This course is for drone pilots who have previously completed a Drone Trust 101 training course, and need to renew their certificate. The course incorporates theory revision and practical flight assessment. Conducted by Flight Test NZ.
Review of CAA Part 101 and Advisory Circular 101-1 (video)
QUIZ: CAA Part 101 Rules Recap
3
Airspace Revision
Lets Review Airspace? (video)
Resources for Knowing Airspace Classifications
Reviewing Visual Navigation Charts (VNCs)
The Airshare Website
Quiz: Airspace
4
Altitude vs Height Revision
Reviewing the Importance of AGL vs AMSL (video)
Altitude for Manned Aircraft
Quiz: Airspace
5
Reviewing Airspace Categories
Controlled vs. Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace: CTRs and CTAs
Control Zones (CTRs)
Flying Your Drone in a Control Zone (CTR) (video)
Control Areas (CTAs)
Uncontrolled Airspace
Other VNC Symbols
Quiz: Operations in controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
6
Special Use Airspace
Introduction
VFR Transit Lanes
Flying in Special use Airspace (video)
Danger Areas
Restricted Areas
Military Operating Areas
Low Flying Zones
Parachute Landing Areas
Intensive Flight Training Areas
Summary of Special Use Airspace: Oversight, Restrictions, Recommendations
VNC Special Messages
Quiz: Special Use Airspace
7
Aerodromes
Introduction
Take-off and Landing Areas
Wind Direction
Circuit Patterns
Obtaining Airport Permissions
The Operational Data Plate on the AIP Site
Quiz: Aerodrome Operations
8
Using Airshare
Introduction
Logging a Flight Using the Website
Logging a Flight Using the Mobile App
Using the “Where do I start” Quick Guide for Planning Flights
Regional Council By-Laws
Quiz: Using the Airshare Site
9
Accessing ATC Contact Information
How to Find Air Traffic Control Contact Information
Quiz: Contacting ATC
10
Currency and Flight Assessment
Drone Trust 101 RPAS Pilot Certificate
ATTI/Rate Mode vs. GPS Stabilized Mode
Flight Assessment Requirements (video)
Flight Assessment Checklist
Quiz: Currency and Flight Assessment
11
Final Exam
About the Final Exam
Final Exam
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Flight Test Booking
Flight Test Booking Form - Congratulations on completing the theory part of this course. Now you need to complete the practical flight assessment. Please complete the form to request a flight assessment. Then click on Complete and Continue button.
