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(c) flight controls;
                                                                            (d) other controls;
                                                                            (e) antennas/aerials;
                                                                            (f) software, including firmware and updates;
                                                                            (g) telemetry;
                                                                            (h) non-payload communications;
                                                                            (i) power supply.

Schedule 4 Aeronautical knowledge units

Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units (contd.)

Unit 2 RACP — Airspace, charts and aeronautical publications for RPAS
 Item                                         Aeronautical knowledge topics                                                                                Priority
 1                                            Airspace                                                                                                     A
                                                 (a) classification of airspace;
                                                 (b) airspace depiction on aeronautical charts, including:
                                                    (i) flight information area;
                                                    (ii) Class G airspace;
                                                    (iii) controlled aerodromes;
                                                    (iv) control area;
                                                    (v) control zone;
                                                    (vi) VFR route and lane of entry;
                                                    (vii) prohibited areas;
                                                    (viii) restricted areas;
                                                    (ix) danger areas;
                                                    (x) common traffic advisory frequencies and associated airspace;
                                                    (xi) radio frequency boundaries;
                                                 (c) airspace in relation to the circumstances in which an aeronautical radio qualification is required:
                                                    (i) Air Traffic Control (ATC);
                                                    (ii) in the vicinity of non-controlled aerodromes.
 2                                            Obtaining information or approval                                                                            A
                                                 (a) permissions for RPA operations in restricted areas;
                                                 (b) aeronautical information publications, including:
                                                    (i) AIP;
                                                    (ii) ERSA;
                                                    (iii) NOTAM.
 3                                               NOTAMs                                                                                                    A
                                                 (a) obtaining NOTAMs for operational areas;
                                                 (b) decoding NOTAMs.
 NOTAM publication                            C
    (c) Submitting a NOTAM for publication.
 4                                               Form of the earth, aeronautical charts and maps                                                           A
                                                 (a) features on an aeronautical chart (other than airspace);
                                                 (b) cardinal and ordinal points of the compass;
                                                 (c) latitude and longitude;
                                                 (d) depiction of height and elevation on charts;
                                                 (e) distance on the earth and in charts;
                                                 (f) magnetic variation;
                                                 (g) relationship between magnetic heading and magnetic bearing.
 5                                               Electronic flight bag                                                                                     C
                                                 (a) electronic maps and charts;
                                                 (b) CASA verified drone safety app.

Schedule 4  Aeronautical knowledge units

Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units (contd.)

Unit 3 RBMO — Basic meteorology for RPA operations
 Item   Aeronautical knowledge topics                                                                 Priority
 1      Weather phenomena                                                                             B
           (a) causes and effects of the following weather phenomena in relation to RPA operations:
              (i) thunderstorms;
              (ii) low cloud;
              (iii) poor visibility (fog, mist, dust, haze);
              (iv) turbulence;
              (v) extreme heat and cold;
              (vi) strong winds and windshear;
             (vii) rain and humidity;
              (viii) convection;
              (ix) precipitation static;
           (b) the meaning of symbols used on weather maps.
 2      Weather observations                                                                          B
       Indications of the presence of:
           (a) turbulence, thermals or dust devils; and
           (b) wind gradient and wind shear.
 3      Aeronautical forecasts                                                                        B
           (a) obtaining aeronautical forecasts for the area of operations;
           (b) decoding an aeronautical forecast;
           (c) using public weather forecasts and reports.

Schedule 4 Aeronautical knowledge units

Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units (contd.)

Unit 4 REES — Electrical and electronic systems for RPAS
 Item   Aeronautical knowledge topics                                                                Priority
 1      Electrical terms                                                                             B
           (a) volts;
           (b) amps;
           (c) watts;
           (d) ohms;
           (e) hertz.
 2      Function of electrical components                                                            A
           (a) electrical components of an RPA:
              (i) electronic speed controller;
              (ii)