Free A2 CofC Exam Prep
A2 Certificate of Competency
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120 Practice Questions
UK Near People (A2) rules, eligible aircraft, separation distances, meteorology, flight performance and ground-risk mitigations with detailed explanations
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What You'll Study
10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & A2 CofC Pathway
3 sections
Open Category Air Law
3 sections
Near People Separation Rules
3 sections
Operational Ground Risk Mitigations
3 sections
Technical & Human Ground-Risk Mitigations
3 sections
Aircraft Eligibility & Flight Characteristics
3 sections
Practical Procedures, Emergencies & Decisions
3 sections
UAS Flight Performance Systems
3 sections
Navigation, Compass & Flyaways
3 sections
Meteorology for Near-People Operations
5 sections
A2 CofC Exam Details
A2 Certificate of Competency
Administered by UK Civil Aviation Authority (via RAE(PC))
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official UK Civil Aviation Authority (via RAE(PC)) content outline
Wind and gusts, wind gradient, turbulence, air density, visibility, icing, and weather go/no-go decisions.
Mass, balance and payload effects; batteries; control links; failsafe and return-to-home; GNSS and compass limitations; braking distance and loss-of-control risks.
Open-category operating limits, eligible aircraft and class marks, legal A2 separation minima, the recommended 1:1 safety guidance, site selection, low-speed mode, and responses to uninvolved people.
What's Included
10 Chapters
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What's Next After the A2 CofC?
After passing the A2 CofC, you can pursue these career paths
UK GVC (General VLOS Certificate)
Specific-category qualification for drone operations beyond Open-category limits
UK CAA Flyer ID
Foundation online theory test required before the A2 CofC
A2 CofC Exam FAQ
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