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1
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What defines an assembly of people?

A

The ability of persons to move away from the UA

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2
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What number should be recorded when generating a NOTAM report on the NATS AIS?

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Pre-Flight Information Bulletin number

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definition of accident:

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a) a person is fatally or seriously injured
b) the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure (which adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component)
c) the aircraft is missing or is completely inaccessible.

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4
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How are all separation distances from uninvolved persons (not assemblies) measured?

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Omni-Directionally

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5
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What body, and how do you report a “Reportable Occurance”?

A

ECCAIRS

by

Online report

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What is the name given to the volume of airspace surrounding an aerodrome in which a UA can only be operated under the specific permission of Air Traffic Control or an Aerodrome Flight Information Service?

A

Flight Restriction Zone

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7
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scales of aviation charts

A

1: 250,000
1: 500,000

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8
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Which component does not require calibration?

a. Motor
b. Compass
c. Vision Sensors
d. IMU

A

Motor

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9
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NOTAM LINES B and C

A

start date / time

end date / time

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10
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What factors are considered in relation to the OODA loop?

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Observe, Orient, Decide, Act

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11
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Which one of the following is not a GNSS system?

a. GLONASS
b. Prometheus
c. Galileo
d. GPS

A

Prometheus

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12
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What type of airspace hazard would EGP771 denote?

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Prohibited Area

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13
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Which letter denotes uncontrolled airspace?

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G

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14
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What communication method should be used to inform the Air Accident Investigation Branch immediately following an Accident or Serious Incident?

A

Telephone

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15
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What is the name given to the hazard when an Unmanned Aircraft is flying too close beneath a surface?

A

The Ceiling Effect

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16
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How high could a UA be flown if it were to take off from the roof of a building that is 50m in height

A

70

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17
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What type of cell connection is used in a 4S LiPo Battery?

A

series

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18
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What is the name given to the gradual degradation and loss of capacity of a battery?

A

Memory Effect

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19
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How is the failsafe Return to Home height set on the majority of Unmanned Aircraft?

A

Manually by the Remote Pilot as part of the functional checks

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20
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NOTAM LINES F and G

A

height / altitude

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21
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Which organisation defines the maximum wind speed which a UA can be operated within?

A

The UA Manufacturer

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22
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What height can a rotary aircraft descend to in a Tactical Training Area?

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Surface - to the ground

fixed wing can fly as low as 100ft

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23
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What must the RP have to operate above a structure that exceeds 120m?

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Permission of the entity responsible for the structure

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24
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Which motors on a quadcopter UA increase in speed to ascend?

A

All four motors

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25
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Which component is unlikely to be affected by Electro-Magnetic Interference?

a. Battery
b. Command and Control System
c. GNSS module
d. Compass module

A

battery

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26
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What is the name given to the ‘brain’ of an Unmanned Aircraft?

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Flight Controller

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27
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What operating limitations apply to an UA in terms of maximum horizontal and vertical distances from the Remote Pilot?

A

400ft / 120m V

500m H

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28
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Which of the following is not one of the ‘dirty dozen’?

a. Stress
b. Lack of Communication
c. Complacency
d. Naivety

A

Naivety

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29
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What height does a Flight Restriction Zone routinely extend to above the aerodrome level?

A

2000ft

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30
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Good airmanship dictates that:

A

The aircraft system is safe to operate

The crew is fit to operate

Appropriate planning and preparation has been done

Hazards have been identified

Risks have been assessed and levels of residual risks are tolerable and ALARP

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31
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What airspace hazard would ‘EGR143’ denote on an aviation chart?

A

Restricted Area

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32
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NOTAM LINE Q

A

NOTAM affects and basic NOTAM descriptor

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33
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What action should be taken if a motor emits an abnormal sound, or shows signs of damage?

A

The aircraft should be grounded pending further inspection

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34
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What is the calculation used to determine the nominal voltage of lithium polymer battery?

A

3.7v x (number of cells)

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35
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What forces are generated by the spinning propellers on a multi-rotor UA?

A

Both Lift and Thrust

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36
Q

what is IMSAFE?

A

ILLNESS

MEDICATION

STRESS

ALCOHOL

FATIGUE

EATING

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37
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What is the name given to the operating category for UAS operations that present a greater risk than that of the Open Category?

A

Specific

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38
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Which article of the Air Navigation Order defines endangering safety of an person or property?

A

Article 241

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39
Q

What type of airspace hazard would EGP771 denote?

A

Prohibited Area

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40
Q

UAV Mandatory Reportable Occurances

7 listed

A

* Loss of control/data link

* Navigation failures;

* Pilot station configuration changes/errors:

* Crew Resource Management (CRM) failures/confusion;

* Structural damage/heavy landings;

* Flight programming errors

* Any incident that injures a third party

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41
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what does the Flight Restriction Zone consist of?

A

Aerodrome Traffic Zone

Runway Protection Zones

additional boundary zones

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42
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What colour and symbols denote an occluded weather front on a synoptic chart?

A

Purple Triangles and Semi-Circles

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43
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What is the alcohol limitation for a Remote Pilot operating in the Specific Category?

A

9 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath or a quarter the UK Drink Drive limit

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44
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In the event of an Airprox incident, which two organisations need to be informed?

A

UKAB - UK Airprox board

and

ATC

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45
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What is the name given to the UAS operating category which presents an equivalent risk to that of manned aviation?

A

Certified

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46
Q

what are the base levels for LiPo battery voltage calcs?

A

Min = 3.2

Nominal = 3.7

Max = 4.2

47
Q

What two-dimensional shape is routinely used to display a prohibited area on an aviation chart?

a. Hexagon
b. Square
c. Rectangle
d. Circle

48
Q

What is the maximum EIRP that a UA Command Unit can output in the 2.5GHz band whilst frequency hopping?

49
Q

What body, and how do you report a “Serious Incident”?

A

AAIB & ECCAIRS

Telephone & Online repor

50
Q

Where is the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate qualification valid?

51
Q

Which Civil Aviation Publication details the Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Scheme?

52
Q

In Article 241, a person must not _____ or _______ cause or permit an _______ to endanger any persons or property

A

Under ANO 2016 article 241, ‘no person may recklessly or negligently cause or permit an aircraft to endanger any person or property’

53
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Which is the most difficult direction of travel, in relation to the RP, to judge the speed of the aircraft?

A

Directly towards or away

54
Q

Which function must remain active at all times throughout a night operation?

a. GPS flight mode
b. Aircraft conspicuity lighting
c. Low-speed mode
d. Camera function

A

Aircraft conspicuity lighting

55
Q

Which component is unlikely to be affected by Electro-Magnetic Interference?

56
Q

What colour and symbols denote an occluded weather front on a synoptic chart?

A

Purple Triangles and Semi-Circles

57
Q

What is the maximum voltage of a single lithium polymer cell?

58
Q

What is the name given to the measurement of distance between the landing gear of an UA in relation to stability on the ground?

A

Base of Support

59
Q

In the event of an Airprox incident, which two organisations need to be informed?

A

UKAB

and

ATC

60
Q

What action would be considered good airmanship when planning an operation in close proximity with a hospital, care facility or school?

A

Engaging with the facility and police to provide notification

61
Q

what is the maximum voltage for a 4s lipo battery?

62
Q

What are geomagnetic storms more common known as?

A

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

63
Q

What colour and symbols denote a cold front on a synoptic chart?

A

Blue Triangles

64
Q

How big is a Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ)?

A

2.0 or 2.5 nm radius cylinder extending 2000ft above the aerodrome level

(centred on middle of longest runway)

65
Q

Which Civil Aviation Publication details the Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Scheme?

66
Q

What body, and how do you report a “Airprox”

A

ATC & UK Airprox Board

Telephone & Online report

67
Q

Which is the most concerning cloud formation for a Remote Pilot operating a UA?

A

Cumulonimbus

68
Q

Which classification of controlled airspace is not found in the UK?

69
Q

good airmanship is about

A

Having a good standard of knowledge and skills associated with the flight of an aircraft

Exercising good judgement

A considerate attitude towards others

Self-discipline to maintain standards

70
Q

What type of UAS operations does UKPDRA01 facilitate?

A

Within 150m of any residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas for UAS with a MTOM of less than 25kg.

71
Q

What device should a Remote Pilot use to assess wind speed whilst on-site?

A

An Anemometer

72
Q

What is the name given to the culture encouraged in Aviation for reporting occurrences in an honest and timely manner?

A

Just Culture

73
Q

Which critical angle would indicate the most stable aircraft on the ground?

a. 90º
b. 75º
c. 20º
d. 120º

74
Q

What is the name given to the CAA system which facilitates the registration and education of UAS Operators and Remote Pilots?

75
Q

When is Vortex Ring State most likely to occur?

A

When descending

76
Q

As a commercial UAS operator, it is important to keep your operations manual up to date. Following the link below what is the latest version of CAP 722?

77
Q

Controlled Traffic Region (CTR)

A

area of controlled airspace around an airport that DOES extend down to the surface.

Usually, Class D airspace,

78
Q

What is the correct separation distance during the take-off and landing procedure, and the separation distance of an uninvolved person when in flight

A

30m takeoff

50m flight

79
Q

definiton of a “serious incident”

A

An incident involving circumstances indicating that there was a high probability of an accident and associated with the operation of an aircraft

(from ready to fly, to aircraft shut down)

80
Q

Good Airmanship is about:

A

A considerate attitude towards others

81
Q

What body, and how do you report an “Accident”?

A

AAIB & ECCAIRS

Telephone & Online report

82
Q

what is a flight information region

A

specified region of airspace in which a FIS (Flight Information Service) is provided

83
Q

Which regulation must a UAS insurance policy be compliant with?

A

EC785/2004

84
Q

What name is given to the platform used to assess NOTAM, obtain ATC information, Aeronautical Information Circulars and specific information of Restricted, Danger and Prohibited Areas?

85
Q

NOTAM LINE A

A

Aerodrome/ FIR ICAO code

86
Q

What are the two UK Flight Information Regions?

A

Scottish FIR - Prestwick

London FIR - Swanwick

87
Q

Area of Intense Air Activity (AIAA)

A

Airspace within which the intensity of civil or military flying is exceptionally high

Pilots of non-participating aircraft who are unable to avoid the AIAA are to keep a proper lookout.

88
Q

how big are runway protection zones?

A

5km from end of runway

1km wide

2000ft high

89
Q

controlled traffic area (CTA)

A

Area of controlled airspace around an airport that does not extend down to the surface.

Usually, Class D airspace,

90
Q

What is the Maximum Take-Off Mass for a UA permitted in the Specific Category under UKPDRA01?

91
Q

NOTAM LINE E

A

abbrev. NOTAM description

92
Q

What is the maximum cell voltage difference a Remote Pilot should permit for flight?

a. 0.005v
b. 0.5v
c. 5v
d. 0.05v

93
Q

What is the name given to the VLOS principle?

A

See and Avoid

94
Q

What must an individual or organisation possess in order to operate UAS within the Specific Category?

A

An Operational Authorisation issued by the CAA

95
Q

What direction would a UA naturally drift if it were to lose GNSS whilst operating in winds?

96
Q

What would be the maximum height which a UA could be flown when operating from the roof of a building measuring 20m in height?

A

100m

(it has to add up to 120m)

97
Q

What height does a Flight Restriction Zone routinely extend to above the aerodrome level?

98
Q

What is the maximum horizontal distance which a Remote Pilot can operate a UA provided they can still maintain Visual Line of Sight?

99
Q

Which system is most likely to be affected when operating in a HIRTA?

a. Battery
b. C2 link
c. Inertial Measurement Unit
d. Conspicuity Lighting

100
Q

Satelite System Errors

list

A

Satelite clocks - error in time signal

orbit errors -

ionospheric delays - sun etc

topospheric delays - 12km humidiy and temp

reciver noise

multipathing

101
Q

What is the maximum voltage of a 3S lithium polymer battery?

102
Q

What is the nominal voltage of a single lithium polymer cell?

103
Q

Which mechanism would be a suitable means of involving persons in a UAS operation?

a. Flyer
b. Tannoy broadcast
c. Ticketing system
d. Face-to-face safety brief

A

Face-to-face safety brief

104
Q

Night Operations Risks

A

Fatigue

Complacency

Night Sight allowance

Dazzling

VLOS

Observations - lighting at TOLS

Perception

105
Q

Which classification of controlled airspace is not found in the UK?

106
Q

What is the nominal voltage of a 3S lithium polymer battery?

107
Q

Which licence-free frequency bands are used for the Command & Control Link?

A

2.4 & 5.8 GhZ

108
Q

Can you identify the requirements for these types of operations?

VLOS

EVLOS

BVLOS

A

VLOS - UKPDRA01 and GVC

EVLOS - UKPDRA(TBA) and GVC, EVLOS Training & Fligyht Assessment

BVLOS - GVC Exemption

110
Q

What is the maximum voltage of a 6S LiPo Battery

A

25.2v

times it by 4.2!

111
Q

What does the abbreviation SFC stand for when assessing a NOTAM or aviation chart?

112
Q

What conditions are most likely to increase the risk of ice forming on the propellers and aircraft?

A

Low temperature and high humidity

113
Q

What is the name given to the human machine interface which a Remote Pilot uses to control an Unmanned Aircraft?

A

Command Unit

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