Originally Posted by
machzero
What are people's opinions on the sorts of maths they will ask during your OSB? Are they exactly the type of speed distance time questions that were in the pilot specific testing or are they a little easier to work out in your head? For all my speed distance time stuff I have been using pen and paper but obviously you can't do that in the OSB so whats the deal with those sorts of questions?
My file has been sent to Tamworth and hopefully it won't be long until I get the call.
All the best to everyone!
The maths questions, I recall, were basic arithmetic and speed-distance related.
Know your timetables back to front. Fraction to percentage values, ie 1/8 is 12.5%.
Other little tricks such as 60kts = 1 nm per minute, are invaluable, not only in the interview but in the cockpit.
Like I've said previously, it's a different game when you get asked 4X16 and they're are 4 people staring at you. Take your time, close your eyes, don't say you don't know. Work it out.