Nav exam

[Ian_Wannabe]

Hey there - I'm having a bit of trouble passing my Nav exam.

I've sat it twice now and each time I've got 70%, which is really fustrating.

I was wondering if there are any aids out there which could push me that extra 5%+ to get a pass. I have the PPL confuser, but havent the questions changed now with the new exams?

Also, how many times can I sit this exam?

Thanks in advance.

Ian

[dublinpilot]

Ian,

Have you done any cross country flights yet? If not, you might be better off leaving the nav exam until you have. A bit of practical experience can go a long way, especially with the Nav exam.

dp

[Ian_Wannabe]

Hey - yeah this is whats so fustrating. I'm about to do my qualifying cross country and I've carried out my other cross country flights with no problems whatsoever.

It seems that when i'm at a desk, my mind wont work.

Any ideas??

[murphy1901]

I have the PPL confuser, but havent the questions changed now with the new exams?

The confuser questions are still valid. The differrence is the new papers have 4 possible answers instead of 3.

[DFC]

During the debrief, what areas did the examminer say you needed to do more work on?

Regards,

DFC

[Ian_Wannabe]

murphy1901 - Ok cool thanks

DFC - The only thing he mentioned was my RT, said navigation was fine

This is why I'm so stumped!

[BEagle]

The Examiner is required to tell you which general areas you need to work on; however,he may not tell which specific questions you failed. If he did not do so, then you have grounds for complaint. Also, what did it say on the form FCL252 'Test and Examination - Notice of Failure' which the Examiner is obliged to give to you if you fail an exam?

The PPL confuser is of little use for the pre-flight planning section of the Navigation and Radio Aids exam.

If you fail the exam 3 times, you will be required to take a special CAA exam at Gatwick.

[ACW 335]

I all my exams except air law towards the end of my course. Save the nav one until just before your QXC. A lot easier having done more practical work!