This lesson is aimed at gaining an understanding of the legislatorial factors in the field of aviation, their relevance to operation of unmanned operations, and the key legislation that governs operation in Australia.
This involves:
Detail the legislation governing the operation of unmanned aircraft.
Mark a position on an aeronautical chart from given latitude/longitude co-ordinates.
Use aeronautical documents to conduct desktop assessment of potential UAV operating sites for viability against the conditions of your UAV Controller Certificate.
Develop an awareness of the legislation governing the operation of an unmanned aircraft in Australia.
This lesson is aimed at gaining an understanding of the impacts of human factors, the relation of these to unmanned operations, and the associated safety precautions.
This involves:
Define the terms threat, error, undesired aircraft state and countermeasure.
Identify potential threats and errors applicable to UAV operations and propose appropriate countermeasures.
State personal safety precautions to be taken when engaged in UAV operations.
This lesson is aimed at gaining an understanding of the details of using aviation radio, the principles and limitations of this technology, and the legalities and regulations that are associated with it.
This involves:
How to state the authorisation granted by, and operating condition associated with, the aeronautical radio operator certificate.
How to describe the principles and limitations of VHF and HF radio wave propagation.
Using aeronautical documents to select VHF radio frequencies for operations in Class G airspace (i.e. outside controlled airspace).
How to make a properly formatted broadcast appropriate to RPAS operations.
An ARN is a customer number unique to you and should be quoted whenever you communicate with CASA.
If you hold a license or permission you will find in most cases that the number on the licence or permission is the ARN belonging to the entity that holds that licence or permission.
The following documentation will be required to complete the application:
On successful completion of the program you will be issued with a CASA approved V-TOL Aerospace RPA Pilot Certificate of Attainment and pilots logbook that will allow you to legally commence your commercial RPA career as an Unmanned Aircraft Pilot.
This course will also provide you with an operational understanding of:
The features and use of Ground Control Stations
To expose you to an approved procedure for RPA operation
To familiarise you with the discipline required for operational logs
To operate under company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
To provide experience in working within a controlled maintenance system
To experience operations within an accredited Operators Certificate
The key program outcomes are:
Eligible for the award of a CASA Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)
English Language Proficiency (ELP) Test (Level 6)
An Academy Certificate of Completion for the course
The award of a CASA Remote Pilot Certificate (by CASA)
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training certificate for the Condor Neuron Fixed Wing Aircraft
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training certificate for a V-TOL Aerospace Multi-Rotor Aircraft
An Academy Crew Resource Management Certificate
General Information
Program Structure
Welcome and Introductions
Hours of Instruction
Classroom Access
Internet
Toilets
Fire and Emergency
Classroom
On the flying field
USB Memory Sticks
Program Structure
Course Difficulties
Health & Safety
Closed in footwear for both indoor flying and the flying field
Sun Protection
Sunscreen, long sleeves trousers, hat
Sunglasses
Hydration
First Aid
Qualified First Aiders
First Aid Kit
Electrical Supply
Classroom
On the flying field
Learning & Training
Training for the Sake of Training!
This program has its origins firmly based in a commercial operation. Nothing has been included in the course because it is ‘nice to know’!
Some basic guidelines:
If you have a question – ASK IT WHILE YOU ARE THINKING IT
The course has been designed to provide you with the best chance of succeeding. If you experience ANY difficulty or doubt, LET US KNOW.
We all bring the ‘baggage’ of our past lives and experience with us. All we ask is for an ‘open mind’.
Don’t overthink the situation! A classic example:
What is the Basic Principle that allows an aeroplane to fly?
Approaching Questions
DON’T IMMEDIATELY LOOK FOR THE DIFFICULT EXPLANATION!
The answer may be more simple than you think…
Straight Forward Explanations
It is all too easy to take a simple topic – and make it out to be far more complex than it actually is. This is NOT our goal!
The Required Level of Mathematics
This is not a course about mathematics! We use maths mainly to demonstrate the relationship between entities.
Keeping an ‘Open Mind’
…. or the baggage we bring to the party!
The Problem: Four Engineers get in a car, but the car wont start. The Mechanical Engineer says: “It’s a broken starter” The Electrical Engineer says: “Dead Battery” The Chemical Engineer says: “Impurities in the fuel” The IT Engineer says: “Hey guys, I have an idea. How about we all get out of the car and get back in”. We all process information within our frame of reference – and we need to be aware that in many ways. What we are about to learn is a new frame of reference!
