Replies to post #6901 on World Surveillance Group Inc (fka WSGI)

[rocky301]

bullseye,

No status report on FAA inspections have be given at this time. It would be logical to assume that the FAA inspections are important and they must pass whatever guidelines they have. Below is some info I found, not sure whether we need the COA in restricted air space or not...rock

Proper airspace management is a critical component of UAV mission safety and success. First of all, airspace analysis determines the proposed airspace for UAV activities, and identifies the organizations responsible for authorizing said flight operations. The flight team must then obtain a Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the FAA for UAV operation in US national airspace. To date, the FAA has not published any guidelines that define the process civil proponents are to use in obtaining the COA. Civil proponents are instructed to use the same criteria used by Department of Defense UAV proponents, as contained in FAA Order 7610.4, Special Military Operations, Ch. 12, Sect. 9. This Order suggests that DoD proponents submit an "Application for COA" to the appropriate FAA Region's Air Traffic Division (ATD) at least 60 days prior to the beginning date of the planned UAV flight operation. The application must include: (1) a detailed description of the proposed UAV operation, including the classes of airspace required, (2) the UAV's physical characteristics and operational capabilities (e.g., cruise speed, climb/descent rate), (3) method used to control the UAV (remote or autonomous), (4) method used to avoid other aircraft, (5) coordination and communication procedures, (6) contingency plans, and (7) a statement of airworthiness. Upon approval and issuance, the COA may impose additional conditions for flight conduct. For instance, a Notice to Airmen may need to be broadcast prior to flight in order to warn other pilots in the area of UAV activites. Also, a direct communications link, either telephonic or personal, is typically maintained between the FAA and the UAV mission manager.
http://uav-applications.org/services/airspace.html

[instructmba]

bullsEye1.. I am a FAA Flight Instructor with Commercial Pilot and Intrument Ratings. I am also a past member of the E.A.A.

I am not an expert, but have flown homebuilt airplanes and helped make one. This first inspection should be a piece of cake. The Inspector will be looking for proper construction techniques and material. I'm am 100% convinced that Vern knows what they want, infact, it is a good guess the Inspector doesn't know what in the world he/she is looking at, Hope he/she has a big ladder! All kidding aside, the FAA just wants to be sure nobody gets hurt, and since there will be no pilot this will be a little different from what I've seen in the past. I've been to Oshkosh and have seen just about anything under the sun, but the Stratellite is another story!

BTW, I bought GTEL for the other stuff long before the Sanwire deal was made. In a certain sense I'm happy they are giving this a go because it could help business, but the other operatins are what will bring home the bacon in the next year. I don't like the big swings the Stratellite could give us and like the steady eddy rise more than anything.

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