3.5 hours long as per free capt.
Don't know how accurate as no feedback given.
Basically fly a computer game A10 tankbuster at lowish level around a route displayed on RHS screen- press on tops on this screen when visually on top features.
Bombarded with psych questions on LHS screen and verbally - do not expect to be able to do all the tasks ( or maybe thats just me
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Extra tasks added such as fuel calcs, typing a PIN into a keypad and spotting a silly message change in your peripheral vision.
Beware terrain clearance looks a bit suspect to me on some legs ( although what is adequate terrain clearance for an airline pilot in an A10?
) also look out for other aircraft to avoid.
All the while keep talking to the most useless co pilot in the world
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You will be pre briefed that this is not a SIM and to equally divide tasks ( ie do not prioritise flying
). Exact words were ' leave your pilot hat behind for this test' - funny I though I was applying for a pilot job
Overall it was was unlike anything I have done in all my years of flying and I could not see its relevance to an experienced airline pilot.
I applaud the ADAPT sales team for convincing QR to push some of their considerable wealth in ADApTs direction
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It seems that this aptitude testing industry has blossomed over the past decade. Aptitude is no longer demonstrated by gaining a licence and passing 6 monthly Proficiency check, showing those reports to employers and being assessed by new company in SIm.
Aptitude is obviously better judged by somebody with a degree in Psychology and some ex RAF navigators.
Is it pass/ fail? I am not sure, but I do know passing all events in day 2 does not guarantee an offer so best assume it is pass / fail.
What can you do to prepare? Read the 50 page book they send. Maintain a sense of humour, pretend you are having the most enjoyable and informative day of your life
I haven't a clue whether I passed or failed as I am still waiting results but in my view it really was a waste of 3.5 hours of my life
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Thats only my opinion of course. If I get an offer I might decide that they are the best test of piloting ability yet known to man
