Do you have A' Levels?

femaleWannabe,

If you want to do an aptitude test, I think you should go for GAPAN. All of these aptitude tests only give some indication of what your chances are of becoming a successful pilot. I had a good chat with a GAPAN representative, and he basically said if you are good at computer games, then you will have no problem with pilapt. The lower your hours, the better you are likely to do as you will "play the game" instead of "fly the plane". If you are determined, work hard, and have the right good attitude, then you have every chance of success.

Good luck! :ok:
captwannnabe

Hi,

I would recommend you apply for CTC anyway, failing that don't FTE offer one for a small fee, somebody??? You don't have to accept their offer to take you on if that's not what you want!

<Controversial Comment> GAPAN = SNOBBERY </Controversial Comment>

Forgot about FTE's aptitude tests. If they are still free, you can fly cheap with FR, London - Jerez.

pilapt
 

Has anyone used pilapt prep? Can you forward the software or not to other people??

When you buy it it is programmed with a code generated by your computer (you generate this and give it to the company before they send you the software). This means it can only be used on your computer, I think. When I tried to use my copy on a work computer I received a message along the lines of "This software is not licensed for this computer blah blah".

There may be ways round this. But I'd suggest you buy it as it is a great help... not quite sure where I stand in terms of morals and principal on this one though - it certainly gives you an advantage that you're not supposed to have.

I enquired about using PILAPT Prep on my work PC, they had me generate a code on the work PC and then sent me a new activation code saying they were satisfied with my explanation! :cool: Easily, the most useful aviation related software I've bought and I've bought many.

There is a company in Melbourne called PATS ( Pilot Aptitude Training Systems) . They got myself thru the Qantas process , and also dozens of my workmates over recent months. Specialise in the Qantas process which I guess is similar to BA aptitude tests, and in my view are excellent.

I don't know a whole lot about the Pilapt tests though, PATS have some sample questions on their website( www.******************) have a look to see if they are same.

i used this thing i got of ebay which described what would come up and how i'd go about it. it was alright to be honest. whatever one does, it's never like the real thing on the selection day. worth checking out on ebay if it's still up though.

Anyone ever failed a PILAPT test at one school but gotten through at another????
 

Hello people,

I just failed a PILAPT test at CTC and needed some advice. My first ever Pilapt but since PILAPT is used by most schools I'm trying to figure out if I am even Pilot material. What do you all have to say?

I haven't given up hope yet. I need support from those who were in a similar situation.

CTC's standard is very high. Remember that only 2-4% of people who apply get selected for the course. I remember being told at phase II that if you don't pass, it doesn't mean that you can't be a pilot. All it means is that you weren't good enough to meet their high standard. Pilapt is a test run by a computer that churns out a raw score; the score given by the computer is only of any use if it is interpreted by a person. i.e. The team running selection determines the pass mark, as it were.

Therefore, you may well have the raw ability to pass the selection tests of another FTO that has slightly less stringent standards. Don't give up; remember that there are plenty of excellent schools out there besides CTC.
Jamie

It's not just the pass mark that changes between schools. They can also chose to weight the scores of each individual exercise differently.

At CTC they place a high weighting on the multi-tasking capacity test at the end. So if you didn't do well there, you may have suffered.

good luck

When I was a flying instructor one of my students failed the PILAPT test for one of the major schools and it hit his confidence as it has yours. I don't put to much credence in these tests as I can honestly say that he was the most naturally talented pilot that I ever had the pleasure to teach. He is now completing a sponsorship with another organisation and I am sure that he will enjoy a long and sucessful career. Give it another go, pass marks go up and down depending on requirements, average of those tested amongst other things. The only way you will know if you have what it takes to be a pilot is to get yourself down to your local airfield and have a trial lesson (if you haven't already). Get your hands on the aircraft and see how you feel. I have seen many people who were heart set on a flying career who just found that it did not agree with them. Try it out.

Pilot Apt.
 

Ty given every answer as 'I have a cheque for £70,000 and it's yours Mr. OAT etc.'

I am sure you would get over the pass mark and they will love you like a long lost son (or daughter of course..I understand there are female pilots as well).

That is of course until the cheque is cashed and you will go back to being held in the same regard as a troublesome young offender.

Oh! the cynicism.

Hi

does anyone know if any of these programs/tests are similar to the ones PARC use for ther typerating assesement. Or does anyone have any info on what kind of test I would get exposed to ??

Jannik

COMPASS and PILAPT tests
 

Hello everyone.

I did a compas test a short while ago and did extremely well. How much of an indicator is this of my probable performance in a pilapt test? What are the differences between the two?

Cheers

Mister-Sheep

I passed my first COMPASS, but failed my first PILAPT. To be honest with you my attitude towards the PILAPT's (i.e, they are a doddle I've done it ALL before!) was probably to blame. They were totally different and in my opinion more difficult than COMPASS, but you'll here people say the opposite.

Check your PM's

OK thanks superpilot, that pm is extremely helpful.

Cheers

Mister-Sheep

What are the main differences between Pilapt and Compass then, well a better question is, what do you have to do in the Compass test?

I have took a Pilapt test, so i know whats in that, the hardest thing i found in the whole test, well i think the only hard thing was, the countdown, takeaway thing, i kept loosing track.

Aptitude testing software
 

Whats the best software on the market for preparing for pilot assessments as well as testing aptitude?

Did a quick search on google and found a few for sale, but what do you guys recommend?


PEZ