Test questions

[caber0]

I am coming up for my flight test. Can anyone help by suggesting what kind of questions I am likely to get in the verbal exam part of the test?

Caber

[CaptCrispy]

Hi caber0, I assume you are familiar with standards doc 19, if not see this: http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/Standards%20Documents_srg_fcl_19_A%20v6_.pdf

In terms of questions it could be almost anything you have done in flight training and theory exams. Make sure you know about the aircraft you are flying, weight and balance, performance, instruments, oil (type and amounts), battery life, emergencies, limitations, etc. The best thing would be to read through the POH to make sure you understand the main aircraft systems and emergencies.

Good luck.

[caber0]

CC thanks for that. I was hoping to get some insight from someone who has recently sat the test and got an idea of what they were actually asked. There seems to be some variations between testers and I wanted to see what's expected.

Caber:)

[stevelup]

Mine (two years ago) was in two bits. The first bit before going outside was a bunch of performance related questions such as stall speed, best glide and whatnot. So memorise the relevant bits of the POH. If you don't know, don't guess - just say 'I'm uncertain, so would need to look that up in the book'.

The second bit comprised of him pointing at various bits of the aircraft and asking me what they did.

Finally, on board, don't forget to do the full 'safety brief'.

[Mark R]

Mine was also pretty much exactly the same as described by stevelup.
One other thing to remember is that during the pre-flight walk-around, remember to tell the examiner what it is you are actually looking for and why.
e.g. seized rod ends or roller bearings on the flaps etc.