I am a virgin phantom 3 pro owner. Is there a class I can attend to better understand the regulations?To save time and the repeated questions about the 333 exemption. This will likely change when the rules are finalized in 2016/2017 but don't waste your and the FAA's time writing for an exemption to this requirement.
Anyone really believes after issuing 1,200 333 exemptions, everyone requiring a pilot certificate to fly, the Feds are going to go back?
I know you think this is stupid, so do I but it is what it is, don't waste your time bitching about it. I would suggest you enroll in one of the many online ground schools, or at least get a copy of the Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge Handbook, I think that's what it's called. It will prepare you for the expected written test to get your UAV operator rating whenever the FAA gets off their butt.
steel
LOL. I must get some.
Are kites with cameras in need of a 333?
Wow, you sir, are spreading misinformation. These sections are taken directly from the exemption:Not entirely or literally accurate, the operator of the drone doesn't have to have a pilot's license. I looked up my insurance company and found them with an approved 333 exemption. I read the whole application. Their pilots, who have hands on the sticks, don't have to have a pilots license. But a licensed pilot who overseas operations in the field has to to be there with them and they also have a formalized and official UAV program at their company etc etc etc
Wow, you sir, are spreading misinformation. These sections are taken directly from the exemption:
"13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport,
commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a
current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a
state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal
government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in
14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate."
AS OF 10:27 HOURS MST ON AUGUST 26, 2015 THE FAA WILL NOT EXEMPT OPERATORS FLYING A UAV UNDER 333 FROM THE PILOT LICENSE REQUIREMENT.
Call them. if you don't believe, but don't spread misinformation here. The topic has been thoroughly discussed.
I just did, searched for usaa, insurance, No matching records found. can you post the link?Go to the FAA website where the approved 333 exemptions are posted for the public. Find USAA's (Insurance Company) approved 333 exemption and read it beginning to end.
Then come back here and reply please.
Thanks. Phantom751874 point, back to you...Here it is
https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative...ted_Services_Automobile_Association_11309.pdf
It has the same verbiage as the other 333 exemptions, ie "13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal 5 government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate."
Disagree. As a licensed pilot I cannot take a seat in the back of the plane, analogous to standing to the side while an unlicensed pilot flies the UAV, and maintain to the FAA that I "Had final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight;"Here's the thing about PIC. As defined in CFR 14 Part 1.1 ,
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?rgn=div5&node=14:1.0.1.1.1#se14.1.1_11
"Pilot in command means the person who:
(1) Has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight;
(2) Has been designated as pilot in command before or during the flight; and
(3) Holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating, if appropriate, for the conduct of the flight"
Notice that it doesn't say a thing about the person physically controlling the aircraft? I think USAA is probably doing things lawfully, but it has nothing to do with their 333 exemption.
Thanks. Phantom751874 point, back to you...