CAD Test update
I have been in recent discussions with our friends at Aviation House and they tell me that the CAD test IF certified will not be acceptable for about another two years. They expect it to be under EASA when they take control of FCL.
Now the CAA DO have the CAD test at Aviation House (I have taken it there) they did also tell me that they have a pass/fail criteria - they even told me they would look into my results and see if I passed it, however they seem to have now backtracked on that!!
There is more behind the CAD than is immediately obvious. The CAA could certify it for UK use NOW, I'm sure it could go through JAA in a "reasonable" amount of time, however they have taken it to the ICAO. I do also understand that they have talked to the FAA about it. This could become a standard test for ALL ICAO states and could bugger the chances of the many who pass say the Tower Signal Test in the US (such as I did). There is also another version of the CAD test on the cards that will act as a screening test to do away with the ishihara - so ALL CV testing will be done via CAD!!!
In short the CAA have spent a lot of time, money and effort behind the CAD test and I'm sure they want a result from it. They have a lot to gain in prestige, financial gain and a defense from legal action taken against them.
My view the CAD is another useless academic wet dream that serves no purpose. Let pilots be pilots and demonstrate during practical tests that they can preform the duties that are required for the license or rating sought - seems a lot fairer and sensible method to me.