quizzes Flashcards
1
Q
What defines an assembly of people?
A
The ability of persons to move away from the UA
2
Q
What number should be recorded when generating a NOTAM report on the NATS AIS?
A
Pre-Flight Information Bulletin number
3
Q
definition of accident:
A
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.
4
Q
How are all separation distances from uninvolved persons (not assemblies) measured?
A
Omni-Directionally
5
Q
What body, and how do you report a “Reportable Occurance”?
A
ECCAIRS
by
Online report
6
Q
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
7
Q
scales of aviation charts
A
1: 250,000
1: 500,000
8
Q
Which component does not require calibration?
a. Motor
b. Compass
c. Vision Sensors
d. IMU
A
Motor
9
Q
NOTAM LINES B and C
A
start date / time
end date / time
10
Q
What factors are considered in relation to the OODA loop?
A
Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
11
Q
Which one of the following is not a GNSS system?
a. GLONASS
b. Prometheus
c. Galileo
d. GPS
A
Prometheus
12
Q
What type of airspace hazard would EGP771 denote?
A
Prohibited Area
13
Q
Which letter denotes uncontrolled airspace?
A
G
14
Q
What communication method should be used to inform the Air Accident Investigation Branch immediately following an Accident or Serious Incident?
A
Telephone
15
Q
What is the name given to the hazard when an Unmanned Aircraft is flying too close beneath a surface?
A
The Ceiling Effect
16
Q
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
17
Q
What type of cell connection is used in a 4S LiPo Battery?
A
series
18
Q
What is the name given to the gradual degradation and loss of capacity of a battery?
A
Memory Effect
19
Q
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
20
Q
NOTAM LINES F and G
A
height / altitude
21
Q
Which organisation defines the maximum wind speed which a UA can be operated within?
A
The UA Manufacturer
22
Q
What height can a rotary aircraft descend to in a Tactical Training Area?
A
Surface - to the ground
fixed wing can fly as low as 100ft
23
Q
What must the RP have to operate above a structure that exceeds 120m?
A
Permission of the entity responsible for the structure
24
Q
Which motors on a quadcopter UA increase in speed to ascend?
A
All four motors
25
Which component is unlikely to be affected by Electro-Magnetic Interference?
a. Battery
b. Command and Control System
c. GNSS module
d. Compass module
battery
26
What is the name given to the 'brain' of an Unmanned Aircraft?
Flight Controller
27
What operating limitations apply to an UA in terms of maximum horizontal and vertical distances from the Remote Pilot?
400ft / 120m V
500m H
28
Which of the following is not one of the 'dirty dozen'?
a. Stress
b. Lack of Communication
c. Complacency
d. Naivety
Naivety
29
What height does a Flight Restriction Zone routinely extend to above the aerodrome level?
2000ft
30
Good airmanship dictates that:
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
31
What airspace hazard would 'EGR143' denote on an aviation chart?
Restricted Area
32
NOTAM LINE Q
NOTAM affects and basic NOTAM descriptor
33
What action should be taken if a motor emits an abnormal sound, or shows signs of damage?
The aircraft should be grounded pending further inspection
34
What is the calculation used to determine the nominal voltage of lithium polymer battery?
3.7v x (number of cells)
35
What forces are generated by the spinning propellers on a multi-rotor UA?
Both Lift and Thrust
36
what is IMSAFE?
ILLNESS
MEDICATION
STRESS
ALCOHOL
FATIGUE
EATING
37
What is the name given to the operating category for UAS operations that present a greater risk than that of the Open Category?
Specific
38
Which article of the Air Navigation Order defines endangering safety of an person or property?
Article 241
39
What type of airspace hazard would EGP771 denote?
Prohibited Area
40
UAV Mandatory Reportable Occurances
7 listed
\* 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
41
what does the Flight Restriction Zone consist of?
Aerodrome Traffic Zone
Runway Protection Zones
additional boundary zones
42
What colour and symbols denote an occluded weather front on a synoptic chart?
Purple Triangles and Semi-Circles
43
What is the alcohol limitation for a Remote Pilot operating in the Specific Category?
9 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath or a quarter the UK Drink Drive limit
44
In the event of an Airprox incident, which two organisations need to be informed?
UKAB - UK Airprox board
and
ATC
45
What is the name given to the UAS operating category which presents an equivalent risk to that of manned aviation?
Certified
46
what are the base levels for LiPo battery voltage calcs?
Min = 3.2
Nominal = 3.7
Max = 4.2
47
What two-dimensional shape is routinely used to display a prohibited area on an aviation chart?
a. Hexagon
b. Square
c. Rectangle
d. Circle
circle
48
What is the maximum EIRP that a UA Command Unit can output in the 2.5GHz band whilst frequency hopping?
100mW
49
What body, and how do you report a "Serious Incident"?
AAIB & ECCAIRS
Telephone & Online repor
50
Where is the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate qualification valid?
UK only
51
Which Civil Aviation Publication details the Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Scheme?
CAP 382
52
In Article 241, a person must not _____ or _______ cause or permit an _______ to endanger any persons or property
Under ANO 2016 article 241, ‘no person may recklessly or negligently cause or permit an aircraft to endanger any person or property’
53
Which is the most difficult direction of travel, in relation to the RP, to judge the speed of the aircraft?
Directly towards or away
54
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
Aircraft conspicuity lighting
55
Which component is unlikely to be affected by Electro-Magnetic Interference?
battery
56
What colour and symbols denote an occluded weather front on a synoptic chart?
Purple Triangles and Semi-Circles
57
What is the maximum voltage of a single lithium polymer cell?
4.2
58
What is the name given to the measurement of distance between the landing gear of an UA in relation to stability on the ground?
Base of Support
59
In the event of an Airprox incident, which two organisations need to be informed?
UKAB
and
ATC
60
What action would be considered good airmanship when planning an operation in close proximity with a hospital, care facility or school?
Engaging with the facility and police to provide notification
61
what is the maximum voltage for a 4s lipo battery?
16.8
62
What are geomagnetic storms more common known as?
Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
63
What colour and symbols denote a cold front on a synoptic chart?
Blue Triangles
64
How big is a Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ)?
2.0 or 2.5 nm radius cylinder extending 2000ft above the aerodrome level
(centred on middle of longest runway)
65
Which Civil Aviation Publication details the Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Scheme?
CAP 382
66
What body, and how do you report a "Airprox"
ATC & UK Airprox Board
Telephone & Online report
67
Which is the most concerning cloud formation for a Remote Pilot operating a UA?
Cumulonimbus
68
Which classification of controlled airspace is not found in the UK?
B and F
69
good airmanship is about
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
What type of UAS operations does UKPDRA01 facilitate?
Within 150m of any residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas for UAS with a MTOM of less than 25kg.
71
What device should a Remote Pilot use to assess wind speed whilst on-site?
An Anemometer
72
What is the name given to the culture encouraged in Aviation for reporting occurrences in an honest and timely manner?
Just Culture
73
Which critical angle would indicate the most stable aircraft on the ground?
a. 90º
b. 75º
c. 20º
d. 120º
120º
74
What is the name given to the CAA system which facilitates the registration and education of UAS Operators and Remote Pilots?
DMARES
75
When is Vortex Ring State most likely to occur?
When descending
76
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?
8
77
Controlled Traffic Region (CTR)
area of controlled airspace around an airport that **DOES** extend down to the surface.
Usually, Class D airspace,
78
What is the correct separation distance during the take-off and landing procedure, and the separation distance of an uninvolved person when in flight
30m takeoff
50m flight
79
definiton of a "serious incident"
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
Good Airmanship is about:
A considerate attitude towards others
81
What body, and how do you report an "Accident"?
AAIB & ECCAIRS
Telephone & Online report
82
what is a flight information region
specified region of airspace in which a FIS (Flight Information Service) is provided
83
Which regulation must a UAS insurance policy be compliant with?
EC785/2004
84
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?
NATS AIS
85
NOTAM LINE A
Aerodrome/ FIR ICAO code
86
What are the two UK Flight Information Regions?
Scottish FIR - Prestwick
London FIR - Swanwick
87
Area of Intense Air Activity (AIAA)
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
how big are runway protection zones?
5km from end of runway
1km wide
2000ft high
89
controlled traffic area (CTA)
Area of controlled airspace around an airport that **does not** extend down to the surface.
Usually, Class D airspace,
90
What is the Maximum Take-Off Mass for a UA permitted in the Specific Category under UKPDRA01?
25kg
91
NOTAM LINE E
abbrev. NOTAM description
92
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
0.05v
93
What is the name given to the VLOS principle?
See and Avoid
94
What must an individual or organisation possess in order to operate UAS within the Specific Category?
An Operational Authorisation issued by the CAA
95
What direction would a UA naturally drift if it were to lose GNSS whilst operating in winds?
Downwind
96
What would be the maximum height which a UA could be flown when operating from the roof of a building measuring 20m in height?
100m
(it has to add up to 120m)
97
What height does a Flight Restriction Zone routinely extend to above the aerodrome level?
2000ft
98
What is the maximum horizontal distance which a Remote Pilot can operate a UA provided they can still maintain Visual Line of Sight?
500m
99
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
C2 Link
100
Satelite System Errors
list
Satelite clocks - error in time signal
orbit errors -
ionospheric delays - sun etc
topospheric delays - 12km humidiy and temp
reciver noise
multipathing
101
What is the maximum voltage of a 3S lithium polymer battery?
12.6v
102
What is the nominal voltage of a single lithium polymer cell?
3.7
103
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
Face-to-face safety brief
104
Night Operations Risks
Fatigue
Complacency
Night Sight allowance
Dazzling
VLOS
Observations - lighting at TOLS
Perception
105
Which classification of controlled airspace is not found in the UK?
B
106
What is the **nominal** voltage of a 3S lithium polymer battery?
11.1v
107
Which licence-free frequency bands are used for the Command & Control Link?
2.4 & 5.8 GhZ
108
Can you identify the requirements for these types of operations?
VLOS
EVLOS
BVLOS
VLOS - UKPDRA01 and GVC
EVLOS - UKPDRA(TBA) and GVC, EVLOS Training & Fligyht Assessment
BVLOS - GVC Exemption
109
110
What is the maximum voltage of a 6S LiPo Battery
25.2v
times it by 4.2!
111
What does the abbreviation SFC stand for when assessing a NOTAM or aviation chart?
Surface
112
What conditions are most likely to increase the risk of ice forming on the propellers and aircraft?
Low temperature and high humidity
113
What is the name given to the human machine interface which a Remote Pilot uses to control an Unmanned Aircraft?
Command Unit
