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| Aviation law is normally the
first written exam to be taken. We like you to have this exam
out of the way prior to your first solo, because airlaw is like
the highway code of the air and although your first flight will
usually be one solo cicuit, it is important that you know how
to read ground signals and know who has right of way as well
as being aware of airspace restrictions etc. The examination
is 40 questions in a multiple choice format and is fairly straightforward
to self-study. We have practice papers to monitor your progress
and your instructor, as always, will be pleased to help with
any problems. We have 3 examiners at Clacton Aero Club so exams
can be set when each individual is ready, rather than in a group
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| Weather patterns and their interpretation
are of great importance to PPL's and students alike - you will
learn how to understand what is happening in the atmosphere
and what sort of conditions to avoid flying in (or into). You
will learn to read aerodrome weather reports and forecasts and
how to apply them to your intended flight to ensure that at
all times you remain safe and legal. The exam is again 20 questions
in a multiple choice format with the accent very much on your
awareness of flying in bad weather. |
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| One of the joys of having a PPL
is the ease with which you can get from A to B - if all goes
to plan! If you are not well organised and prepared you will
find that your workload will be increased to a nerve-racking
and possibly dangerous level. However, if you learn how to map-read
and use your navigation computer to complete an orderly flight
plan, including radio frequencies, alternate aerodromes and
a fuel plan, you will find that everything will be safer and
smoother, and if anything unforeseen should happen, for example,
Air Traffic Control non-compliance or bad weather, then you
will be well prepared and able to cope with it. The 25 question
multiple choice exam ensures you have covered all of the necessary
reading, and by studying the ground exam whilst carrying out
the air exercises you will find that Navigation will fall easily
into place. |
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| The Technical paper is a 50 question
multiple choice exam which covers the theory of flight , aerodynamics
and the aeroplane systems - engine, fuel, oil and electrical.
It gives you a good background knowledge to how an aircraft
works and is therefore an exam to sit as soon as possible |
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| This 20 question exam was introduced
in 1999 as part of the new JAR FCL PPL syllabus. Similar to
the Technical exam, Flight Performance and Planning concentrates
on how well the aeroplane performs in differing situations,
but with an emphasis on the practical aspects of flying. You
will learn, amongst other things, the safest way to load your
aeroplane and how to get the best range and endurance out of
it. |
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| Your R.T. Licence will allow
you to fly, for example, through certain categories of airspace
and into aerodromes with higher levels of radio work. We run
a complete R.T. course which you can start anytime during your
flying training. The course comprises four sessions of practical
instruction, official CAA R.T. text book, written exam comprising
30 questions and practical test. |
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| This 20 question multiple choice
exam was introduced in 1992 in recognition that pilot error
is the main cause of incidents and accidents. Deteriorating
decision making due to stress accumulation or ill health can
lead to the development of dangerous situations. The ability
to interpret the signs at an early stage makes accidents less
likely to happen and therefore human performance and limitations
is a vital part of your exam syllabus. |
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The Skills Test is the culmination
of all your flying training. The examiner wants to assess your
ability to navigate accurately form A to B and to see that if
you are off-track, you can regain track, and if you need to
change frequency you have that frequency to hand on your flight
plan. Once the examiner is confident that you are aware of your
surroundings and can cope with unplanned diversions from your
intended route and replan your flight swiftly and safely, you'll
move on to the general handling part of the test.
The examiner will want to see a safe and competent level of
airmanship, with a demonstration of upper-air work (slow flight,
stalling, turning, practice forced landings, etc.). |
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