DOC Part 101 Theory Course
DOC Part 101 Theory Course
Learn the Part 101 rules. This course is provided by Flight Test NZ Part 141 certificate TR52489.
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Course Details
Introduction
This course consists of a mix of reading and watching short videos. Throughout the course, there are short quizzes. These will help you to be sure you have absorbed the information presented. You can go back and review the content at any time. You may repeat any quiz as many times as you’d like.
At the end of this course, you will be asked to take an exam covering all of the information presented. You must achieve a score of 80% or better to pass this exam. If you get less than 80% you may resit the exam.
Upon successful completion of the online theory portion of this course, you will have a good understanding of part 101 rules.
After you successfully complete your exam you will receive your theory acknowledgement certificate which can be shown internally at DOC.
This does not give you a RPAS 101 Pilot Certificate and does not entitle you to fly within 4km of an airport.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction
In this module, we look at why you need to know the Part 101 rules, the requirements to obtain the Professional RPAS Pilot Certificate, and what additional drone operations are allowed with the certificate.
Module 2: Civil Aviation Rules
This covers the Civil Aviation Act (CAR) and the relevant parts required for drone operation.
Module 3: Understanding the Concept of Airspace
In this module, we will dive into the concept of airspace! Including its classifications and Visual Navigation Charts (VNCs).
Module 4: Measuring Drone Altitude
Within this module we look at the importance of AGL vs AMSL, and manned aircraft altitudes.
Module 5: Airspace Categories
In this module we look at controlled and uncontrolled airspace. The type of controlled airspace and how this impacts drone activities.
Module 6: Special Use Airspace
This covers VFR transit lanes and special use airspace.
Module: 7: Runways and Aerodrome Operations
Look at take off and landing areas, wind, and permissions.
Module 8: Using the Airshare Site
This module looks at the Airshare site, logging your flight plan, and council by-laws.
Module 9: Finding ATC Contact Information on the AIP site
Covers how to find Air Traffic Control and contacts.
Module 10: Currency and Flight Assessment
This covers the flight assessment requirements and the RPAS Recreational Pilot Certificate.
Note: Flight assessment is not included in this course.
Part 101 Exam
Final exam for course.