Introduction to Remotely Piloted Aircraft

• Covered all relevant knowledge pertaining to Part 107 license test.
• Learned the history of RPA and current uses in the industry.

Flight Science I

• Private Pilot ground school
• Dived into all knowledge needed for the PPL knowledge test and flight training
• Motivated me to pursue my pilot’s license

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations

• Hands-on UAS operations using an eFlite PA-18 Super Cub RC plane
• Completed NIST training course
• Covered sensors, ground stations, control systems, radio communication

Computer Science I

• Introduction to programming in C++ and MATLAB
• Built foundational logic skills transferable to autopilots and embedded systems

Aviation Law

• Explored aviation law including insurance, NTSB, titles, and regulatory framework.

Aviation Safety Factors

• Studied safety reporting systems used in aviation
• Learned how to build and maintain a strong safety culture
• Examined accident prevention strategies and human factors

UAS Flight Control Systems

• Deep dive into command and control links inlcuding transmission, reception, communication links, and ground station hardware
• Developed an understanding of the structure within a flight control board with respect to IMU, feedforward control, and Kalman Filters
• Experience flying a G25 aircraft in a team environment requiring crew resource management

Computer Science II

• Learned object-oriented programming (Java) including classes, inheritence, and interfaces
• Developed skills in data structure such as arrays and lists
• Strengthened my understanding of how programming concepts translate to autonomous systems

Introduction to Aircraft Engines

• Introduced to the fundamentals of reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines
• Applied mathematical formulas to identify efficiency in different powerplants
• Gained insight into how engine design influences reliability, fuel burn, and operational performance

UAS Safety Officer

• Applied principles of aviation safety management to a flight test research team
• Reviewed and developed operational procedures for safe UAS handling and maintenance
• Gained experience coordinating within a diverse team to maintain safe operations