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This eKit is a combination of eBooks, videos, online software, and FAA reference documents to help educate and prepare applicants for the Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems FAA Knowledge Exam and Remote Pilot Certification. Whether you are an experienced drone operator or just a beginner, it is extremely important that you learn and understand all aspects of flying in the National Airspace System. As a remote pilot, you will be sharing the skies with manned aircraft as well as the pilots and passengers in them so it is mission critical for all pilots to understand the rules which govern everyone.
With this course, you will learn the rules and regulations pertaining to commercial drone operations as well as in depth knowledge of aeronautical charts, weather and weather reporting systems so that you know when and where you can operate safely and effectively.
ASA has been providing aviation training to pilots, flight instructors, aviation maintenance technicians, air traffic controllers, career aviators, and students for more than 75 years. We are excited to offer our expertise to those seeking remote pilot certification with this Remote Pilot eKit.
Test Prep: Remote Pilot (eBook PD)
FAR/AIM (eBook PD)
The Complete Remote Pilot (eBook PD) (PDF)
Airman Certification Standards: Remote Pilot (PDF)
Prepware Practice Tests (Online)
VTP™ – Remote Pilot – Introduction (Video)
VTP™ – Remote Pilot - Regulations (Video)
VTP™ – Remote Pilot - National Airspace System (Video)
VTP™ – Remote Pilot – Weather (Video)
VTP™ – Remote Pilot – Preflight Considerations (Video)
Delivery Method: eBooks and videos will be available for download in your ASA account immediately following completion of your order.
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