A2 exam
A2 exam failed — recovery plan
Most pilots who fail the A2 exam report the same gaps: meteorology, ground-risk mitigation and registering too early. A focused week of timed practice usually leads to a pass on the second attempt.
Contents
Where points are lost
30 questions in 30 minutes, 75% pass mark. Roughly 10 questions each on meteorology, ground risk and flight execution.
- Meteorology — METAR, wind gradient, cloud base
- 1:1 rule — horizontal distance equals altitude (min 30 m, or 5 m in low-speed mode)
- C2 class and low-speed mode requirements
- Booking the NAA exam before scoring ≥80% in simulations
7-day retake plan
Days 1–2: review weak topics. Days 3–4: meteorology drills. Days 5–6: full timed simulations. Day 7: book retake only if consistently ≥80%.
Frequently asked questions
- Does failing A2 invalidate my A1/A3?
- No — your A1/A3 certificate remains valid. You can retake A2.
Authority & sources
A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned