Aptitude Tests

[Vexysery]

Hi i'm new to these forums so please be nice :)
I have my RAF aptitude tests coming up soon when i attend OASC and i was wondering if anybody could help me out by sending me some of the practise aptitude tests i've seen online. The one that i have seen is ''cockpitweb'' which is 99 pounds for the program, another i've seen talked about on these forums is ''Pilot-prep'' or ''Pilapt'' But the website is down and i'm guessing as there hasn't been anything posted about it recently, that it is permanently down?
If anybody had the files on their pc's and could upload them for me i'd be really grateful!

Thanks alot :)

Regards,
Tom

[ropraider]

I don't have the aptitude test software of cockpitweb, but I've seen it a couple of times. There are a lot of different tests on it, I think it's worth the money!
A while ago there was a link here: OneMoreLevel.com - Multitask (http://www.onemorelevel.com/game/multitask)
maybe that little 'game' can help you a bit further?

[Bravo Papa]

I bought the cockpitweb software before I tried out for a cadet program and i would have to say being able to practice the various aptitude tests really helped with both my confidence and ability, so i highly recommend!

[jez d]

Tom

I don't know if this is of any help, but EPST provide a mini, online (free) aptitude test, here: APST IPAS (http://www.nitex.nl/apst/)

Regards, jez

[K2z]

Hi!

Was passing Pilapt at FTE(Spain), as you'll do it for the first time, I was doing it first time too. Nothing difficult, you have 3 pictures in rotation, and have 1step - 6, than 2step - 5 and than 3step - 4 seconds to answer on questions. Questions are like POSITIVE right circle, or NEGATIVE left square. And you have to count on how many pictures there are this things. After this test you will have test with joystick, where you'll have to center horizontal and vertical lines. After that comes Trax test, here you'll have to fly through squares with joystick. And the last one will be figures, and 2 pictures, you must answer which picture contains this figure (None, Both, Left/Right).

Hope it will helps you.

[ashsimpson17]

Good Afternoon :)

I'm new to the forum, from what ive seen its an excellent source of information and there appear to be some good genuine tips flying around..I am attending OASC on 03 Oct 10..I am applying for GD(P)..it is my second attempt..i attended OASC Seo 09..unfrotunately i missed my aptitude for Pilot by 2 marks (the only trade i failed) continued the process for experience..and sat an interview for WSO..received my letter of acceptance a few weeks later but decided against it and to give Pilot another shot while i am young enough and ugly enough!

Anybody attending OASC the same time as me? Any aptitude related tips or websites relating to instrument comprehension in particular would be much appreciated..

Hope to hear a reply soon

Kind Rgds

[nickyjsmith]

Hi,
I did the full set of RAF pilot tests through GAPAN a couple of yrs ago. As you can see, i'm no spring chicken and did try to find some practice material.
None of the tests i have seen or tried helped me with the RAF tests. They are looking for something different, they are looking at your multi tasking and decision making ability along with your spaial awareness.
To be honest, i think my nintendo ds did more for me, the brain training and eye training will teach you to see things and trust yourself when making decisions. Get yourself down to an age of 24 or less and you will be used to quick thinking and have learned to trust what you see and think very quickly. Don't cheat, get on the hard level's for everything and it will definately help.
Another little thing, make sure you have eaten and had a drink, it really does help your brain out.
By the way, i got the 6th highest score they had recorded at the time. The only reason i never joined the RAF was i ticked a box for hayfever! You live and learn..

Enjoy.

[Heliskier]

Good luck to both of you off to OASC soon. I have done the full RAF aptitude tests 3 times (don't ask, it's a long story) and passed well every time even though I have never owned a computer games console, don't play FS and didn't buy any aptitude test package. I did try the free online tests that are scattered around the web and they are helpful for getting used to following the instructions to abstract tasks. The major thing to practice for the RAF tests is definitely your mental arithmetic. The most intense excercise is the CLAN test and if your mental arithmetic (ie: multiplication of 8 x 12 or division such 169/13) is up to scratch then it frees up some capacity to deal with the other parts of the test. One other area that could be worth practising is your comprehension. There are several sets of questions based on texts a few paragraphs long which need a true, false or not enough info answer. The time pressure on these can be quite high so get used to picking relevant facts out of articles (you should be able to find practice tests on the web). Overall, be prepared for a long morning. It is an early start and some people do have to come back after lunch to finish all of the tests but you do get plenty of breaks throughout the tests. As long as you read the instructions to each test carefully and use the examples before each test starts then you will be giving it your best shot. If you want any more info about the tests or the rest of OASC, I've done phase 2 twice and passed both times, then pm me.

[chromeo]

The biggest difference between the OASC and anything like PILAPT is that the RAF pretty much test you to destruction, it just keeps getting harder and harder. Eg 10digit numbers with 4secs to remember them, 3 puzzles happening all at once, orientation of aircraft, noises, spacial awareness, rudder and joystick controls. They also last for hours, i cant remember how many, but i seem to remember most of the morning and as heliskier said, its a 6am start!

The medical fact about aptitude testing is that you cannot learn it, you either have it or you dont and you dont get better at it by practising. Buying programs will not improve it either, but what they will help you to do is relax more which is quite valuable in these tests.

The Fighter Controller test is known as the hardest test at OASC, Navigators take a similar test (although i dont think they are called navigators anymore! showing my age....) if you pass that then you automatically pass for Pilot.

Also as slight hint, if you need to ask Heliskier what is involved in the day and you dont know the RAF inside out, eg how many weeks at IOT etc then get the books out now or down your RAF CO! Also know every aircraft in the RAF and where they are based and what their roles are, eg GR4 Vs F3. The idea of the interview used to be to press your knowledge until you cracked or if you obviously knew the subject they moved onto the next question.

Interview and Aptitude testing to be honest is the easiest bit. Its the exercises on the other days that are so easy to screw up and these can definitely be practised - make sure you know your speed distance time inside out and back to front!

[ashsimpson17]

Thanks for your prompt responses guys.

Obviously, in terms of everything that could possibly get asked at the interview stage i will square away and make sure i further develop on what i already know, which is pretty much all aspects of the interview e.g. IOT, Specialist Training, I'm currently in the forces so i have no excuse in that department, awell as getting my current affairs up to scratch (thankyou for the brain frazzler whish is of course 'The Week'!

As for the rest of OASC, leadership & leaderless exercises, individual & group planning, hanger exercises and group discussions, i am preparing like mad for.

My main fear, as mentioned in my previous post, is picking up my aptitude score for Pilot. For WS Officer & Operator and every other trade i achieved a really good score.

As you guys said, i'm going to continue improving my mental arithmetic (in particular SDT). I do belive that preperation can and will increase my score, i'n not naive enought to belive wanting soemthing so bad is enough because its not, if i fail it will because i have not prepared enough!

Anyway, excuse the essay. Your responses were much appreciated. Any further tips or advice or comments then please post :)

[BAaircrew]

Hi guys

I've been doing this multi-tasking game mentioned above on OneMoreLevel.com, what are your scores?
I seem to be achieving between 50 and 61 everytime. Is that bad?

I do really well with the two tasks but when the third one starts, it gets quite hard to manage all three. Any techniques or way of doing it?

Many thanks :ok:

[WILCO.XMG]

BAaircrew,

I just completed the Air Lingus assessment.

And can safely say it has been unlike any other assessment i've done before. And is nothing alike your game i'm afraid.

[BAaircrew]

When you say unlike any other assessment, you mean harder?

Good luck. :ok:

[Elliot Robson]

Anyone know of any good software (apps etc..) that are based on the CLAN test, as it would be useful to help prepare for the real test?