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Airport Briefing (to be done at COMP) Ensure that sufficient batteries are collected and loaded in vehicle Ensure that all parts of Believer are collected and loaded in vehicle Ensure that all parts of DATX are collected and loaded in vehicleEnsure that all parts of GSC are collected and loaded in vehicle Look over NOTAMSLook at weather for the day Go over hours of operations with groupGo over area of operations with groupGo over circut direction and height with groupGo over flight role and positions with groupFlight Briefing (to be done at operation area) Go over hazard mitigation procedures Go over operation objective Inspect air and ground obstaclesLook at DATX and GSC battery life Go over objectives, flight roles, and operation area again Go over threat and error management Put Together Believer Visually inspect the aircraft to ensure it is put together properly Visually inpect wiring inside aircraft to ensure everything is plugged in Put DATX in safe state Start the Believer Checklist (shown Below) What went wellWhat didn’t go wellDid any hazards occur? If so how can they be avoided?This a crash happen? If yes report it through the school, Coda, and Drone Zone (if necessary)
Exceeding Cruise Speed for short periods: Have the GSC operator tell the Safety pilot if they are exceeding speeds or not flying fast enough Getting out of traffic pattern while flying in stabilize: Have the GSC operator coordinate with the safety pilot throughout the operation to ensure that the aircraft stays in the traffic pattern. If this can not be done the GSC operator will take control of the aircraft and have it automatically re enter the traffic patternLosing orientation briefly: GSC operator will coordinate with safety pilot to give the aircrafts heading and position. If necessary GSC operator will take control until orientation can be re established. Having unexpected ground operations: Try to find out when the operations are happening before hand. If one is happening while the operation is taking place make sure that they are briefed as to what is happening and what they can expect. Exceeding Max Speed: The GSC operator will communicate with the safety pilot when the aircraft reaches speeds above cruise to try and lower the risk of this happening. If the aircraft does exceed its max speed then the GSC operator will take control of the aircraft Losing Depth Perception: If this happens the GSC operator will take control until depth perception is regained Unexpected manned Traffic: Main mitigation is looking at NOTAM’s in the area and having a VO looking at flight radar to monitor ADSB. If manned traffic enters the flight area unexpectedly the VO’s will communicate withe the PIC as to where they are. The safety pilot will then make a descion to either maintain current altitude and make a controlled descent. Flying in close proximity to other Believers: main mitigation is setting different pattern altitudes for the different teams and coordinating when each team is doing low passes. Poor Takeoff: practicing proper takeoff form before operationImproper setup of believer: have multiple people look over the believer before start of flightSome form of Connection issue: Ensure all connections (DATX, GSC, Believer, Telemetry, ect) are all healthy before operation start. Crash into obstacle, person, power lines, ect: Make sure you are flying above tree line on downwind.Fly away: ensure connections are healthy before you start flying
Altitude doesn’t exceed 650ft AGLTraffic pattern stays within the coordinates and flight area listed All participating members of the operation are Part 107 certified The Checklist and general flight operation complies with those listed in Claytons waiver
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Operational Plan
30 Points
Nathan Tyler Rose
Last edited 4 minutes ago by Erik Russell Krellner.
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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Objectives
This operation is primarily a training operation for the fixed wing UAS the Believer. This training mission is designed to get us accustomed to fixed wing operations. The main thing being trained in this operation is flying in a stable traffic pattern and landings.
We will do many low passes to try and get our final more on center line. The goal is to eventually have the confidence to do a landing. If the operator isn’t able to do a landing then someone else will take control of the aircraft through a buddy box system.
Roles and Responsibilities
PIC: The pilot in command. Will be in charge of overall operation safety and regulatory compliance.
Safety Pilot (may be PIC): Will be in charge of flying the Believer in stabilized mode. Will also take over control if a malfunction happens to the UAS will flying in auto
GCS Operator: In charge of managing the ground control station and checking the UAS position, speed, altitude, and other vitals to ensure nothing is going wrong. This role will also ensure that the speed of the UAS stays within its limits. While the UAS is flying in stabilize the GCS operator will also move the waypoint markers as needed.
Operational Area
This is a map of out operational area. It is located at ACRE off the road W500 N. Its GPS coordinate is 40.496340, -86.994293. This location offers multiple grass strips for landings ensuring that takeoffs and landings can almost always be in headwind. This location also has very low number of hazards.
There is power available at this location however there is no internet or restrooms close by.
Checklists
Pre Departure Checklist:
Believer Set up Checklist
SCALED PLATFORM TRAINING CHECKLIST- DRAFT 2024-08-13 02_32_31.pdf
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After Operation Checklist
a. Power down Aircraft
b. Power down DATX
c. Power down GCS
d. Disassemble Aircraft
e. Do a debrief of the operation
Operation Guide
Before leaving the airport to head to the mission area ensure that all parts of the aircraft/GSC needed for the operation are loaded in the vehicle (Parts a-d). Then the group will go over the necessary pre flight checks to see if their are any weather or other aerial hazards (parts e and f). Then the group will go over the flight roles of the mission, over all operation procedures, flight area, ect (Parts g-j). Once at the mission area you will go over these procedures again listed in (e-f). You will also check the controller and GSC battery life to ensure their will be no loss of connection. Then you will assembly the believer and put the DATX in safe state before starting the believer checklist
Risk Assessment
The following is the risk assessment matrix for this operation
The mitigations for these hazards are as follows
Negligible Hazard Mitigations:
Minor Hazard Mitigations
Moderate Hazard mitigations
Significant Hazard Mitigations
Severe Hazard Mitigations
Emergency Contingency Procedures
Compliance and Approvals
Link to Part 107b Waiver:
@FAA 107.51(b) Waiver
How this mission maintains compliance in the context of the waiver:
Part 107b Waiver Flight Area
Mission Files
20260330_ACREMissionPlan_ErikKrellner_BelieverOpPlan.json
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ACREMission_RallyPoint.json
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AIRPSACE_OLDLOCATION.json
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Waiver Quiz
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Deliverables
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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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