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Name FAA Remote Pilot Training for Public Safety Users : ( _)
Description Generic event added to the course catalog to be used when scheduling Conferences, Divisional Trainings, Event, Exercise, Meeting, Seminar, or Workshop to effectively show this event on the calendar.
PreRequisite Please complete the FAA TRUST certificate prior to arrival at the course and bring a copy of the completion certificate on the first day. The TRUST certificate can be taken here: https://trust.modelaircraft.org/
Target Audience Emergency Management, Fire Rescue, Law Enforcement, Geographic Information System Specialists, and Volunteer Organizations
Additional Information This course will prepare students with the knowledge items specified in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) for the remote pilot certificate with a small unmanned aircraft rating. During the course, students will also develop psychomotor skills operating Skydio platforms and other public safety mission-specific knowledge areas. Class will run daily from 0930 - 1700. Course materials will be electronic through the Canvas LMS, so bring a digital device. An email inviting you to Canvas will be sent at least one week before the course start date. If you prefer working with printed materials, it is recommended to purchase the FAA testing supplement for remote pilots for practice exams. An hour will be provided for lunch daily. NOTE: FAA certification exam must be taken separately at an approved testing center. The current fee charged by PSI (the FAA’s approved proctor service) is $175, which is payable via credit card directly to PSI.
Location GCSC Charles Hilton Center
Address 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL
Panama City 32401
Bay
Region 1

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Date Monday, Dec 15, 2025 - Friday, Dec 19, 2025
Point of Contact Mike Shekari
850-769-1551  
ashekari@gulfcoast.edu
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NameCountyOrganization
Chase SornsonBay 
cameron maurerBaybay county emergency services
Gina SalatyBayBay County Emergency Services
Steven WhitersBayBay County Fire Rescue
William HallTaylor Bay County Fire Rescue
Gil MandelBayBay County Surf Rescue
Stephanie KindosBayDepartment of Environmental Protection
Mark StanglBayBay County Fire Rescue
Jenae ShanksBayOther-Bay
Christina CombsBayFederal
Jerrad HiersBayBay County Fire Rescue
ShiQuan GreenBayBay County Fire
David CollierBayPanama City Fire Department
Matthew GothardBayBay County Emergency Services
Colleen RamboBrevard WSP, USA
Curt MaysDeSoto DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
WANYA GOODGAINWalton Walton County Emergency Management
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