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Goals

  • The goal of this program is to develop a flow for new pilots to be trained and developed for WARG

  • This is so there is a steady and consistent stream of trained pilots for competition as well as flight test

  • Two WARG-sponsored Advanced RPAS pilots per competition cycle that are able to fly at competition

    • One primary, one secondary pilot who is aiding the main pilot with key flight information

    • If one pilot isn’t available, then other basic RPAS/flight-test pilots will assist

  • Team buys Ground School ($120) that is available for every team member to be trained/prepare for RPAS advanced written examination

  • Have at least two basic or advanced RPAS pilots trained to fly every stream

  • Look into people with past FPV experience and past comp pilots to train new pilots

  • Different requirements for people who work with competition airframes (e.g. Cornflakes) vs smaller airframes (Phoenix, Houston)

  • Use simulators for preparing test pilots (e.g. 10 hrs of simulator time, 2 hrs of real flight time

  • Everyone should

Program Scope

  • Start of term remind people that they need basic license to fly the drone, how its $10, and where to find the training for it

    • Should be a part of the onboarding document (legal requirement for flying drones)

  • Define policy on who is allowed to fly, and what they can fly

    • Tiers of aircraft/pilots

    • Bare minimum is Basic RPAS License

    • Need ‘x' hours flying quad or fixed wing to be rated to fly more expensive frames during flight tests

    • Have standard markers of competence for each tier, evaluated by those w FPV experience and/or comp pilots

    • Separate rating for FPV equipment because its expensive

    • Have a “middle” step where those with Basic RPAS show that they are able to setup frame using standard operating procedures (SOPs) for particular frame, and then running a short takeoff + landing on flight

  • Students who can start flying actual frames:

    • 5 minute buddybox sessions with experienced pilots

    • To move up the tiers, at least one term on the team or previous FPV experience

  • Program Owner

    • Someone who has experience in flight testing (at least Basic RPAS, experience flying in flight test or equivalent)

    • A flight test coordinator

    • Further TBD

General Flow/Timeline

Follow-up Items

  • Ask for WWFC Flight review prices

  • State WARG drone flying policy

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