Some students find Flight Planning to be the most tricky subject, typically because they run out of time. VFR Comms is a little bit more difficult that it used to be – it was extremely trivial in the past – but still fairly straightforward. As the pilot in command, aircraft may be flown in the commercial sector that are categorised as a single pilot aircraft. I still had a Jeppesen training manual from some years ago that I’d bought on eBay. Human Performance has been greatly revised, Radio Navigation has removed some of the more esoteric technical details of GPS design. So I suspect this will need quite a few trips up to the airport to get through this stage. Fly in our club PA28 or your own aircraft. Hi, I like to add that students who’re giving the CPL/ATPL exams, can give the papers till they clear it. Find your strengths and where to improve before sitting the exam. Total time of theory training cannot be more than 18 month – if you not finished passing theory exams during this time – you need to apply for exams again. Instructor and owner Phil Croucher is very responsive to email queries and filled in the blanks. Candidates who took their first theory examinations before 20.03.2020 will receive an extension of three months based on the EASA COVID-19 exemption. Groundschools supply their own reading materials, often electronically with an option for printed versions. Minimum flight altitude is a nasty one – the question was “who determines. Together we will fast-track you flying theory! It should be taught at the point where needed and that is already taken care of during MCC/JOC and even more important, during type rating training. Your individual papers and login details will have been placed on your desk before you enter the room. As part of my journey to become an EASA qualified IR instructor, I needed to take an approved groundschool course and pass the set of CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence) exams, of which I get to skip 2 of the 13 because I have an IR. We are qualified: holding at the minimum a CPL & Instructor Rating, don't settle for second best! One middle-aged lady had decided it was now or never for her airline career, so perhaps it’s not only blokes that have mid-life crises and dream of a life on the flightdeck. There are seven theory subjects to complete for the CPL, each based on topics already encountered during the PPL. I instruct pilots who are good at the exams, however not very competent at actual practical and safe flying. The trainee will cover during the ground training the following courses: The theoretical examinations are conducted at Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic in Prague.An applicant must demonstrate a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges of the holder of a CPL(A)/(H) in accordance with the requirements in Part – FCL. Few CPLs would fly aircraft that require senior cabin crew without further training. I did my ATPL theory exams with Bristol ground school over 10 years ago (Highly recommend them by the way). I didn’t want to risk being disqualified for bringing in dubious materials – the penalties can include being barred from any exams for 12 months and all previous results discarded – so I borrowed a brand new book for use. VFR and IFR Communications has been merged into one, so there will be one fewer subject overall. I found these particularly helpful. I guess it's obvious that flying didn't work out for me, but it's a long story and I'm not here to bore you. If you are sure, that you will not need the ATPL theory in the future, you have an opportunity to take CPL theoretical course separately from the ATPL theory in groups or individually. The CPL theory is a part of ATPL theoretical course of a lower academic standard, with 13 exams instead of 14 exams, which complete ATPL theory consists of. Mentoring for longer trips (including IFR) and cross channel a speciality. However some of the bizarre and obtuse questions that have been added continue to give EASA a bad reputation with hard working students, as borne out by comments on the QB systems. Periodically added study materials also will be available for access and download. those learning from scratch), the instructor must have passed the CPL or ATPL theory exams. I have to say I found them extremely useful, not just to identify which aspects of the theory I hadn’t grasped but also to train you in exam technique and some of the quirks of the exam setters. The potential privileges of a CPL holder sound impressive (as per EASA FCL.305). All training is performed in accordance with Part-FCL regulations. CPL theory course must be provided by an approved Groundschool ATO (Aviation Training Organisation) and can’t be done simply from books as is the case in the USA. This issue is of particular importance as the classroom instruction, in general, is necessary to check the competencies of the student. Make sure you get the right one – I double-checked with the CAA that the older JAR one is still the one they use rather than the newer EASA version which will come into use from August/September 2018. A tougher one related to Lamberts Conical Projection, handy when you are next flying to the North Pole although the co-ordinates given are somewhere near Copenhagen. EASA have been spending a lot of money refreshing the question bank, introducing some 1500 new questions each year and reviewing 2000. The dates suited the test centre at Bristol Ground School for me better this time, and I found the facility a bit more relaxed there with fewer students. EASA regulations for different instructors qualifications are widely inconsistent between the amount of training required vs the privileges awarded. Clicking on the attached PDF opens the result notification, so you don’t have to login to the system to find out. A lot of the questions try to catch you out and there is a lot involved with good exam technique. For average, it takes about 1 year to study theory and pass all exams. When I said I was taking CPL theory exams, he commented that “we don’t get many of those”. Over 300+ quality questions! Note that sittings, attempts and time limits will be calculated from first attempt (from 1st ATPL exams if you´ve done any). I’d emphasise that you can instruct as an FI without taking any CPL theory exams, but are limited to LAPL students only. Flying Academy is a EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO), which operates from the bases located at Brno Tuřany International Airport (LKTB). There was only one hiccup during all my exams where one unfortunate candidate couldn’t login to take his test – the system had cancelled it for some reason – and despite an urgent support phone call by the invigilator to Gatwick, he had to leave. Hello and thanks for checking out our app! Many thanks in advance and once again well done for getting through these CPL exams! In combination with our highly experienced Flight Instructors and competitive program fees, Flying Academy is the first choice of pilot training for future Professional or Private Pilots from all continents. The course material and question banks had a lot of ATPL related subject matter which I can never see being appropriate to me or even the average CPL pilot. EASA is to mandate that an ATPL requires 750 hours of study while a CPL requires 500. Full details of upcoming events and signup to be notified of future classes. The groundschools warned that this demotivated and upset candidates who might then perform worse on subsequent tests in the same week/sitting. Self taught online CPL Course $925*** Day theory course $650 Per Subject or $4995 for all 7 subjects CASA Exam Fees Approx $1000 CPL Theory Book Set $2399. As a result, there are very few ATOs (Approved Training Organisations) offering CPL theory courses today. Many of the bigger airlines have iPad Apps for this kind of thing. For those who are actually looking for a career (full time or part time) the CPL theory route is onerous to say the least. Hard copy training manuals are also available as an optional extra. For the 7 CPL helicopter exams that totals approximately $1100. Above shows the lounge to relax and revise between exams. The confusement [sic] will be complete for a trainee during foundation flight training. Once all subject-parts have been passed within one window, a CPL theory credit is awarded to the candidate for that category, CPL(A) or CPL(H), which once awarded, is valid perpetually. EASA rule-making task force RMT.0596 is actively reviewing aspects of instructor and examiner regulations and may make them more adequate and proportionate in the future. It has been marked up with felt tip highlighter in a few places and had quick reference tabs stuck on for each of the reference plates. meaning that you can start studying for your airline or professional pilot career NOW. 10% of this time must be spent in a classroom, so would mean 75 hours (10 days) off work in addition to days spent sitting exams. I suspect quite a few part-time CPL theory candidates start off with the best of intentions and fall by the wayside. The UK CAA Standards Document 31 lists all ATOs and the courses they have been approved to provide. 200 hours, The exam room is fitted with large screen laptops rather than the desktop PCs at Oxford, the tables are a bit larger to lay out your working papers etc. Period! Online Preparation for DGCA exams like CPL,ATPL,PPL.India's First ATPL,CPL Practice Test.Online Question Bank.Pilot Exam Practice Test.Effective results in DGCA CPL test practice and mock test. Hi, you have provided a lot of very helpful information. Having said that, I found the PadPilot ATPL eBooks, available independently online, to be excellent with good explanations and clear graphic diagrams.