Registration Competency Test

This test meets the requirements of the CAA Drone and Model Aircraft Registration & Education Scheme (DMARES). From 1st January 2021 BMFA Members can operate under an ‘Article 16 Authorisation’ and our Registration Competency Certificate test has been updated to cover the elements of the authorisation and once you upload the certificate to your membership profile we will apply for a Flyer ID on your behalf which will be sent to you by email. By taking and passing this test you do not need to take the CAA online test.

For issuance of the Flyer ID we are required to share your personal data with the CAA. Information is exchanged securely between both organisations. By uploading your certificate you give consent to the BMFA for the data exchange to take place. If you do not upload the certificate you will need to obtain a Flyer ID directly from the CAA.

You are required to correctly answer 30 out of 40 questions (75%) to pass.

You are ultimately responsible for the safe and lawful operation of your aircraft and must ensure you are familiar with all the information at the links below.

A guide to model flying after December 31st, 2020.

The BMFA Members Handbook also provides appropriate safety guidance for each model flying discipline.

Welcome to your RCC V2025 test

Please ensure you enter your full first name and surname and BMFA membership number as they are required for the certificate to be valid.

Full Name

Your email address

Postcode

BMFA Membership Number

1. Can you fly your model aircraft or drone out of sight behind trees?

Deselect Answer

Yes, so long as you have checked behind the trees first.

Yes, because your aircraft is quickly back in view.

No, because you must be able to see your aircraft at all times.

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2. You are flying your model aircraft or drone safely at a safe height but there are other people in the vicinity. You notice an air ambulance flying in your direction. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Attempt to gain the attention of the air ambulance to warn them of your aircraft.

Quickly fly your aircraft out of the way of the air ambulance and either wait or land safely.

Immediately land your aircraft wherever it is to get out of the way of the air ambulance.

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3. You want to fly in an empty field near to an airport. The field is outside the airport boundary fence, so is it OK to fly there?

Deselect Answer

As long as you don’t fly over 400ft (120m), you are safe to fly in this field.

You can fly in the field because it is outside the airport’s boundary.

You must check that the field is outside the airport’s flight restriction zone before you fly.

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4. How could you check if there are any restrictions on whether you can fly at a particular place?

(Select all that apply)

Look on the NATS website

Look on the BMFA website.

Look on the Drone Assist app.

5. Choose the correct distance to complete this statement. Never fly higher than ________ without appropriate permission or an authorisation

Deselect Answer

400ft

150m

400m

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6. Which of these is the main reason for not flying above 400ft without permission or an authorisation?

Deselect Answer

Because it’s cooler at that height and your model aircraft or drone aircraft may fail.

Because it’s impossible to control your model aircraft or drone at that distance.

Because the airspace above 400ft is used by other aircraft.

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7. When do you need permission from an airport to fly a model aircraft or drone?

Deselect Answer

When you wish to fly in a flight restriction zone.

When flying above 300ft.

Always.

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8. You are planning to fly your glider, which has a mass of more than 7.5kg but less than 14kg, from the top of a 150 ft high hill. Which of the following is correct?

Deselect Answer

You can fly up to 400ft high from where you are standing.

You can only fly up to 250ft high from where you are standing.

You can fly as high as you like from there as long as nobody else is around.

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9. You’re out flying your model aircraft or drone when it starts to snow. What do you need to consider?

(Select all that apply)

That you can still see your aircraft through the snow.

That you’re not getting too cold to be able to use your controller.

That your aircraft will work in cold temperatures.

10.

10. You’re out flying your model aircraft or drone in an area you know well. You start to get worried that you might lose sight of your aircraft in the glare of the low winter sun. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Steadily fly your aircraft back towards you until you’re sure you can see it. Then re-assess before deciding whether to carry on.

You can normally see your aircraft here and you know the area well, so it’s not a problem.

Land immediately as soon as your aircraft goes out of sight.

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11.

11. You arrive at a site and want to get ready to fly your model aircraft. Which of the following must you check?

(Select all that apply)

That the weather is going to be suitable for your flight.

That you make sure there are no airspace restrictions where you intend to fly.

Whether there are any local byelaws that mean you’re not allowed to fly there.

That there will be absolutely no other drone or model aircraft flyers around.

That you are ‘fit to fly’

That your aircraft is in a safe condition to complete the flight safely.

12.

12. Which of the following points about fuel and batteries for your model aircraft or drone are correct?

(Select all that apply)

You should make sure your controller has enough battery power before flying.

You should always make sure you have enough fuel or battery power to last through your planned flight.

Some types of battery do not last as long in cold weather and this may reduce the amount of time you can fly.

13.

13. When must you have liability insurance for flying your model aircraft or drone?

Deselect Answer

If you want to record video when flying.

Liability insurance is advisable for all flying, but you MUST have insurance if you want to fly for payment or other commercial work.

If you want to fly at night.

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14.

14. You fly your model aircraft or drone, and after a flight realise you have accidentally recorded some images from a neighbours private property or even through their window. Which of the following should you do?

(Select all that apply)

Make sure you do not share the video online or with anyone else.

Delete the part of the video that shows your neighbour.

Share the video on social media.

15.

15. Which of the following should you think about when flying your model aircraft or drone?

(Select all that apply)

You could cause a serious incident if you don’t make sure you always fly safely and legally.

If you’re not in full sight, people may not realise what you’re doing and call the police.

People may be worried about their privacy being invaded.

16.

16. When can you fly your model aircraft or drone using First Person View equipment without a competent observer?

Deselect Answer

If your aircraft weighs less than 3.5kg

If you are flying at a drone racing event within a ‘sterile area’ and you do not fly above 160 feet (50m).

If there are no uninvolved people within 50m

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17.

17. You are flying your model aircraft or drone using FPV equipment accompanied by a competent observer, which of the following conditions must you comply with?

(Select all that apply)

You must only fly within a Flight restriction Zone (FRZ)

You must not fly at the same time as other aircraft

The take-off mass of your aircraft must be less than 3.5kg

You must not fly above 1000 feet

Your competent observer must maintain direct unaided visual contact with your aircraft.

You must not fly above 400 feet if you are flying a rotorcraft with more than one lift generating propellor

18.

18. Why should you keep your model aircraft or drone's built-in software (firmware) up to date?

Deselect Answer

So the manufacturer can identify you.

So that air traffic control can see your aircraft on their radar.

So that your aircraft performs in the way the manufacturer intends

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19.

19. The BMFA Article 16 Authorisation permits flight for which of the following purposes?

(Select all that apply)

Education

Recreation

Sport

Commercial

Demonstration/Display

20.

20. How does the AAIB and the CAA define an Occurrence?

Deselect Answer

Someone has to have sustained an injury for it be an occurrence

An occurrence is any safety-related event which endangers or which, if not corrected or addressed, could endanger an aircraft, its occupants or any other person.

A manned aircraft has to be damaged for it to be an occurrence

A manned aircraft has to be damaged, or a person injured, for it to be an occurrence

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21.

21. Which of the following incidents amounts to a reportable occurrence?

(Select all that apply)

You misjudge your landing approach and land just off the end of the runway breaking the propellor and undercarriage

You are starting your final turn before landing and your aircraft stalls and crashes 40m from a person walking on a footpath

You are flying your aircraft at 200ft when suddenly it stops responding to your control inputs and it flies off out of sight

You are flying your aircraft above 400ft, a manned aircraft suddenly appears in the path of your aircraft and you have to take emergency avoiding action to prevent a collision

You are flying your aircraft above 400ft, you see a light aircraft approaching your flying area so descend to 100ft to avoid a potential collision

You are starting your final turn before landing and your aircraft stalls and crashes in to the next field

22.

22. What is the minimum age for a CAA registered Operator?

Deselect Answer

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23.

23. Who is directly responsible for the safe operation of an aircraft?

Deselect Answer

The Remote Pilot

The Operator

The Operator and the Remote pilot

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24.

24. Which of the following are acceptable methods for a BMFA member to demonstrate their competence?

(Select all that apply)

They must have passed the DMARES Test within the past 5 years and have a current CAA Flyer

They must have passed the BMFA Registration Competency Certificate within the past 5 years and have a current CAA Flyer ID

Have carried out a formal Risk Assessment

25.

25. Before any flight can take place in the Flight Restriction Zone of a Protected Aerodrome, permission must be obtained from whom?

Deselect Answer

The BMFA

The CAA

The Air Traffic Control unit or owners of the Protected Aerodrome

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26.

26. Whilst flying, as a Remote Pilot, you should always comply with:

(Select all that apply)

Comply with the requirements of the BMFA Achievement Scheme

Comply with the limitations of our CAA Article 16 authorisation or the Open Category of CAP722

Comply with any airspace restrictions

27.

27. Whilst flying, as a Remote Pilot, you should always avoid:

(Select all that apply)

Continuing a flight if it may pose a risk to other aircraft, people, animals, environment or property

Flying close to or inside any area where an emergency response is taking place, without permission to do so

Flying with more than two other aircraft

Any risk of collision with any manned aircraft

28.

28. According to the Article 16 authorisation, for which of the following must you register as an Operator?

(Select all that apply)

Operating an aircraft equipped with a camera (which is not a ‘toy’)

Operating a Control line model weighing more than 7.5kg or on lines longer than 25m

If you are operating an aircraft weighing more than 250g

Operating a model aircraft indoors

29.

29. As an Operator, you must comply with which of the following?

(Select all that apply)

Ensure that the Remote Pilot is aware of the limitations and conditions of the BMFA Article 16 Authorisation.

Ensure that the Remote Pilot satisfies the competency requirements

Ensure that the Remote Pilot is suitably insured.

Ensure that the model aircraft/drone is properly maintained and in a safe condition to be flown.

Ensure that the Remote Pilot is aware of any airspace limitations.

30.

30. The BMFA Article 16 Authorisation stipulates that model aircraft with a Maximum Take Off Mass between 250g and 7.5kg cannot be operated:

(Select all that apply)

Within 30m of any uninvolved person (this may be reduced to 15m for take-off and landing).

At an altitude of more than 400’ without permission from the CAA.

Indoors.

Within a horizontal distance of 30m of assemblies of people.

31.

31. The Article 16 Authorisation stipulates that model aircraft with a Maximum Take Off Mass between 7.5kg and 25kg cannot be operated:

(Select all that apply)

As part of a flying display.

Within 30m of any uninvolved person

Within a horizontal distance of 50m of assemblies of people (this may be reduced to 30m for take-off and landing).

At an altitude of more than 400’ without permission from the CAA, or at a site/display with a BMFA permit to do so.

32.

32. Aircraft of certain maximum take off masses are outside the scope of the BMFA Article 16 Authorisation and require a separate authorisation, are they:

Deselect Answer

Aircraft over 25kg

Aircraft less than 250g

Aircraft between 7.5kg to 25kg

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33.

33. The operation of powered model aircraft within the BMFA Article 16 Authorisation is limited to 400 feet (120m) above the ground, unless which of the following conditions are met?

(Select all that apply)

The aircraft is not a Rotorcraft with more than two lift generating rotors or propellors.

The aircraft does not have automatic flight capabilities.

The model is not being flown within a Flight Restriction Zone.

The Operator and the Remote pilot are the same person.

The mass of the model is less than 7.5kg

34.

34. Serious Incidents or other Occurrences must be reported to the CAA as a condition of the BMFA Authorisation, if they involve any of what four circumstances?

(Select all that apply)

Operating above 400 feet

Any landing outside of the immediate take-off/ landing area

Any instances of flight beyond the visual line of sight of the Remote pilot.

Any damage to the model aircraft/drone

Operating less than 50m from uninvolved people.

Incidents involving manned aircraft.

35.

35. Any Model Aircraft/drone Operator making use of the BMFA Article 16 Authorisation must ensure that:

(Select all that apply)

They clearly display their Operator ID on (or in) their aircraft.

They are a current BMFA member

They only operate tethered aircraft.

They are registered with the CAA.

They only operate free flight aircraft.

36.

36. The BMFA Article 16 Authorisation permits you to give a ‘trial flight’ to a non-member under what conditions?

(Select all that apply)

You are a current BMFA member

They meet the required competency requirements.

The aircraft is less than 7.5kg.

They are under your direct instruction and supervision.

You meet the competency requirements and a valid Operator ID is on the aircraft.

37.

37. What does the BMFA Article 16 authorisation state with regards to the dropping of articles from a model aircraft or drone?

Deselect Answer

The Remote pilot must ensure that any material dropped from an unmanned aircraft is of a safe nature.

The Remote pilot must ensure that the only material dropped from an unmanned aircraft is glider ballast.

The Remote pilot must ensure that any material dropped from an unmanned aircraft is dropped more than 50m from any uninvolved persons.

The Remote pilot does not cause or permit any article or animal to be dropped from an unmanned aircraft so as to endanger persons or property.

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38.

38. If your model flying club is located within a ‘built up area’ what must it do?

(Select all that apply)

Ensure all members are competent to fly.

Conduct a Risk Assessment, with suitable mitigations.

Make the Risk Assessment available to members flying at the site.

Ensure all aircraft being flown are between 250g and 25kg.

39.

39. With regards to free flight aircraft, which of the following statements is true

Deselect Answer

A free flight model aircraft shall not be flown if it has a maximum take-off mass greater than 1kg.

A free flight model aircraft shall not be flown beyond the visual line of sight of the remote pilot.

A free flight model aircraft shall not be deliberately flown beyond the visual line of sight of the remote pilot.

A free flight model aircraft must only be flown after a formal risk assessment has been conducted.

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40.

40. You must not launch a free flight model aircraft unless:

(Select all that apply)

you have identified the area (flight volume) that you believe the aircraft will remain in.

you as the Remote pilot have carried out a formal Risk Assessment.

you have satisfied yourself, at the launch, that no uninvolved person will enter the flight volume and may be endangered.

you have satisfied yourself that the aircraft will remain within the flight volume.

you have satisfied yourself that the launch area is free from uninvolved people.

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