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.
Which category should we observe the 1:1 rule?
A1 Subcategory.
Which Subcategories can Class 0 - 1 be flown in?
All subcategories. A1 A2 A3.
Which Subcategories can Class 2 be flown in?
A2 Close to People or A3 Far from people.
Which Subcategories can Class 3 - 4 be flown in?
A3 Far from people only.
Define Class 0 Aircraft.
Less that 250g take off mass.
Max speed of 19m/s (42.5 mph).
Max flight distance of 120m (400ft).
Define Class 1 Aircraft.
Less that 900g take off mass or anti collide.
Max speed of 19m/s (42.5 mph).
Made to minimise injury.
Define Class 2 Aircraft.
Less that 4kg take off mass.
Low speed mode 3/ms (approx 6.7 mph).
Made to minimise injury
Define Class 3 Aircraft.
Automatic control modes.
Less than 25kg take off mass.
geo awareness systems.
Define Class 4 Aircraft.
No automation, only stabilisation.
Traditional model aircraft.
Less than 25kg take off mass.
What is MTOM?
Maximum Take Off Mass.
What is the CAP722 document?
Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace - Guidance and Policy.
What is MOR?
Mandatory Occurrence Reporting.
“See and Avoid” principle in manned aircraft is referred to as ________.
“Detect and Avoid”.
What is CAP382?
Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR).
Operators report all incidents/accidents on _______?
ECCAIRS - European Co-ordination Centre for Accident and Incident Reporting Systems.
What is ECCAIRS an abbreviation of?
European Co-ordination Centre for Accident and Incident Reporting Systems.
What are examples of UA/UAS Reportable occurrences? (incidents have to occur in flight)
Loss of Control/datalink with potential to harm.
Navigation Failures.
Pilot station configuration changes/errors.
Display Failures.
Transfer to different control stations.
Crew Resource Management (CRM) failures.
Damage
Programming errors
Any incident injuring third parties.
Accidents involving people must be reported to the _____?
AAIB
What is the AAIB an abbreviation of?
Air Accident Investigation Branch.
What is a SUA Operator?
Small Unmanned Aircraft - Operator.
Define Just Culture.
Frontline operators are not punished for actions that correspond with their experience and training.
Gross negligence, wilful violations and destructive acts are not tolerated.
You had a serious incident that involved a manned aircraft. Who must you report it to?
The AAIB, CAA and AirProx
An accident occurred on site with your UA that didn’t result in a serious incident, who must you report it to?
The AAIB, May report to CAA (May report because there wasn’t a serious incident)
What is an ATC?
Air Traffic Controller
What is an AirProx situation?
The distance between aircraft and their positions/speed have compromised safety. (Think Air Proximity)
Who can report an AirProx Incident?
The Pilot involved or an ATC.
What is IFR?
Instrument Flight Rules.
What is VFR?
Visual Flight Rules.
Define Class A Airspace.
IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)
Airways up to 19,500 ft
Does not extend to the ground. (above head)
Define Class C Airspace.
IFR (instrument Flight Rules)
Upper Airspace above 19,500ft
Does not extend to the ground. (above head)
Define Class D Airspace.
IFR/VFR (Instrument/Visual Flight Rules)
Lower levels around airports.
Very controlled, extends to ground.
Define Class E Airspace.
IFR/VFR (Instrument/Visual Flight Rules)
Local Terminal Manoeuvring areas.
Does not extend to the ground. (above head)
Define Class G Airspace.
Uncontrolled except around airports/aerodromes.
Control comes down to ground level.
Which airspace classes occur at ground level?
D and G.
Which airspace classes do not extend to the ground?
A, C and E.