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Aviation

What to Expect

VGCC’s Aviation program consists of unmanned flight programs. Unmanned flight programs are available to learn control of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called drones). Many folks buy a drone, but find out afterward that they’ve bought the wrong kind of machine for their use, or find the UAV almost impossible to control in a useful way. The VGCC UAV program provides classes to help people learn to fly a UAV. These classes include a lot of hands-on time with a GPS-controlled, geo-fenced UAV. You will use the school’s equipment. It is a perfect pre-purchase drone class. You learn about different types of equipment and how to fly. In conjunction with these flight control classes, VGCC offers preparation for the FAA Part 107 Commercial UAV Pilot examination. All pilots using UAV’s for commercial purposes require the FAA Part 107 license. There is also supplemental material that provides preparation for the North Carolina Division of Aviation UAS Operators Knowledge Test/License.

UAV Pilot Training Course

  • 16 hour hands on flight training
  • Learn basic FAA flight/operation rules
  • Learn how to usefully control your UAV
  • Prepare to become a UAV operator

FAA Part 107 Exam Prep Course

  • 24 hours of professional exam preparation
  • Familiarity with the examination material
  • Price does not include examination fee

Class Schedule

Main Campus – Henderson

Course Title Section Total Hours Course Dates Location REGISTER NOW Class Time Meeting Days Room No. Instructor Fee
FAA Part 107 Refresher 73942 UAS 3111A-M01 8 12/10/2024 - 12/19/2024 Main Campus – Henderson Register 5:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday / Thursday 7115 J. Brown $74
FAA Part 107 Exam Prep 73804 UAS 3111B M01 24 02/01/2025 - 02/15/2025 Main Campus – Henderson Register 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday 7105 J. Brown $108.67 (includes book)
UAV Aerial Imaging UAS 3111D-M01 16 03/15/2025 - 03/29/2025 Main Campus – Henderson Register 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday 7105 J. Brown $74.60
UAV Pilot Training 73807 UAS 3111A M01 16 04/05/2025 - 04/12/2025 Main Campus – Henderson Register 8:00am-5:00pm Saturdays 7105 J. Brown $74.60
Contact
KYLE
BURWELL
Dean, Business & Industry Solutions
SOUTH CAMPUS - Creedmoor
Room:
G1115
(252) 738-3521