AMC1 UAS.OPEN.030(2)(b) - section overview

In plain language

This section establishes the acceptable means of compliance for the practical-skills self-training required for UAS operations in subcategory A2, detailing the training objectives, equipment specifications, control schemes, and required flight exercises.

Requirement as structured

This section establishes the acceptable means of compliance for the practical-skills self-training required for UAS operations in subcategory A2, detailing the training objectives, equipment specifications, control schemes, and required flight exercises.

Original regulatory text

PRACTICAL-SKILLS SELF-TRAINING (a) The aim of the practical-skills self-training is to ensure that the remote pilot demonstrate at all times the ability to: (1) operate a class C2 UAS within its limitations; (2) complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy; (3) exercise good judgment and airmanship; (4) apply their theoretical knowledge; and (5) maintain control of the UA at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt. (b) The remote pilot should complete the practical-skills self-training with a UAS that features the same flight characteristics (e.g. fixed wing, rotorcraft), control scheme (manual or automated, human–machine interface) and a similar weight as the UAS intended for use in the UAS operation. This implies the use of a UA with an MTOM of less than 4 kg and bearing the Class 2 identification label. (c) If a UAS with both manual and automated control schemes is used, the practicalskills selftraining should be done with both control schemes. If a UAS has multiple automated features, the remote pilot should demonstrate proficiency with each automated feature. (d) The practical-skills self-training should contain at least flying exercises regarding take-off or launch and landing or recovery, precision flight manoeuvres remaining in a given airspace volume, hovering in all orientations or loitering around positions when applicable. In addition, the remote pilot should follow the contingency procedures for abnormal situations (e.g. a return-to-home function, if available), as stipulated in the user’s manual provided by the manufacturer. However, the remote pilot should only follow those contingency procedures that do not require the deactivation of the UAS functions that may reduce its safety level. <

Applies when

country

European Union / EASA

operation

EU UAS operation

subcategory

A2

regulatory category

Open