Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Over People Lesson Plan
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems • ACS Area I, Task E
The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Over People Lesson Plan determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the operating rules of 14 CFR parts 89 and 107, and the associated operating requirements when operating over people.
Introduction
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Schedule
Topic:Time:Part 1, Introduction:0:05Part 2, Operations Over People:0:10Part 3, Operations Over People Risk Management:0:10Part 4, Operations Over People Guided Scenario(s):0:15Part 5, Conclude Lesson:0:10Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research and present a mishap case study:
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- 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.
- Research and present a mishap case study:
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Motivator:
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Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Weight and Balance worksheet.
- Pilot Information/Operating Handbook.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Instructor endorsement log.
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Reference Materials:
- Instructor Endorsement Log.
- Takeoff and Climb Supplement.
- Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance Supplement.
- Flight Deck Management Supplement.
- Taxiing Supplement.
- Fitness for Flight Supplement.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide.
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft Supplement.
- Test-taking Guidance.
- Test Guides.
- The Checkride Supplement.
Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Introduce soft/rough field takeoff and climb.
- Part 2, Operations Over People:
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- Part 3, Operations Over People 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.
- Part 4, Operations Over People Guided Scenario(s):
- Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
- Relate lesson to power-on stalls.
- 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 Operations Over People Lesson Plan Interactive Guided Scenario
Interactive Guided Scenario
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Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Ask pertinent questions.
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.
Airman Certification Standards
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Over People Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the operating rules of 14 CFR parts 89 and 107, and the associated operating requirements when operating over people.
- References: 14 CFR parts 89 and 107; AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); FAA-G-8082-22 (Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide).
Knowledge 17 ACS Elements
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UA.I.E.K1: Remote pilot responsibilities when operating over people -
UA.I.E.K2: Operations over people at night -
UA.I.E.K3: Category of operations, including:-
UA.I.E.K3a: Category 1 -
UA.I.E.K3b: Category 2 -
UA.I.E.K3c: Category 3 -
UA.I.E.K3d: Category 4
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UA.I.E.K4: Selecting an operational area -
UA.I.E.K5: Minimum distances from a person -
UA.I.E.K6: Operations over moving vehicles -
UA.I.E.K7: Modifications to an sUAS -
UA.I.E.K8: Closed and restricted access sites -
UA.I.E.K9: Remote Pilot operating instructions -
UA.I.E.K10: Required components and Category declaration -
UA.I.E.K11: Optional components -
UA.I.E.K12: Applicant produced, designed, or modified sUAS for operations over people -
UA.I.E.K13: -
UA.I.E.K14: Maintenance of an sUAS that is eligible for operations over people -
UA.I.E.K15: -
UA.I.E.K16: Impact kinetic energy -
UA.I.E.K17: Exposed rotating parts
Risk Management 1 ACS Element
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NA:
Reserved.
Skills 1 ACS Element
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NA:
Not Applicable.
Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
- Operations Over People 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 Operations Over People prepares remote pilots for more complex missions and reinforces the judgment expected in later training and real-world operations.
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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.