A2 renewal
35 q · 35 min · ≥27 · classroom exam (20 a1/a3 + 15 a2 questions)
Format details ↓NAA · EASA
Certificate validity extension exams
Typical 5-year competency cycle. Use this page to understand renewal-format theory exams vs A2STS practice sims. Official process = your NAA.
- Typical cycle
- 5 yr
- A2 renewal
- 35/35
- STS renewal
- 50/50
- Pass mark
- ≥75%
Certificate validity extension exams
At the end of the typical 5-year cycle - shorter formats. Full renewal simulations in the learning hub after sign-in.
Practice only — your NAA issues/extends certificates.
STS renewal
50 q · 50 min · ≥38 · classroom exam (20 a1/a3 + 30 sts questions)
Format details ↓STS renewal (with A2)
52 q · 52 min · ≥39 · +2 ground-risk
Format details ↓Initial certification exams
Official NAA question counts - mirrored in the simulator.
What does certificate renewal mean?
Remote pilot competencies are commonly planned on a 5-year cycle under Regulation (EU) 2019/947. Your NAA runs the official revalidation/renewal process — A2STS only provides practice simulations.
A practice score on A2STS does not extend your certificate.
Frequently asked questions
- Is an A2STS renewal simulation official?
- No. It mirrors common NAA question counts for practice only. Certificates are issued/extended by your NAA.
- How long is competency valid?
- Typically 5 years under UAS.OPEN.070 — always confirm on your certificate and with your NAA.