RPAS TRAINING ACADEMY

Drone Instructor Rating

CAA/ATO 0379

Course DescriptionThe Instructor Rating course has been designed for candidate who

wants to obtain the Drone Instructor Rating to allow them to provide drone instruction to clients wanting to obtain their RPL.

This course aims to take an experienced RPAS Pilot through advanced training that allows them to acquire the skills to operate

within a learning environment.

• Be at least 18 years of age.• Hold a valid Class 3 medical certificate.• Hold a valid Remote pilot licence. • Have successfully completed the theoretical and practical training. • Pass an Instructor Rating Skills Test

• Theoretical Training and Manuals• Pattern Training• Theoretical Examinations• Practical Flight Time• Practical Patter• Simulator Training• Mock Test Evaluation• Skills Test with a Designated RPAS Examiner

Candidates who wish to attend the Instructor Rating at RPAS Training Academy must meet the below criteria:

Your Course will include:

‘Our Mission is to train the finest, most proficient and professional Drone Operators in Southern Africa’

Item Description Estimate

Lectures 30 Hours

Teach the Teacher

R8,000Ground School LecturesApplied Meterology & NavigationPrinciples of Flying Instruction Legislation & Airmanship

Briefings 10 HoursFlight Exercises 1-19

R8,000SOPSEmergeny Procedures

Patter 3 Hours Instructional Patter R4,800Exams Instructor Written Examination R100

Skills TestDRE Skills Test

R3,500Ground EvaluationPractical Flight Evaluation

SACAA & Lunch

Regulator RPL Licence Fees

R1,460Courier to and From SACAA RegulatorDomestic Courier Fee to ClientLunch per day- Lectures Only

MULTI-ROTOR INSTRUCTORS ESTIMATE TOTAL (incl VAT) R25,860

Drone Instructor Rating COURSE estimate

Quantity Description Estimate

Aeroplane Additional Equipment

Aeroplane Theory Lecture

R8,100Aeroplane ExamAeroplane Manual Lunch

3 Flight HoursFlight Practical Hours

R4,800Pre & De- BriefingAircraft & Battery Hire

Skills TestAeroplane Cat. DRE Skills Test

R2,500Ground EvaluationPractical Flight Evaluation

Aeroplane Category skills test must be completed in conjunction with the MR Course

RPL AEROPLANE ESTIMATE TOTAL (incl VAT) R15,400

ADDITIONAL AEROPLANE CATEGORY INSTRUCTORS (optional)

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License required RPL (A) / RPL (MR) / RPL (H)

Copy of ID/passport

Copy of medical cert

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Enrolment Forms

The Remote Pilot License is designed for a candidate who holds a prior CAR 61 Aviation License. The course caters for candidates who are novices as well as candidates who are experienced “drone” flyers.• We reserve the right to postpone/cancel any course with fewer than 5 (five) attendees per course.• Course dates and rates are subject to change.• Pricing is based on the requirement as per the regulator, South African Civil Aviation Authority • Any additional/remedial training required by the candidate to complete the course/training will be for the clients

account.• The pass mark for all examinations in 75% (seventy five percent) o First or Second failed attempt- 7 (seven) day waiting period o Third or more failed attempt- 2 (two) months waiting period• A 2 (two) hour flight slot may be booked for practical training with a maximum of 4 (four) hours per day, with a

minimum 2 (two)-hour break between. • After the completion of all examinations, a skill test must take place within 90 (ninety) days or all examinations

written will lapse.• Our standard package includes a total of 3 (three) hours actual flight time per category.• Training to be completed within 3 (three) months from start of course• Lunch is included during lectures and not practical flight session, tests or when writing examinations• 5 (Five) working days’ notice shall be given should you have any special dietary needs• RPAS Training Academy will not he held liable for any food allergies.• Courier fees for licences to be sent to you is limited to Domestic hubs. International postage must be arranged by

the client• 1 (one) hour is defined as one-hour actual flight time logged• Excluded from the pricing is a South African Aviation Medical Class III, English Language Proficiency and

restricted radio examination which must be completed before being recommended for the skills test• Students will be exempt from having to complete English Language proficiency if the can provide certified copies

of the following: o school-leaver’s certificate or a statement of results indicating Matric, O or M Level, with a pass in English first language with a minimum symbol of D or its equivalent. o Certified copy of a SAQA-recognised 2-year tertiary qualification with English either as a subject or English as the language of tuition and examination. o Proof of being a present or past native of a nation where English is the first language; e.g. UK, USA, Australia or New Zealand.• The Restricted Radio Licence Examination can only be completed at an approved South African Civil Aviation

Authority Test Centre. RPAS Training Academy has a list that will be issued to you where you may write this exam-ination. RPAS Training Academy may not accept payment on behalf of you to pay the test centre for your exam-inations.

• A South African Class III Medical is required prior to commencing of the course. Should the client elect to attend the course before obtained the aviation medical certificate, he/she does so at their own risk and no refunds will be processed for the course/s.

• Clients course fees shall be paid in full prior to commencement of course unless otherwise stipulated or agreed to in writing.

Terms and conditions

I, …………………………………………………………………, the undersigned, hereby warrant that I have full contractual liabilities. I have read and I understand and agree to each and every clause hereunder.

1. I agree to abide by the school rules and the Civil Aviation Regulations.2. I hereby indemnify and hold harmless RPAS Training Academy (hereinafter “the Operator”), its members,

employees and agents from any liability of whatever nature arising from the use or operation of any aircraft, in any manner whatever, by myself or a person acting on my behalf.

3. Without limiting the applicability of the aforementioned indemnity, the indemnity includes any liability which may arise as a result of an act or omission, whether negligent or not, of members, employees or agents of the Operator, whether during training, hire or charter of an aircraft.

4. I accept liability for the excess payment in the event of an insurance claim resulting from my use or operation of an aircraft obtained from or through the Operator. I agree to maintain such personal excess insurance as required to cover the full excess on each and every aircraft I rent or use and to give effect without delay to the procedures required to facilitate payment by the insurers in the event of a claim.

5. I agree to give full effect to all procedures as may be required in the event of an insurance claim, to ensure that such insurance payments are not unreasonably delayed.

6. I agree to, in the event of a dispute, bear the legal costs of myself and the Operator on an attorney and own client scale.

7. I undertake to, immediately upon receipt by me or the Operator of a claim relating to my use of an aircraft, pay that claim or, at my own option, instruct my attorneys to defend the claim on behalf of the Operator. I will bear the costs of such defence at attorney and own client cost and the financial charges, including collection charges and interest.

8. The Operator shall not be liable for damages suffered by me, or third parties and/or the property of such third parties arising from the operation of an aircraft.

9. I acknowledge that RPAS Training Academy has a legally-mandated system of quality control that may, after con-sultation between me and the Chief Flight Instructor, result in the termination of my training activities in the case of unsatisfactory progress or conduct.

10. I also recognise the confidential nature of the internal documents of RPAS Training Academy, and agree not to disclose the contents of any such documents to third parties without the express prior written consent of Chief Flight Instructor.

Signed at ____________________________ this _______ day of ____________________________ 201______

____________________________ ______________________________Instructor Signature Student Sign

___________________________ ______________________________Witness 1 Witness 2

Consent Form

Signature of Student Name in Block Letter Date

• These rules and guidelines are intended are intended as local rules for RPAS Training Academy only. • They are to be adhered to at all times. • This is by no means a complete set of guidelines. • Any regulations as published in the NOTAMS, AIC’s, CAT’s and CAR’s shall take preference. • Any additional limitations imposed by an instructor shall be the sole discretion of that instructor, provided that

these published guidelines are not exceeded:1. All flights are to be authorized by the responsible instructor.2. No students are allowed to fly when the surface winds is more than specified in RPAS Safety Submissions (CAR

101.02.2)3. All logbooks, training files and copies of licences shall be kept at the school for the duration of the training. 4. Training files remain the property of the school.5. Smoking in the hangars, on the apron, in the classroom or while flying is strictly forbidden.6. Each flight is to be preceded by a thorough pre-flight inspection, and all flight operations shall be conducted

strictly in accordance with the limitations and procedures contained in the aircraft flight manual.7. Weight and balance is to be considered before every flight.8. No aircraft shall be left unattended with the motors running.9. Flying time shall be calculated from Take-off to landing.10. Aircraft shall not be left outside at night or in inclement weather. 11. All accident and incidents shall be reported to the Accountable Manager or CFI.12. After each flight a post-flight inspection shall be carried out.13. Before take-off, a lookout turn of at least 360˚ must be completed to ensure that the airspace is clear.14. No take-off shall be attempted without a radio broadcast.15. Pilots shall ensure that they have the appropriate flight operations documentation for the area in which they are

flying in.

• It is the responsibility of the student to:1. Adequately prepare for the Theoretical Knowledge Exam. 2. Familiarise himself/herself with the contents of the Training and Procedures Manual. 3. Familiarise himself/herself to the relevant Air Law. 4. Display respect for the law and the rules of airmanship. 5. Maintain flight safety as the first priority to all training activities.• Students must not sign on for training within eight (8) hours of consuming alcohol or with an alcohol concen-

tration as indicated by a breath alcohol test of 0.02 or greater.

RPAS Training Academy Rules

why train with us?

We are a premium drone-training facility run by passionate & highly experienced aviation experts from all sectors of the industry. By

offering exceptional customer service in a modern learning environment, we strive to build a reputation of superior training

standards on a global scale.

Our objectives include educating and training newcomers in the drone industry, while assisting to facilitate employment

opportunities throughout South Africa. Our drive and dedication is what sets us apart from the competition, which is demonstrated in

each and every session that we offer our students.

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Johannesburg

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