A2 CofC case studies
A2 CofC · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The A2 Certificate of Competence is the theory-based qualification that lets a remote pilot fly a small unmanned aircraft in the A2 subcategory of the Open category - that is, in areas where uninvolved people may be present, but never over them. It suits hobbyists and commercial operators who need more freedom than A1 or A3 allows but who do not want to move into a Specific category operational authorisation. The A2 CofC case studies are 5 cases and about 2,883 words.
1A2 in a Park Beside a Footpath
You hold an A2 CofC and plan to fly a 3.4 kg C2 quadcopter in a public park to practise orbiting a sculpture. The park is bordered on the east by a busy footpath; walkers pass within 12–25 m of your planned orbit centre.
631 words, about 3 min2Regional Airport Zone and a Changing NOTAM
You are hired to inspect a roof on a farm building 4.2 km from a regional airport's runway threshold. The building is 90 m above sea level on a hill; you plan to fly at 100 m AGL, within visual line of sight.
574 words, about 3 min3Sixth Flight, Antihistamine and a Rising Wind
You are flying a C1 drone for a friend's farm survey. It is the sixth flight of the day; you have had four hours' sleep and took a sedating antihistamine at 07:00 for hay fever.
534 words, about 3 min4Cold Battery Over a River
You plan a 1.2 km out-and-back flight over a river to photograph a bridge with a 900 g C1 quadcopter. Ambient temperature is 1°C; the battery was stored in a warm car and shows 100% and 16.8 V.
595 words, about 3 min5Filming a Village Fete for the Parish Council
The parish council asks you to fly your C1 drone at a village fete to take promotional photos for its website and newsletter. You are not paid, but the council will cover your battery costs.
549 words, about 3 min