Speedbird Pilot Academy - Funded
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From: Milan
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From: Ireland
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Aviation Qualifications: CPL
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From: Leics
Joined: Apr 2026
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From: Hampshire

Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Wandsworth
Remember folks, take time to prep. Completing the initial tests all in one day doesn't get you a higher score.
Joined: Apr 2026
Aviation Qualifications: PPL
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From: West Midlands
Yes. I applied on the 14th. Received the audio interview on the 18th, which I also completed on the 18th. One hour later I received the video interview.
Definitely a lot faster this year. I would recommend people do not rush tests, as rejections are coming out fast.
Definitely a lot faster this year. I would recommend people do not rush tests, as rejections are coming out fast.
Joined: Mar 2026
Aviation Qualifications: Non-Aircrew
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From: Heathrow
is there any data from previous years that shows rough % of applicants that make it to this stage?
Joined: Apr 2026
Aviation Qualifications: PPL
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From: West Midlands
Joined: Apr 2026
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From: Kent
Evening everyone,
I've just done the Video Interview. I did mine on my iPhone as it said before I started this was the compatible method.
I checked my videos at the end however they wouldn't play back, definitely submitted though. Did anyone else experience this? Guessing it's just an iPhone limitation.
It was easier than I thought and anyone worrying will be fine! Just take a breathe and talk slowly and clearly! Best of luck!
I've just done the Video Interview. I did mine on my iPhone as it said before I started this was the compatible method.
I checked my videos at the end however they wouldn't play back, definitely submitted though. Did anyone else experience this? Guessing it's just an iPhone limitation.
It was easier than I thought and anyone worrying will be fine! Just take a breathe and talk slowly and clearly! Best of luck!
Joined: Jun 2025
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From: Milan
Just finished the audio tests, not too difficult, but can recommend to practice.
10 audio files and 1 question per file, can recommend to keep up the pace as total time of 10 minutes can run out quickly!
10 audio files and 1 question per file, can recommend to keep up the pace as total time of 10 minutes can run out quickly!
Joined: Mar 2026
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From: London
Where did u prepare?
Joined: Jun 2025
Aviation Qualifications: PPL
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From: Milan
https://pilotassessments.com/ba-spee...ot-assessment/
Good luck!
Joined: Apr 2026
Aviation Qualifications: Non-Aircrew
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From: Hampshire
Anyone else who submitted the checking test on or around the 17/04 not heard anything back? I did it on Friday evening
I've read elsewhere that people have been getting rejections after the checking 24hrs or so after completing it.I haven't heard anything so am wondering if this is good news?
But also read that some people who completed it on the 18th have heard back and are on the next stage now so am finding it hard to tell!
I've read elsewhere that people have been getting rejections after the checking 24hrs or so after completing it.I haven't heard anything so am wondering if this is good news?
But also read that some people who completed it on the 18th have heard back and are on the next stage now so am finding it hard to tell!
Joined: Mar 2026
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From: Heathrow
How did everyone find the video interview? I did mine and always feel cringe hearing myself back, i think i did ok on the situational questions but did not do great on the motivation question at all




