Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft SystemsFAA-S-ACS-10B
Area of Operation V
Operations
6 Tasks
Task A Radio Communications Procedures
References
AC 107-2; AIM; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in radio communication procedures.
Knowledge
Airport operations with and without an operating control tower.
The description and use of a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor manned aircraft communications.
Recommended traffic advisory procedures used by manned aircraft pilots such as self-announcing of position and intentions.
Aeronautical advisory communication station (UNICOM) and associated communication procedures used by manned aircraft pilots.
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS).
Aircraft call signs and registration numbers.
The phonetic alphabet.
Phraseology: altitudes, directions, speed, and time.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task B Airport Operations
References
AC 107-2, 150/5200-32; AIM; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in airport operations.
Knowledge
Types of airports such as towered, uncontrolled towered, heliport, and seaplane bases.
ATC towers, such as ensuring the remote pilot can monitor and interpret ATC communications to improve situational awareness.
Runway markings and signage.
Traffic patterns used by manned aircraft pilots.
Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA).
Sources for airport data.
a. Aeronautical charts
b. Chart Supplements
Avoiding bird and wildlife hazards and reporting collisions between aircraft and wildlife.
Airport and seaplane base lighting.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task C Emergency Procedures
References
AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22; SAFOs 09013, 10017, 15010
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in sUAS emergency procedures.
Knowledge
Emergency planning and communication.
Characteristics and potential hazards of lithium batteries.
a. Safe transportation such as proper inspection and handling
b. Safe charging
c. Safe usage
d. Risks of fires involving lithium batteries
Loss of aircraft control link and fly-aways.
Loss of Global Positioning System (GPS) signal during flight and potential consequences.
Frequency spectrums and associated limitations.
Procedures for operations over people.
Procedures for operations at night.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task D Aeronautical Decision-Making
References
AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in aeronautical decision-making.
Knowledge
Aeronautical decision-making (ADM).
a. Effective team communication
b. Task management
Crew Resource Management (CRM).
Situational awareness.
Hazardous attitudes.
Hazard identification and risk assessment.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task E Physiology
References
AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in the physiological factors affecting remote pilot performance.
Knowledge
Physiological considerations and their effects on safety such as dehydration and heatstroke.
Drug and alcohol use.
Prescription and over-the-counter medication.
Hyperventilation.
Stress and fatigue.
Factors affecting vision.
Fitness for flight.
Physiological aspects of night operation.
Night illusions.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task F Maintenance and Inspection Procedures
References
AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in sUAS maintenance and inspection procedures.
Knowledge
Basic maintenance.
Preflight inspection.
Techniques to mitigate mechanical failures of all elements used in sUAS operations such as the battery and any device(s) used to operate the sUAS.
Appropriate record keeping.
Persons that may perform maintenance on an sUAS.
Preflight inspection for night operations.
Manufacturer's Declaration of Compliance for Category 2 and 3 operations.
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]