Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Lesson Plan

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems • ACS Area I, Task C

The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating Lesson Plan determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in the requirements associated with remote pilot certification with an sUAS rating.

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Lesson Plan

Introduction

  • Schedule

    Topic:
    Time:
    Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
    0:05
    Part 2, Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating:
    0:10
    Part 3, Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating Risk Management:
    0:10
    Part 4, Guided Scenario(s):
    0:15
    Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
    0:10
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Research and present a mishap case study:
    • Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap.
    • Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap.
    • Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario.

  • Motivator:

    • Soft field takeoffs maximize performance when departing from a soft or rough runway surface
    • Otherwise "hard" surfaces can become "soft" following rainstorms or disturbance
    • These soft and rough surfaces provide unique challenges which may make the aircraft harder to control and reduce acceleration
    • Additionally, with soft and perhaps bumpy surfaces, you are at risk of getting the nose wheel stuck
    • For this reason, procedures may specify a flap setting

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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Lesson Plan

Materials

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Lesson Plan

Instructor Actions

  • Before the lesson, review reference materials.
  • Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
  • Part 2, Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating:
    • Explain and assess the essential knowledge and procedures associated with remote pilot certification with an suas rating.
  • Part 3, Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating Risk Management:
    • Introduce collision hazards.
    • Introduce low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin and controlled flight into terrain risks.
    • Introduce distractions, task prioritization, situational awareness, and disorientation.
    • Introduce runway incursion risks.
    • Approved syllabus objective coverage:
      • Explain required reporting and certificate implications of alcohol- or drug-related offenses. (UA.I.C.K1)
      • Explain the certificate consequences of refusing a required drug or alcohol test or refusing to furnish test results. (UA.I.C.K2)
      • Apply the age, language, physical and mental condition, knowledge, identification, and application requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating. (UA.I.C.K3)
      • Determine whether the remote pilot satisfies current aeronautical-knowledge recency requirements before acting as remote PIC. (UA.I.C.K4)
  • Part 4, Guided Scenario(s):
    • Evaluate several applicant histories and certificate-status scenarios; require the learner to determine eligibility, recency, identification and documentation requirements, and the consequences of drug- or alcohol-related offenses or refusals.
  • Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
    • Relate lesson to power-on stalls.
    • Tie lesson back to previous lessons to reinforce past experiences (law of readiness).
    • Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
    • Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
  • Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Lesson Plan

Interactive Guided Scenario

Interactive Guided Scenario

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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Lesson Plan

Student Actions

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Airman Certification Standards

Knowledge 4 ACS Elements
  • UA.I.C.K1:
    Offenses involving alcohol or drugs
  • UA.I.C.K2:
    The consequences of refusing to submit to a drug or alcohol test or to furnish test results
  • UA.I.C.K3:
    The eligibility requirements for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating
  • UA.I.C.K4:
    Aeronautical knowledge recency
Risk Management 1 ACS Element
  • :

    NA:

    Reserved.
Skills 1 ACS Element
  • :

    NA:

    Not Applicable.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Remote Pilot Certification with An Suas Rating builds the knowledge and disciplined operating habits remote pilots need to conduct safe, compliant small UAS missions.
    • Understanding how aircraft limitations, weather, airspace, people, and mission objectives interact helps remote pilots recognize hazards before launch and respond as conditions change.
    • Consistent inspections, crew coordination, communication, situational awareness, and aeronautical decision-making turn regulatory knowledge into dependable operational performance.
    • Continued scenario-based practice with Remote Pilot Certification with An Suas Rating prepares remote pilots for more complex missions and reinforces the judgment expected in later training and real-world operations.

  • Closure:

    • The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
    • To learn more about preparing for the practical test, visit the checkride page.
    • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
    • Assign study materials for the next lesson.