An initial aeronautical knowledge test and recurrent training covers the following areas of knowledge:
- (a) Applicable regulations relating to small unmanned aircraft system rating privileges, limitations, and flight operation;
- (b) Airspace classification, operating requirements, and flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operation;
- (c) Aviation weather sources and effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance;
- (d) Small unmanned aircraft loading;
- (e) Emergency procedures;
- (f) Crew resource management;
- (g) Radio communication procedures;
- (h) Determining the performance of the small unmanned aircraft;
- (i) Physiological effects of drugs and alcohol;
- (j) Aeronautical decision-making and judgment;
- (k) Airport operations;
- (l) Maintenance and preflight inspection procedures; and
- (m) Operation at night.
[Amdt. 107-8, 86 FR 4383, Jan. 15, 2021]