R/t practical exam for PPL

[10069]

Hello i hope ive posted this in the right forum:}

I am about to sit the R/t practical exam for my PPL (in a few days) and wondered what you have to do for the test. I have asked my Instructor and was told it would take an hour and a half which seems really long for the R/t so any info on what to expect would be greatly appreciated:ok:

Ive also done a search but didnt find what i was looking for:}

[KembleKid]

It's pretty straightforward - you sit in one room with a PC, set of headphones and a chart - the examiner sits in another room and plays the role of various ground stations and other aircraft.

You 'fly' a route on the PC using the mouse to control your aircraft speed and direction following the proscribed route, making the appropriate r/t calls. Expect stuff such as zone transits, MATZ penetrations, circuit calls, a MAYDAY, and perhaps a bit of direction finding.

The hardest bit was controlling the PC!

If your instructor reckons you're ready, then you shouldn't have a problem.

[Whopity]

If your instructor had completed this form whilst conducting your training you would know: http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/FORSRG1171.PDF

If not then look here and you will see a typical test:
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SRG_GAD_WEBSSL22.PDF

Not all examiners use PC based equipment! And there is more than one test scenario/route!

[tangovictor]

As KK says, the mouse control isn't easy to keep the a/c on track
also you have a chart / list of ATC's not in order / and instructions
I found it better to write down the calls you think you will have to make
as G-ABCD doesn't come naturally
also, you will enter SVFR, and have an engine problem, you will leave the
coast - reporting point and eta etc needed, then when over the water, you
will see a problem below, - forwarding a mayday, then when you think its
nearly over, the final destination will close on you, leaving you to re route
and make calls to tell the new ATC , the normal stuff + re route.
Good Luck
take your time, and practice as long as he will allow

[BackPacker]

What I did before the test, when I received the briefing papers, was prepare an actual plog, with the frequencies, headings, ETEs and everything listed on it as if it were an actual flight. This helped tremendously.

The other thing that is important is to get two calls right:
- Pass your message
- Report position

Use whatever acronym you fancy, but make sure all the required elements are in those two calls.

[ThePirateKing]

The other thing that is important is to get two calls right:
- Pass your message
- Report position

Use whatever acronym you fancy, but make sure all the required elements are in those two calls.

...in the right order. Also the "mayday" call.

TPK:ok:

[360BakTrak]

But not all examiners have use of the PC based RANT program, if not then it's a laminated map which needs a little more imagination!

[10069]

Thanks for the help:ok: really appreciated
I just thought id say i have passed it and have my Skills test booked for tomorrow:)(hope the weathers good:})

Cheers 10069

[WALSue]

Got my practical coming up soon. Had a look at the example 'route' on the Safety Sense leaflet but are there any other examples available out there for revision?