Course Title: Drone Legends: Remote Pilot Certification Prep
Duration: 15 Weeks
Target Audience: Students aged 15+ preparing for FAA Part 107
Goal: Prepare students to pass the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate exam and operate drones safely, legally, and effectively.

Week 1 – Orientation & FAA Certification Overview

• Course goals and structure

• FAA Part 107 certification requirements

• Study resources and test format

• Remote Pilot roles and responsibilities

Week 2 – Rules & Regulations I: Foundations

• Drone registration, markings, and Remote ID

• FAA enforcement: inspections, penalties, and compliance

• Required documents and recordkeeping

Week 3 – Rules & Regulations II: Operating Limits & Responsibilities

• Visual line of sight, max altitude, and flying over people

• Operations from moving vehicles and in populated areas

• Pilot responsibilities and safe decision-making

Week 4 – Airspace Classification I

• Airspace types: Controlled vs Uncontrolled

• Classes A, B, C—structure and visibility rules

• How ATC and drones interact in busy airspace

Week 5 – Airspace Classification II

• Classes D, E, G—typical uses and flight rules

• Special Use Airspace: Restricted, Prohibited, MOAs

• Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and NOTAMs

Week 6 – Sectional Charts I: Basics

• Introduction to FAA sectional charts

• Reading symbols, airport icons, and terrain info

• Latitude/longitude and chart orientation

Week 7 – Sectional Charts II: Applied Airspace Interpretation

• Determining airspace classes on a sectional

• Identifying airspace floors, controlled boundaries

• Chart-based flight planning exercises

Week 8 – Airports I: Airport Environments

• Runways, taxiways, and surface markings

• Airport operations, safety zones, and traffic patterns

• Right-of-way rules near manned aircraft

Week 9 – Airports II: ATC & Communication Protocols

• Radio basics: CTAF, UNICOM, and standard phraseology

• Listening for traffic patterns and situational awareness

• When and how drone pilots communicate near airports

Week 10 – Airports III: Authorization & Risk Management

• Requesting LAANC and ATC authorizations

• Pre-flight planning for urban and controlled environments

• Using visual observers and crew coordination near airports

Week 11 – Weather I: Flight Conditions & Forecasts

• Key weather factors: wind, visibility, pressure, temperature

• Reading METARs and TAFs for flight prep

• Using online aviation weather tools

Week 12 – Weather II: Hazards & Emergency Response

• Recognizing dangerous conditions: storms, fog, turbulence

• Weather decision-making and flight cancellation scenarios

• Developing weather contingency plans

Week 13 – Flight Operations & Emergency Procedures

• Night operations and anti-collision lighting

• Forces of flight, weight & balance, battery limitations

• Lost-link scenarios and emergency protocols

Week 14 – Review & Scenario-Based Training

• Full content review using real-world scenarios

• Chart navigation drills, airspace decoding, weather analysis

• Small group challenge missions with safety and legality evaluation

Week 15 – Practice Exam & Next Steps

• Full-length timed practice test

• Test-taking strategies and individual feedback

• Final Q&A and FAA registration walkthrough

Materials Required:

• FAA Part 107 Study Guide (provided)

• Sectional chart (local area or test region)

• Weather access via aviation apps

• Notebook or digital journal

Assessment:

• Weekly mini-quizzes

• Group scenario work

• Full practice exam in Week 15