The MINDS-i FAA Part 107 Preparatory Course is designed to bring students up to speed with the knowledge needed to pass the certification exam. Prepare your students for the future of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in the workplace, including industries such as photography, inspection, search and rescue, and agriculture.

FAA 107 PREPARATORY COURSE

1. Applicable Regulations

2. Airspace Classifications, Operating Requirements & Flight Restrictions

a. Airspace: Controlled / Uncontrolled / Special Use / Other
b. Airspace Designations: Classes A-G
c. Air Traffic Control
d. VFR & NOTAMs
e. Map Interpretation

3. Weather

a. Aviation Weather Sources
b. Effects of Weather on Small UAVs

4. Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading

a. Weight, Load Factors, Balance & Stability

5. Emergency Procedures

a. In-flight Emergencies

6. Crew Resource Management

7. Radio Communication Procedures

a. Proper Radio Procedures
b. Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Towers

8. Determining the Performance of Small UAVs

a. Effect of Temperature on Air Density
b. Effect of Humidity on Air Density

9. Physiological Factors Affecting Pilots (Drugs and Alcohol)

a. Medical and Physical Factors 
b. Vision & Flight Impairments

10. Aeronautical Decision Making & Judgment

a. History of ADM
b. Risk Management, Hazards, and Human Factors
c. Crew Resource Management, Decision Making, and Situational Awareness

11. Airport Operations

a. Types of Airports
b. Sources of Airport Data
c. Latitude and Longitude

12. Maintenance & Preflight Inspection Procedures