Exam quiz Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

In the context of Human Factors, what is a primary risk of visual fatigue during Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) flights?

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The inability to correctly estimate the drone's distance, orientation, and altitude

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A sudden loss of radio telemetry link

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The mobile device screen overheating

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An automated compass calibration failure

Question 2

Why is it dangerous to fly a drone behind a large, solid structure like a metal building?

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It blocks both the radio control link (VLOS and telemetry) and the GPS satellite signals, highly increasing the risk of signal loss and a crash

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The building will absorb the drone's battery charge

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The drone will automatically initiate a landing procedure as soon as it sees a wall

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It is not dangerous if the drone has obstacle avoidance sensors

Question 3

In aerodynamics, a 'stall' occurs when:

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The critical angle of attack is exceeded, causing the airflow to separate from the wing and a sudden loss of lift

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The motor runs out of fuel or battery

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The pilot stops moving the controller sticks

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The drone hits an obstacle

Question 4

When should a remote pilot prioritise a new compass (magnetometer) calibration even if the flight controller software does not explicitly request it?

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When moving the operation to a significantly different geographical location (for example, more than 50-100 km from the last site)

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Every time the battery is replaced during a single mission

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Only when flying indoors

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After every firmware update of the camera gimbal

Question 5

What is the EASA regulation regarding the consumption of alcohol or psychoactive substances before flying a drone?

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Remote pilots must not perform their duties if under the influence of psychoactive substances, alcohol, or medications that impair reflexes

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The legal blood alcohol limit is identical to driving a car in your local country

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Over-the-counter medications never impact piloting abilities

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Alcohol consumption is only permitted if flying in the A3 subcategory

Question 6

Under what conditions can you fly a drone directly over an 'involved person'?

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If they have been briefed on the risks, given explicit consent to participate, and understand the safety instructions

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If the drone is painted a bright color

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Only if they are wearing a helmet

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It is never allowed under any circumstances

Question 7

What is 'Empty-Field Myopia' in the context of maintaining Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)?

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A visual illusion where the eyes have no specific object to focus on in a featureless sky, causing them to relax and focus at a short distance, making it hard to spot the drone or other aircraft

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A condition where the pilot's screen is too bright

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The inability to see the color red in daylight

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A software error that miscalculates the distance to the home point

Question 8

In the context of Human Factors, 'confirmation bias' during a pre-flight check refers to:

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The tendency to see what you expect to see, potentially missing obvious faults (e.g., assuming a prop is secure because it usually is)

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Relying on a co-pilot to confirm all checklist items

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Confirming the drone's home point via GPS

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The flight controller's internal validation process

Question 9

Why do EASA regulations distinguish between day and night operations?

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Because human vision is degraded at night, making it harder to maintain VLOS, judge distances, and spot obstacles or other aircraft, necessitating the use of specific lights

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Because drones consume more battery power at night

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Because GPS satellites do not work at night

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Because the drone's camera cannot record in the dark

Question 10

When does a drone operation transition from the Open category to the Specific category?

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When the operation exceeds the limits of the Open category, such as flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) or dropping materials

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When the drone is painted in non-standard colors

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Whenever the drone is used for commercial photography

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When flying indoors inside a private building

Question 11

In Human Factors, what is the risk of a 'Steep Authority Gradient' between a pilot and a visual observer?

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The observer feels intimidated by the pilot's experience or attitude and is afraid to speak up when they notice a safety issue or hazard

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The drone's flight controller overrides the pilot's inputs

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The pilot cannot physically see the observer

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The drone climbs at an angle steeper than 45 degrees

Question 12

What is a 'Flight Log' and why is it recommended (or required by company procedures)?

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A record of flight times, locations, issues, and maintenance to track component lifespan and support incident investigations

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A piece of hardware installed on the drone's camera

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A live streaming service to social media

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A manual switch to turn off the GPS

Question 13

What is the maximum legally permitted flight height in the EASA Open category?

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120 metres from the closest point of the surface of the earth, except where the obstacle rule applies

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50 metres above the take-off point

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500 metres from the take-off point

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There is no height limit in the Open category

Question 14

Which of these modifications would legally alter the MTOM (Maximum Take-Off Mass) of your drone?

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Adding a heavy, third-party parachute recovery system

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Applying a vinyl sticker decal to the shell

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Updating the flight controller's firmware

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Formatting the camera's SD card

Question 15

What does a Geo-awareness system do on a modern C-class drone?

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It alerts the remote pilot when a potential breach of airspace limitations (geozone) is detected

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It automatically reports the drone's position to local police

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It physically prevents the drone from taking off anywhere in the world

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It tracks the weather conditions in real-time

Question 16

If a multirotor's Centre of Gravity (CG) is too far backward (tail-heavy), what is the most likely consequence?

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The rear motors will work significantly harder, risking overheating, and the drone may become unstable or pitch up unexpectedly

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The drone will automatically engage its parachute

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Forward flight speed will increase dramatically

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The GPS signal will be lost entirely

Question 17

What is the 'KV rating' of a brushless multirotor motor?

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A constant representing the Motor Velocity; it dictates how many Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) the motor will turn per 1 Volt applied with no load

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The Kilovolt capacity of the motor

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The maximum weight the motor can lift in kilograms

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The kinetic variance of the propeller

Question 18

To obtain the A2 Certificate of Remote Pilot Competency, an individual must:

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Hold an A1/A3 certificate, complete practical self-training, and pass an additional theoretical exam covering meteorology, flight performance, and specific mitigations

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Only read the manufacturer's user manual

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Pass a practical exam supervised by an EASA inspector

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Pay a generic registration fee without any required exams

Question 19

What is the primary difference between Controlled Airspace and Uncontrolled Airspace?

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In controlled airspace, ATC provides separation services and authorisation is usually required to enter; uncontrolled airspace does not have these strict ATC requirements

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Uncontrolled airspace is exclusively for military use

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Controlled airspace is only indoors

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There is no difference for drone pilots; they can fly anywhere

Question 20

What mandatory system must be active on C1, C2, and C3 class drones to broadcast data to authorities and the public?

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Direct Remote Identification (Remote ID)

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An automatic emergency parachute

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A TCAS system for avoiding commercial airliners

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A specialised encrypted 5G data link

Question 21

What is the primary danger of fixing a broken propeller with superglue?

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The structural integrity of the prop is permanently compromised; it will be unbalanced and is highly likely to shatter under the extreme centrifugal forces of flight

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The glue will dissolve the plastic shell of the drone

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It will make the drone completely waterproof

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It changes the frequency of the ESCs

Question 22

How should a remote pilot handle the GDPR requirements regarding footage captured in a public park?

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The pilot should avoid deliberately filming identifiable individuals without consent, respect their reasonable expectation of privacy, and securely store or anonymize the data

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Drones are exempt from GDPR, so the pilot can film anyone without restrictions

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The pilot must obtain written consent from the local police before turning on the camera

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The pilot is required to blur all trees and buildings in the background

Question 23

The Maximum Take-Off Mass (MTOM) specified in the flight manual includes:

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The total weight of the drone, including batteries, payloads, and any accessories, at the moment of take-off

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Only the weight of the bare airframe without batteries

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The maximum weight the drone can pull horizontally

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Only the weight of the external payload

Question 24

Before relying on the Return to Home (RTH) function, the remote pilot must ensure:

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The home point is accurately recorded via GPS and the RTH altitude is set higher than any surrounding obstacles

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The camera is recording

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The drone is in ATTI mode

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The controller's speaker is muted

Question 25

Regarding power consumption, how does hovering 'In Ground Effect' (IGE) compare to hovering 'Out of Ground Effect' (OGE)?

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Hovering IGE requires less power and thrust due to the reduction of induced drag near the surface

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Hovering IGE requires significantly more power because the air is denser

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There is absolutely no difference in power consumption

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Hovering OGE requires the motors to spin at half their normal speed

Question 26

What is the proper procedure for long-term storage of a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery?

Accepted Answer

Store it at a storage voltage (around 40-60% capacity) in a cool, fireproof location

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Store it fully charged at 100% capacity

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Discharge it completely to 0% to prevent swelling

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Keep it constantly plugged into the charger

Question 27

What is the proper way to dispose of a severely swollen or damaged LiPo battery?

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Discharge it safely (if possible) and take it to a designated hazardous waste or battery recycling facility

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Throw it in a standard household trash bin

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Puncture the outer casing to release the built-up gas before throwing it away

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Submerge it in gasoline

Question 28

What happens if the Direct Remote ID system on your C2 drone fails before you take off?

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You are not permitted to initiate the flight until the Remote ID system is repaired and functioning

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You can fly normally but must keep the altitude below 50 metres

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You must attach a piece of paper with your registration number to the drone

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You can fly, but only if you notify the local police station

Question 29

In the context of Human Factors, 'Command Latency' is:

Accepted Answer

The slight delay between the pilot's input on the controller and the drone's actual physical response

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The time it takes for the pilot to receive a flight authorisation

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The legal time frame for logging flight hours

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The time the battery takes to reach 100% charge

Question 30

Ground effect becomes highly noticeable and affects multirotor handling when hovering:

Accepted Answer

Close to the ground (within approximately one rotor diameter of the surface)

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At altitudes exceeding 50 metres AGL

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Only when flying over uneven mountainous terrain

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When the wind speed exceeds 15 m/s

Exam simulation Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Exam simulation EASA Drone A2 License Flight performance and planning 30 questions on 30 minutes

Exam simulation Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Exam simulation EASA Drone A2 License Flight performance and planning 30 questions on 30 minutes

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