Cat I & 2 sUAS AWE Training (Kite Pilot School)

Kite-Pilot School is offering two new classes in addition to the original Cat 1 sUAS AWE Training Course.  Consult original notice at bottom for more details.

Professional Kite Methods for Airborne Wind Energy

Intensive hands-on course in all branches of kite-flying with particular emphasis on large kites & kite arrays. Choose special instruction by top masters in any style of kiting. Master traction kites with an eye to AWE use. Learn advanced rigging & kite-making secrets.
10 hours

Experimental Airborne Wind Energy Methods
Practical workshop in the basic science & techniques of AWE, including anchor-networks, ground-based generators, flying generators & conductive cables, flying turbines, wing-mills, varidrogues, reels, composite tethered foils & large arrays. Learn to design, build, & fly in a comparative experimental format for rapid development of tailored solutions.
20 hours
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Original Kite Pilot School Announcement
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 First Call For Kite Pilot Trainees
Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) is a hot new field in alternative energy. FAA rules for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) define AWE's USA regulatory framework. Early compliance helps predict commercialization prospects for competing AWE technologies. A new aviation profession of AWE Kite Pilot has emerged.

KiteLab Group is now registering students for its experimental Cat 1 sUAS AWE Training Course (Kite Pilot School). This is combined Cat 1 PIC (Pilot In Control) & (VO) Visual Observer Training. Completion qualifies for follow-on training for a KiteLab Group Cat 1 Instructor Rating. CAT 2 sUAS AWE category certification training will be offered as FAA requirements are finalized & met.

This training is rigorous college-level study with hands-on practice. Mastery of pertinent aeronautical & AWE application knowledge is required. Structured flying hours with varied systems & conditions are assigned. Most coursework can be completed as distance learning. Flexible access to specialized sUAS AWE equipment with instruction is available in Ilwaco, WA, a scenic world-class kiting location.

Prior experience in these areas earns partial credit- Piloting (including ultralight, hang glider, skydiving, & paraglider), Kite Mastery, Model Aviation Expertise, UAV Operations, & Membership (in good standing) in an FAA accepted enitity like the American Kiteflier's Association (AKA) or Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Membership in the Airborne Wind Energy Industry Association (AWEIA) required. Students must be 14 or older.

Course is self-paced with supervision. Cat 1 Base Tuition is $500US. Field Instruction & Flight Testing is $20hr (average 10hrs). Economy food & lodging available. Volunteer work, group registration, or hardship qualifies for free or discounted training.
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