EASA A2 preparation
What the A2 theory exam tests
A2 theory connects weather, aircraft performance and ground risk so that you can assess flight near uninvolved people.
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Weather changes the aircraft’s available margin
Wind can vary around obstacles, and conditions at height can differ from those near the pilot. Temperature and air density affect performance. Study how to obtain and interpret relevant weather information, then connect it to the aircraft’s limits and the planned location.
The aircraft must remain within its operating limits
Learn what the operating envelope means: the conditions in which the aircraft is designed to operate. A payload affects more than total mass; its position and attachment matter too. Battery capacity and condition influence available energy, while misuse during charging or storage creates hazards before a flight begins.
Ground separation is a measured relationship
Horizontal distance is measured along the ground from the point beneath the drone to the uninvolved person. The A2 minimum and the conditions for low-speed operation must be understood alongside EASA’s 1:1 reference. Weather, aircraft performance and segregation of the area influence the final assessment.
Use the syllabus checklist to track coverage and the free lesson to explore distance visually.
Sources
For the A2 syllabus, see UAS.OPEN.030 and its accompanying guidance. For STS, see Appendix 1 and Attachment A. Confirm local arrangements with your examining body.