A2 exam retake guide
Failed? Analyse mistakes before booking again.
Contents
Format
The A2 exam is taken at TKA premises: 30 questions, 30 minutes, ≥75% pass mark. On failure, a waiting period applies before the next attempt. Check the TKA website for the minimum waiting time.
A retake is an opportunity, not a failure. Many pilots who pass on the second or third attempt are ultimately more confident in their knowledge than those who barely scraped through first time.
Preparation
After a failed attempt, the most important steps are: 1) obtain the result summary showing weak topic areas (if TKA provides one), 2) identify which error types recurred, 3) create a targeted revision plan.
Do not wait too long to rebook — but only register again when you are confident you have addressed the weak areas. One week of intensive targeted revision is often more effective than a month of waiting.
Exam tip
Mistakes
The most common mistake after a failed exam: rebooking immediately without changing the study strategy. If you failed while studying only from PDFs — a retake with the same approach will likely produce the same result.
Another mistake: focusing only on topics you remember getting wrong and ignoring others. TKA does not provide a full question list — you may be making errors in other topic areas too.
Mocks
Before the retake, complete at least five new A2STS mock exams. Monitor whether weak topic areas have improved. When all category scores are ≥75%, you are ready.
Use the A2STS SRS feature, which automatically resurfaces questions you previously answered incorrectly — targeted revision that saves time compared with re-reading all material from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
- How many times can the A2 exam be retaken?
- EASA regulations do not limit the number of attempts. TKA may set a minimum waiting period between attempts — check the TKA website.
- Can I fly on existing certificates after failing the A2?
- Yes — a failed A2 attempt does not affect existing A1/A3 certificates. You can continue flying within A1/A3 limits while preparing to retake the A2.
Authority & sources
A2STS Editorial · Reviewed by: EASA UAS syllabus aligned