Why should you keep your radio control’s built-in software (firmware) up to date?
Three friends have hiked up a hill that's 50m high. They're standing at the top of the hill and deciding how high they can fly their slope soarers that are over 7.5kg but under 14kg MTOM directly above them. Which of them is right?
Ignatius facies re-living his youth by doing some free flight under the LMA article 16 operating authorisation. What does he need to make sure?
Cyril wants to fly his 249g camera drone over a flower show being held in a country field to get some good images from above. About 150 people are at the show. Which of the following is correct?
Cleetus is out flying his model aircraft when a hang-glider suddenly appears over the brow of a hill. He comes very close to colliding with the hang-glider, but just about manages to drop to a safe height. What must he do following the near miss?
Which of the following is one of the points you should check to make sure you can legally fly at a location?
Ringo has model aircraft that’s 15kg. Can he fly it at his established club flying site in a built up area without the club having carried out a risk assessment and necessary mitigations being applied?
Who is responsible for checking before every flight of a model aircraft that it is in a safe condition to fly?
You’re out flying in the countryside. There are lots of people around but you’re flying at a safe height. Suddenly you notice an air ambulance flying in the direction of your model. What should you do?
Sid is flying at his normal club site just outside an airport FRZ. He notices somebody flying a drone in a suspicious manner towards the airport. What should he do?
Which of the following statements are correct?
Choose the correct distance to complete this statement. When using the LMA article 16 operating authorisation, never fly a powered model over 7.5kg MTOM higher than ________ above the surface without appropriate permission.
Which of the following statements about people who see you using a camera on your camera drone or camera attached to your model aircraft is true?
Mary has two children. Peter is 8 and Wendy is 13. The children both have a 1.5kg model aircraft that they can fly to a safe standard. Who needs to pass a remote pilot competency test before Mary can take the children out flying?
How could you check if there are any restrictions on whether you can fly at a particular place?
Ernest flies his model behind a group of tall trees. His model is out of sight until it comes out the other side. Is this safe?
Oswald, Hector and Royston fly at a regular model flying site in a field that adjoins an agricultural showground, where no specific risk assessments have been carried out. There is an organised equestrian event on the showground for over 2,000 people. The three friends are planning to fly their 5kg model aircraft. Which of them takes off and flies safely?
Three friends are talking about how they watch their camera drones when out flying. Which one is flying safely?
What must you do if you’re responsible for several model aircraft that require an operator ID?
Which of the following must you check so that you can fly safely with a radio controlled model aircraft?
Rudi has a turbine powered model that weighs 24kg full of fuel, but also has a 2 litre smoke tank. Can he fly only under the LMA article 16 operating authorisation?
When do you need permission from an airport to fly a model aircraft?
Which of the following sites are likely to be protected by restricted airspace that will mean you cannot fly a model aircraft around or over them without permission from them?
Vera decides that she wants to start using her camera equipped drone to film weddings for payment. Which of the following must she do?
Fergal is out flying his 10kg model aircraft at a height of 40m. It’s a very blustery day and a group of Scouts are camping 50m away. What should Fergal consider so that he keeps his flight safe?
Bez needs to fly his 10kg model aircraft within 32m of uninvolved people so he can land safely. What does he need to do?
Who is responsible for maintaining and repairing model aircraft so they are in a safe condition to fly?
Pedro is flying his model aircraft with a group of friends. He decides to drop some flour bombs from his aircraft. Is he allowed to do this?
Mavis realises she's accidentally recorded some video through a neighbour’s window when filming with her camera drone. What can Mavis do with the video?
When must you have insurance for flying your model aircraft under 20kg?
You’re flying your model at your usual flying site. You start to get worried that you might lose sight of your model in the glare of the low winter sun. What should you do?
Which of these is the main reason for not flying above 400ft?
Three friends are talking about taking their model aircraft to fly in an empty field near to an airport. The field is outside the fence that marks the airport’s boundary. Which of the friends is correct?
Who is responsible for every flight of a model aircraft over 250g?
Gehrad was lucky enough to get a shiny new 2kg DJI camera drone from his loving wife for Christmas. Can he fly it as an LMA member under the LMA's Article 16 operating authorisation?
Ameen is an experienced mountain biker and a really good model pilot. His model aircraft is very stable and easy to fly. He decides to have a go at flying his model aircraft while slowly cycling along a familiar track that he knows very well. Is he allowed to do this?
Shaun needs to fly his 5kg model aircraft within 16m of uninvolved people so he can land safely. What does he need to do?
Donald is flying his 8kg model and accidentally flies within 40m of some uninvolved people. Does he need to tell anyone?
Does an LMA member over 18 who wants to fly radio controlled models over 250g outdoors under the LMA's article 16 operating authorisation need to register as an operator with the CAA?
Eric is out flying his model when it starts to snow. What does he need to consider to stay safe?
