Exam quiz Flight performance and planning - EASA Drone License A2

Question 1

What is the 'Ground Risk Buffer'?

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A designated spatial area on the ground designed to protect uninvolved people if the drone loses control and falls

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A physical mat placed under the drone for takeoff

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A software limit on the drone's descent speed

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The rubber feet on the drone's landing gear

Question 2

What is the primary responsibility of the remote pilot in command?

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Ensuring the safety of the flight, avoiding collisions, and complying with all operational limitations

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Delegating legal liability entirely to the visual observer

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Capturing the highest quality video footage possible

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Entertaining bystanders during the flight operation

Question 3

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

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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 4

Flying a drone over featureless terrain, like calm water or a flat snowy field, can cause:

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A loss of depth perception and difficulty in accurately judging altitude for the remote pilot

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The battery to charge itself

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The drone to fly backward automatically

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Immediate loss of radio link

Question 5

How does performing a steep banked turn affect the stall speed of a fixed-wing UAV compared to level flight?

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The stall speed increases because the wings must produce more lift to counteract the higher load factor

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The stall speed remains exactly the same

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The stall speed decreases, making the drone more stable

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Stall speed only applies to multirotor drones

Question 6

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

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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 7

What happens when a LiPo battery experiences severe 'voltage sag' under heavy load?

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The voltage drops temporarily due to high current draw and internal resistance, potentially triggering a low-battery warning prematurely

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The battery physically expands and bursts immediately

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The battery's capacity permanently increases

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The drone's motors spin faster to compensate for the lower voltage

Question 8

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 9

When flying over uneven terrain (e.g., a steep hill), what must the remote pilot do regarding the 120 m Open category height limit?

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Maintain the UA within 120 metres from the closest point of the surface of the earth, adapting the measurement to the terrain

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Maintain 120 metres based only on the take-off point, regardless of terrain elevation

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Ignore height limits near hills

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Keep the UA exactly 50 metres above the hill at all times

Question 10

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

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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 11

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

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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 12

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 13

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

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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 14

An aircraft is considered dynamically stable when:

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After a disturbance, its oscillations gradually decrease over time, returning it to steady flight

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It requires constant pilot input to maintain level flight

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It continuously diverges from its original flight path after a disturbance

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It is physically tethered to the ground

Question 15

What is the purpose of 'Contingency Planning' before a flight?

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To identify potential abnormal situations (e.g., minor technical failures or unauthorized people entering the area) and establish clear, pre-planned actions to prevent them from escalating into an emergency

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To decide what camera filters to use

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To calculate the exact profit from the operation

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To bypass the need for a pre-flight checklist

Question 16

If you are operating a drone and hear or see an emergency helicopter approaching your flight area, your immediate action must be to:

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Immediately give way, reduce altitude, and land the drone as quickly and safely as possible to keep the airspace clear

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Climb above the helicopter to give it room to pass below

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Hover exactly where you are and turn on your drone's lights

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Fly towards the helicopter to record the emergency event

Question 17

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

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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 18

What happens if you fly a multirotor drone into a very low-pressure environment (e.g., high mountain altitude)?

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The air is less dense, so the propellers must spin faster to generate the same amount of lift, resulting in reduced thrust capability and shorter battery life

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The drone will fly significantly faster

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The battery life will double

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The drone's compass will reverse its polarity

Question 19

What does 'Airspace Classification' (e.g., Class A, C, G) dictate?

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The rules for flight, the level of ATC service provided, and the equipment requirements for aircraft operating within that specific volume of airspace

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The specific type of fuel aircraft must use

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The weather conditions expected in that area

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The price of airline tickets

Question 20

What is the primary advantage of a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) fixed-wing hybrid drone?

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It combines the vertical hovering and runway-independent take-off ability of a multirotor with the long-range cruise efficiency of a fixed-wing aircraft

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It can fly underwater

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It requires no battery to fly

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It is entirely invisible to radar

Question 21

Increasing the payload weight on a drone will have what effect on its flight performance?

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It will decrease the flight endurance (battery life) and reduce manoeuvreability due to higher inertia and power demands

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It will significantly increase the maximum flight time

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It will improve the drone's top speed

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It will have zero impact as long as it remains under the MTOM

Question 22

How does EASA regulate the dropping of materials from a drone in the Open category?

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It is strictly prohibited under any circumstances in the Open category

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It is allowed for agricultural purposes only

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It is allowed if the dropped material weighs less than 100 grams

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It is permitted if the pilot has a C2 class drone

Question 23

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 24

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 25

What does a 4S LiPo battery designation mean?

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It contains 4 cells connected in series, adding their voltages together

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It will last for exactly 4 hours of flight time

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It is equipped with 4 separate temperature sensors

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It contains 4 cells connected in parallel

Question 26

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

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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 27

According to the '1:1 rule' for ground risk mitigation, how does increasing flight altitude affect the required horizontal safety buffer?

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The horizontal buffer must increase proportionally with altitude, as a drone falling from a greater height has a wider potential impact radius

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The horizontal distance remains constant regardless of flight altitude

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The buffer can decrease because hitting people is less likely from a high altitude

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The rule only applies during automatic takeoff and landing phases

Question 28

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 29

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

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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 30

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

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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

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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