A2 CofC - Drone Certificate of Competency Aviation Regulation and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

A remote pilot with an A2 CofC is operating a 1.8kg 'legacy' drone in a park.
They observe a person walking their dog approximately 60 metres away.
What is the minimum horizontal separation distance the pilot must maintain from this person according to UK regulations?

Accepted Answer

50 metres

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30 metres

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150 metres

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No minimum distance is required as long as they are not flown over.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines an 'uninvolved person' in the context of a UAS operation in the UK?

Accepted Answer

A person who is not participating in the UAS operation and has not received safety instructions from the remote pilot.

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Any person who has not been employed by the drone operator.

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Any person within 150 metres of the drone operation.

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A person who has been notified of the drone flight via a public announcement or signage.

Question 3

A remote pilot is preparing to take the A2 CofC theory examination. In addition to passing the exam, what practical competency requirement must they fulfil to be awarded the certificate?

Accepted Answer

Complete a period of self-guided practical training and make a formal declaration of their competency to the Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE).

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Complete a practical flight test with a CAA-approved examiner.

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Submit a video portfolio of at least 10 different flight manoeuvres.

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Log a minimum of 10 hours of flight time within the previous month.

Question 4

Under the UK's Open Category A2 rules, what is the maximum validity period for an A2 Certificate of Competency before it requires renewal?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

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2 years

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10 years

Question 5

A pilot with an A2 CofC is flying a C2-marked drone in its designated 'low-speed mode'. According to the '1:1 Rule', if they are maintaining a horizontal distance of 8 metres from an uninvolved person, what is the maximum height the drone should be operated at?

Accepted Answer

8 metres

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5 metres

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30 metres

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120 metres

Question 6

The A2 CofC theory syllabus, as mandated by the UK CAA, is primarily focused on assessing a remote pilot's knowledge of mitigating ground risk. Which three subjects form the core of the A2 CofC examination?

Accepted Answer

Meteorology, UAS Flight Performance, and Technical and Operational Mitigations for Ground Risk.

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Air Law, Navigation, and Human Performance.

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Aircraft General Knowledge, Principles of Flight, and Communications.

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Operational Procedures, Airspace Classification, and Insurance Regulations.