A2 CofC Flashcards
When RTH is initiated, what height will the UA climb to if currently flying at 10m?
20m.
If I’m flying at 50m from the ground what height will the drone climb to if RTH is initiated?
It will stay at the same height if its above 20m.
What is DMARES an abbreviation of?
Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service.
What is RTH an abbreviation of?
Return To Home.
If Loss of Control Data Link occurs, what will the UA show?
It will show fast flashing amber lights.
If Loss of Control Data Link occurs, what action should the pilot take?
Get closer if possible or change the flight mode from its current mode and back.
What should the pilot do after a Loss of Control Data Link occurs and has successfully landed the drone safely?
Complete occurrence report in line with OPEN/SPECIFIC Category.
What does ATTI stand for and do?
Attitude mode, instead of maintaining a fixed GPS/vision position when hovering, the drone will stay level at the same altitude but move in the wind.
What is OPTI mode?
OPTI, the UA uses its optical sensors for stabilization.
If an accident/incident occurs within an Open/Specific Category, what bodies must it be reported to?
The AAIB and CAA.
What is UAS an abbreviation of?
Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
What is FRZ an abbreviation of?
Flight Restriction Zone.
What is the Open Category?
Operations that present low or no risk to third parties. no further authorisation from the CAA is needed.
What is the CAA an abbreviation of?
Civil Aviation Authority.
What is the Specific Category?
Operations that present greater risk than open category (Medium Risk). Specific category operations require Operational Authorisation from CAA.
What is the Certified Category?
Operations that present risks similar to those in manned aviation and will be subject to same regime.
What qualifications do you need in an Open Category area?
None / A2 CofC
What qualifications do you need in a Specific Category area?
GVC
What is a GVC?
General Visual line of site Certificate.
What application process would I need to operate in a Specific Category area?
It will Require CAA application
Define the A1 Subcategory.
Close to people, and potential overflight. (High Risk)
Define the A2 Subcategory.
Close to people, no overflight. (Medium Risk)
Define the A3 Subcategory.
Far from people, no overflight. (Low Risk)
What is the 1:1 Rule?
If flying at 50m high you should keep a 50m horizontal distance. 80m high 80m horizontal etc.