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Private Pilot(A) Skills Test Preparation

You've done all of your training, and now the big day is here for your flying skills test flight!

  • Video lesson
  • For student pilots

The lesson

What you'll see

This video is applicable to: PPL(A), LAPL(A), NPPL(A)

Understandably, you'll be nervous. Put your mind at ease by taking a look at this incredible video which contains our "Examiners Skills Test Secrets"!

We'll tell you all about the skills test itself, what's involved in the briefing, planning, paperwork, flight and questions. We share with you what an examiner is looking for, what happens in different scenarios, and common mistakes people make during the test!

Finally, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions such as those below (we cover more than these in the video though):

  • How long does the flight test last?
  • Can I ask to do something again if I mess something up?
  • What happens if a fault develops on the aircraft during flight?
  • What about the tolerances involved?
  • Can I ask the examiner questions?
  • Who is Pilot in Command?
  • What happens if the weather deteriorates?
  • What is the pass/fail criteria used?
  • When will I know the outcome of the flight?
you really don't want to miss this video

At the end of this video, you'll have all the information you need to have every chance of success in your Skills Test.

In this video

  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 1:22How it begins
  3. 3:25What's involved
  4. 5:41How to pass
  5. 7:40Examiners secrets to success
  6. 10:53Common mistakes
  7. 15:09FAQ's
  8. 25:27Summary
An examiner with a clipboard during the skills test
What the examiner looks for
A proud new pilot with their logbook
Pass first time

What's included

Everything you need, in one place

  • In the aircraft with usA real instructional flight: the briefing, then the instructor's demonstration and explanation.
  • 8 chaptersJump straight to the part you want to see again.
  • Kept up to dateUp-to-date material that stays up to date.
  • Study anywhereOn your computer, tablet or phone.

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