The new UK CAA exams are really challenging. I only know a few people in the whole of my training school who have managed to pass every exam first time by the end. Instructors cannot prepare us adequately and there are little bank questions so far. I’m guessing airlines will have to adjust their criteria as having a few fails and a lower average really is the new normal. Anyone taking these new exams please prepare enough, as they are catching out even the brightest of us. You really need to know your stuff and cannot rely on banks, also most calculation questions in the exam are now ‘type ins’ (no multiple choice). Edit: I have now come to the end of ground school, you can all do it just put in the hardest work!!
Thanks for your comment. I have been hearing much the same, that things are very different now and even harder than they were when I did the exams. I hope things are tweaked to make it fairer.
Hello antonio, did you pass all the exams? If thats the case how was it? Also i believe that airlines dont know how many subjects you failed throughout the examination process
Thanks Rory, I'm hoping to start my PPL (again) in the new year with the intent of commencing ATPL's as soon as I can. I'm older than most (34) who start this journey but it's long been my dream and I'm hoping commitment and determination will be enough to see me through it!
It really does feel fantastic I have to admit. It was a lot of hard work and there’s always going to be more to do, but it’s so exciting. Thanks for watching.
Well done RORY, great tips. Let me add a different slant to passing the ATPL exams. If you can’t study and pass the exams, then you’re never going to be able to achieve success when doing technical conversions onto different aircraft types as your career progresses. Good luck and keep focusing on the end goal to get you through. To me, passing the ATPL exams offers good basic aviation knowledge, but the 1 year timing limit, the volume and complexity within the subjects, is there to ensure you’ve got what it takes to make it as a pilot commercially. It takes a certain person to be both dedicated, and intellectually capable enough, to pass them at the required standard, this way it removes those that aren’t suitable. Rory did an integrated course, I would say get the exams done if you’re working and short of cash, this way you can learn while you earn AND find out if you’re dedicated enough (suitable) to pass the challenge.
Thanks and I agree with your points. There’s always more that needs to be learned on the job as a pilot so being able to cope with the exams is a good barometer for the future.
Philip is not very good with exams I have trouble at taking things in I think I am a bit dislecksick I have to learn a little bit at a time like English and maths I am terrible. I am more of a practical person to train by watching studying and practicing thinks. Practice makes perfection. I have to do things the easy way with shortcuts. Many thanks for letting me share your video phil. Keep safe buddy and happy flying.
Thanks for this great video. Helped me through my EASA ATPL exams. Made all of them on 1st attempt. Now I'm considering converting to UK license. Any ideas of where to look for a job? Thanks again!
Done some cpl and passed my ppl exam here in Australia. In Australia be careful with question banks just use it to highlight weak areas and where you should study more. Our exams they deliberately try and make sure you can't memory learn the questions by putting extra complexity in the question. Not sure if this relates to the UK exams. I know the FAA ones are much closer to the question banks.
Thanks Glenn. Yeah you can’t just memorise answers for the exams here either but the practice you get from doing the question banks is a help for sure.
Hello Rory on air from Sydney, Australia. EXAMINATION ADRENAL I usually use this to restart the electrical current of the human heart. I much prefer study and accessible references: analyse the question and plan the logical order of the answers. All within the allocated time period. 🌴🚶♂️
well rory i dont mean to be bad but i could never sit an exam and i was good at showing people and problem solving but being disabled now and not been able to do anything really sucks but good luck to all of you anyway.
Hi Rory, enjoyed viewing thanks, can you recommend a helicopter simulator? I have been using an older Microsoft sim but want to upgrade, any suggestions appreciated.
I went today to myb i read the book took notes díd aviación full ( 96% average) and My notes was 50% same with flyplan . I'm SO stressed and i think i won't he able yo get this License.
@@RoryOnAir question bank is necessary to pass the exam with good result. Knowing the book won’t help much at the end. You maybe have the knowledge but the way EASA write the question is completely different The new syllabus don’t have a question bank like you guys has in the ecqb 2016/7 and all the questions heavily reworded. Looks at the pass rate. Between 20-40% pass rate on the new syllabus with compared to the old one where the pass rate is 90%. Underline, you can easily pass the ATPL exams under old syllabus just by doing the bank? Absolutely. It is not even possible in the new syllabus.
@@Dogfight2000 interesting insight into the new system, thanks for sharing. I have to say I disagree that passing the old system having just done the banks is realistic - I know I wouldn’t have managed that. EASA certainly write questions to catch you out - that seems to be part of their plan. It’s clearly different now but I think my tips are still valid.
@@RoryOnAir Each one is different 😀 all my friends passed their exams just by doing the bank 😀 the subject where you need some knowledge is GNAV. If you ask most of the students on which platform they spend most of the time they will tell you “questions bank”. Anyway good info I just point out something for those who is doing the new syllabus.
4 stripes, really Rory? you pass ATPL and become a commercial helicopter and think that warrants 4 stripes on each shoulder....fuck it mate why not go for 6 on each shoulder!! hahahaha
We were given the bars by Helicentre when we passed as in single pilot helicopter operations we are by default, the captain. I know it's a bit daft given my lack of experience but I don't see how it does any harm to be proud of what I've achieved. It was the dream of earning my wings that helped motivate to to get me through the tough exams so if this inspires others that's what matters. I'm well aware I'm a very inexperienced pilot with a long way to go. Thanks for your comment though.
That's hardly the case at all. I have said I'm NOT an instructor but having successfully been through the exam process I think the points are valid. Thanks for watching.
The new UK CAA exams are really challenging. I only know a few people in the whole of my training school who have managed to pass every exam first time by the end. Instructors cannot prepare us adequately and there are little bank questions so far. I’m guessing airlines will have to adjust their criteria as having a few fails and a lower average really is the new normal. Anyone taking these new exams please prepare enough, as they are catching out even the brightest of us. You really need to know your stuff and cannot rely on banks, also most calculation questions in the exam are now ‘type ins’ (no multiple choice). Edit: I have now come to the end of ground school, you can all do it just put in the hardest work!!
Thanks for your comment. I have been hearing much the same, that things are very different now and even harder than they were when I did the exams. I hope things are tweaked to make it fairer.
Hello antonio, did you pass all the exams? If thats the case how was it? Also i believe that airlines dont know how many subjects you failed throughout the examination process
@@SINNOMBRE-ck2wr airlines will usually ask the flight school for a report which includes the number of passes and fails
Thanks Rory, I'm hoping to start my PPL (again) in the new year with the intent of commencing ATPL's as soon as I can. I'm older than most (34) who start this journey but it's long been my dream and I'm hoping commitment and determination will be enough to see me through it!
Well I started my ATPL journey when I was 31 so I’m sure that’s not an issue. Hard work and determination are key. I wish you the best of luck.
Great timing Rory, got my Mod 2 exams this week, thanks!
Great stuff - I wish you the best of luck Joe. 👍
well done chap i watched you for a while and you deserve all you have achieved be proud as you really have been working hard
Thank you very much, that’s very nice of you to say.
Tonnes on info in this video for any budding commercial aviators - Bangin video
Thanks a million Ben. 👍
Must feel great saying "I'm a commercial helicopter pilot" after all the hard work and years of wanting it, nice work and great video as always!
It really does feel fantastic I have to admit. It was a lot of hard work and there’s always going to be more to do, but it’s so exciting. Thanks for watching.
@@RoryOnAir You going on for the Instructor rating?
@@leftdownwind9769 yes, that’s the plan. 👍
Well done RORY, great tips. Let me add a different slant to passing the ATPL exams. If you can’t study and pass the exams, then you’re never going to be able to achieve success when doing technical conversions onto different aircraft types as your career progresses.
Good luck and keep focusing on the end goal to get you through.
To me, passing the ATPL exams offers good basic aviation knowledge, but the 1 year timing limit, the volume and complexity within the subjects, is there to ensure you’ve got what it takes to make it as a pilot commercially. It takes a certain person to be both dedicated, and intellectually capable enough, to pass them at the required standard, this way it removes those that aren’t suitable.
Rory did an integrated course, I would say get the exams done if you’re working and short of cash, this way you can learn while you earn AND find out if you’re dedicated enough (suitable) to pass the challenge.
Thanks and I agree with your points. There’s always more that needs to be learned on the job as a pilot so being able to cope with the exams is a good barometer for the future.
Great video and very useful information, greetings from Peru🇵🇪
Thanks very much! Good luck on your ATPL journey.
Awesome video, thanks
I’m glad it was helpful. Good luck!
Philip is not very good with exams I have trouble at taking things in I think I am a bit dislecksick I have to learn a little bit at a time like English and maths I am terrible. I am more of a practical person to train by watching studying and practicing thinks. Practice makes perfection. I have to do things the easy way with shortcuts. Many thanks for letting me share your video phil. Keep safe buddy and happy flying.
Thanks for watching Phil. I prefer practical stuff too. 👍
Thanks for this great video. Helped me through my EASA ATPL exams. Made all of them on 1st attempt. Now I'm considering converting to UK license. Any ideas of where to look for a job? Thanks again!
Many congratulations on the 1st time passes. I’m delighted the video helped. Good luck with the job hunt - I’m sure you’ll be grand.
Done some cpl and passed my ppl exam here in Australia. In Australia be careful with question banks just use it to highlight weak areas and where you should study more. Our exams they deliberately try and make sure you can't memory learn the questions by putting extra complexity in the question. Not sure if this relates to the UK exams. I know the FAA ones are much closer to the question banks.
Thanks Glenn. Yeah you can’t just memorise answers for the exams here either but the practice you get from doing the question banks is a help for sure.
Awesome explanation
Cheers. 🤘
I’ve got my mod 1 exams next week. This helped a bit with the pre exam jitters so thanks.
Thank you. I wish you the very best of luck. Try and keep calm and give it your best shot. 👍
@@RoryOnAir thanks 🙏
I want an update !
How did you get on . Hoping it went well for you
Very useful!!
Great stuff. Thank you. 👍
Thanks that vídeo. A bit helpfull
Hello Rory on air from Sydney, Australia.
EXAMINATION ADRENAL
I usually use this to restart the electrical current of the human heart.
I much prefer study and accessible references: analyse the question and plan the logical order of the answers. All within the allocated time period.
🌴🚶♂️
Cheers John.👍
Easyer said than done i done it but what a struggle
well rory i dont mean to be bad but i could never sit an exam and i was good at showing people and problem solving but being disabled now and not been able to do anything really sucks but good luck to all of you anyway.
Thanks for watching ace.
@@RoryOnAir your welcome rory and when are you back up again. cant wait for the next episode.
@@aceace5457 soon! Should be another flying ep out in week or 2.
@@RoryOnAir well i be watching lol
Hi Rory, enjoyed viewing thanks, can you recommend a helicopter simulator? I have been using an older Microsoft sim but want to upgrade, any suggestions appreciated.
Thank you. Not my area of expertise I’m afraid. Microsoft or X Plane I think?
Is the new data banks are helpful for the new ATPL?
I went today to myb i read the book took notes díd aviación full ( 96% average) and My notes was 50% same with flyplan . I'm SO stressed and i think i won't he able yo get this License.
bruh, u just have to study hard and thats it. Avex and AtplQ all u need.
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Good info man but unfortunately average of 91% is not realistic for those who’s doing ECQB 2020 and especially tip number 4..
Thanks for watching. I’ve not seen how ECQB differs so I’d be interested to know why you think circa 90% isn’t doable?
@@RoryOnAir question bank is necessary to pass the exam with good result. Knowing the book won’t help much at the end. You maybe have the knowledge but the way EASA write the question is completely different The new syllabus don’t have a question bank like you guys has in the ecqb 2016/7 and all the questions heavily reworded. Looks at the pass rate. Between 20-40% pass rate on the new syllabus with compared to the old one where the pass rate is 90%. Underline, you can easily pass the ATPL exams under old syllabus just by doing the bank? Absolutely. It is not even possible in the new syllabus.
@@Dogfight2000 interesting insight into the new system, thanks for sharing. I have to say I disagree that passing the old system having just done the banks is realistic - I know I wouldn’t have managed that. EASA certainly write questions to catch you out - that seems to be part of their plan. It’s clearly different now but I think my tips are still valid.
@@RoryOnAir Each one is different 😀 all my friends passed their exams just by doing the bank 😀 the subject where you need some knowledge is GNAV. If you ask most of the students on which platform they spend most of the time they will tell you “questions bank”. Anyway good info I just point out something for those who is doing the new syllabus.
@@Dogfight2000 good stuff. I guess everyone has a different way of learning. Cheers
Hi I was wondering if you know much about air traffic control at the moment. Is it still worth applying?
Not my area at all I’m afraid Blair. Good luck though - I’ve heard that’s even harder than the pilot exams.
Hi Rory, which ATPL exam question bank do you recommend for 2024?
I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to that one. Perhaps one for the ATPL Facebook groups?
Atpl questions 100%. They have ATPL A/H bank and now PPL A+H.
Not an instructor......but well on the way. Cheers. 🌈
Thank you very much. 🤞🚁👍
Where do you rank wearing epaulettes and how many stripes should you wear for the best score?
Ha ha - I wondered how many comments I’d get about this. The more gold the better, surely?
@@RoryOnAir Sorry, couldn't resist :D
Thank you mate, how young are you? :)
I’m well thanks. 😊
@@RoryOnAir i mean, how young are you? 😂😂 i am a student pilot and i am 27
@@filiphlupic1582 oh sorry! I didn’t read that properly. I was 30 when I started the commercial course.
@@RoryOnAir i don’t want to bother you, but how long did it take to finish it (theoretical part)?
Thanks for the answers btw and all the best!
@@filiphlupic1582 it was about 14 months of ground school although we were delayed a bit by covid.
he looks like Sebastian Vettel lol
Ha ha - my mother-in-law says the same!
I don't want to pass only, I want at least %90,
Any more ideas?
Well these tips are all I have Sajad, but I got a 91% average in the end so I think just hard work and determination really! Good luck.
Did u pass?
Hi @@Tnniey45 !
It was a scholarship exam that contained ATPL questions.
My score was %86, so I didn't pass.
4 stripes, really Rory? you pass ATPL and become a commercial helicopter and think that warrants 4 stripes on each shoulder....fuck it mate why not go for 6 on each shoulder!! hahahaha
We were given the bars by Helicentre when we passed as in single pilot helicopter operations we are by default, the captain. I know it's a bit daft given my lack of experience but I don't see how it does any harm to be proud of what I've achieved. It was the dream of earning my wings that helped motivate to to get me through the tough exams so if this inspires others that's what matters. I'm well aware I'm a very inexperienced pilot with a long way to go. Thanks for your comment though.
The aviation community, where people pass a few exams and all of a sudden think they can be an instructor!
That's hardly the case at all. I have said I'm NOT an instructor but having successfully been through the exam process I think the points are valid. Thanks for watching.