Have had couple of pms requesting info sheet they sent me so thought I would just post it here
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your enquiry about Pilot Aptitude Training Systems and the courses we run . Pilot Aptitude Training Systems (or PATS) is a newly established company that is running courses specifically designed to train people to pass Stage two testing at Australia's flag carrier. We are confident of achieving this outcome.
There are two different products we offer . The first being a full day course where the following tests are covered ;
1. Verbal reasoning
2. Mathematical reasoning
3. Abstract reasoning( patterns/commands)
4. Spatial reasoning(cubes)
5. Instrument Interpretation(six instruments/verbal descriptions)
6. Aircraft Orientation(AH/DG/four aircraft)
The full day course runs from 8:30 AM until 5PM , and is a very intense program. It is intended to use a sample bank of 300 questions during the day . The more demanding tests such as mathematical and spatial reasoning will be done in the morning .
Some excellent graphics have been developed and the tests will be presented one after the other on a screen using Microsoft PowerPoint. Clients will be given training on the techniques ,shortcuts, and strategies to approach each test with before commencing that particular test. The tests will also be stopped at various points( 1/3 ,2/3rds) thru and all completed questions marked . Further feedback and briefings will be given at this point before completing the test. A general summary is then given at the end of each test.
More time will be spent on the tests that most people struggle with -mathematical and spatial reasoning. We have a database of 75 cube questions that will be given on the day. All questions have been designed to replicate extremely closely the tests questions you will do at an actual stage 2 ,and we are confident that we have done this.
The failure rates for stage 2 have always been very high - even for experienced airline pilots . This program will give you a significant competitive edge.
You will typically find that after doing 30 to 40 questions, and getting continual feedback that you will have most of these tests "worked out" .However any areas that you need to work on and do some practise will be isolated very quickly. Sitting these types of tests under time pressure with other people around you is also invaluable. At the end of the day you will be given a final briefing on exam technique, how to practise at home, and how to manage the day when you get to do Stage 2.
The second product we offer are two joystick/dot computer tests they being
7 Control velocity test(cursor/falling dots /joystick)
8 Cross hair/dot test(keep dot in cross hair using joystick/rudder pedals)
These mirror very closely the two computer games tests that you have to sit at an actual stage two . The graphics we have are very good and you get continual feedback on your performance. This is offered separately to the one day course as it is not practical to have people continually leaving the room during a one day course.
Our courses will be initially run in Melbourne but we intend to soon send instructors to the interstate capitals . So we ask that you send us another email to advise us where you live and we will notify you when we are running a program in your area. The cost of our full day course is $250(incl GST) ,this price is an introductory offer that will be availiable for a limited time only.
If you are serious about putting in your best performance when you have to start your preparation well in advance. You should do this course ASAP because you do not control when you get called up to do stage two, and you have to allow time to improve any weak areas. These tests do bite and that is why failure rates that are typically between 70 and 90%. Most people will find out that there are areas they have to put work into.
We will be running a free seminar at the RVAC reception centre(next to RVAC bar) Moorabbin Airport at 7:45PM on July 28th,29th ,and August 4th. The seminar will go for about 45 minutes and drinks are available before and after , dinner is also available from 6:30PM on the Thursday night seminar (July 29th).
Our first full day courses will be on August 7th and August 8th at RVAC - lecture room -Moorabbin Airport. We will be accepting deposits for these initial courses at the seminar nights. At the seminar we will give you much more detailed information and show you samples from each test.
If you intend attending one of the three seminar nights we would greatly appreciate it if you could email us which of the three dates you intend coming along .
Thank you for enquiry ,and we hope this information has been helpful.
PATS
NB: Please do not forget to send us an email advising us where you live if you are from outside Melbourne.