WELCOME TO FLIGHT SCHOOL
COURSE INTRODUCTION
RKO Flight School RPAS training is on-location premium ground school course is designed for individuals interested in commercial drone operations in Canadian airspace.
Training is provided in our Vancouver Harbour (CYHC) location where we will study air traffic and radio communications in Western Canada’s busiest Seaplane & Heliport. Our unique location provides a valuable opportunity for new commercial RPAS / UAV pilots to understand air traffic separation in a busy urban area.
RKO Flight School’s experience with commercial photography and film production sets us apart from competitors.
Included in the TP 15263 Advanced RPAS Premium Training:
- Ground School: 24 HOURS
- Study & Exam Requirements: 16 HOURS
- Exam 1: FAA Part 107 Consolidated Exam
- Exam 2: RKO UAS 1.5 Exam
- Exam 3: Transport Canada RPAS TP 15263 Advanced Exam
- TOTAL COURSE DURATION 40HRS
1. FAST TRACK - CERTIFICATE SHORT CUT
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Review each of the tests below.
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Take both exams (scroll down.) and obtain 100% on both.
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Learn from failure.
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Go to “Professional Track” below.
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Obtain certificate.
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2. PROFESSIONAL TRACK - EXTENDED TRAINING & CERTIFICATE
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Sign up for RKO Flight School training package.
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Review the exams.
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Review training materials to address weak knowledge areas.
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Purchase a training quadcopter and learn star pattern drill.
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Take both exams (scroll down.)
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Obtain certificate.
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After attending ground school lessons and passing your final exams – you will receive your own named RKO Flight School certificate and be well prepared for safe operations, SFOC submissions, and flight reviews. Call 604.790.0340 now for pricing and availability.
RKO Drone Training Certificate 2017
Step #1 – Review the FAA prep exam:
Step #2 – Review the RKO cert exam:
Not ready yet? When paid RKO Flight School members fail, we send a detailed exam report for use as study guide on the next exam attempt.
TAKE THE FAA PART 107 NOW.
TAKE THE RKO EXAM NOW.
Please use the same account email and name used to register on this site.
Our priority contact form is below, with 12 hour response times (members only).
Skype or FaceTime meetings or additional training may be scheduled by pressing here.
TAIL IN STAR PATTERN – A FRAMEWORK FOR OPERATOR CONTROL
EXPANDED TRAINING VIDEOS
1. Radio Transmission Basics for Drone Pilots
2. Basic Airspace Overview for Drone Pilots.
3. LiPo Drone Batteries. DJI Intelligent vs Standard.
4. SkyVector for Drone Pilots, ForeFlight and DROTAMs.
Invest in knowledge and training as a responsible multirotor pilot.
Some may argue to skip these steps and jump into a race ready FPV quadcopter, or heavy lift camera ship, we believe this can be dangerous and also doesn’t make sense for goal oriented commercial operators.
Taking the right steps early, makes it easier to achieve mastery in the end.
Our motorcycle friends say, “Starting with a 1000cc race bike is not a good idea”.
The most direct path to safe and responsible commercial operations is a clear development path.
Click on any of the major sections below for training products and a direct link to reputable suppliers.
-prices are approximate.
1. LINE OF SIGHT (LOS) MICRO QUADCOPTERS
2. BLADE NANO QX - REMOVABLE BATTERIES
3. BLADE NANO QX FPV
4. RADIOS - SPEKTRUM DX6 RADIO
5. BLADE 200 QX MINI QUAD
6. CUSTOM RACE QUAD 130 SIZE - CARBON
Deformation Insects 130 – FPV Bundle
Supplier: SN Hobbies
CAD$190.00 without receiver, video transmitter, goggles or radio.
7. HIGH PERFORMANCE 4S FPV RACE BUILDS