Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Course

    • Course Start

    • Introduction & Welcome

    • Obtaining an ARN

    • Course Enrollment

    • Course Content Overview

    • Remote Pilot Logbook

    • Aeronautical Knowledge Component

    • flight assessment

    • Introduction Close
  • 2

    Useful Documents to Download

    • Download and keep these documents for reference

  • 3

    Module One - RBAK Basic Aviation Knowledge

    • Introduction - RBAK Basic Aviation Knowledge

    • Topic One - Direction of Flight and Wind.pdf

    • Topic Two - Time

    • Topic Three - Units of Measurement for Aeronautics

    • Topic Four - Energy

    • Topic Five – Aerodynamics Weight and Balance

    • Topic Six – Lift and drag

    • Topic Seven – Propellers and rotors

    • Topic Eight - Principles of operation – Overview

    • Topic Nine - Remote Pilot Station
  • 4

    Module Two - RBKM Aeronautical knowledge and operation principles

    • Introduction - Module Two

    • Topic One – Electrical components

    • Topic Two – Weight and balance

    • Topic Three - Aerodynamics— Multirotor Lift and Drag

    • Topic Four - Aerodynamics

    • Hovering In and Out of Ground Effect

    • Topic Five - Principles of Operation — Flight Controls

    • Topic Six – Aerodynamics — Abnormal Operations.pdf

    • Topics Seven - Launch Climb Turning Descending and landing

    • Vortex Ring State
  • 5

    Module Three - RACP Airspace, charts and aeronautical publications

    • Introduction - Module Three

    • Visual Terminal Chart Download

    • Topic One - Airspace

    • Topic Two - Obtaining Information or Approval

    • Topic Three - NOTAMS

    • Topic Four - Form of the Earth, Aeronautical Charts and Maps
  • 6

    Module Four - RBMO Basic Meteorology

    • Introduction - Module Four

    • Topic One - Weather Phenomena

    • Topic Two - Weather Observations

    • Topic Three - Aeronautical Forecasts

    • Terminal Area Forecast (TAF)
  • 7

    Module Five - REES Electrical and Electronic Systems

    • Introduction Module Five

    • Topic One - Electrical Terms

    • Topic Two - Functions of Electrical Components

    • Topic Three - Electric Motors

    • Topic Four - Batteries

    • Topic Five - Charging

    • Topic Six - Battery Limitations

    • Topic Seven - Electromagnetic Radiation

    • Topic Eight - Global Positioning System

    • Topic Nine - Electromagnetic Signal Reliability & Hazards

    • Download These Files
  • 8

    Module Six - RHPF Human Performance

    • Introduction Module Six

    • Topic One - General Information

    • Airmanship Explained

    • Topic Two - Basic Health

    • Topic Three - Vision, Spacial Disorientation, Illusions

    • Managing Your Flight Safely

    • Topic Four - Stress in Relation to Operating RPA

    • Topic Five - Threat and Error Management

    • Topic Six - Coordinating Crew

    • Download - Human Factors - The Dirty Dozen
  • 9

    Module Seven - RPAS Knowledge - Operations & Procedures

    • Intro - Module Seven A

    • Topic One - General Operations

    • Topic Two - Risk Assessment & Management

    • Watch the following video. Consider the risks during this flight and how they could be managed.

    • Topic Three - Airworthiness - General

    • Topic Four - Role Equipment & Sensors

    • Topic Five - Accident & Incident Reporting

    • Topic Six – Abnormal Operations

    • Topic Seven - Fail Safe Procedures and Emergency Actions

    • Emergency Actions Quick Reference Guide

    • Bird Attack on RPA

    • Topic Eight - Operations of RPA Near Aerodrome

    • Topic Nine - Operations of RPA Above 400ft AGL

    • It is important to manage all aspects of your RPA flight. The consequences of an incident can be catastrophic.
  • 10

    Module Eight - RORA Operational Rules & Air Law

    • Introduction - Module Eight

    • Topic One - Aviation Legislation & Information

    • Documents to download and review

    • Topic Two – Remote Pilot License

    • Documents to download and review
  • 11

    Module Nine - RAFM Automated Flight

    • Introduction - Module Nine

    • Topic One – General Use of Automated Flight Systems
  • 12

    Tether Opertions

    • Tether Operations

    • Tether Systems General Information

    • Tether Systems Quiz