Exam quiz Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

May a remote pilot drop articles or carry dangerous goods under the Open A2 subcategory?

Accepted Answer

No, carrying dangerous goods and dropping articles are strictly prohibited in the entire Open category

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Yes, but only if the drone weighs less than 2 kg

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Yes, provided the articles are dropped in an unpopulated area

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Only if a specific warning sound is played during the drop

Question 2

High video latency during an FPV or screen-guided flight can lead to:

Accepted Answer

Pilot-Induced Oscillations (PIO) or crashing into obstacles because the pilot is reacting to old visual information

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A faster drone

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Better battery life

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The SD card formatting itself

Question 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

Why do EASA regulations distinguish between day and night operations?

Accepted Answer

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 6

If your Visual Observer (VO) suddenly stops responding to your verbal communications during a flight, what is the safest immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Hover the drone, safely return it to the home point, and land until communication is re-established, as you have lost your secondary safety scan

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Continue the mission while looking at the telemetry screen

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Assume the airspace is clear and speed up

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Fly the drone directly towards the VO to get their attention

Question 7

What is the primary role of a Visual Observer (VO) during a drone flight?

Accepted Answer

To maintain unaided visual contact with the drone and assist the pilot in safely scanning the airspace

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To take over manual control of the drone if the pilot is distracted

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To talk to bystanders and explain the purpose of the mission

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To monitor the live video feed on a separate tablet

Question 8

What is 'Aerodynamic Drag'?

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The resistive force exerted by the air opposite to the direction of the aircraft's motion

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The upward force generated by the propellers

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The gravitational pull on the drone's mass

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The rotational force around the yaw axis

Question 9

Which of these is considered a 'Hazardous Attitude' related to 'Resignation'?

Accepted Answer

Believing that you have no control over the situation and whatever happens is bound to happen (e.g., 'What's the use? It's going to crash anyway')

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Always following the rules strictly

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Thinking you are the best pilot in the world

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Reacting too quickly to emergencies without thinking

Question 10

How does an octocopter (8 motors) react to a single motor failure compared to a quadcopter (4 motors)?

Accepted Answer

The octocopter has propulsion redundancy and can typically stabilize and land safely, whereas a quadcopter will crash

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They both crash immediately

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The octocopter will explode due to the excess battery voltage

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There is no difference in their reaction

Question 11

In the context of risk management, what is a 'Contingency Procedure'?

Accepted Answer

A predefined action taken to handle an abnormal situation (like a low battery warning) and prevent it from escalating into a critical emergency

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A plan for buying a new drone

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The procedure for turning on the remote controller

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A method to bypass airspace restrictions

Question 12

How do extremely cold temperatures (near freezing) affect a LiPo battery?

Accepted Answer

They increase internal resistance, causing severe voltage sag and significantly reducing available flight time

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They improve battery efficiency by keeping the cells perfectly cooled

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They double the drone's transmission range

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Cold temperatures have absolutely no impact on battery chemistry

Question 13

Which of the following best describes an 'Emergency Procedure' compared to a 'Contingency Procedure'?

Accepted Answer

A contingency procedure handles an abnormal situation to prevent it from escalating; an emergency procedure handles a critical situation where safety is immediately compromised (e.g., flyaway or motor failure)

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Emergency procedures are used when the camera SD card is full

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Contingency procedures involve contacting Air Traffic Control

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They are exactly the same thing in aviation terminology

Question 14

How is 'Visual Line of Sight' (VLOS) defined in the context of EASA drone regulations?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining continuous, unaided visual contact with the drone to monitor its flight path and avoid collisions

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Monitoring the drone's position solely through the live camera feed on the controller screen

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Keeping the drone within a strict 500-metre radius regardless of visibility

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Using binoculars to keep the drone in sight at distances up to 2 kilometers

Question 15

Under EASA Open category rules, is it permissible to operate a drone autonomously without the possibility of pilot intervention?

Accepted Answer

No, the remote pilot must maintain control or the ability to intervene and take command at all times

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Yes, but only for mapping missions

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Yes, as long as the drone has a C3 class identification label

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Only if flying completely beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)

Question 16

If you are involved in a drone incident that results in serious injury to a person or fatal damage to a manned aircraft, what are you legally required to do?

Accepted Answer

Report the occurrence immediately to the relevant national aviation/safety investigation authority and emergency services

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Delete the SD card footage to protect your privacy

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Pack up the drone and leave the area quietly

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Post the video on social media to warn others

Question 17

When setting the Return to Home (RTH) altitude before a flight, the pilot should ensure that it is:

Accepted Answer

Set higher than the tallest obstacle in the operational area to prevent collisions during the automated return

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Set to the lowest possible altitude to save battery

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Set higher than the 120 m legal limit just to be safe

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Set to exactly 10 metres regardless of the environment

Question 18

In Human Factors, what does 'task saturation' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A state where the pilot is overwhelmed by too much information or too many concurrent tasks, leading to missed critical warnings

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The process of charging a battery until it is completely full

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Completing the pre-flight checklist perfectly

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The point at which the drone's SD card is completely full of data

Question 19

For a multirotor to initiate a climb from a stable hover, the total thrust generated by the rotors must be:

Accepted Answer

Greater than the total weight of the drone

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Exactly equal to the total weight of the drone

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Less than the aerodynamic drag

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Directed horizontally

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of the 'Specific Operations Risk Assessment' (SORA) in EASA regulations?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate and mitigate risks for operations that exceed the limitations of the Open category (e.g., BVLOS flights)

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To register a toy drone

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To calculate the required battery capacity

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To format the drone's SD card

Question 21

If the drone enters ATTI mode (GPS loss) while flying near obstacles, what is the correct manoeuvre to avoid collisions?

Accepted Answer

Manually control the horizontal position by compensating for wind drift with the sticks while maintaining a safe altitude

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Turn off the motors immediately to avoid major damage

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Activate the Return to Home (RTH) button

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Increase maximum speed to reacquire the signal

Question 22

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 23

What is the primary function of an 'Obstacle Avoidance System' on a modern drone?

Accepted Answer

To use optical, infrared, or ultrasonic sensors to detect physical barriers and either stop the drone or route it around the obstacle to prevent collisions

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To automatically report the drone's position to ATC

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To increase the top speed of the drone

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To track moving subjects for videography

Question 24

How does a standard quadcopter achieve yaw control (rotation around the vertical axis)?

Accepted Answer

By altering the speed of the clockwise-spinning motors relative to the counter-clockwise-spinning motors, creating a torque imbalance

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By tilting a physical tail rotor

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By shifting the internal battery weight left or right

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By using movable aerodynamic flaps on the arms

Question 25

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 26

How should a remote pilot assess the 'Weather' before an operation?

Accepted Answer

By checking reliable aviation or local weather forecasts (wind speed, gusts, precipitation, temperature, K-index for solar storms) well in advance and continuously monitoring conditions on site

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By looking out the window 5 minutes before the flight

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By flying the drone to see if it blows away

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By assuming the weather will be the same as the day before

Question 27

What does activating the low-speed mode on a C2 class UAS entail?

Accepted Answer

It limits the maximum speed to 3 m/s, allowing the A2 minimum distance to be reduced to 5 metres when the situation is assessed as safe

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It turns off obstacle avoidance sensors to save battery

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It physically limits the maximum height to 50 metres

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It increases the remote controller's transmission latency

Question 28

What is a 'Hazard' in aviation safety management?

Accepted Answer

A condition, object, or situation with the potential to cause harm, injury, or damage

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An accident that has already resulted in damage

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A specific type of GPS error

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A fine issued by the aviation authority

Question 29

What is the primary difference between a 'Model Aircraft' and a standard commercial UAS according to EASA?

Accepted Answer

Model aircraft are typically flown for sport or leisure, often within the framework of model clubs/associations which may have specific national operational authorisations

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Model aircraft do not have propellers

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Model aircraft are always made of balsa wood

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There is no distinction; model clubs are completely illegal under EASA

Question 30

Which specific features are mandatory for a UAS to receive a C2 class identification label under EASA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Direct Remote ID, geo-awareness and a selectable low-speed mode

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A 4K camera and a parachute

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A mass of exactly 249 g

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The ability to carry human passengers

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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