EASA Drone Quiz A2

Question 1

According to the EASA rules, how often must a UAS Operator registration be renewed?

Accepted Answer

Periodically, usually every 1 to 5 years depending on the specific National Aviation Authority's policies

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Never; it is valid for life

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Every 6 months

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Only when buying a new drone

Question 2

Under what conditions does 'Hoar Frost' form on an aircraft or drone?

Accepted Answer

When the surface of the aircraft is below freezing and below the dew point of the surrounding air, causing water vapor to deposit directly as ice crystals (sublimation)

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When rain freezes immediately upon hitting a warm surface

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When flying through a cloud of supercooled water droplets at 10 °C

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When the drone flies too fast in dry air

Question 3

Which of the following describes an 'involved person'?

Accepted Answer

A person who is aware of the drone operation's instructions and safety precautions, and has explicitly consented to participate

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A person watching the drone from their balcony

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Any person walking through a public park where you are flying

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A driver in a moving vehicle near the flight area

Question 4

In the lower troposphere, standard atmospheric pressure decreases by approximately 1 hPa for every:

Accepted Answer

27 to 30 feet (approx. 8 meters) of altitude gained

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10 feet of altitude gained

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100 feet of altitude gained

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1,000 feet of altitude gained

Question 5

At night near a coastline, how does the local thermal breeze usually flow?

Accepted Answer

From the cooler land to the warmer sea (Land Breeze)

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From the sea to the land (Sea Breeze)

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Parallel to the coastline only

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Straight upwards due to sea evaporation

Question 6

A 'fly-away' emergency is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A complete loss of control link where the drone flies autonomously outside the planned operational volume, posing a risk to others

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A bird stealing the drone

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The drone landing safely at its home point

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The pilot deciding to fly beyond VLOS intentionally

Question 7

What is the 'Ground Risk Buffer'?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

How does the Coriolis effect behave at the Earth's equator?

Accepted Answer

It is effectively zero, meaning winds do not get deflected by planetary rotation at the equator

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It is at its absolute maximum strength

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It pulls air directly into space

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It causes water to drain counter-clockwise in sinks

Question 10

In an aviation weather forecast (TAF), what does the abbreviation 'TEMPO' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Temporary fluctuations in the forecasted weather, lasting for less than one hour at a time

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A permanent and complete change in the weather conditions

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A gradual change occurring over several hours

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The exact temperature at the airport

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