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Remote Pilot Training

Fido67 · 2024-08-28 18:31:38

Hi Looking for any information about remote pilot training. I don’t mean just drone operators . Isn’t there training , possibly not in Ireland yet, for remote pilots for small aircraft that would be used for search and rescue , mapping , etc and I think you need a Class 1 pilot’s licence so you understand instructions from…

28-08-2024 6:31pm

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Fido67

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Hi
Looking for any information about remote pilot training. I don’t mean just drone operators . Isn’t there training , possibly not in Ireland yet, for remote pilots for small aircraft that would be used for search and rescue , mapping , etc and I think you need a Class 1 pilot’s licence so you understand instructions from air traffic control?
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#2 08-09-2024 5:20pm

breadmond

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Pilots flying light aircraft remotely doesn't currently exist. There are UAS/Drone pilots and normal pilots. And in any case to fly an aircraft remotely you'd really want a proper pilot's licence or else how would you expect to fly the thing?

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