Southern Illinois University

UAS Remote Pilot Certificate - Test Prep for FAA Part 107 Exam

Course Name

UAS Remote Pilot Certificate - Test Prep for FAA Part 107 Exam

Contact Hours: 12 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

This is not an overview course; this is a comprehensive class that encompasses everything you need to know to become a proficient Remote Pilot.

This course is designed to help you prepare for the FAA Remote Pilot written exam. This is the only resource that you will need to pass the test. This course includes lectures, split between easy-to-follow videos organized in 10 chapters. The course covers all the subject areas highlighted by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 107.73:

  1. Applicable regulations
  2. Airspace
  3. Aviation weather sources and effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance
  4. Small unmanned aircraft loading
  5. Emergency procedures
  6. Crew resource management
  7. Radio communication procedures
  8. Determining the performance of small unmanned aircraft
  9. Physiological effects of drugs and alcohol
  10. Aeronautical decision-making and judgment
  11. Airport operations
  12. Maintenance and preflight inspection procedures.

Requirements:
- You should have some experience flying a UAS and have a willingness to study hard!
- Basic math skills are also required.

PLEASE NOTE: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, you should be able to:

  • Successfully pass the FAA Remote Pilot Written Exam and apply for an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (or)
  • Successfully renew your FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (and)
  • Be comfortable flying your UAS/Drone for Commercial purposes.

Assessment

The course also contains 250 practice test questions spread over 15 quizzes (that's the entire FAA database of questions!). You will also be able to practice your knowledge using 2 FAA practice exams. Every chapter references a list of FAA documents that you can download for free online (links included). Please note that the FAA Exam is not included with the course of study and students are responsible for locating and paying for the exam separately.

Outline

  1. Course Introduction
  2. Loading and Performance
  3. Regulation
  4. Maintenance & Inspection
  5. Aeronautical Decision Making
  6. Physiology
  7. Airport Operations
  8. Radio Communications
  9. Airspace
  10. Weather Theory
  11. Weather Services
  12. Practice FAA Exams
  13. How to apply for or renew a Part 107 license
  14. Bonus Videos

Books

All training is delivered online; no additional purchase required.