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Bathrooms In Entryway BuildingsPower at Main BuildingsGround conditions change depending on weather
FRATWeather, NOTAMSCheck for mission filesCheck batteries are charged, SD cardsVisually inspect AircraftBriefingAircraftpropsfirmwarecheck recordsGCSComputerPowerHotspotTable
Set aircraft levelCheck props, batteryPower on aircraft, connect to ground control, load mission and rally pointGo over standard and emergency proceduresFinal assessment of hazardsFollow flight plan (or as instructed)Maintain VLOS and LinkGCS Monitory Battery, Link, Area BoundariesVO as needed
Valid Part 107Full Duplex Communication (in person or cell phone)Maintain VLOS (VO) with Visibility of 2 Statute milesMaintenance & Mission DocumentationBoundary file
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Operational Plan
30 Points
Nathan Tyler Rose
Last edited 1 minute ago by Aidan Tomoaki Tottori.
Overview
Using the resources below and your experience performing flight operations, complete an operational plan for the flight training missions that we will complete throughout the next 6-7 weeks. The objective is to build a comprehensive operational plan document outlining the training exercise. You may use AI to help you complete this assignment, but you may not copy-paste text directly.
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Resources
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Objectives
Our primary objective is to learn how to operate the Believer aircraft in its “Stabilized” and “Auto” flight modes, as well as perform launches, landings, and other tasks related to operating fixed-wing aircraft. Additionally, we are working to learn proper procedures for flying under a waiver, emergency operations, and mission planning.
Roles and Responsibilities
PIC: Serves as the pilot and is the person responsible for the operation. In charge of manually controlling or operating the aircraft + communicating with GCS operator & VO.
Instructor: Effectively operating as “safety pilot” during training - will recover the aircraft if things go awry; is the “expert” on hand to oversee and coach the pilot or GCS operator.
VO: Responsible for maintaining visual line of sight and notifying the pilot and GCS operator of hazards.
GCS Operator: Responsible for operating ground control, ensuring checkpoints are set correctly & monitoring instruments and the status of the aircraft - basically monitoring all the systems the aircraft needs to stay in flight so the pilot’s main focus can be flying.
Operational Area
Directions from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to 4718 W County Road 500 N - MapQuest.pdf
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40°29'44.5"N 86°59'46.5"W
Checklists
Departure Checklist
Packing List
Operation Guide
Preflight
Mission
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Matrix
Loss of Control (Flyaway)
High
Pre-flight check of GPS lock; set "Return to Home" (RTH) altitude above highest obstacle; monitor C2 link signal strength.
Low
Manned Aircraft Conflict
Medium
Yield right-of-way; use a Visual Observer (VO); monitor local CTAF/Unicom frequencies; maintain VLOS at all times.
Low
People on the Ground
High
Plan flight paths over sparsely populated areas; maintain "buffer zones"; use prop guards or parachutes for operations near people.
Medium
Weather/Wind Shear
Medium
Check METAR/TAF and local anemometer; abort if winds exceed 75% of UAS max rating; verify 3SM visibility.
Low
Battery/Power Failure
Medium
Execute voltage checks; land with 25% reserve; follow manufacturer-prescribed charge cycles.
Low
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Emergency and Contingency Procedures
Include a complete list of possible emergencies and the appropriate contingency plan. For example, if DATX disconnects, the aircraft will RTL after 3 seconds. Who to contact in an emergency?
Compliance and Approvals
Mission Files
In Ground Control build and export the following (attach them here):
RallyPoints-Aidan.json
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aidanairspace.json
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Aidan_MissionPlan.json
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Waiver Quiz
Complete the form below. If it does not load, click the button below to open in a new window. You must be logged into your Purdue account.
Deliverables
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Rubric
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Section
Max Points
Criteria summary
1. Objectives
3
Clear, specific training objectives tied to the upcoming missions; not generic.
2. Roles and responsibilities
3
All key roles defined (PIC, VO, instructor, GCS operator) with clear responsibilities.
3. Operational area
4
Map, coordinates, and navigational cues; description of site features and constraints.
4. Checklists
4
Believer checklist included; tailored pre‑departure and return checklists that are complete and usable.
5. Operation guide
4
Expands checklist into a readable, step‑by‑step “how‑to” narrative aligned with course practices.
6. Risk assessment
5
Uses FAA‑style risk matrix (e.g., AC 107‑2 / risk video); clear hazards, mitigations, and residual risk.
7. Emergency and contingency procedures
5
Comprehensive list of emergencies with concrete, safe responses and communication steps.
8. Compliance and approvals
2
Correctly references Part 107, currency, and 107.51(b) waiver; shows how plan complies. Completes waiver quiz with 100%.
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30
Sum
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