CPL Skill test q's....

[sparx007]

Just wondered if anybody could shed some light on the type of questions one is likely to be asked as part of the CPL skills test???

any info appreciated,

Sparx

[MIKECR]

First question was "one sugar or two??". Sorry, couldnt resist!:} The delighful Mr DHH, a true gent!!

[TenAndie]

i wouldnt worry about it.

simple stuff about mass and balance and your flight planned route (things you may encounter and what you plan to do)

[Nearly There]

Try these 2 threads, plenty of good info

http://http://www.pprune.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-292844.html

http://http://www.pprune.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-309289.html

Dont stress to much, not heard of any nasty tricks.
For me it was, are we ok on M+B, what are your speeds for various stages of flight, right Il finish me brew then go!

Good luck:ok:

[Superpilot]

Nothing challenging or even technical.

I had about three and they were all asked during the initial briefing. All about documentation. Example: What sort of documents would you want to check before we go flying seeing that this is a commercial flight? Find me them. Do we have valid insurance? show me where.

That's about it.

[77.shailesh]

Hey ,
any one has a idea of what Indain DGCA ask about the exams:ok:

[MMEMatty]

I got asked about various things near to the planned route (e.g. what does this symbol mean on the map? what would you do if your route took you through it?) and a few M&B questions (what would you do if we were to take a passenger? If he is on the rear seats, where would the CG move on this aeroplane?)

But really don't worry about it. Its nothing too technical. All the CAA examiners are there for is to make sure your not going to kill yourself and (More importantly) your paying passengers. Its all very "real world".

[Student513]

I got asked a couple of questions about the symbols/lines on the map, and also a couple about the performance calculations (ie. What are the JAR Safety factors (Takeoff and Landing), and where do you find them etc. JAR-OPS and the AIC of course! It depends I guess on who you get as an examiner (I had the pleasure or Mr Gill), and what your training background is. Be prepared for questions in the air as well, regarding aircraft systems and limitations (What would you do if? What does this do? etc.)

The IR exam is a lot more demanding in terms of knowledge from what I have heard, I guess I'll find out in 2 or 3 weeks.

[matrix777]

Hi Sparx,

These are topics that were covered on my CPL. A variety of topics but none in too much detail thankfully. The examiner usually just wants to establish that you are switched on.

Weather
When you go to the exam centre have the latest, 214 and 215 Met charts and latest Metars and Taf printed out if possible. Make sure you have given these charts a good eyeing over and be prepared for possible questions about what the weather is currently doing; what weather you can expect on route and whats expected later that day. Write down the frezzing level on your plog and throw it into the Ice Brief before start could earn you a few free brownie points.

Royal Flights
A simple phone call to the free phone number. Costs you nothing but could save you 700 + pounds.

Notams
Print out the latest Notams for the airports in the area you are doing the flight. Trying to track a VOR or NDB on TST on the day, could be embarassing and could result in an expensive day out. Remember its the simple things that get most people!

Performance Calcs.
Performance Calculations, be able to explain how they are factored - Jar Ops 1 Sub Part H a worth while read.

Mass and Balance
The usual. Be able to converse the basics with out bull sh*ting.

VFR Rules of the air
Know your VFR air law flight rules, such as height rules for flights over built up areas, rules for staying clear of clound horizontally and vertically. A-G airspace rules and VFR privledges of a CPL and rules for flights over water.

As you can from the above the usual suspects in terms of topics.

Nothing too fancy. Easy to pre prepare for! Knowing these off the tip of your tongue will reduce the stress on the day and allow you to concentrate better on the task in hand.

Good luck with the test!

Matrix777 :ok:

[sparx007]

cheers all for your time in answering.....most appreciated and helpful knowledge....good luck to all in your careers.

Sparx