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Operational Plan

30 Points
Nathan Tyler Rose
Last edited 3 minutes ago by Kyle Elliott Struck.

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

NSF EAGER Plan
Link
Description
Operational planning website for NSF EAGER trip to Tonopah, NV.
SCALES Flight Week
Link
Description
Large scale coordinated flight in Tulsa, OK to support the WMO UAS Demonstration Campaign.
Lab 05 - Intro to Mission Planning
Link
Description
This lab includes information on mission planning and the believer checklist.
Lab 06 - Advanced Mission Planning
Link
Description
This lab includes an example of a FRAT.
FAA Risk Assessment Video
Link
Description
This video outlines risk and hazard assessments.
FAA AC 107-2
Link
Description
Appendix A includes risk assessment guidance
FAA 107.51(b) Waiver
Link
Description
This is Clayton’s issued waiver.

Operation ASREC

Objectives

The objective of this waiver is to train the students of AT219 to safely and efficiently fly the Believer.

Roles and Responsibilities

PIC - controls the aircraft in Stabilized mode, takes liability for aircraft and system
VO - watches the aircraft and surrounding area
GCS Operator - controls the aircraft in Auto mode, sets new waypoints as current
Instructor - ensures safe operation and environment

Operational Area

Park by the red pin. head straight north and at the intersection with the trailer, that is your takeoff point. There is no available power, restrooms or seating at this facility.
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Checklists

Believer_UAS_Checklist.pdf
2.7 KB

Risk Assessment

UAS_Risk_Assessment.pdf
2.9 KB

Emergency and Contingency Procedures

sUAS_Emergency_Procedures.pdf
3 KB

Compliance and Approvals


Mission Files

In Ground Control build and export the following (attach them here):
Mission (kidney bean for potential “runway” at ASREC
Rally point
Airspace (based on Clayton’s waiver boundary)

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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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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