I went down to Cranwell to do the amptitude test. Costs £150. At the moment it runs once a month. You'll be in a group of about 20. After the briefing you all get put infront of a computer.
Rather than for me to describe all the tests, get them to send you the information - it will contail detail on all the test types. The tests are not too difficult. One example is controlling a cursor on the screen to go over as many travelling dots as possible in the given time. What happens is that you can only control the cursor left/right, the dots roll from top to bottom at reasonable speed. The dots move position so you've to move the cursor....
Another test is the memory test. You are given a series of digits, then you have to remember them an re-enter them in to the computer when the screen has blanked. It starts with giving you six digits, and finishes with 10 digits!!
If your overall score is < 90, then you get 'low chance.'
If your overall score is 120 <= 90, you get 'average chance.'
If your overall score is > 120 then 'high chance.'
Average chance of what? The tests are designed to asses your ability to complete pilot training....
The maximum score is 180. They will not tell you the score, just your grade. The afternoon is about three hours long, the tests are followed by a debrief. Your grade will be disscussed with you be a friendly membor of staff, I spoke to a retired BA Captain.
I got a high average. Your intelligence is not being tested, its your amptitude, something you simply have or you havent got.
If anyone has any questions just ask!