Gapan - Pilot Aptitude Assessment
That's kind of you - hope it went well for you.
I will pass on your comments to those responsible at the Guild.
Good luck with your future career!
I will pass on your comments to those responsible at the Guild.
Good luck with your future career!
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While we're on the subject....
I was recently unsuccessful at CTC but i passed the apptitude test - though am still awaiting my results.
I am still interested in pursueing a career in aviation an i'm wondering whether it would be worthwhile taking this test. Is it more comprehensive than the Pilapts test?
I was recently unsuccessful at CTC but i passed the apptitude test - though am still awaiting my results.
I am still interested in pursueing a career in aviation an i'm wondering whether it would be worthwhile taking this test. Is it more comprehensive than the Pilapts test?
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Gapan Tests
Does anyone have any first hand experience of the Gapan tests held at RAF Cranwell? I would like to know about what tests are undertaken and kind of a whole day account of what you went through? any information much appreciated...
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Have a read of this thread.
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=163808
My post no. 57 describes the tests and the general experience. It was a few years ago, but I doubt it's changed very much.
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=163808
My post no. 57 describes the tests and the general experience. It was a few years ago, but I doubt it's changed very much.
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Gapan Assessment
Hi Final Destination,
I have my Assesment on Wednesday 11th OCT. Would you possibly let me know which tests are n the Battery please.
A Brief description so I can match with Cockpitweb's PILAPT would be fantastic if you get this in time.
Thanking you in advance.
I have my Assesment on Wednesday 11th OCT. Would you possibly let me know which tests are n the Battery please.
A Brief description so I can match with Cockpitweb's PILAPT would be fantastic if you get this in time.
Thanking you in advance.
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Gapan Assessment
The current battery comprises :- 2 capacity; 2 Spatial Awareness & 2 Co-ordination tests.
I gather someone has reported that you can practise for the tests and thereby do better than would normally be the case. To the best of our knowledge, and that of the experts at Cranwell, this is untrue.
The tests are NOT Pass/Fail, rather they give an indication as to the inate abilities in the three areas mentioned above as to the chance of success under training. However, a most important part is the subsequent session with one of our experienced trainers which rounds out the picture, determines enthusiasm, knowledge etc etc.
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GAPAN
I gather someone has reported that you can practise for the tests and thereby do better than would normally be the case. To the best of our knowledge, and that of the experts at Cranwell, this is untrue.
The tests are NOT Pass/Fail, rather they give an indication as to the inate abilities in the three areas mentioned above as to the chance of success under training. However, a most important part is the subsequent session with one of our experienced trainers which rounds out the picture, determines enthusiasm, knowledge etc etc.
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GAPAN
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A minor question, out of curiosity I was seeing how well I do at remembering numbers but seem to have trouble determining how the actual test is conducted. So far the information I've found is more or less:
a) up to 10 digits in 5 seconds;
b) up to 12 digits in 5 seconds;
c) up to 15 digits in "2/3" seconds (!)
So which one (or what combination) is it? Because if it's a that's great, b not so much and c, well...
a) up to 10 digits in 5 seconds;
b) up to 12 digits in 5 seconds;
c) up to 15 digits in "2/3" seconds (!)
So which one (or what combination) is it? Because if it's a that's great, b not so much and c, well...
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GAPAN Aptitude Testing - 12th June
I'll hopefully (only decided at the very last minute, shall be phoning up to confirm tomorrow!) be off to GAPAN's Aptitude Testing on 12th June.
Just wondering if there is anyone else on here who's going? I'm planning on driving from South West Worcestershire to Cranwell - if anyone lives close to a viable route, let me know as I could probably provide a lift.
Just wondering if there is anyone else on here who's going? I'm planning on driving from South West Worcestershire to Cranwell - if anyone lives close to a viable route, let me know as I could probably provide a lift.
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GAPAN assessment next thursday....... how to practice
Hi, I have the GAPAN assessment next Thursday, just wondering what preparation I should do, any tips. I know it's meant to be natural aptitude, but lots of people I have spoken to say you can train for it.
Also If anyone who has previously done it could tell me what to expect that would be great, thanks
Also If anyone who has previously done it could tell me what to expect that would be great, thanks
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Hi, i did it last year and yes thats my age! Just go in with the right attitude and never give in on any of the tests, read through the instructions properly and if you can do it twice then do it.
I drove up there a couple of hours early, had a bacon roll and a black coffee to make sure i was not hungry and i was alert.
By the end of the seven tests, which are now the RAF's current pilot tests (which means if you pass and you want to join in the future you do not have to take them again) i was mentally drained and that is how you should be if you give it your best.
If you can fly a flight sim while holding a conversation with someone or answering questions thats as much as you need to prepare, you would be kidding yourself if you try to learn the tests, the idea is to test your aptitude for flying and multi tasking.
I enjoyed it, have fun!
Nick.
I drove up there a couple of hours early, had a bacon roll and a black coffee to make sure i was not hungry and i was alert.
By the end of the seven tests, which are now the RAF's current pilot tests (which means if you pass and you want to join in the future you do not have to take them again) i was mentally drained and that is how you should be if you give it your best.
If you can fly a flight sim while holding a conversation with someone or answering questions thats as much as you need to prepare, you would be kidding yourself if you try to learn the tests, the idea is to test your aptitude for flying and multi tasking.
I enjoyed it, have fun!
Nick.
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Just completed the GAPAN Tests today and I can definitely recommend this process to all wannabes!
Those at the Guild seem great; very friendly and professional, willing to help and offer advice/answer any questions- good of those there today to give up their time! Cheers for that.
Just a note on the tests- more difficult than I imagined, especially the aircraft maneuver memory one at the end! Good experience and kinda fun also!
All in all a very worthwhile exercise and a good result to cap off the day!
Those at the Guild seem great; very friendly and professional, willing to help and offer advice/answer any questions- good of those there today to give up their time! Cheers for that.
Just a note on the tests- more difficult than I imagined, especially the aircraft maneuver memory one at the end! Good experience and kinda fun also!
All in all a very worthwhile exercise and a good result to cap off the day!
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I'd like to second what 350Z has said, would recommend this to all wannabes. I now understand why they say the tests can't be prepared for, they were a lot more difficult than I had anticipated!
Many thanks to those GAPAN members who volunteered their time to run this - it is really appreciated.
Now, I need a beer.. thankfully to celebrate (I honestly thought I had done awfully by the end of it!)
Many thanks to those GAPAN members who volunteered their time to run this - it is really appreciated.
Now, I need a beer.. thankfully to celebrate (I honestly thought I had done awfully by the end of it!)
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Hi folks, i was there today and got a good result, thank god! It was hard, infact I thought I had done much worse. The BP and 350Z, I don't know who you were today but congratulations! Bring on the class 1 medical!