Originally Posted by BEagle
HB, the exams are only to be used for official purposes. Hence the PPL(A) exam papers may only be used where a mandatory requirement exists; nowadays this means for initial grant of a PPL(A).
It is not up to some flying school CFI to decide that it's a good idea for someone renewing a PPL to use the official CAA exams for that purpose. If you don't believe me, ask PLD Approvals Support.
BEagle, I spoke with PLD Approvals support today and they agreed with me. There is nothing set in stone stopping pilots wanting to sit an Air Law PPL exam etc as part of a refresher when they haven't flown in a while. Even though its not a requirement to do so.
HB