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

In plain language

This section details the acceptable means of compliance for the additional theoretical knowledge examination required for UAS operations in subcategory A2, specifying the competencies to be demonstrated and the subjects to be covered.

Requirement as structured

This section details the acceptable means of compliance for the additional theoretical knowledge examination required for UAS operations in subcategory A2, specifying the competencies to be demonstrated and the subjects to be covered.

Original regulatory text

ADDITIONAL THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECTS FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR SUBCATEGORY A2 (a) By passing the additional theoretical knowledge examination, the remote pilot should demonstrate that they: (1) understand the safety risks linked with a UAS operation in close proximity to uninvolved people or with a heavier UA; (2) are able to assess the ground risk related to the environment where the operation takes place, as well as to flying in close proximity to uninvolved people; (3) have a basic knowledge of how to plan a flight and define contingency procedures; and (4) understand how weather conditions may affect the performance of the UA. (b) The theoretical knowledge examination should cover aspects from the following subjects: (1) meteorology: (i) the effect of weather on the UA: (A) wind (e.g. urban effects, turbulence); (B) temperature; (C) visibility; and (D) the density of the air; (ii) obtaining weather forecasts; (2) UAS flight performance: (i) the typical operational envelope of a rotorcraft, for fixed wing and hybrid configurations; (ii) mass and balance, and centre of gravity (CG): (A) consider the overall balance when attaching gimbals, payloads; (B) understand that payloads can have different characteristics, thus making a difference to the stability of a flight; and (C) understand that each different type of UA has a different CG; (iii) secure the payload; (iv) batteries: (A) understand the power source to help prevent potential unsafe conditions; (B) familiarise with the existing different kinds of battery types; (C) understand the terminology used for batteries (e.g. memory effect, capacity, crate); and (D) understand how a battery functions (e.g. charging, usage, danger, storage); and (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