UAS Recurrent Pilot Training 08/18/25
The RTC @ the Fountain Valley Campus - Orange County, California
Dates for this course have been updated.
Course Summary
The UAS Recurrent Pilot Training course was designed to maintain competency and currency for pilots operating under a COA and/or Part 107 in established programs. Attendees learn new and pending FAA regulations, law changes, and relevant case law. Flight training is conducted on agency-specific UAV platforms, and students learn how to maximize their flight management software and UAV software settings. Students will complete the objective National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Aerial Test, level 3 Open and level 4 Obstructed course.
- Participate in eight hours of flight training, including two hours of personally logged flight time
- Demonstrate flight skills under stress in public safety mission sets
- Explain new and pending regulations and laws affecting public safety UAS programs
- Complete the RTC Certified NIST level 3 and 4 test
- Explain and demonstrate flight management software and UAV setting management to maximize capabilities
Course Information
Course Length: 2 days (16 hours)
Max Class Size: 20 Students
Equipment: Students should bring their assigned UAV / RTC Supplemented
Recommended Prerequisite: RTC UAS Operators Course, or Basic Pilots Course, or equivalent training
Student Requirements: Part 107 license or flying under a COA
Technical Level: Beginner to Advanced UAS Operators
Recommended For: UAS Operators in public service and private security industries.
Notes: None
Venue Information
The Regional Training Center @ Fountain Valley
7595 Mt Herrmann St., Fountain Valley CA 92708
The Regional Training Center operates out of a secured facility. Please bring a photo ID with you to your first day of class, as you will be required to undergo a simple background check to comply with I.T.A.R. regulations. Please park in the area indicated below. Checkin time on the first day of class is 0730 hours, the doors will be locked until then.
**Special Note** The facility is large industrial warehouse for ISC or Interconnect Solutions Company. Go to the front entrance of the facility (where the flagpoles are). Once in the lobby, make an immediate left and proceed up the stairs. The classroom is located at the top of the steps and immediately to your left.**
Please do not park in the “NO PARKING” areas listed on the map (guest parking and the first two rows closest to the facility) as it is reserved for ISC employees…
Contract Hotels:
Sonesta ES Suites
17550 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 965-8000
Studio king suite – $120 +taxes per night.
This king studio suite provides ample space with one king bed and a full-size sofa bed. The living area features a flat-screen television with premium movie channels and a work desk. The kitchen includes a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, microwave oven, dishwasher, pots and pans, utensils, plates, and glasses. The hotel provides a complimentary full breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking for one vehicle. Additional amenities include onsite laundry facilities, a fitness center, a heated pool/spa, a basketball court, and a fire pit with a grill and outdoor dining area.
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Ayres Hotel, Fountain Valley
17550 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 861-5170
King studio suite – $139 +taxes per night.
(June – August Rates $175+ per night for Double Queen)
Our King Studio Suite features One King Bed and a full size sofa bed to accommodate extra guests. Guestrooms include a micro kitchen with a mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Amenities include 42″ flat screen TV, iHome clock/alarm, executive desk with ergonomic chair, and sitting area. Our bathrooms feature a tub/shower combination with separate vanity. Overnight guests enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, internet, and parking.
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Both hotels are approximately 1.4 miles away from the training center.
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