Division 1.2 Theoretical knowledge
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A pilot must acquire and maintain a level of knowledge appropriate to the functions exercised on the aircraft and proportionate to the risks associated to the type of activity. Such knowledge must include at least the following:
- (a)
air law;
- (b)
aircraft general knowledge;
- (c)
technical matters related to the category of the aircraft;
- (d)
flight performance and planning;
- (e)
human performance and limitations;
- (f)
meteorology;
- (g)
navigation;
- (h)
operational procedures, including resource management;
- (i)
principles of flight;
- (j)
communications; and
- (k)
non-technical skills, including the recognition and management of threats and errors.