Recreational Model Drone Flying

Instructor:  Michael Lessard, CFII/MEI

Description:  The WINGsReality EDU Recreational and Model Drone Flying course is your best resource to learn everything that you need to know to fly drones safely and efficiently as a recreational flyer.  This course will unlock all of the myths and misconceptions about the rules, practices, and federal aviation regulations that affect your flying, and offers numerous tips that will help you to keep your equipment in one piece.  It is a really fun and interesting learning experience for hobbyists of all ages who want to fly drones. It speaks to flyers of all experience levels from the beginner to the experienced model flyer.  Although it takes just over two hours to complete this course, you will be amazed at how much information it presents, how much you will learn, and how much it will help you to get the most out of your flying days. Use this course as a standalone course and an exciting learning tool, or to continue on to the Recreational/Model Drone Operator Certification course.

Course Contents:  Recreational/Model Drone Flying interactive training presentation and comprehensive list of supporting materials.

Course Library

Modules:  Introduction to Recreational and Model Drone Flying.
Fundamentals of Operating Safely in the Aviation Environment.
Flying Recreational Drones Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
Model Aircraft Safety Codes, the Federal Aviation Regulations, and How the Hobbyist can Cross the Line!
Determining the Performance of Drones.
Effects of Weather on Drone Performance.
Drone Aircraft Loading and Performance.
Emergency Procedures.
Solving the Airspace Mystery.
Airport Operations.
Radio Communication Procedures.
Conclusion

Upon Completion:  You will instantly be able to print your signed Certificate of Achievement.  To reinforce your learning outcome, you may come back and review the course materials for a full 60 days.

Important!  Please bear in mind that this course is not intended for those candidates who seek an FAA Commercial Operators Certificate with a Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Rating.  To prepare for the FAA Knowledge Exam for that certificate, you will need to complete the WINGsReality EDU course entitled Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Course Format:  Online, self-paced, and interactive. Presentations and questions with 60 days to complete. Course Completion Certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Course Time:  2 hours, self-paced