what to prepare for CX CPP tech-in

[ming2345]

Dear all,

I have no flying experience but little aviation knowledge. I am preparing for the CX CPP. There is a big problem. I have no idea about how to prepare for the Tech-in. How deep and how wide I should be? What are the recommended topics, web sites, books that you would suggest? Do you think I could do well if I try to go through all the PPL books by myself? I am really lost.

Thank you very much.

Ming

[ming2345]

Do you think the material ( handbooks and manual) from FAA is useful material for tech-in purpose?

1) airplane_handbook
Airplane Flying Handbook (http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/airplane_handbook/)

2)pilot handbook for aeronautical knowledge
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/)

[illustrator]

Could you please ask the omni-mighty Google first and turn to posting a thread only in case you cant find any answers?

There is a recommended reading list in the 190+ page thread. Hope you can find it.

[GrobRanger]

Some kids are always like that, esp HK kids. If this is really your passion and dream, you should have no problems at all because you can google it as all the stuff are already in the internet, just put some effort and then you will be able to find lots, so did I, and this is all about effort.

Also think it this way, what fleets do one company have? I don't think CX/ KA will ask you anything about 737, A380 or even a Bombardier.;)

[ixg888]

you really followed ming all throughout His pprune career didn't you.. :D

[ixg888]

Hi ming!

when I was interviewed late last year I remembered the few questions they handed to me during my overall interview...

for tech questions I was asked about the plane I was flying like the make of a cessna 152 (engine and propeller).. its take off roll weight, landing weight and fuel consumption and I was asked to answer it not in lbs but in kgs, it got a little bit sweaty right in there. LOL!

I remember I was also asked about the prop diameter.

The stalling speed of my plane when flaps are clean and deployed.

How do I judge my landing from base.

They also asked me about the 6 basic instruments which of course must be de-classified between pitot-static and gyro.

Then, of course you must be familiar with the runways of HKG (KaiTak intl) its lats and longs. (coordinates)

ideas about the 2030 HKG airport expansion.

then,
there are three airplane toys that are inside the office. they will ask you to identify it.
i hardly remember were those.
as my examinee diverted the question to what airplanes are being flown in adelaide.

I only remember answering it was a GROB! and didn't review about it because i didn't know that the interview was going to be in that direction.

the most important thing in the interview is that you prepare about the basics that way you wouldn't look too shabby. be familiar with basic aerodynamics, basic meteorology and basic flight instruments.

the interviewees wouldn't be stupid enough to ask you questions about turbines, turbofan and turboprop. so don't fret about procuring too much information for some would be insubstantial. They will only throw in to you the things you gave to them.

That is what happened to me.. I prepared too much focusing on turbines, when i was just flying a reciprocating engine and then crammed when asked about the training planes in adelaide.

Stick to your guns.

[14182]

Exactly pal.

Make sure your basics are solid, they don't expect you to know too much, though this would be a bonus, but honestly why would they ask about turbines when you can't even tell them how piston engines work? Or why are specific engines chosen for CX's fleet of a particular aircraft when you are thinking CX's operating some A380s or F-16s.

I would really recommend that you should purchase the BAK book from amazon (I don't think you can find it in Hong Kong if this is the place where you belong).

When you actually understand the stuff from the book, then you may as well move on to more specific subjects if time allows. :ok:

p.s. the 2 links you posted are quite useful too.

All the best.