Gapan - Pilot Aptitude Assessment
Our GAPAN tests are proving very successful. They also have a very high degree of correlation with both Morrisby and military pilot aptitude assessment, although there are different degrees of correlation in some areas of miltary assessment for the obvious reason that the miltary will also require a pilot to have the potential of flghting as well as flying.. .. .My advice would be to make sure that you can pass a Class 1 medical first, then take the GAPAN tests. Yes - I know that, to quote Mandy Rice-Davies, some of you will say "He would say that, wouldn't he" - but the GAPAN tests are a very worthwhile investment for anyone thinking of a commercial aviation career.
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GAPAN Aptitude tests, 14th March
Hi everyone, will anyone else be going to this Thursday's tests at RAF Cranfield? Nervous? Hope to see you there - good luck!
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I'm not going, but I have done one, there's no point in being nervous cause you can't change the outcome. Its a worthy £150 to find out wether your going to waste £50,000.. .. .All the best anyway!!!!
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Poly. .I think you will find it is called RAF Cranwell - do not turn up at Cranfield as you will be severely disappointed and embarrassed.. .-----------------------------------------------. .Pobody's nerfect
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If your Going for the RAF you've got to do it,. .As the guy said, these no point being nervous. .but knowing computer interface logic can help (no matter what they say). .If your going to find out if you can hack it as an. .airline pilot, I think you'd spend the money better. .in a betting shop! These tests are there to provide jobs for the people running the tests (in my view) and I think you may be disheartend for no reason if you louse it up. if you just want to. .know if you can be a good pro.pilot then (if you haven't already) get some flying lessons in a taildragger,. .if you solo in less than 4hrs (if you already fly trikes) or 8hrs with no flying exp. your not going to have a problem, if your driving liecence has 10 points on it your not the sort they want. If you cannot make your mind up in a flash you'll not do well either. These are just some of the things that really matter and are used by some smarter airlines to find the right people. Best of luck!. . . . <small>[ 12 March 2002, 14:02: Message edited by: David Balchin ]</small>
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Gapan aptitude tests
Does anybody out there have information on the gapan aptitude tests,. .such as, are they computer generated on a pc or written?. .is there anyway to obtain past papers to have a look at the general layoutof the exam,. .would be greatful if anybody out there has any information about the tests
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Mike105,. .. .If you look in the wannabe's archive there's loads of feedback on this subject.. .. . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />
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Search ‘GAPAN’, ‘Aptitude Tests’ or the wannabes archive and you’ll find zillions of threads. This will get you started:. .. .<a href="http://www.pprune.org/cgibin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=72;t=000065" target="_blank">http://www.pprune.org/cgibin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=72;t=000065</a>
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Gapan Test Results
I know that this subject has been flogged to death recently, however having attended the test session on 14th March, I would just like to say that I feel this was a very worthwhile experience. Despite the cost, and the 4 hour drive, I received some very valuable advice from people 'in the know' and was lucky enough to drive home with a 'High Average' mark. The tests are draining, and require a lot of concentration, the digit recall and Matrix in particular! . .. .I would certainly urge anyone considering pilot training to take these tests, the £150 quid is worth it for the interview alone. You can't really loose, get a good result and your confidence receives a big boost, get a poor result and you get to save £50,000 to do somthing else.
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Guy's,. .. .I'm thinking of going in April but i thought it was on the Thursday 11th April.. .. .If you do a search on wannabes (i think !! correct me if i'm wrong someone !!!) for GAPAN or aptitude tests there's some good threads on there and what to expect.. .. .I rang GAPAN yesterday and i'm just waiting for the form to send off and i'll be there in April.. .. .Hope this helps.. .. .Captaink. .. . <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />
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Gapan aptitude tests 11 th April
anybody else out there doing these tests on the 11 th from Dublin,
just wondering which uk airport is the most convenient to fly too, to get to the RAF cranwell
just wondering which uk airport is the most convenient to fly too, to get to the RAF cranwell
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Remember bout last Friday? 92?
DUB-LHR 1st Aer Lingus flight. Arr LHR 820.
LHR Express- Paddington.
Paddington tube to Kings Cross (Tube).
Walk to Kings Cross (Overground)- (bout 7 mins)
Kings Cross (Overground)- Grantham.
Get the GNER to Grantham, Departs 0920, 0930, 1010. Cost £22-£32.
Grantham- RAF Cranwell (Taxi bout STG£20 one way
)
Sin Sin,
DUB-LHR 1st Aer Lingus flight. Arr LHR 820.
LHR Express- Paddington.
Paddington tube to Kings Cross (Tube).
Walk to Kings Cross (Overground)- (bout 7 mins)
Kings Cross (Overground)- Grantham.
Get the GNER to Grantham, Departs 0920, 0930, 1010. Cost £22-£32.
Grantham- RAF Cranwell (Taxi bout STG£20 one way
)Sin Sin,
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GAPAN aptitude tests
Hi,
I am thinking to take the GAPAN aptitude tests which were mentioned on another thread.
Has anyone done them, and if so, how did you do? What did they entail?
Did a less than favourable result change your mind about becoming a pilot?
Regards
Ice.
I am thinking to take the GAPAN aptitude tests which were mentioned on another thread.
Has anyone done them, and if so, how did you do? What did they entail?
Did a less than favourable result change your mind about becoming a pilot?
Regards
Ice.
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I went down to Cranwell to do the amptitude test. Costs £150. At the moment it runs once a month. You'll be in a group of about 20. After the briefing you all get put infront of a computer.
Rather than for me to describe all the tests, get them to send you the information - it will contail detail on all the test types. The tests are not too difficult. One example is controlling a cursor on the screen to go over as many travelling dots as possible in the given time. What happens is that you can only control the cursor left/right, the dots roll from top to bottom at reasonable speed. The dots move position so you've to move the cursor....
Another test is the memory test. You are given a series of digits, then you have to remember them an re-enter them in to the computer when the screen has blanked. It starts with giving you six digits, and finishes with 10 digits!!
If your overall score is < 90, then you get 'low chance.'
If your overall score is 120 <= 90, you get 'average chance.'
If your overall score is > 120 then 'high chance.'
Average chance of what? The tests are designed to asses your ability to complete pilot training....
The maximum score is 180. They will not tell you the score, just your grade. The afternoon is about three hours long, the tests are followed by a debrief. Your grade will be disscussed with you be a friendly membor of staff, I spoke to a retired BA Captain.
I got a high average. Your intelligence is not being tested, its your amptitude, something you simply have or you havent got.
If anyone has any questions just ask!
Rather than for me to describe all the tests, get them to send you the information - it will contail detail on all the test types. The tests are not too difficult. One example is controlling a cursor on the screen to go over as many travelling dots as possible in the given time. What happens is that you can only control the cursor left/right, the dots roll from top to bottom at reasonable speed. The dots move position so you've to move the cursor....
Another test is the memory test. You are given a series of digits, then you have to remember them an re-enter them in to the computer when the screen has blanked. It starts with giving you six digits, and finishes with 10 digits!!
If your overall score is < 90, then you get 'low chance.'
If your overall score is 120 <= 90, you get 'average chance.'
If your overall score is > 120 then 'high chance.'
Average chance of what? The tests are designed to asses your ability to complete pilot training....
The maximum score is 180. They will not tell you the score, just your grade. The afternoon is about three hours long, the tests are followed by a debrief. Your grade will be disscussed with you be a friendly membor of staff, I spoke to a retired BA Captain.
I got a high average. Your intelligence is not being tested, its your amptitude, something you simply have or you havent got.
If anyone has any questions just ask!
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Student Pilot – I’m blushing! 
IMHO, the GAPAN tests are more than just worthwhile - they should as much a part of your plan (and budget) as a class 1 medical.
It’s a strange type of person who would blow £50-60k on flight training, but not spend £150 on finding out whether airlines are likely to be interested in them at the end of it all.
IMHO, the GAPAN tests are more than just worthwhile - they should as much a part of your plan (and budget) as a class 1 medical.
It’s a strange type of person who would blow £50-60k on flight training, but not spend £150 on finding out whether airlines are likely to be interested in them at the end of it all.
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GAPAN Assesment test.
Oh dear, People are bored aren't they! All this stuff about the spelling and gramma, so wot if anyone startz 2 make mistaks!!!
Enough of the joke now.
I would like to ask ANY AIRLINE PILOT what they think of the GAPAN test at Cranwell, does that actually measure your ability and probability as a COMPETENT PILOT?? It was said how if you fail the test FORGET the ATPL and take up driving a Train or something! For £150 to be told your crap by a cruddy compter is inaccurate in my view, I would love to hear opinions from others whom have taken the test.....
....what do you think of it?
Enough of the joke now.
I would like to ask ANY AIRLINE PILOT what they think of the GAPAN test at Cranwell, does that actually measure your ability and probability as a COMPETENT PILOT?? It was said how if you fail the test FORGET the ATPL and take up driving a Train or something! For £150 to be told your crap by a cruddy compter is inaccurate in my view, I would love to hear opinions from others whom have taken the test.....
....what do you think of it?