ppl studying

[the ace of spades]

hi guys, i am going to take my ppl in the not too distant future and have got most of the books to cover the exams, but to be totally covered for the exams i was wondering if anybody has the syllabus for each exam, such as the sub modules and the topics within each sub module or do they know of a link to a site where i can obtain this.

[the ace of spades]

can anybody help me out????

[BRL]

Could this be what you are looking for??????????? (http://www.btinternet.com/~paul.evans28/Lessn.doc)

[JonWhitehouse]

IMO the best thing you can do is read the books front to back, making sure you reread anything you dont feel comfortable with and then go through the ppl confuser front to back. the confuser is a very good reflection of the questions you will encounter through the ppl exams, and it is very well laid out! also use the questions on the back of the books if they are there (you dont mention which books you have). they are good to consolidate things you are unsure of before you go to the confuser.
In short do as many questions as you can get your hands on, but leave the confuser till last as it is the most accurate representation of the caa exams.

[RudeNot2]

Ace - As Jon has mentioned whichever books you have read, re-read them and satisfy yourself that you can answer the questions at the end of each section. Some people prefer Pratt others Thom. I picked both sets up on fleebay as they were cheap enough - watch regarding airlaw though as things can and do change..!!! As far as I am aware there is no "sectional" breakdown of the exams and subjects are covered in the books as authors see fit - any part of the subject matter may be examined.

I have taken and passed four exams so far with resultant percentages increasing - whether or not it is my understanding of the subjects or if I have spent more time reading I don't know..

The Confuser is great for checking your progress in understanding as is Airquiz (on-line testing) but do not rely on them as pointers for the actual exams - Prior to taking the comms written, i took the Airquiz version and failed miserably with about 45% - the actual paper I took 20 mins later I got 93%!!!

The order I have done them in is as follows

Airlaw
HPL
Aircraft Gen
Comms (written)

Met will be next followed by Nav and then finally the RT oral.

I have approx. 24 hrs flying and am determined not to make the same mistake as some by leaving the exams until the last minute.

Any queries - you are in the best place to ask

[Mad Girl]

The order I have done them in is as follows

Airlaw
HPL
Aircraft Gen
Comms (written)

Met will be next followed by Nav and then finally the RT oral.

I have approx. 24 hrs flying and am determined not to make the same mistake as some by leaving the exams until the last minute.

Any queries - you are in the best place to ask

And what about Flight performance and planning??? (or have you forgotten about that one??)

I've done Air Law, HPL, Aircraft Gen, FPP, RT (written), RT practical.
Now starting Nav and Met will be last.

Agree with you on not wanting to leave it until the last minute but DO be aware that the 24 month flying clock starts on passing your last exam. You don't know what life is going to hit you with, so it may strategically be better to leave one until you're nearly ready for the skill test.

[RudeNot2]

Yup - had forgotton about that one.. I am aware of the time restrictions and am trying to get that sorted - between family and work things are hectic anyway.. The wife gets a bit more stressed than me!!!

[the ace of spades]

thanks guys, why is the order you sit them in important? i have trevor thom's books and the confuser. is it possible to sit the exams 1 at a time? is there any time limit from passing the 1st to the last exam? that link was something along the lines of what i am looking for alright.:ok:

[BRL]

that link was something along the lines of what i am looking for alright.:ok:

I know ;)


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[RudeNot2]

Most schools say that prior to going on your first solo that you have passed the Airlaw exam. The rest can be taken in any order - but probably best to take them as you are introduced to subject matter whilst flying.. i.e. don't start by studying for Nav exam until you start the practical side - maybe a wee bit before it anyway..

Correct me if I am wrong here folks but timescales are along the following..

After passing the first exam the clock starts ticking. You have 18 months before this exam expires. After passing all of the written exams you have 24 months to complete your Skills Test.

Details will be listed in LASORS on the CAA website.

Hope this clears the fog slightly!!!