This document provides proof that all pre-flight checks were carried out, all emergency procedures were documented, and a site survey was completed for the location of the advanced RPAS exam. Exam taken in-person by Megan Spee and Anthony Luo on Jan 25, 2023.
Pre-flight
- Register the drone
- Put the registration # somewhere clearly visible
- acquire PDFs of the following documents
- Permissions from local authorities
- RPAS advanced certificate
- Drone insurance
- Drone operating manual
- Drone registration
- IDs?
To fly, must confirm:
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perform a visual scan of the area surrounding your landing pad + the route you will take to return to it, asking your visual observer to either perform this INSTEAD of you or to keep an eye on the drone while you do this. note any hazards or obstacles in your way
approach at a reasonable speed until close enough, then fly the rest of the way slowly. Disable sport mode if necessary
drop to about 6-10 meters when near the landing pad
Emergency | Procedure Keyword |
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Control station failure | Control loss, Control malfunction |
Equipment failure | Mechanical failure |
RPAS general failure | Mechanical failure |
Loss of command/control link | Control malfunction |
Fly-away | Control malfunction |
Flight termination | Control loss |
Animals or pets giving RPAS attention | Animal interference |
| Note |
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Control malfunction - when the drone is still flying, but not following instructions |
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hover in place
higher altitude and farther away
get nearby involved members and or bystanders to restrain the animals
if landing is necessary, land quickly and make sure props are stopped and drone is retrieved ASAP
Site Survey
Note about the site:
the boundaries of the area of operation;
the type of airspace and the applicable regulatory requirements;
the altitudes and routes to be used on the approach to and departure from the area of operation;
the proximity of manned aircraft operations;
the proximity of aerodromes, airports and heliports;
the location and height of obstacles, including wires, masts, buildings, cell phone towers and wind turbines;
the predominant weather and environmental conditions for the area of operation;
the horizontal distances from persons not involved in the operation.
| Info |
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Hornets' Nest Soccer Park - 1662 Bearbrook Rd, Gloucester, ON K1B 1C4 |
1 nautical mile from heliport
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Boundaries Type of airspace, regulations that apply |
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Altitudes and routes to be used on approach/departure from area of operation | Flight plan at site |
Proximity of manned aircraft | Airports are nearby, see first row |
Location, height of obstacles | Power lines - above path through the middle of the field, likely west of area of operation. Approx. 15-20 meters tall Trees - surrounding the field, 20-40 meters tall Structure - indoor soccer field to the north, 70 meters tall(?) |
Weather and environment | https://www.accuweather.com/en/ca/beaverbrook/k2k/weather-forecast/3380160?current=true Forecast is -1 deg, approx 12km/h wind S |
Horizontal distances from uninvolved persons | 30 meters from uninvolved people. If advanced, can be less than this. |
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Onsite
Access to:
- RPAS advanced certificate
- Drone insurance
- Drone operating manual
- Drone registration
- Any procedures, checklists, prepared for the flight
- Phone numbers of relevant authorities
- Fire extinguisher
- 2way radio, optional
- Ensure fuel/energy is sufficient
- Brief all involved people on instructions and plans, locations of any emergency equipment, all important documentation/manuals should be accessible
- Ensure takeoff location does not have a likelihood of collisions with another aircraft/person/obstacle
Checklist
Battery charged and in drone
Propellers secured, correct directions, no visible defects
Controller, phone: charged, connected, and physically secured
Compass, IMU calibrated, GPS receiving signal
Gimbal calibrated and covers/clips removed
Flight mode 2 selected
Involved persons briefed on flight plan and with access to appropriate checklists and manuals
Information
Misc, distances
| Tip |
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1 nautical mile from heliport 3 nautical miles from an airport |
Meteorology
Clouds
Cumulus - puffy clouds with flat base
Stratus - smooth sheet grey, precipitation, blocks sun
Stratocumulus - grey or white patches of round
Cumulonimbus - thunderstorm, tall clouds with dark flat base
Never attempt to fly through a thunderstorm. Stay 5 miles clear of thunderstorms
Weather resources
Regional Flight Information Center (FIC). 1-886-WX-BRIEF
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Phonetic alphabet
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