Bryan Haffey
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
SJCS Dean of Academics
Nearly 20 years in the classroom
Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor
FAA Safety Team Representative
● Allows for theological reflection on current trends in technology
○ Artificial Intelligence
○ Remote operation of transport and military vehicles
○ Risk Management
○ Remote Surveillance
● The materials are relatively accessible and comparatively cheap
Finding someone with a background in the field can be challenging
There are lots of “freebies” for students and faculty.
● Fourth Year Offered
● 100% Pass Rate on the FAA Exam
● Where Our Classroom Alumni Are:
○ Embry-Riddle University (Aeronautics)
○ Purdue University (Aerospace Engineering)
○ Cornell University (Aerospace Engineering)
○ Rutgers University (Meteorology)
○ University of South Carolina (GIS Applications)
○ Interns: SpaceX, Gulfstream
○ 3 students soloed
● The class is oriented towards preparing students to pass the
Examination
● The certification results in a commercial remote pilot certificate.
The FAA publishes Airman Certification Standards (ACS) which delineate what candidates are required to know to pass the FAA exam.
Meteorology
Aviation Weather Products
Aerodynamics
The NationalAirspace System
Aerial Navigation
FederalAviation Law
RemoteAircraft Systems
RemoteAircraft Operations
Ethics of RemoteTechnology
Rocketry
Fall Semester Spring SemesterDJI Tello EDU Drone
Fully programmable w/ Ryze & Python
Includes single battery ● W/ Case: $130 each
● Relatively stable and affordable
● Works with DroneBlocks
Student Purchased
Navigational Plotter
E6-B Flight Computer
VFR Sectional Chart
FAR/AIM Manual
● Curriculum is entirely free though the school must commit to using it as written and providing enrollment data.
● The curriculum can extend for four years and has two different pathways: Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Operations.
● Available to students ages 6-17
● Each student who registered is provided with a free flight piloted by an individual from the local chapter.
● Teachers are eligible for CAP flights.
● One time $50 application fee.
● Renews annually
● Affiliated with the U.S. Air Force
● Provides a LOT of free materials and resources including: RC Aircraft, Model Rockets, Weather stations and Flight Simulators.
● Also provide a free flight to teachers.
Pope Benedict XVI (Helicopter Pilot)
Bishop Luciano Capelli (Airplane Pilot)
