Episode 29 -Flight Ops Unfiltered: Your Top Questions on Launches, Landings, and Emergencies—Answered!

In Episode 29 of Sky Commander Academy, we’re taking a tactical pause to answer your biggest questions about what happens before, during, and after every flight. This Q&A recap brings together the most common struggles and need-to-know details from Episodes 17 through 20, covering the entire flight operations cycle — from takeoff to emergency recovery.

Whether you're studying for the Basic RPAS Certificate or fine-tuning your mission workflow, this episode delivers clarity where it counts.

We revisit:

• How to perform a solid pre-flight site assessment, including weather, terrain, and NOTAM checks

• The essentials of launch and recovery, maintaining VLOS, and avoiding manned aircraft

• What to do during flyaways, malfunctions, or signal loss, and how to carry out safe emergency landings

• The right way to log data, inspect batteries, and store equipment post-flight

• Listener-submitted questions, practical tips, and common mistakes to avoid in the field

If you're aiming for smooth missions and zero surprises, this episode will help you fly like a pro — before you even hit the throttle.

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