0075 - FAA Remote Pilot Exam Prep: Accelerated Ground School.
Course Description
Fast-Track Your FAA Part 107 Certification with SCTC’s Accelerated Ground School!
Take your drone piloting ambitions to new heights with Southern Crescent Technical College’s Accelerated Ground School for the FAA Remote Pilot written exam! Our expert-led course breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand concepts, giving you the confidence and knowledge to ace your exam on the first attempt. Enroll today and take off toward your FAA Part 107 certification!
About the Course
Southern Crescent Technical College offers a comprehensive six-session, in-person FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Exam Preparation Course. The FAA Remote Pilot Certificate is a mandatory requirement for those seeking compensation for drone operations. This course provides in-depth instruction on all key subjects covered in the FAA’s 60-question exam, including:
✅ FAA Regulations
✅ The National Airspace System
✅ Aviation Weather
✅ Aircraft Performance
✅ Operational Procedures
This intensive preparation course meets twice a week, with two-hour evening sessions, ensuring students receive thorough instruction and hands-on learning.
📖 Required Material: Purchase the AVOT 2001 Concepts Study Guide, Second Edition at the SCTC bookstore.
Meet Your Instructor: Captain Eckhardt
With over 50 years of aviation experience, Captain Eckhardt brings unparalleled expertise to the classroom. His impressive journey in aviation includes:
✈️ Earning his Private Pilot Certificate at 18
✈️ Achieving an Instrument Rating & Multi-Engine Rating at 21
✈️ Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor, specializing in Instrument & Multi-Engine Training
✈️ Earning his Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
✈️ Instructing both primary and advanced pilots for three years
✈️ Serving as a Captain for British Caribbean Airways, flying Beech 18 and DC-3 aircraft
✈️ Accumulating 32 years of experience as a Captain with Atlantic Southeast Airlines
Following his mandatory FAA airline pilot retirement at age 65, Captain Eckhardt continued his passion for aviation, working as a Part 135 charter jet pilot (Phenom 300) before transitioning to academia. He is now the Program Coordinator and Lead Instructor for SCTC’s UAV Program, as well as a volunteer drone consultant for the government.
Enroll Today—Your Future in Drone Aviation Starts Here!
Secure your spot in this high-demand course and gain the skills you need to pass the FAA Part 107 exam with confidence.
📅 Limited seats available—register now!
THIS COURSE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FAA PART 107 EXAM. THIS IS A EXAM PREP CLASS.