Flight Exercises

Exercise Number	Exercise Title
1	Familiarisation with the aeroplane
1E	Emergency drills
2	Preparation for, and action after flight
3	Air experience
4	Effects of controls
5	Taxying
5E	Emergencies
6	Straight and level
7	Climbing
8	Descending
9	Turning
10A	Slow flight
10B	Stalling
11	Spin avoidance
12	Take-off and climb to downwind position
13	The circuit, approach and landing
12/13E	Emergencies on take-off and landing
14	First solo
15	Advanced turning
16	Forced landing without power
17	Precautionary landing
18A	Navigation
18B	Navigation at lower levels
18C	Radio navigation
19	Basic instrument flying

Ground Examinations

Pass ground examinations in the following subjects within a period of 12 months:

• Air Law and Operational Procedures Aeroplanes
• Meteorology
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Human Performance and Limitations
• Aircraft General and Principles of Flight
• Navigation and Radio Navigation
• Communications - PPL

Pass mark is 75%. Once all subjects are passed they remain valid for a period of 24 months from the date of the successful completion of the examinations.

If the candidate fails to pass an examination at the first attempt there will be a 2 week period before sitting another paper on the same subject.

Should the candidate fail the examination at the second attempt there will be a 4 week period before taking a further attempt.

In the event of a third failure the candidate will incur an automatic 3 month ban on sitting any examinations until further remedial study has been carried out. The candidate will be required to produce a certificate of completion of further study signed by the CFI stating that the student is ready for re-examination.

The next examination will be taken at either the CAA or a regional examination centre and a booking will be required to be made through Exam Support PLD. A re-sit fee will also be payable to the CAA.

It is therefore strongly recommend that a candidate prepares fully before attempting any of the examinations.

PPL (A) Skill Test

Before attempting the PPL Skill Test all ground examinations must be passed and all flight training must be completed.

Pass a PPL Skill Test conducted by a CAA Flight Examiner (FE) within 6 months of completing the training and all sections of the PPL Skill Test must be completed within a period of 6 months.

 

Section 1 Departure

Pre-flight including documentation, weather, mass & balance, performance calculations

Pre-start external/internal checks

Starting engine(s)

Taxying

Power & Take-off checks

After take-off checks

Aerodrome departure procedures

ATC, radio procedures

Section 2 Airwork

Straight & level

Slow flight

Climbing (best rate/angle)

Medium turns (30º AOB)

Recognition and recovery from spiral dive

Steep turns (360º at 45º AOB)

Full clean stall and recovery

Approach to the stall with 10º-30º AOB approach configuration/power

Approach to the stall in landing configuration

Descending (power on/power off)

ATC, radio procedures

Section 3 En-Route Procedures

Flight plan, dead reckoning and map reading

Maintenance of altitude, heading and speed

Orientation, timing and revision of ETAs, log keeping

Diversion to alternate aerodrome, planning and implementation

Use of radio navigation aids position fix and tracking

Basic instrument flying (180º turn in simulated IMC)

Flight management (flight log, routine checks,carb icing, etc)

ATC, radio procedures

Section 4 Approach and Landing Procedures

Aerodrome arrival procedures

Precision (short field), crosswind (if suitable conditions exist) and flapless landing

Touch and go

Go-around from low height

ATC, radio procedures

Action after flight including documentation

Section 5 Abnormal and Emergency Operation

Simulated EFATO (SE only)

Simulated forced landing (SE only)

Simulated precautionary landing (SE only)

Simulated emergencies

Section 6 Simulated Asymmetric Flight (if applicable) And Relevant Class/Type Rating Items

This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5

Simulated engine failure during take-off (at a safe height)

Asymmetric approach and go-around Asymmetric approach and full-stop landing

Engine shutdown and restart

Any relevant items of class/type including: handling of the autopilot, pressurisation system, de-icing, etc

Oral questions

ATC, radio procedures

References