# Midstream Integrity Services - Unmanned Aircraft Division ROAV Pilot in Command / Visual Observer Syllabus

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# Table of Contents

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# Scope **of Instruction ................................**  **................................ ..............................**  **2** Weather Requirements Safety Unaccomplished Tasks Student Gradebooks II. 

# Pilot in Command (PIC) **................................ ................................**  **....................... 3**  GI
- 1 SIM
- 1 SIM
- 2 (If Required) ROAV
- 1 ROAV
- 2 ROAV
- 3 SENSOR
- 1 SENSOR
- 2 GI
- 2 ROAV
- 4 III. 

# Visual Observer (VO) **................................ ................................**  **............................ 8**  VO
- 1 IV. 

# Appendix **................................ ................................**  **................................ ................**  **9** Glossary of TermsMIDSTREAM INTEGRITY SERVICES - UNM AN NED A IRCRA FT DI VISION - FEBRUA RY 2015 2



# Scope of I nstructi on The purpose of this document is to outline the required training for an individual holding a private pilot certificate (or higher qualification) to become certified in an unmanned aircraft operated by Midstream Integrity Services. Instruction will be a combination of classroom, simulator, and flights. There are no restrictions on the number of syllabus events that can be accomplished in one day. At the completion of the training requirements outlined herein, the trainee will be certified as a Pilot In Command (PIC) or Visual Observer (VO.) 

# Weather Requirements All flight operations require the following:
 VMC conditions (1500’ / 3 nm)  No forecast or actual thunderstorm activity within 5 nm  Forecast / actual surface wind conditions less than or equal to 15 knots (steady state.) (Max gust of 20 knots) 

# Safety Safe ty is the top priority in all missions . At no time will training events jeopardize persons or property. Instructors and trainees must exercise sound judgment to prevent mishaps. Any mishaps that o ccur will be reported through MIS safety channels. These mishaps include, but are not limited to, motor failures, prop failures, GPS degradation / failures, real world lost link procedures required, and any unplanned impact with structures. Prior to flight, the PIC will:
 Ensure appropriate NOTAM has been issued for the flight  Review GPS NOTAMS and NOTAMS at the nearest airfield  Review weather plus and minus one hour of planned flight time  Ensure non
- participating persons are outside a 500’ radius of the planned flight path  Ensure flight awareness placards are clearly displayed  Review the flight plan and mission objectives with the Visual Observer (VO)  Provide a safety briefing for any participants not directly involved in the operation of the aircraft (observers, company representatives, etc.)  Review the aircraft maintenance forms  Visually inspect the aircraft (Pre
- flight walk
- around)  Identify a primary and alternate landing location. 

# Unaccomplished Tasks All training items are to be accomplished by the end of the course. Items that are not completed during a syllabus event will be documented in the student’s gradebook as an “unaccomplished task.” Students may progress to the next training event in the syllabus. Every reasonable attempt should be made on the next syllabus event to complete all unaccomplished tasks.MIDSTREAM INTEGRITY SERVICES - UNM AN NED A IRCRA FT DI VISION - FEBRUA RY 2015 3



# Student Gradebooks Gradebooks will be maintained by the student. Instructors will document student progression utilizing the grade sheet associated with each event . 

# Pilot in Command (P IC) The following are the requirements to be certified as a Midstream Integrity Services ROAV Pilot In Command (PIC.) Prerequisites:
 Midstream Integrity Services Visual Observer (VO) Certification

 4 missions (actual or training) as certified VO  Current Private Pilot Certificate  Current FAA Class III (or better) medical 

# GI **- 1** 

**SIM -**  **1** Me thod ofI nstructi on: Grou nd Instruction Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e Customer Service Expe ct ati ons Na ti onal Airspac e Re view FAA pe ti tion rei vew Aircraft Compone nts Aircraft Forms / M ai nte nance Aircraft Fl ig ht Th eory Instructor Comme nts:

Me thod ofI nstructi on: Si mul ator Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e No rm al Take off No rm al Lan di ng Ho ri zontal Fi gure 8 Verti ca l Figure 8 Box Patte rn Lost Vi sual P ro ce dure Instructor Comme nts:MIDSTREAM INTEGRITY SERVICES - UNM AN NED A IRCRA FT DI VISION - FEBRUA RY 2015 4



# SIM **- 2 (If Required)** 

*SIM
- 2 may be proficiency advanced if all tasks are completed to a satisfactory level on SIM
- 1. Annotate “Proficiency Advance” in the Instructor name block; Z
- out all blocks on the grade sheet. 

# ROAV**- 1**  Me thod ofI nstructi on: Si mul ator Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e No rm al Take off No rm al Lan di ng Ho ri zontal Fi gure 8 Verti ca l Figure 8 Box Patte rn Lost Vi sual P ro ce dure Instructor Comme nts:

Me thod ofI nstructi on: Fl ig ht Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP /V O

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e No rm al Take off No rm al Lan di ng Ho ri zontal Fi gure 8 Verti ca l Figure 8 Box Patte rn Lost Vi sual P ro ce dure Mo tor Fai lu re Tak eo ff Mo tor Fai lu re Box Patte rn Mo tor Fai lu re Land in g Instructor Comme nts:MIDSTREAM INTEGRITY SERVICES - UNM AN NED A IRCRA FT DI VISION - FEBRUA RY 2015 5



# ROAV**- 2** 

**ROAV -** **3** Me thod ofI nstructi on: Fl ig ht Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP /V O

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e No rm al Take off No rm al Lan di ng GP S Fl ig ht Pl an GP S Sorti e Ex ec uti on Lost Li nk Proce dure Mo tor Fai lu re Tak eo ff Mo tor Fai lu re Box Patte rn Mo tor Fai lu re Land in g Instructor Comme nts:

Me thod ofI nstructi on: Fl ig ht Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP /V O

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e No rm al Take off No rm al Lan di ng GP S Fl ig ht Pl an GP S Sorti e Ex ec uti on Point OfI nte re st H olding Mo tor Fai lu re Tak eo ff Mo tor Fai lu re Box Patte rn Mo tor Fai lu re Land in g Instructor Comme nts:MIDSTREAM INTEGRITY SERVICES - UNM AN NED A IRCRA FT DI VISION - FEBRUA RY 2015 6



# SENSOR**- 1** 

**SENSOR -**  **2** Me thod ofI nstructi on: Fl ig ht Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP /V O

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e No rm al Take off No rm al Lan di ng GP S Fl ig ht Pl an Visua l (E O) Came ra Us e Vid eoDow nl in k U se Mo tor Fai lu re Tak eo ff Mo tor Fai lu re Box Patte rn Mo tor Fai lu re Land in g Instructor Comme nts:

Me thod ofI nstructi on: Fl ig ht Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP /V O

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e No rm al Take off No rm al Lan di ng GP S Fl ig ht Pl an Th er mal Came ra Use Vid eoDow nl in k U se Mo tor Fai lu re Tak eo ff Mo tor Fai lu re Box Patte rn Mo tor Fai lu re Land in g Instructor Comme nts:MIDSTREAM INTEGRITY SERVICES - UNM AN NED A IRCRA FT DI VISION - FEBRUA RY 2015 7



# GI **- 2** 

**ROAV -**  **4** At the completion of ROAV
- 4, Evaluator Pilot (EP) will certify that the Upgrading Pilot (UP) is proficient in all tasks listed and is henceforth permitted solo operations with a qualified Visual Observer (VO.)

I hereby certify that ______________________________ _ has satisfactorily completed all required course work and has demonstrated proficiency in the DJI S900 aircraft and in the processes essential to an outstanding customer experience for clients of Midstream Integrity Services . EP Name (Printed)__________________ Date:___________ EP Signature ____________________________ Me thod ofI nstructi on: Grou nd Instruction Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e Vid eoFi le Downl oad Re port Bu ildin g Re port De livery En d ofCourse Knowl edge Te st Instructor Comme nts:

Me thod ofI nstructi on: Fl ig ht Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UP / IP /V O

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e Gro und Operati ons No rm al Take off No rm al Lan di ng GP S Fl ig ht Pl an GP S Sorti e Ex ec uti on Point OfI nte re st H olding Lost Li nk Proce dure Lost Vi sual P ro ce dure Visua l (E O) Came ra /Dow nlink Th er mal Came ra / Dow nl in k Mo tor Fai lu re Tak eo ff Mo tor Fai lu re Box Patte rn Mo tor Fai lu re Land in g Instructor Comme nts:MIDSTREAM INTEGRITY SERVICES - UNM AN NED A IRCRA FT DI VISION - FEBRUA RY 2015 8



# Vi sual Observer (V O) The following are the requirements to be certified as a Visual Observer. Prerequisites:
 Current FAA Class III (or better) medical 

# VO **- 1**  Me thod ofI nstructi on: Grou nd Instruction Instructor Visua l Observer Durati on: 1. 0 h ours Re qui re d Persons: UV O/IP

Ev en ts Compl et e Incompl et e Customer Service Expe ct ati ons Na ti onal Airspac e Re view FAA pe ti tion rei vew Aircraft Compone nts Aircraft Forms / M ai nte nance Aircraft Fl ig ht Th eory Cre w Re sourse M anage me nt Instructor Comme nts:MIDSTREAM INTEGRITY SERVICES - UNM AN NED A IRCRA FT DI VISION - FEBRUA RY 2015 9



# Appendi x **Glossary of Terms**
EP Evaluator Pilot IP Instructor Pilot PIC Pilot in command UP Upgrading Pilot UVO Upgrading Visual Observer VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VO Visual ObserverMIDSTREAM INTEGRITY SERVICES - UNM AN NED A IRCRA FT DI VISION - FEBRUA RY 2015 10