Q1. What if I fail the written examination?
A1. There are three different examination papers. If you fail the first one, you can take another one. If you fail that, there is still one more chance. If that one is not successful, we have to refer you to the CAA, who will make special arrangements for yet another test, probably at Gatwick.
Q2. Do students often fail the written tests?
A2. It is quite unusual to fail the first test. It is even more unusual to fail the second one. In our examiner’s experience, no one has ever failed the third attempt, although it is possible that someone, somewhere, has done so.
Q3. What if I fail the practical test?
A3. This does not happen very often, if the student has prepared himself properly, and understands the subject matter. There are three different tests that can be used, so the answer is basically the same as A1.
Q4. What is the most common cause of failing the practical test?
A4. Probably not following the correct procedure with regard to the emergency situation. It must be realized that in an emergency, perhaps with an aircraft descending and on fire, there may be only one opportunity to transmit the radio call to get help. If this is not done correctly, in the real world, people may die. In the test environment, it just means you have to do it again.
Q5. (None of the above)
A6. Contact us by email, or telephone. We are here to help.