Pilots of manned aircraft want all drone pilots to know as much about aviation as they do. That’s the best way to mitigate hazards of mixing manned and unmanned aircraft into our nation’s airspace.
But have you thought about it from the perspective of manned aviation understanding drone operations?
A May 30, 2018, WINGsReality EDU webinar, Unmanned Aerial Systems – What Every Pilot Needs to Know, will discuss the topic.
It is imperative that all pilots share a common understanding of how and why this blend works, and how to maintain and improve the impeccable safety record that general aviation has enjoyed for decades, say officials with WINGsReality EDU.
Pre-registration is required. The webinar counts for two WINGS credits for Basic Knowledge.
Cost is $6.95.
I received an invite for this thru my WINGS account & considered registering, but the registration fee deterred me from signing up.
I was willing to pay the $6.95, but they only accept payment through PayPal. I don’t have PayPal and will not get an account due to Internet security problems.
One VERY important distinction between pilots of crewed aircraft and the operators of drones (aka “UAS) is the amount of “skin” in the game. Pilots (AND passengers) = 100%; Drone operators = 0% Those key statistics seem to be lost on most drone operators.
Well said. They keep wanting to elevate their status by having people refer to them as “Pilots” when they are not doing much beyond playing video games in 3D.