Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems › V. Operations › Task B. Airport Operations

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ATC towers, such as ensuring the remote pilot can monitor and interpret ATC communications to improve situational awareness.

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Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide p. 39
Chapter 7: Radio Communication Procedures › Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports without Operating Control Towers › Airport Operations without Operating Control Tower
Understanding Proper Radio Procedures Understanding proper radio phraseology and procedures contribute to a pilot’s ability to operate safely and efficiently in the airspace system. A review of the Pilot/Controller Glossary contained in the AIM assists a pilot in understanding ... standard radio terminology. The AIM also contains many examples of radio communications. ICAO has adopted a phonetic alphabet that should be used in radio communications. When communicating with ATC, pilots should use this alphabet to identify their aircraft. [Figure…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 5-1
CHAPTER 5. PART 107 SUBPART B, OPERATING RULES (SMALL UAS) › 5.2 Aircraft Operation › 5.2.1 Remote PIC
Remote PIC. A person acting as a remote PIC of a small UAS under part 107 must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating issued by the FAA prior to small UAS operation (§ 107.12). The remote ... readily accessible, this certificate and personal identification during flight operations (§§ 107.7 and 107.67(b)(1) through (3)). Guidance regarding remote pilot certification is found in Chapter 6, Part 107 Subpart C, Remote Pilot Certification. Part 107 permits transfer of control…
Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide p. 41
Chapter 7: Radio Communication Procedures › Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports without Operating Control Towers › Recommended Traffic Advisory Practices
clear of runway 18, taxing to park, Town and Country traffic. When an aircraft is departing a non-towered airport, the same procedures apply. For example, when the aircraft is ready for takeoff, the aircraft should make the following broadcast ... Town and Country traffic, Cessna 123 Bravo Foxtrot, departing runway 18, Town and Country traffic. For safety reasons, a remote pilot must always scan the area where they are operating a small UA. This is especially important around an airport…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 8-32
CHAPTER 8. SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OVER PEOPLE › 8.12 Remote Pilot Operating Instructions
Remote PICs should be able to discern clearly the set of operating instructions that are in effect at the time of the intended operation of the small unmanned aircraft over people. Information contained in the remote pilot operating instructions should ... provide enough detail to enable remote pilots to understand clearly how to configure the small unmanned aircraft to ensure compliance with applicable requirements for operating over people. This information informs the remote pilot and aids in decision making. While…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. D-1
Appendix D. REMOTE PILOT CERTIFICATION AND APPLICANT IDENTITY VERIFICATION › D.4 CFI Registration Process for Accepting an Application for a Remote Pilot Certificate
D.1.2 Additional information on the eligibility requirements for remote pilots can be found at Note: If an applicant has a known medical issue that would require a limitation on the Remote Pilot Certificate, refer that applicant to the responsible Flight ... Standards office to ensure the application is processed with the correct limitations. D.2 Acceptance of a Remote Pilot Application. Certifying officials may accept an individual’s application for an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate by utilizing the FAA’s IACRA…
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)p. 8-35
CHAPTER 8. SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OVER PEOPLE › 8.12 Remote Pilot Operating Instructions › 8.12.2.3 Additional Information
part 107 subpart D, will assist the remote pilot in conducting their preflight check and ensuring that the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation prior to conducting the operation. Although the FAA does not require the remote pilot ... addition to the above enumerated items, the FAA encourages small unmanned aircraft manufacturers to provide additional operational information to remote pilots. This information will assist remote pilots in planning operations, decision making throughout the flight, and the overall safe conduct…