Online for "Current" pilots under part 61 but all others will be at a physical testing facility.
http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/test_centers.pdf
Part 107 Explanation/Breakdown - Great Article!
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http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/test_centers.pdf
VLOS and no flying over people. Imagine law enforcement trying to prove this in court. Directly over people or generally over people? Can I fly around where people are generally but not directly over them? VLOS, unless a cop is standing next to you, there is almost no way anyone is going to get busted for this and honestly the cops I know are never going to even worry about it. Bigger fish to fry. My cop friends don't even have time to deal with small things like stolen cars, or breaking and entering. Can you fathom calling the police because you think a drone is over your head or that its too far away for the operator to see and having them rush right out to investigate? Yeah me either.
So now I'm confused......is the test for 107 mandatory? What if I don't care about making money, what if I just want to fly at the local field? Do I still need to take the test?
It is not. This is for "non-hobby and non-recreational purposes" only.
So I can keep flying like I have been for the last 5 years? Thanks
I called the hotline number and spoke to a nice woman named Rebekah. She said she heard the SME telling people that even though this doesn't take effect until late August, that you should make your appointment for testing now because they are expecting a large number of people taking the testing. You won't be able to take the test until the ruling goes into effect.
Not sure if this helps but this is from pages 383 and 384 of the FAA release
As discussed in more detail below, the process for issuance of a remote pilot certificate will be as follows. First, an applicant will have to take and pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test. After taking the knowledge test, the applicant will be provided with an airman knowledge test report showing his or her test results. If the applicant passed the test, the applicant will then fill out an application for a remote pilot certificate using either the FAA’s electronic application process (referred to as the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) system) or a paper application. The FAA will then forward the applicant’s information to the TSA for security vetting to determine whether the applicant poses a security risk. Once TSA notifies the FAA that the applicant does not pose a security risk the FAA will issue an electronic temporary remote pilot certificate to an applicant who applied through the IACRA system.128 This temporary certificate (valid for 120 days after receipt) will be issued within 10 business days after receipt of an electronic application, and it will allow the applicant to exercise all the privileges of a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating. Once all other FAA- internal processing is complete, the FAA will issue the applicant a permanent remote pilot certificate.
link:
http://www.faa.gov/uas/media/RIN_2120-AJ60_Clean_Signed.pdf
As I understand new UAV ruling Part 61 has everything to do with sport pilot's licenseprivate/ pilot's license/ yada-yada-yada that being said it seems a sport pilot license is still required at minimum to fly a uav.I do not know or understand about the TSA requirements... it seems the new UAV certificate still requires FAA Ground School and testing as well as the TSA certification, but like the sport pilot's license no Third Class Medical is required just a driver's license. Not quite sure on the triple 3 exemption but I'll bet my bottom dollar that it's still going to be a requirement along with its COA..... I'm still confused I have a pilot's license I have my triple 3 exemption do I need to go to the TSA for a certification???? Anybody out there that knows anything about this any replies would be greatly appreciated thanks
I've been bouncing all over the forum and locked threads to get here..
But this looks like fantastic news!!
I'm going to try and apply. Looking to get an inspire, DSLR and use my phantom as well to create small projects for profit and for small jobs.
This is great
But this looks like fantastic news!!
I'm going to try and apply. Looking to get an inspire, DSLR and use my phantom as well to create small projects for profit and for small jobs.
This is great
I concur with the above. When I called I specifically asked if my Global Entry Card (used for TSA-Pre) was sufficient. I was told that the FAA checks with the TSA themselves, no in person interview is required. We joked that a terrorist on the watch list could buy a gun but not fly a drone commercially.
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Its a long read but the way I understand it, triple3 and COAs will no longer be required for sUAS under a certain class.
The FAA even notes that future technologies will help integrate the bigger UAS and waivers granted, blah blah blah...
Here's the link.
http://www.faa.gov/uas/media/RIN_2120-AJ60_Clean_Signed.pdf
There will be a study course found on www.faasafety.gov. It will be listed under the courses page. It's not there yet.
# 2 in the following link.
Becoming a Pilot
They'll probably put the documents online like they do with other pilot certificates. I'm guessing it'll be out around August when this is implemented.
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