To grandfather in to an EASA Aeros rating, eg having completed the AOPA course... “You must have received the theoretical knowledge specified in AMC No 1 to FCL.800”
IIRC the knowledge must be certified by an Aeros FI.
How would an FI evaluate? Is there any recognised study / revision material for the topics?
— Snip from AMC No 1 to FCL.800 —
Theoretical knowledge
The theoretical knowledge syllabus should cover the revision or explanation of:
(1) human factors and body limitation:
(i) spatial disorientation;
(ii) airsickness;
(iii) body stress and G-forces, positive and negative;
(iv) effects of grey- and blackouts.
(2) technical subjects:
(i) legislation affecting aerobatic flying to include environmental and noise subjects;
(ii) principles of aerodynamics to include slow flight, stalls and spins, flat and inverted;
(iii) general airframe and engine limitations (if applicable).
(3) limitations applicable to the specific aircraft category (and type):
(i) air speed limitations (aeroplane, helicopter, TMG and sailplane, as applicable);
(ii) symmetric load factors (type-related, as applicable);
(iii) rolling Gs (type-related, as applicable).
(4) aerobatic manoeuvres and recovery:
(i) entry parameters;
(ii) planning systems and sequencing of manoeuvres;
(iii) rolling manoeuvres;
(iv) looping manoeuvres;
(v) combination manoeuvres;
(vi) entry and recovery from developed spins, flat, accelerated and inverted.
(5) emergency procedures:
(i) recovery from unusual attitudes;
(ii) drills to include the use of parachutes (if worn) and aircraft abandonment.