orangeboy -
mate I didn't mean to imply I had my CPL, I had just already done the theory exams thus having the books. I was on advanced flight grading. There are some pretty good descriptions of whats involved in flight grading in other posts. I completed three flights in the Grob and then three simulator sessions in the DA42 (G1000). Its all about rate of improvement and ability to absorb and utilise constructive criticism.
Roxy_Chick_1989 -
1. The reasoning tests etc CAN be prepared for. I sought out as many pattern recognition quizzes or links that have been provided in previous posts and I consistently practiced them. None were completely similar to those in the actual test, but the combination of them all pretty much covers it. I found the math pretty difficult. I did as much preparation as I could, but I honestly believe I would have got around 12ish /33. A trap that so many people fall into is feeling like its all over when you stuff something up. THEY EXPECT THIS, and will be noting your performance for the rest of the day. They will be looking to see if after your stuff up, did you fall to pieces, or did you regather yourself and improve. Keep your **** together and you will be fine.
2. I had never been to Hong Kong before my interview. However I researched it thoroughly. I made sure that anything they asked me about HK wouldn't be a surprise. I was able to tell them where I would live, how much rent would be, how much food would cost per week, where i could socialise, where i could continue to do my hobbies, the population breakdown, the religions, languages... Know absolutely EVERYTHING. It really impresses them.
Eddie757 -
The questions they ask you will INITIALLY be commensurate with your experience (so now everything you've been taught well). Once they see that you are well informed in these areas, they will then move onto questions that they don't really expect you to know. There are two paths from here. The first is that you know the answer through further research which is very impressing to the interviewers. The second is that you dont know the answer, but you work through it logically, and give a substantiated answer without blatantly guessing. They want to see how you think.