Bodie,
I managed to pass all of the Module 1 exams without worrying about this until the brush-up. Once you get to Bristol, you'll be made very aware of which exams have tight time-scales, and you'll be given plenty of timed tests to do in the evenings. The main thing for now is to understand the material.
But, since you asked, there are two things you can do which will be a really big benefit when it comes to timed exams:
- Learn the CRP5 properly - you should be able to read a question, and instantly know which CRP5 technique you need to use, and how to use it.
- Learn the Jepp manual like the back of your hand. Read the introduction, and learn where to find important things like the list of definitions. Learn the order of each of the charts, and be able to find them quickly. Figure out a way of finding a given lat/long on the charts, bearing in mind that you won't have a huge desk to lay the chart on in the exam. Know where to find information about how to fill in flight plans. Know the order of the approach and departure plates, and be able to turn to one quickly when needed.
As long as you can do both of those, you'll be fine. If you can't, you'll struggle to complete the Gen Nav and the Flight Planning exams in time.
Oh yes, one other thing - don't try to re-arrange the Jepp into a more sensible order. They carry out random checks on the Jepps in the exams, and if your manual is checked you'll be given another manual to work with. If you're used to having your charts in a non-standard order and you get picked up for a check, you won't be able to use the substitute manual, which will be in the standard order.
Good luck!
FFF
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