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Old 9th Feb 2008, 10:05
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Grrr PILAPT Software

Hey Guys,

Could anyone recommend "pilot aptitude" software thats currently on the market since I'm due for CTC stage 2?

I have seen various versions on the web however I am unsure if they are up to date?

Help much appreciated

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pilapt prep and cockpitweb
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thanks for that
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Apologies for the double post,
I shall buy cockpitweb package seems more professional, would anyone agree / disagree.

Does anyone have a copy of cockpitweb

all the best
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The Cockpitweb software definitely helped me with the one particular test in which you have to observe the numbers, shapes coloures etc. while handling the joystick. Concerning the other parts of the PILAPT test the Cockpitweb software is absolutely out of date.
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Pilapt from cockpitweb

Dear friend,

So you don't reccomend me to purchase this software?

Many thanks in advance!
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PILAPT is fantastic. I spent about a weeks practising on it and ended up nailing the assessment. No experience of Cockpitweb but cant speak highly enough of PILAPT.
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Hello polribgar

As I said, using the cockpitweb software was a good preparation for the PILAPT test. It helped me with the trickiest part of the test. So if you ask me if I would recommend the software to you I would say "yes". After all it is a good investment and what is 70 or 90 Euro when it helps you to land a job.

Just be aware that the software does not cover all parts of the PILAPT test and that it also includes programmes that are not part of the actual PILAPT test (any more?).
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The pilapt software that I purchased online, although helpful with my assessment, did not tell you if your answers were correct or not.

Seems a bit daft. The software seemed incomplete!?
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108.9 - Which PILAPT software are you talking about? Cockpitweb or PILAPT prep?

It seems strange to not tell you if the answers are correct or not.
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Pilapt prep.

Yeah I know its bizarre.
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It's been a while since I used it but I'll check that out tonight. I know i remember thinking it was stupid when I first installed it that no feedback was given but seem to vaguely recall then finding that it does in some parts. I might be wrong though.

Having done PILAPT I would have to say that whether you're right or wrong on the practise isn't really the issue. What I found more useful was having the confidence of knowing what was infront of me. If you really really struggle with it after a few go's then you will likely struggle on the actual assessment.

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Pilapt Prep

Hi, i recently downloaded Pilapt Prep, and an error message appears, saying that i need to download .net 1.1.4322 when i try to install it... has anybody else had this? thanks
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Havnt come across that. E-mail the guys at pilapt, they sort it out for you.
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By .net it means that you probably have to download and install Microsoft .Net
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Going against the trend in the thread so far here, but I honestly don't think these things are that helpful. Sure you can practice a little, but the PILAPT and COMPASS tests are designed to test your core skills - if you don't have the capacity in the first place you're never going to have it. I'd say that the only thing they can help you with is familiarity, therefore on the day of your assessment you know what to expect, but in terms of helping you get better at the tests, I think their effect is somewhat limited.
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I've been told by a few schools that you can buy this kind of software and practice at it. It will give you a better score on the tests, but that's not how the pass/fail is decided...
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Is anyone else having difficulty accessing the http://www.pilapt-prep.co.uk/ site? It was working last week and have an assessment coming up. When I eventually had my credit card in hand to go and pay the site is down, and has been for a good couple of days.
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Very good software.

787,

This software is very good if you are going for the BA selection tests. I'm not sure if the BA tests have changed but none-the-less it will give you a very good idea of what to expect. The individual tests on the day may be slightly different so be careful and read all the instructions but the skill they test is often the same.

As for FTO tests, again even if the tests are not exactly the same they are a great way to practice aptitude tests in general. I found them to be very similar to the BA aptitude tests but if I knew about them before I did the FTO selection tests I would have certainly used them!

Practice makes ALL the difference in these type of tests so even if its not the same as the ones in the FTO tests you will face at your school they will help and plus if you decide to join BA in the future then they will certainly come in handy.

Often the pass/fail decision is kept secret for obvious reasons but you want to give yourself the best chance and often these selection tests are the first stage of the process, the more important and character defining stages are later ie the interview and sim check.

I would not worry too much about how they make the decision as this is out of your control but instead focus on getting the best results so theres no way they can say 'no' in the first place.

Good Luck to you.

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Practice makes ALL the difference in these type of tests
Having never used an aptitude testing software to practice with I can only repeat what others, who have purchased PILAPT software and used it to practice with have told me; whilst the increased familiarity with the types of tests you may undergo during selection for a job/FTO placement helps with confidence and can improve your performance... it is not by a margin that would make much of a difference.
The People that create tests such as PILAPT claim that you will either be good at them or you wont, simple as that. Of course there might people that are an exception to these claims, who knows.
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