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Operational Plan
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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Operation ASREC
Use the headings below to build your operational plan. Remove all supporting text in grey.
Objectives
We are trying to train AT 219 pilots to familiarize new pilots with fixed-wing aircraft systems, and to train people in real-time on ground control operations and autonomous mission planning, including a multicrew system with a GCS operator, safety pilot, and VOs.
Roles and Responsibilities
Safety Pilot
responsible for the in-flight mission, and when it is in stabilize and taxi mode.
GCS Operator
responsible for planning autonomous missions, takeoffs and landings, while controlling it in autonomous mode. they are also responsible for the overall health of the aircraft and reading out how values.
VO
looks out for the aircraft, along with all other potential hazards, like other aircraft, or potential ground obstables like towers
Instructor
takes over in the event that the student safety pilot can not fly, or to provide instruction
Operational Area
Include a map of the area, GPS coordinates, and navigation aids (”turn by the cow pasture on Route 43”).
Include information about the area: is there power? Bathrooms? Internet? 40.49568° N, 86.99624° W
Checklists
Request the aircraft in Coda early enough to ensure the dispatcher on duty has enough time to charge batteries and get the aircraft ready
Ensure both ends of the GCS antennas are in the aircraft
Grab safety vests
Grab a GCS laptop and charger
Grab the power station
Grab the Wifi extender
Grab a DATX
Bring the airframe and wings, making sure to not forget the wing spars
Operation Guide
preflight
check area for any potential hazards
make the go no go call
set aircraft on a flat surface
ensure everything is secure (wings, battery, props)
plug battery in, and then seal the pitot tube temporarily
run all ground checks and ensure GCS is running properly
takeoff
make sure everyone envolved with the operation is ready to fly
hold aircraft at 20 degree angle upward
let motors spin up and then launch forward
climb to mission altitude
mission
follow mission which was either planned or given to you
maintain visual line of sight
GCS provides frequent updates on information like airspeed, link quality, and any worries or emergencies.
landing
Either the safety pilot or the GCS operator will announce that they would like to land.
slowly descend to pattern altitude
when about to land, and pull the power to protect propellers.
Risk Assessment
Use FAA AC 107‑2 matrix
Key hazards: GPS loss, battery failure, flyaway, boundary violation, weather, bystanders, link loss
ways to prevent this
proficiency, frequently checking battery voltage, VO monitoring, understanding weather limits
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?
low battery: return immediately
lost link: attempt reconnection, if not, auto land.
crash: secure the area, document and report, notify FAA if necessary
flyaway: call the purdue airport tower
contacts KLAF tower, instructor, clayton brown
Compliance and Approvals
Here, you may wish to add a copy of your Part 107 credentials and currency documents. Include a copy of the waiver and highlight important points from the waiver. See resources for waiver information.
Mission Files
In Ground Control build and export the following (attach them here):
ASREC_Waiver_Mission_CSB_030526.json
5.7 KB
ASREC_Waiver_AirspaceWaived_CSB_030526.json
1.1 KB
ASREC_Waiver_RallyPoints_CSB_030526.json
696 B
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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Sum
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