UAS Basic Pilots Course 04/28/25
The RTC @ the Fountain Valley Campus - Orange County, California
California POST Certified :: Certification Number: 1287-20275
Virtual self-paced classroom for FAA testing preparation begins March 28, 2025
Course Summary
The UAS Basic Pilots Course is 32-hours of instruction designed specifically and ONLY for agencies with an established UAS program and flying missions with protocols and a comprehensive policy in place. The curriculum focuses on piloting skills and training in UAS safety and general UAS program operations. Training begins online with FAA Part 107 test preparation, culminating in an in-class test review and assistance with test scheduling.
Students will:
- Prepare for the FAA UAG 107 test (test fee included in tuition)
- Explain UAS safety management strategies and safety culture
- Demonstrate UAV flight setup and pre-flight
- Demonstrate emergency safety procedures
- Explain record-keeping and courtroom testimony
- Demonstrate UAV piloting skills in basic public safety mission-sets
- Demonstrate UAV piloting skills in a competition course, under stress
**Each student will receive a minimum of 8 hours of flight training as a member of a UAS deployment team and log up to 3 hours of actual flight time.**
The Regional Training Center (The RTC) is not affiliated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA Remote Pilot Airman Certificate is achieved by passing the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test. PSI Examination Services now controls all FAA Part 107 testing. The RTC staff will facilitate and assist students in scheduling their FAA examination using an RTC-issued coupon code.
Course Information
Course Length: 8 hours online and 3 days in class (32 hours total)
Max Class Size: 20 Students
Equipment: All training equipment is provided by the RTC
Prerequisite: None
Student Requirements: None
Technical Level: Beginner/New UAS Operators
Recommended For: UAS Operators and Supervisors
Notes: Tuition includes $175 FAA 107 testing fee. This course is ONLY for agencies that already have an established UAS program and are flying missions with protocols and a comprehensive policy in place.
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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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If you book in person or via the phone, please mention “Rate Code 2THEREGI”
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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If you book in person or via the phone, please mention “LARTC”
Both hotels are approximately 1.4 miles away from the training center.
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Fountain Valley CA 92708
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