FA480924Q00820001 - Questions and Answers.pdf
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- Edge 130 Blue Pro Kit Drone along with Spare Kits, "Train the Trainer" course and individual training
- Solicitation number
- FA480924Q0082
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This document contains Questions and Answers related to a federal contract opportunity for the Edge 130 Blue Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) and associated training. The key details are:
The minimum training requirements are one day for operator training and three days for instructor training, with no maximum time requirement. The ground training format should be lecture/hands-on based, with a written or verbal examination. FAA certification is not required, but an understanding of FAA regulations is expected. The flight instructors do not need to be FAA certified. There is no set number of minimum flight hours per pilot, but they must fly every 90 days. The contractor will provide all necessary drones and accessories for the training, and the use of government-procured drones is prohibited.
The related federal contract opportunity is for the Edge 130 Blue sUAS kit, spare kits, a "Train the Trainer" course, and individual training, to be provided to the 4th SFS at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina. The solicitation is being issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command.
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Questions and Answers
1. **Minimum Training Days:**
- What is the minimum number of training days required per year for:
- Instructors?
- Pilots?
- What is the minimum number of training days required per month for:
- Instructors?
- Pilots?
- What is the minimum number of training days required per week for:
- Instructors?
- Pilots?
2. **Training Hours – Interior vs. Exterior:**
- What are the minimum hours required for interior (classroom-based) training?
- What are the minimum hours required for exterior (outdoor) training?
To answer questions 1 & 2, there is no specific maximum time requirement for training. The minimum number of days is one day for operator training and three days for instructor training.
How much time it takes to achieve a reasonable level of competency and safety from a starting point of zero knowledge of aerospace science, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, FAA Regulations should be determined by the manufacturer as aircraft complexity varies.
3. **Ground Training Format:**
- Does the ground training need to be:
- Automated and web-based?
- Q&A and textbook-style?
- Another specified format?
Format is desired as lecture/hands-on based i.e. video, power point. Read ahead material could help shorten the class length if deemed necessary. There will need to be a written or verbal examination.
4. **FAA Test Requirement:**
- Is FAA test-taking required for sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) certification as part of this training?
No, we are exempt from Part 107 certification. However, some understanding airspace, baseline FAA Regulations (flight clearance, something, etc.)
5. **Flight Instructor Certification:**
- Does the flight instructor being trained need to become FAA certified for this training program?
The instructors don’t need to be FAA Certified.
6. Is there a Military training minimum platform or mil Spec manual that must be adhered to? i.e.… Testing cycles, pilot checks, operationally ready specs for these pilots?
The guidance for us is AFMAN 11-502.
7. In plain language, what is the target minimum total flight hours per pilot per day, month and/or year?
There is no set number of hours. Each pilot must fly every 90 days.
8. Is our one drone we are providing the only available drone or does the military base provide additional drones issued to each pilot for their use in training?
-Basically, do we need to also provide testing/class drones beyond the days we are onsite during training?
For all training the manufacturer will provide all materials to include drones and accessories for use. Vendor will not hold liable the government for use of their drones for vendor provided training. Use of already procured government drones is prohibited for vendor use.
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