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Old 27th Nov 2011, 22:02
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Transsonic2000
 
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Well, no need to read all of the 62 pages, just go to page 56 and read the conclusion.

Originally Posted by CATS Support
The report basically says, that yes, it appears to be possible to pass the ATP exams by rote-memorization/learning without gaining a deeper understanding of the subjects and recommends EASA that it should increase the size of the CQB to at least 20.000 to 30.000 questions to discourage any attempt of rote-memorization or making it impossible, and a very limited time frame in which the examination has to take place regardless of modular or integrated training.

Well, I seriously doubt that this will be the antidote to the core problem, lack of knowledge among students or rookie F/Os. In my opinion the CQB and/or EASA syllabus deals with an abundance of outdated and escapist questions/topics (like Halfwayback mentioned in his post - see above) and instead of being expanded and further complicated, should be cleared out, revised and updated.

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