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.
Introduction
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Schedule
Topic:Time:Part 1, Introduction:0:05Part 2, Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating:0:10Part 3, Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating Risk Management:0:10Part 4, 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:
- 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.
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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
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:
- Takeoff and Climb Supplement.
- Instructor Endorsement Log.
- 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.
- 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, Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating:
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- 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.
- Part 4, 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 Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating 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 Remote Pilot Certification With An Suas Rating Airman Certification Standards
- To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in the requirements associated with remote pilot certification with an sUAS rating.
- References: 14 CFR part 107, subpart C; 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 4 ACS Elements
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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
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NA:
Reserved.
Skills 1 ACS Element
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NA:
Not Applicable.
Conclusion
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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.
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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.