Exam quiz EASA Drone Quiz

Question 1

Connecting circuits in parallel means:

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Joining components so their terminals share the same voltage; currents add up

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Batteries become colder

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Voltage adds and current stays same

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GPS accuracy increases

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Pressure differences drive winds

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Ocean salinity

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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

Question 3

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Small‑scale intense downdraft with divergent outflow near the surface

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Slow subsidence

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Large cyclone

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Thermal updraft

Question 4

In VLOS it is important to control temperature, pressure and visibility in order to always remain in visual contact with the UAV?

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Pressure differences drive winds

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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Ocean salinity

Question 5

Main difference between A2 and A3 (EASA Open):

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A2 allows closer to people with class C2 and training; A3 requires far from people/areas (e.g., ≥150 m)

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A3 allows overflight of assemblies

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A2 is only for indoors

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They are identical

Question 6

Information on airspace structure and UAS‑limited/no‑UAS zones is available from:

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Official aeronautical sources/CAA UAS geoportals and NOTAMs

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Private chat groups only

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Unverified blogs

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Any map app

Question 7

In VLOS, is it important to remain in visual contact with the UAV at all times?

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Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Continue using sensors only

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Climb above obstacles

Question 8

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Pressure differences drive winds

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Moon phases

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Ocean salinity

Question 9

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Climb above obstacles

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Continue using sensors only

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Ignore if GPS OK

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Routine aerodrome weather report (observation)

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Terminal forecast (TAF)

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Radar rainfall map

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Pilot log extract

Question 11

What does the abbreviation mAh stand for?

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Milliampere hour (capacity unit)

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Milliampere/volt

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Mega ampere

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Milli‑ampere high

Question 12

The '1:1 rule' indicates:

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Keep horizontal distance from people at least equal to height above them

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Distance equals battery voltage

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No relation to height

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Height must be double the distance

Question 13

Typical LiPo operating temperature range (approx.) is:

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−10 °C to +60 °C (charging usually 10–45 °C)

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0 °C to +25 °C only

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+80 °C to +120 °C

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−60 °C to +120 °C

Question 14

In METAR, what does OVC065 indicate?

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Overcast cloud layer with base at 6,500 ft AGL

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Scattered clouds at 6500 ft AGL

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Broken clouds at 6,500 m AMSL

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Sky clear (CAVOK)

Question 15

In VLOS, the UAS must be detectable not only by the pilot, but also by:

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Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Climb above obstacles

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Continue using sensors only

Question 16

For a cloud to form, a mass of air is required:

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All months of the year depending on air humidity

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October to February

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May to August

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Get him up so that he can be spotted

Question 17

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Pressure differences drive winds

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Ocean salinity

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Moon phases

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pressure differences drive winds

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Ocean salinity

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Moon phases

Question 19

The flight control unit (autopilot) primarily:

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Fuses sensors and stabilises/navigates the aircraft

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Measures air pollution

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Generates electrical power

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Stores SD card data only

Question 20

If flight is planned in an urban area, the category could be:

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Open (A1/A2) if conditions met; otherwise Specific depending on risk/airspace

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Only A3

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Always Open A1 over people

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Only Certified

Question 21

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Continue using sensors only

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Climb above obstacles

Question 22

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

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Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

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Aesthetic inspection

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Camera ISO value only

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SD card free space only

Question 23

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Ceiling and Visibility OK: vis ≥10 km; no significant weather/clouds below 5,000 ft

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Only calm winds

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Any visibility >3 km

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Only absence of precipitation

Question 24

If using an observer formally involved in the operation:

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The observer helps maintain VLOS, but the remote pilot remains responsible

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Observer replaces VLOS

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The observer is legally in command

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The observer can fly instead

Question 25

Is drone performance affected by altitude?

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This is not important information for the remote pilot, as the drone flies in practising alone

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Do not impact on UAV performance and are therefore negligible

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This is important information for the remote pilot

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Could possibly be of interest to pilots of manned aircraft

Question 26

Which of the following statements is correct?

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A strong storm

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Multirotor

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Glider

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A strong gust of wind

Question 27

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

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Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

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Camera ISO value only

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SD card free space only

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Aesthetic inspection

Question 28

Does the term nowcasting mean forecasting?

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Very short‑term forecasting (0–2 hours)

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Seasonal forecasting

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Climatology (30+ years averages)

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Medium‑term (3–10 days)

Question 29

Lift is conventionally represented as a single force acting at the:

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Center of pressure (near the aerodynamic center)

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Center of gravity

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Tailplane

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Nose cone

Question 30

When air is compressed due to atmospheric pressure:

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Pressure differences drive winds

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Earth’s magnetic field

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Ocean salinity

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Moon phases

Question 31

Adding payload to a UAV primarily changes:

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Mass, CG position, drag and endurance (flight time)

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Rotor diameter

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GNSS accuracy only

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ESC calibration only

Question 32

Aerodynamic drag depends primarily on:

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Air density, speed², drag coefficient (Cd) and reference area

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Number of satellites

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Battery voltage only

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Motor serial number

Question 33

Take‑off weight (TOW) is:

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The total mass at take‑off (airframe + payload + battery/fuel)

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Empty weight only

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Battery mass only

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Only the payload mass

Question 34

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Reduced visibility: risk of losing VLOS and degraded sensors → unsafe

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Longer battery life

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Stronger GPS signal in fog

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Better radio link in humid air

Question 35

A good pre‑flight checklist should include:

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Battery/prop integrity, compass/IMU status, home point, control link, weather

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Aesthetic inspection

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Camera ISO value only

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SD card free space only

Question 36

What does the abbreviation mAh stand for?

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Milliampere hour (capacity unit)

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Milli‑ampere high

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Mega ampere

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Milliampere/volt

Question 37

'4D airspace' refers to:

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Airspace with three spatial dimensions plus time

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Four classes of airspace

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Four directions of wind

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Four satellites in view

Question 38

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Continue using sensors only

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Climb above obstacles

Question 39

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Point where all weight forces on the UAV converge

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Point where the diagonals that ideally join the pairs of opposed rotors

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Electronic component of the IMU

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Yes, but only after having carried out a new series of experimental tests and having new flight manual drafted

Question 40

Operational/environmental limits (max wind, temp, rain, etc.) are given:

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In the manufacturer’s manual and must be respected

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Only by the remote pilot

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Only by local ATC

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Only by insurance policy

Question 41

In VLOS, the UAV must be detectable:

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Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Climb above obstacles

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Continue using sensors only

Question 42

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Small‑scale intense downdraft with divergent outflow near the surface

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Thermal updraft

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Large cyclone

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Slow subsidence

Question 43

Which of the following is a typical manufacturer operational limit?

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Maximum wind speed for safe operation

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Minimum SD card capacity

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Camera ISO limit

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Maximum number of photos per flight

Question 44

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Maintain VLOS; land if lost visibility

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Continue using sensors only

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Ignore if GPS OK

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Climb above obstacles

Question 45

In frictionless conditions (geostrophic balance), what is the wind direction relative to isobars?

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Parallel to the isobars

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From high to low pressure, perpendicular to the isobars

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Toward low pressure at about 90° across the isobars

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Randomly variable with no relation to isobars

Question 46

A multicopter rotor produces:

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Thrust and torque (creating downwash)

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Electricity for avionics

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Only lift without torque

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Magnetic north

Question 47

Prevention techniques are essentially based on:

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Reducing the probability of occurrence (through planning and controls)

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Ignoring hazards

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Flying faster

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Increasing severity

Question 48

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Decreases with altitude

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Increases

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First increases then decreases

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Remains constant

Question 49

In EASA Open category, maximum legal altitude above ground is:

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120 m (400 ft) AGL (unless specific allowances)

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60 m AGL

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1000 ft AGL

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300 m AGL

Question 50

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Suffer a loss of performance at low temperatures, have a high energy density and low weight

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That the total load on its structure is three times its weight

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That the total load on its structure is 3 times its maximum speed

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Withstand low temperatures well

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