Title: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (20905)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Introducing Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  Describe applications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
  Define a UAS, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  Explain the design of a UAS.
  Identify elements of UAS.
  Research careers related to UAS.
  Identify the training needed for UAS operations.
  Identify the constraints of UAS.
  Identify milestones in the history of UAS.
Exploring Flight
  Describe the four forces of flight.
  Describe the relationship among the forces.
  Identify the three axes of flight.
Defining the National Airspace System
  Describe the National Airspace System (NAS).
  Use Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) to identify controlled airspace.
  Describe waivers.
Exploring Regulations
  Explain the role of the FAA.
  Explain the requirements and process for registering sUAS vehicles with the FAA.
  Identify penalties for failure to adhere to Part 107 regulations.
  Explain the legend of a sectional chart.
  Follow regulations for sUAS.
  Identify requirements for earning an FAA Part 107 sUAS pilot license.
  Distinguish between controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
  Identify the three classifications of UAS operations.
  Research flight regulations.
  Research regulations that apply to flying recreational and commercial UAS.
Understanding the Importance of Monitoring Weather
  Check weather advisory information.
  Read weather reports, forecasts, and charts.
  Explain the weather’s effect on performance.
Examining Loading and Performance Concerns
  Select a sUAS to meet objectives.
  Define aircraft configuration.
  Determine airworthiness.
Performing Operations
  Assign sUAS personnel.
  Rehearse flight operation.
  Assemble the aircraft’s supporting equipment.
  Create a preflight checklist.
  Troubleshoot electrical systems.
  Troubleshoot mechanical systems.
  Troubleshoot airframe.
  Perform scheduled maintenance on a fuel system.
  (Optional) Troubleshoot propulsion/powerplant.
  Troubleshoot software.
  Update software.
  Inspect the sUAS for maintenance issues.
  Inspect the aircraft for airworthiness.
  Integrate payloads.
  Implement configuration changes to hardware and software.
  Document configuration changes.
  Keep maintenance logs.
  Establish operation communications plan.
  Conduct maintenance test flight.
  Assess operational risk.
  Determine fuel or battery requirements.
  (Optional) Address personnel needs in the field.
  Secure mission supplies.
  Appraise UAS batteries.
  (Optional) Plan to secure area of operations.
  Perform mission planning, taking emergency precautions into consideration.
Flying the sUAS
  Define operation objective.
  Assess area of operations.
  Set up flight control area.
  Upload flight plan to aircraft.
  Conduct safety briefing.
  Conduct mission briefing.
  Check for foreign objects and debris (FOD).
  Verify use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  Communicate with crew and Air Traffic Control (ATC).
  Secure launch and recovery area.
  Launch aircraft.
  Fly the sUAS.
  Maintain visual contact with aircraft.
  Monitor site communications.
  Recover aircraft.
  Conduct a post-flight inspection.
  Conduct a post-flight debrief.
  Pack sUAS for transport.
Coordinating Flight Operations Logistics
  (Optional) Develop a schedule for the day of the flight.
  (Optional) Communicate the flight schedule.
  (Optional) Coordinate mission-dependent resources.
  (Optional) Schedule mission personnel.
Maintaining Professional Knowledge
  Practice flying the sUAS.
  (Optional) Train on a flight simulator.
Performing Administrative Tasks
  Create proposals and presentations.
  File flight reports.
  Explain the role and purpose of a flight log and an equipment log.
  Demonstrate the upkeep of a flight log and an equipment log.
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