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Operational Plan

30 Points

Nathan Tyler Rose

Last edited 2 minutes ago by Nico Jaeckle.

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.

Resources

NSF EAGER Plan

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Description

Operational planning website for NSF EAGER trip to Tonopah, NV.

SCALES Flight Week

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Description

Large scale coordinated flight in Tulsa, OK to support the WMO UAS Demonstration Campaign.

Lab 05 - Intro to Mission Planning

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Description

This lab includes information on mission planning and the believer checklist.

Lab 06 - Advanced Mission Planning

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Description

This lab includes an example of a FRAT.

FAA Risk Assessment Video

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Description

This video outlines risk and hazard assessments.

FAA AC 107-2

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Description

Appendix A includes risk assessment guidance

FAA 107.51(b) Waiver

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Description

This is Clayton’s issued waiver.

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Operation ASREC

Objectives

Flight training on believer aircraft in stabilize and auto

Learn how to conduct flights under a waiver

Practice GCS, VO and PIC communication

Practice mission‑planning on Ground Control

Practice hazard identification and mitigation

Practice emergency procedures

Roles and Responsibilities

PIC

Controls the aircraft

Final authority

Goes over mission plan

Communicates with GCS and VO

GCS

Plans automatic flight mission

Monitors aircraft battery, location, link, etc

Takes over for pilot when aircraft is in auto

Alerts PIC of other aircraft or other hazards

Maintains VLOS

Instructor

Gives feedback

Provides training

Ensures safe operation

Operational Area

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Location: ASREC (40.49568° N, 86.99624° W)

Corn fields with minimal obstacles

No power at flight location

Possible bathrooms at main building

No available wifi only cellular

Checklists

Pre-departure

Check weather, NOTAMs, TFRs

Inspect aircraft and equipment

Prepare GCS flight plan

Review mission plan and FRAT

Charge batteries for aircraft and controller

Basic crew briefing

Check if firmware is up to date

Bring

GCS laptop

Controller

Aircraft

Table

Battery pack

Batteries

Hotspot

Sunglasses

Return Checklist

Log battery usage

Power down and disassemble aircraft

Log mission

Pack equipment + clean site

Conduct debrief

Operation Guide

Look for any NOTAMs, TFRs and make sure NOTAM was submitting 48 hours before flight. Review the METAR and take note of wind direction. Inspect the aircraft looking for any damage that could effect flight. Prepare GCS mission plan for when the pilot wants to go into auto mode and ensure there is a rally point. Review mission plan and go over FRAT to ensure safe operation. Double check charge of all batteries, aircraft, controller and laptop. Double check firmware for laptop, Radio and flight controller. Bring equipment needed out in the field.

Risk Assessment

hazards: low battery, weather, bystanders, link loss, GPS loss, Trees, Power lines, electrical boxes

Mitigations: battery beeper, weather limits, Rally point, VO monitoring, cones, proficiency in manual and stabilize mode

Residual risk reduced to low/medium with mitigations

Emergency and Contingency Procedures

Lost link: go to rally point

Low battery: return and land

Flyaway: VO announces direction and PIC attempts override, reports if boundary is reached.

Crash: document with pictures and notify instructor

Weather deterioration: Return and land

Emergency contacts: Instructor, Purdue Police, FAA regional office

Compliance and Approvals

PIC must hold valid Part 107 certificate

waiver requirements:

VLOS only

Boundary file loaded

Duplex PIC–VO communication

Documented mitigations

Access to waiver.

Mission Files

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20260331_AT219_OperationalPlan_RallyPoint_NicoJaeckle.json

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20260331_AT219_OperationalPlan_MissionPlanner_NicoJaeckle.json

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20260331_AT219_OperationalPlan_Airspace_NicoJaeckle.json

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Waiver Quiz

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Criteria summary

1. Objectives

Clear, specific training objectives tied to the upcoming missions; not generic.

2. Roles and responsibilities

All key roles defined (PIC, VO, instructor, GCS operator) with clear responsibilities.

3. Operational area

Map, coordinates, and navigational cues; description of site features and constraints.

4. Checklists

Believer checklist included; tailored pre‑departure and return checklists that are complete and usable.

5. Operation guide

Expands checklist into a readable, step‑by‑step “how‑to” narrative aligned with course practices.

6. Risk assessment

Uses FAA‑style risk matrix (e.g., AC 107‑2 / risk video); clear hazards, mitigations, and residual risk.

7. Emergency and contingency procedures

Comprehensive list of emergencies with concrete, safe responses and communication steps.

8. Compliance and approvals

Correctly references Part 107, currency, and 107.51(b) waiver; shows how plan complies. Completes waiver quiz with 100%.

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Sum

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Roles and Responsibilities

Emergency and Contingency Procedures

Compliance and Approvals

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