AVIATN 2401
Transcript Abbreviation:
AVN: GROUND & OPS
Course Description:
In this course we will go beyond the FAA requirements to be able to fly commercially and start learning about
mission planning and flight operations. This course will cover two additional certifications with Unmanned
Safety Institute (USI), Visual Line of Sight (VSO) Ground and Flight, and will culminate in both simulated and
hands-on flight on a number of different platforms.
mission planning and flight operations. This course will cover two additional certifications with Unmanned
Safety Institute (USI), Visual Line of Sight (VSO) Ground and Flight, and will culminate in both simulated and
hands-on flight on a number of different platforms.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Wooster (ATI)
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Hybrid Class (25-74% campus; 25-74% online)
Distance-Enhanced (1-24% campus; 75-99% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
This course will provide the fundamental knowledge to pass the industry recognized Unmanned Safety
Institute (USI) VSO Ground and Flight Exams and get you above 10 flight hours on multiple platforms.
Institute (USI) VSO Ground and Flight Exams and get you above 10 flight hours on multiple platforms.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examines Visual line of sight, Safety EcoSystem, Basics of Safety Management Systems (SMS) | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Examines FAA Part 107, National Airspace System (NAS), Battery Safety | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Examines Basic Application of Site Analysis/Survey, Mission Planning, Mission Deployment, Post Flight Processing, Post Mission | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Examines Basic Application of Site Analysis/Survey, Mission Planning, Mission Deployment, Post Flight Processing, Post Mission | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Explores safety and risk management practices associated with small UAS | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Site Analysis Training | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Live Flight Hours over 6 hours | 11% |
| USI VSO Ground Exam and Flight Exam | 17% |
| Practical Flight Exam Check Ride | 11% |
| Simulated Flight Hours in Zephyr | 7% |
| 5 USI Checkpoint Quizzes | 5% |
| 2 USI Ground Card Exercises | 4% |
| 3 Site Analysis Exercises and Site Analysis Presentation | 11% |
| 7 USI Flight Card Exercises | 13% |
| FAA Airspace Authorization Exercise and Class Participation | 6% |
| 8 News and Current Events Summary | 15% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Unmanned Safety Institute sUAS ground course materials | ||
| FAA Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide FAA-G-8082-22 |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
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