12/26/2019
The new NPRM from the FAA regarding UAS Remote Identification is out. Post your comments now while you'll still be heard.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/research_development/remote_id/
UAVGroundSchool was the first online training program for Remote Pilots and the Part 107 exam. Come
12/26/2019
The new NPRM from the FAA regarding UAS Remote Identification is out. Post your comments now while you'll still be heard.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/research_development/remote_id/
Change to FAA Exam
Starting on Jan. 13, 2020, an FAA "FTN" (flight training number) will be required before anyone can take an airman Knowledge Test. Unless we hear otherwise, this will likely include Remote Pilot Initial and Recurrent Exams.
To receive an FTN, you must create an account at IACRA.FAA.GOV.
09/17/2019
Gold Seal graduates from the Forsyth County Fire Department braving the heat. I think this is something less than what they're used to.
09/11/2019
Another group of Gold Seal pilots from Fox News, getting their flight training with our friends at UAV Experts.
06/13/2019
►► A reminder from the FAA regarding TFRs:
"Depicted TFR data may not be a complete listing. Pilots should not use the information on this website for flight planning purposes. For the latest information, call your local Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF."
06/07/2019
A few pics from a night Gold Seal night video shoot commemorating D-Day.
06/05/2019
The FAA has just announced that a new waiver has been issued allowing flight over people based on the use of a parachute. A good precedent?
https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=93846&fbclid=IwAR1WYIxp8X-hQrYhmmzRmFl-RcrSqUHTBrpMj17XMhK5Twzr1szi6E7GfPE
►►►Part 5 of our Series:
In case you haven't heard the entire Part 107 testing system is being revamped. Surprising changes are coming. Will you be ready?
►►►Part 4 of our Series:
Do you need to fly over moving vehicles? Robert will give you the details in Part 4 of our 2019 NPRM series.
►►►Part 3 of our Series:
Watch as Robert highlights dramatic and widespread changes in Part 3 of our 2019 NPRM series.
0:55 CATEGORIES OF FLIGHT
1:20 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
2:35 COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
2:57 MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
4:19 DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
4:53 RPIC RESPONSIBILITIES
8:58 RESTRICTED AREAS OF FLIGHT
►►►Part 2 of our Series:
Changes to Daylight Waivers.