ways: For in-person courses, students are required to attend the course by the 15th day of the semester, or equivalent for terms shorter than 5-weeks, to be considered attending. Students who have not met all attendance requirements for an in-person course, as described herein, within the first two weeks of the semester, or equivalent, will be considered not attending and will be reported for non-attendance and dropped from the course. For blended-learning courses, students are required to attend the course by the 15th day of the semester, or equivalent for terms shorter than 5-weeks, or submit an assignment, to be considered attending. Students who have not met all attendance requirements for a blended-learning courses, as described herein, within the first two weeks of the semester, or equivalent, will be considered not attending and will be reported for non-attendance and dropped from the course. For online courses, students are required to login in at least two (2) times per week and submit one (1) assignment per week for the first two (2) weeks of the semester, or equivalent to the 15th day of the term. Students who have not met all attendance requirements for an online course, as described herein, within the first two weeks of the semester, or equivalent, will be considered not attending and will be reported for non-attendance and dropped from the course. At the conclusion of the first two weeks of a semester, or equivalent, instructors report any registered students who have Never Attended a course. Those students will be administratively withdrawn from that course. However, after the time period in the previous paragraphs, if a student stops attending a class, wants or needs to withdraw, for any reason, it is the student's responsibility to take action to withdraw from the course. Students must complete and submit the appropriate Tri-C form by the established withdrawal deadline. Tri-C is required to ensure that students receive financial aid only for courses that they attend and complete. Students reported for not attending at least one of their registered courses will have all financial aid funds held until confirmation of attendance in registered courses has been verified. Students who fail to complete at least one course may be required to repay all or a portion of their federal financial aid funds and may be ineligible to receive future federal financial aid awards. Students who withdraw from classes prior to completing more than 60 percent of their enrolled class time may be subject to the required federal refund policy. If illness or emergency should necessitate a brief absence from class, students should confer with instructors upon their return. Students having problems with class work because of a prolonged absence should confer with the instructor or a counselor. IV. CONCEALED CARRY STATEMENT College policy prohibits the possession of weapons on college property by students, faculty and staff, unless specifically approved in advance as a job-related requirement (i.e., Tri-C campus police officers) or, in accordance with Ohio law, secured in a parked vehicle in a designated parking area only by an individual in possession of a valid conceal carry permit. As a Tri-C student, your behavior on campus must comply with the student code of conduct which is available on page 29 within the Tri-C student handbook, available athttp:// must also comply with the College s Zero Tolerance for Violence on College Property available athttp:// documents/ zero-tolerance-for-violence-policy.pdf Outcomes Demonstrate regulatory requirements of the remote pilot - Small unmanned Aircraft Systems (suas) Certificate standards (14 CFR part 107). 1. Discuss the applicability of 14 CFR part 107 to saus. 2. Explain the definitions used in 14 CFR part Discuss the ramifications for falsifying, reproducing, or altering a certificate, rating, authorization, record or report. 4. Discuss the procedure for accident reporting. 5. Demonstrate inspection and testing necessary for certification compliance. Explain Radio Communications Procedures.

3 EET-1250: FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation 3 1. Explain airport operations with and without an operating control tower. 2. Explain and describe the use of Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor manned aircraft communications. 3. Explain traffic advisory procedures used by manned aircraft pilots such as self-announcing of position and intention. 4. Explain aeronautical advisory communications station (UNICOM) and associated communication procedures used by manned aircraft pilots. 5. Explain Automatic Terminal Information Services (ATIS). 6. Explain aircraft call signs and registration numbers. 7. Demonstrate the phonetic alphabet. 8. Explain phraseology concerning altitudes, directions, speed, and time. Explain airport operations. 1. Explain the types of airports, such as towered, uncontrolled towered, heliport, and seaplane based. 2. Explain ATC towers, such as insuring the remote pilot can monitor and interpret ATC communications to improve situational awareness. 3. Explain runway marking and signage. 4. Explain traffic patterns used by manned aircraft pilots. 5. Explain Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA). 6. Explain the sources for airport data. 7. Explain the need to avoid bird and wildlife hazards and the procedure for reporting collisions between aircraft and wildlife. Explain emergency procedures. 1. Provide examples of emergency planning and communications. 2. Explain the characteristics and potential hazards of lithium ion batteries. 3. Explain the loss of aircraft control link and fly-aways. 4. Explain the Loss of Global Positional System (GPS) signal during flight and possible consequences. 5. Explain the frequency spectrum and associated limitations. Explain the need for and use of aeronautical decision making. 1. Explain Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM). 2. Explain Crew Resource Management (CRM). 3. Explain situational awareness. 4. Explain hazardous altitudes. 5. Explain hazard identification and risk assessment. Explain maintenance and inspection procedures. 1. Explain basic maintenance. 2. List pre-flight inspection. 3. Explain techniques to mitigate mechanical failures of all elements used in suas operations, such as battery and/or any devices used to operate the suas. 4. Explain appropriate record keeping. 5. Explain the requirement of persons that may perform maintenance on an suas. Explain ground stations and their purpose. 1. Explain waypoints on a map or GPS system.

4 4 EET-1250: FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation 2. Explain establishing a flight path. 3. Explain monitoring and recording a flight. Explain possible profitable uses of suas. 1. Explain possible uses in agriculture, architectural and construction, emergency services, engineering, environmental monitoring, and conservation. 2. Explain possible uses in business enterprises that include drones-as-a-service, media uses for broadcasting, training, and wireless internet access. Explain quadcopter flying techniques. 1. Explain quadcopter controls and components. 2. Demonstrate hovering, flying in a circle, and rotating a quadcopter. 3. Explain beginner and advanced flying techniques. Demonstrate the operating rules of 14 CFR part 107, the registration rules of 14 CFR parts 47 and 48, and other associated operating requirements. 1. Explain what may be considered hazardous operation of an suas. 2. Explain additional concerns and areas of unsafe operation if an suas is operated from a moving car or boat. 3. Explain the regulatory consequences if flying an suas while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 4. Explain the advantages of daylight operations and Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) aircraft operations. 5. Explain the rules regarding the operation of multiple suas. 6. Explain the rules regarding carrying hazardous material on an suas. 7. Explain the rules regarding distance from other aircraft and right-of-way rules. 8. Explain the rules and concerns regarding flight over humans. 9. Determine and explain why authorization is necessary for flying in certain airspaces. 10. Explain the rules regarding the operation of suas around airports. 11. Explain restrictions regarding flying in proximity to certain areas designated by a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). 12. Explain why operation near an airport is prohibited. 13. Explain the operating limitation of an suas; for example, height. 14. Explain the general requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an suas rating. 15. Explain registration requirements for an suas. 16. Explain conditions required for the safe operation of an suas. 17. Explain any medical conditions that might interfere with the safe operation of an suas. 18. Explain regulatory deviation requirements for in-flight emergencies. Determine the regulations for a Remote Pilot Certification with an suas rating. 1. Explain the consequences for operating an suas while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 2. Explain the consequences for refusing to submit to a drug or alcohol test or to furnish test results. 3. Explain the eligibility requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an suas rating. Explain the use of regulation waivers. 1. Explain the waiver policy. 2. Explain waiver requirements.

5 EET-1250: FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation 5 Explain airspace classification. 1. Explain general airspace and any restrictions that may apply. 2. Explain special-use airspace, such as prohibited, restricted, warning area, military operation areas, alert areas, and controlled firing areas. 3. Explain other air spaces, such as prohibited, restricted, warning areas, military operation areas, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), parachute jump operations, Terminal Radar Service Areas (TRSAs), National Security Areas (NSA), and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) routes. Explain aspects of Airspace Operational Requirements. 1. Explain basic weather minimums. 2. Explain Air Traffic Controller (ATC) authorizations and related operating limitations. 3. Explain restraints when operating near an airport. 4. List potential flight hazards. 5. Explain the NOTAM system including how to obtain an established NOTAM through Flight Service. Explain the various sources of weather information. 1. Explain the use of internet weather briefing and sources of weather available for flight planning purposes. 2. Explain Routine Aviation Weather Reports (METAR) and Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF). 3. Explain weather charts. 4. Explain Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) and Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS). Explain the effects of weather on a suas. 1. Explain density altitude, wind and currents, atmospheric stability including pressure and temperature, air masses and fronts, thunderstorms and microbursts, tornadoes, icing, hail, fog, ceiling and visibility, and lightning. 2. Explain the effects of weather on suas performance. Explain saus loading and performance. 1. Explain general loading and how it affects performance. 2. Explain the importance and use of performance data in predicting the effects of loading on the performance of suas. Methods of Evaluation: 1. Test and quizzes 2. Lab experiments including flying 3. Written reports 4. Homework 5. Programming assignments Course Content Outline: 1. Regulatory requirements a. Overview of the FAA b. FAA s area of responsibility c. Rule compliance

6 6 EET-1250: FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation i. Inspection of aircraft ii. Testing of aircraft d. Accident reporting i. Time limit ii. Type of accidents that require reporting e. Falsifying documents and ramifications i. Altering a certificate ii. Altering a rating iii. Altering an authorization iv. Altering a report 2. FAA operating rules for suas a. Registration requirements i. Who must register ii. Consequences for not registering b. Safe operation of a suas i. Medical conditions ii. Weather conditions iii. Hazardous operation iv. Under the influence of banned substances c. Safety rules i. Carrying hazardous material ii. Right-of-way rules iii. Flying over people iv. Authorization for flight near an airport v. Authorization to fly in certain airspace vi. Distance from other aircraft vii. Height restrictions d. Waivers for rules i. Waver policy ii. Waiver requirements 3. Airspace classification a. Check for special use restrictions i. Prohibited ii. Restricted iii. Warning area iv. Military v. Alert area vi. Controlled firing areas 4. Operational requirements a. Weather minimums b. Potential; flight hazards c. Daylight versus night operations d. Line-of-sight e. NOTAM system 5. Weather a. Weather briefings b. Sources of weather information c. Flight plan d. Route Aviation Weather Reports e. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts f. Weather charts g. Automated Surface Observing Systems h. Automated Weather Observing Systems 6. suas performance a. Effects of weather i. Density altitude ii. Wind and currents iii. Atmosphere stability

7 1. Barometric pressure 2. Temperature 3. Air masses and fronts 4. Thunderstorms 5. Micro bursts tornadoes 6. Icing 7. Hail 8. Fog 9. Ceiling 10. Visibility 11. Lightning b. Loading i. Loading Versus suas specification ii. Predicting loading with regard to weather 7. Radio Communications a. With a control tower b. Without a control tower c. Common Traffic Advisory Frequency d. Self-announcing position and intension e. Automatic Terminal Information Services f. Call signs g. Registration numbers h. Phonetic alphabet i. Phraseology 8. Emergency procedures a. Emergency planning b. Emergency communications c. Loss of aircraft control link d. Fly-aways e. Lithium ion batteries f. Limitations of the frequency spectrum g. Loss of GPS 9. Maintenance and inspection a. Basic maintenance b. Preflight inspection c. Mitigating failures i. Mechanical ii. Electrical / battery failure d. Record keeping e. Credentials necessary to perform maintenance 10. Emerging technology a. Uses in agriculture b. Uses in architecture and construction c. Emergency services d. Engineering e. Environmental monitoring f. Drones-as-a-service i. Media broadcasting ii. Wireless internet access 11. Quadcopter flying techniques a. Controls and components b. Maneuvering i. Hovering ii. Flying in a circle iii. Rotation 12. Threats a. Personal liability for accidents b. Legal consequences for errors / accidents EET-1250: FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation 7

8 8 EET-1250: FAA Drone Certification Test Preparation 13. Skills a. Ability to plan in advance b. Ability to envision data coming from a suas Resources ASA Test Prep Board.Remote Pilot Test Prep.1st. ed.,. Aviation Supplies and Acedemics, Federal Aviation Administration.Airman knowledge Testing Su[pplement (FAA-CT G.1st. ed.,. Government Printing Office, Resources Other None Top of page Key: 1626