AERO 218 - Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Flight School

Description
In this course you will use the skills you learn to execute an RPAS mission from planning to completion. As you develop and refine the workflow of a mission, you’ll get hands-on experience in RPAS operations, including multi-rotor and fixed-wing RPAS, under the guidance of experienced operators. Topics include mission planning, dispatch, on-site assessments, operational flight skills, data collection, and post-flight operations. You’ll also learn how to respond to emergency situations. At the end of the course, you will complete Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems - Flight Reviewer, based on Transport Canada’s requirements, which allows you to obtain the Pilot Certificate for Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (VLOS)-Advanced Operations. In addition to VLOS you will also gain practical hands-on experience preparing for and conducting your own BVLOS missions. As well as complete any other flying requirements that will support the program’s first semester.

3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 90 hours.