A2 Additional Theoretical Knowledge Examination Subjects

In plain language

The A2 exam covers meteorology (wind, temperature, visibility, forecasts), flight performance (envelopes, mass and balance, payloads, batteries), and ground risk mitigations (low-speed mode, distance from people, and the 1:1 rule).

Requirement as structured

EASA accepts that the theoretical knowledge examination for subcategory A2 covers meteorology, UAS flight performance, and technical and operational mitigations for ground risk.

Original regulatory text

(b) The theoretical knowledge examination should cover aspects from the following subjects: (1) meteorology: (i) the effect of weather on the UA [...] (ii) obtaining weather forecasts; (2) UAS flight performance: (i) the typical operational envelope [...] (ii) mass and balance, and centre of gravity (CG) [...] (iii) secure the payload; (iv) batteries [...] (3) technical and operational mitigations for ground risk: (i) low-speed mode functions; (ii) evaluating the distance from people; and (iii) the 1:1 rule.

Applies when

country

European Union / EASA

subcategory

A2

regulatory category

Open