Exam quiz Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

If you are flying in a location with high magnetic interference (e.g., near an iron bridge), which flight mode is most likely to cause unpredictable, erratic movements?

Accepted Answer

GPS/Position mode (P-mode), because it relies heavily on the magnetometer (compass) to maintain heading and correct position drift

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Manual mode (all stabilization off)

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ATTI mode (Attitude mode, relying only on barometer and gyro)

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Acrobatic mode

Question 2

What is a strong indicator that a LiPo battery is damaged and should not be used?

Accepted Answer

The battery pack is visibly swollen, puffed, or deformed

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The battery charges to 100% too slowly

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The battery feels slightly warm after a 20-minute flight

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The connector is a different color than the drone

Question 3

How should a pilot fix the 'Toilet Bowl Effect' during a flight?

Accepted Answer

Switch the drone to manual/ATTI mode to stop the erratic GPS-driven circling, land safely, and recalibrate the compass away from magnetic interference

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Switch to automatic RTH mode immediately

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Turn the controller off and on again

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Fly higher to get a better GPS signal

Question 4

During night flight operations, what is the visual illusion known as 'Autokinesis'?

Accepted Answer

A stationary light in the dark appearing to move if stared at for several seconds

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The drone's red lights appearing green due to fatigue

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The inability to judge altitude over water

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A sudden loss of peripheral vision

Question 5

When flying in high winds, the battery consumption will:

Accepted Answer

Increase significantly as the flight controller draws more power to the motors to maintain stability and position against the wind

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Decrease due to wind cooling

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Remain exactly the same as in calm conditions

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Stop entirely if the drone enters a glide

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

If a remote pilot modifies a C2 class UAS with heavy, non-approved aftermarket parts, what is the regulatory consequence?

Accepted Answer

The modification may invalidate the C2 class identification label, potentially forcing the drone to be operated under the more restrictive A3 subcategory rules

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The drone is automatically upgraded to a C3 class

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There are no consequences as long as the MTOM remains under 25 kg

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The drone can only be flown indoors

Question 8

According to the EASA rules, can a remote pilot delegate their responsibilities to the Visual Observer?

Accepted Answer

No, the Remote Pilot in Command always retains full legal responsibility for the safety of the flight and the adherence to operational limitations

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Yes, if the Observer is older than the pilot

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Yes, but only during commercial operations

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Yes, if the Observer holds an A1/A3 certificate

Question 9

A UAS operating in the Open category with a C2 class identification label must be equipped with:

Accepted Answer

A selectable low-speed mode that limits the maximum speed to 3 m/s

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A deployable airbag system

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An internal combustion engine

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A secondary flight controller for redundancy

Question 10

What is the maximum safe voltage of a fully charged standard LiPo cell?

Accepted Answer

4.2V

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3.7V

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5.5V

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12.0V

Question 11

Why should a pilot avoid flying a drone directly into the sun?

Accepted Answer

The glare makes it extremely difficult to maintain Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) and can temporarily blind the optical obstacle avoidance sensors

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The solar radiation will drain the battery instantly

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The heat will melt the propellers

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The drone will automatically engage Return to Home

Question 12

In Human Factors, what is the best way to handle 'Peer Pressure' when bystanders urge you to fly closer or perform dangerous manoeuvres?

Accepted Answer

Assert your authority as the Remote Pilot in Command, decline the requests firmly, and strictly adhere to safety regulations and operational limits

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Comply with their requests briefly to keep them happy

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Give the controller to the bystanders so they take liability

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Fly faster so the manoeuvres are completed quickly

Question 13

What is the difference between an 'involved person' and an 'uninvolved person' in EASA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Involved persons are briefed on the operation and safety risks; uninvolved persons are not participating and must be kept at a safe distance

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Involved persons are local police; uninvolved persons are regular citizens

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There is no legal difference in the Open category

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Uninvolved persons can be flown over if they are wearing hard hats

Question 14

In the context of the EASA regulations, what is the role of the 'Competent Authority' (e.g., ENAC in Italy, LBA in Germany)?

Accepted Answer

To oversee aviation safety, issue pilot certificates, register operators, and enforce UAS regulations within their specific member state

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To manufacture drones for military use

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To provide insurance for drone operators

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To repair broken drones

Question 15

If an official Member State app or aeronautical chart shows a restricted UAS geographical zone over a prison or power plant, the remote pilot:

Accepted Answer

Must not enter the zone without the required prior authorisation from the competent authority or zone manager

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Can fly through it if they maintain a height of exactly 120 metres

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Can ignore it if the UAS weighs less than 250 g

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May fly through it provided the camera is turned off

Question 16

If you are operating near an airport, what is the primary risk you must mitigate?

Accepted Answer

Collisions with low-flying manned aircraft taking off or landing, which can result in catastrophic accidents

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The noise of your drone disturbing passengers in the terminal

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The drone's camera being blinded by runway lights

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The airport radar charging the drone's battery too quickly

Question 17

If you are forced to operate your drone under the A3 subcategory rules, what is the minimum required distance from residential, commercial, industrial, or recreational areas?

Accepted Answer

At least 150 metres

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30 metres

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500 metres

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1000 metres

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 19

When attaching a third-party camera to a UAS, placing it asymmetrically on the left arm will:

Accepted Answer

Shift the Centre of Gravity laterally, forcing the left motors to work continuously harder to prevent the drone from rolling, thereby decreasing stability and battery life

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Improve the drone's yaw speed

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Have no aerodynamic or mechanical effect

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Cause the drone to immediately flip over on takeoff regardless of the flight controller

Question 20

Which of these factors is most likely to increase the structural load factor on a fixed-wing UAV?

Accepted Answer

A steep, high-speed banked turn or pulling out of a steep dive

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Flying perfectly straight and level at cruising speed

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Descending slowly at 1 m/s

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Connecting to a 5G network

Question 21

A key operational advantage of a multirotor UAV compared to a fixed-wing UAV is:

Accepted Answer

The ability to hover in place, fly at very low speeds, and take off or land vertically without a runway

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Significantly longer flight endurance and range

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The ability to glide safely to the ground if all power is lost

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Higher cruise speeds over long distances

Question 22

When operating a C2 UAS in the A2 subcategory, when is it legal to reduce the horizontal distance from uninvolved people to 5 metres?

Accepted Answer

When low-speed mode is active at a maximum of 3 m/s and the remote pilot has assessed the environment and UAS status as safe

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When the battery is below 20%

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Whenever the remote pilot feels confident

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Only during night flights

Question 23

According to the EASA A2 subcategory rules, when can you fly a C2 UAS exactly 5 metres away from an uninvolved person?

Accepted Answer

Only if low-speed mode is active, limiting speed to a maximum of 3 m/s, and the remote pilot has assessed the weather, area and UAS performance as safe

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Whenever you want, as long as it is daylight

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Only if the person is inside a car

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Never; the absolute minimum is always 30 metres

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Which of these is a correct step in a pre-flight physical inspection?

Accepted Answer

Spinning the motors by hand while unpowered to check for grit, resistance, or damaged bearings

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Bending the propellers as hard as possible to test flexibility

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Washing the drone's flight controller with soap and water

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Short-circuiting the battery to ensure the failsafe works

Question 26

When planning a flight in an unfamiliar urban environment, what is a significant technical risk regarding GPS/GNSS?

Accepted Answer

The 'Multipath Effect', where satellite signals bounce off tall buildings, causing inaccurate positioning or a sudden loss of GPS lock

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The drone's battery will drain twice as fast

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The Wi-Fi networks will permanently disable the compass

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The propellers will generate more noise

Question 27

When a multirotor drone initiates a steep banked turn, the structural load factor:

Accepted Answer

Increases, requiring more thrust to maintain altitude

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Decreases significantly

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Remains exactly the same as in level hover

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Is shifted entirely to the payload

Question 28

What defines 'Controlled Airspace'?

Accepted Answer

An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR and VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification

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Airspace that is completely controlled by military forces only

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Any airspace below 120 metres

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Airspace where only drones are allowed to fly

Question 29

Which of these is a 'Technical Mitigation' to reduce ground risk?

Accepted Answer

Installing an automated parachute recovery system on the drone

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The pilot drinking coffee to stay awake

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Checking the weather forecast online

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Putting up warning signs around the flying field

Question 30

As aerodynamic speed increases, what happens to parasite drag?

Accepted Answer

It increases exponentially (proportional to the square of the speed)

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It decreases steadily

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It remains exactly the same

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It converts into thrust

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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