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CHAPTER CHATTER, EAA Chapter 78 2
The FAA estimates that there could be anywhere from
400,000 to 2.3 million licensed remote pilots by 2020.
Prevent Aerodynamic Stalls at Low Altitude
USI boasts a network of nearly 100 USI Certified
Two years ago, today, a Beech A-36 airplane was Instructors throughout the United States who have
destroyed by impact forces and a post impact fire already educated thousands of students, according to
following a loss of control during initial climb after company officials.
takeoff from a private airstrip near Huggins, Missouri.
The pilot and three passengers received fatal injuries.
One passenger received serious injuries. “Recognizing the quality of USI’s curriculum
suites, and the powerful support of the ARGUS
The private pilot was taking off from a 2,000-foot-long name, Northwestern Michigan College has recently
grass runway that had 70-foot tall trees at the south made an unprecedented endorsement of this
departure end with a clearing about 180 feet west of group,” said Alex Bloye, NMC’s Director of Aviation.
the runway centerline. After takeoff, the airplane began “Our partnership creates a direct pathway from
a right turn to the west toward the opening in the tree high school programs using the USI curriculum to
line. The airplane then pitched up abruptly, rolled left, NMC’s nationally ranked Unmanned Systems
and dove into the ground. Program, and ultimately to an amazing career in an
The NTSB determined that the pilot failed to maintain industry hungry for highly trained talent.”
adequate airspeed and exceeded the airplane's critical
angle-of-attack (AOA), which resulted in an “Northwestern Michigan College is a top ranked
aerodynamic stall and loss of control. premier college offering world-class aviation
Lessons Learned from Aerodynamic Stall/Spin of education programs geared towards manned and
Beech A36 Crash in Huggins, Missouri (Final report unmanned aviation. The Unmanned Safety Institute
available HERE). is honored to enter into an articulation agreement
with Northwestern Michigan College and award
students with college credit and our industry
College credit for drone pilots certification,” said Aaron Greenwald, president at
USI.
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) has
partnered with the Unmanned Safety Quiz: Can You Pass These 7 Private Pilot
Institute (USI) Small UAS Safety Certification Checkride Questions?
program. Students who complete the USI program will
also received three college credits.
The Small UAS Safety Certification program includes a
complete curriculum package with all course materials,
including a 400-page academic textbook, instructor
aids, and course content packaged in USI’s digital
Learning Management System.
