CMET Members Only Tips
CMET Members Only Tips
2022 Updated Tips GAF GPWT TAF TAF3 ExpandPrepare for heaps of GPWT, TAF/TAF3 and GAF questions. CASA seems to know these are the topics that really bring people unstuck and they use lots of them.
You need to be able to read and understand these topics like its your life depends on it. Without knowing these topics so well you could teach them, you are unlikely to pass CMET.
CMET AIP Tag Guide Expand 1. GEN 2.2-33 General and Meteorological Abbreviations 2. GEN 2.6-1 Conversion Tables 3. GEN3.5-7 Graphical Area Forecast (GAF) for operations surface to 10,000FT & Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) 4. GEN3.5-9 Wind shear warnings and Volcanic Ash Advisories (VAA) 5. GEN 3.5-13 Wind shear – reporting & VOLMET SERVICE 6. GEN 3.5-15 SIGMET AND AIRMET SERVICE 7. ENR 1.1-71 Alternative Aerodromes & Weather Conditions (VFR Minima) 8. ENR 1.1-73 Holding Minima Times & TAF3 Exception 9. ENR 1.5-33 Runway Visual Range and Runway Visibility 10. ENR 1.5-35 QNH Sources 11. ENR 1.10-1 Flight Planning Forecasts Required 12. GEN 2.2 – 1 Definitions and Abbreviations 13. GEN 3.5 – 2 Met Observations and Reports includes 14. ENR 1.2 – 1 VFR Flight Rules Note AIP GEN 3.5 Should get a special tag as its full of the relevant info.- General & Met Abbreviations Gen 2.2-31
- Gen 3.5-5 TAF services by aerodrome category
- Gen 3-5-7 Forecast Abbreviations & Terms – 3.5-11 (SPECI)
- Gen 3.5-13 Met Advices (SIGMET)
- Gen 3.5-35 to 37 Aerodrome weather & Forecast decode
- Gen 3.5-43 Elements not available (//,////,//////) & TTF’s
- Gen 3.5-45 Weather Codes & Translations
- Gen 3.5-47 TAF explained
- ENR 1.1-39 VFR on top of more than SCT
- ENR 1.1-90 Alternate aerodromes, weather conditions
- ENR 1.1-93 Alternate Minima for VFR
- ENR 1.2-1 VFR flight rules
- ENR 1.5-29 Aerodrome MET minima & RVR & Runway Visibility
- ENR 1.7-3 Area QNH
- ENR 1.10-2 Forecast periods for flight
This was what Alex Pepler used and he scored 94% in Jul 2019.
TAF3 BOM Website – From Nov 5 2020 Expand CASA Feedback ExpandCommon errors which we noted were:
- Stability and how it affects the weather
- Winds, backing, veering and wind shear
- Air masses and fronts
- Inversions, fog and mist
- Thunderstorms and microbursts
- Decoding of forecasts, in particular TAFs and TTFs where there are periods such as INTER, TEMPO or FM included.
- Area and aerodrome forecasts – It would appear that some candidates could have been misapplying the appropriate UTC time to the given flight scenario.
- Aerodrome Forecasts – Where both TTF and TAF have been issued for an aerodrome, it would appear that some candidates appear not to understand which applies.
Use the MET highlight tag tips that is on the PPE tips page.
Definitely know TAF3
Do lots of study on operational met.
Know your hazards well.
Know how to decade TAF/TAF3 GAF GPWT.
Ice formation, icing, winds, clouds and formation.
Feedback – Nov 2019 ExpandUse the MET highlight tag tips that is on the PPE other feedbak page- that is absolute gold!!!!
This exam is VERY similar to CPLAirlaw (looking for proper wording in your AIP)
Know your Volmet/sigmet/airmet /shortairrep/Nosig/TTF/metar/
They want EXACT definitions, and all the multiple choice answers looked the same, except for a few different or missing words in the answer.
Know VALIDITY and ISSUE TIMES of GAFS/GWPT/METAR and expect answers that look the same.
IMPORTANT!
Hot Tip – when doing the GAF and GPWT questions (I had 5) to ZOOM in to see closer there is a tab on the top left hand side of the screen which says “attachment 1” – click on it -and the GAF Or GWPT charts would be ZOOMED IN -the numbers where all CRYSTAL CLEAR and easy to read! No need for reading glasses!!!!!
Absolutely 100% know everything about your TAFS
I Did not use my PCA or Sydney VTC at all, but that doesn’t mean you won’t.
Also know – microburst/Virga/TS/ELR/DALR/
CASA may refer to some clouds as “CRESTS”
The recently added/or updated PPE CPLMet exam questions at the top in Red font , those are GOLD!!!!
If you use the AIP (which you should) it will take you the full time.
Feedback – Feb 2019 ExpandHad a lot of wierdly worded questions.
Got one asking about SCT okta’s and instead of being 3-4 oktas it was 1-2. It wanted the nearest answer.
Synoptic charts asking for the wind. Type in answer as a 3 digit bearing.
Feedback – Feb 2018 ExpandThunderstorm Flanking (Understand difference in forward and rear)
METAR and SPECI *ALWAYS CONSULT AIP FOR WORDING*, the student needs one for the test anyway* its not a difficult question but distinguishing between answers can be tough.. the AIP helps!
Surface inversion conditions and how they affect performance above and below
Synoptic chart QNH reading for locations between isobars and varying pressure systems
Formation of SEA fog
Diurnal Variation and how winds change through the night, veering and backing
Have a good understanding of the new GAF/GPWT charts and good eyesight.. they are incredibly blurred
Feedback – Sat CMET 18th Nov 2017 Expand I had around 50 questions in the exam. Got 3 GPWT charts Got 3 GAFs 5 TAFs the rest was varying questions from the syllabus. Regarding the TAFs, they were all of moderate complexity with at least 2 INTER periods in them – all the questions gave an ETA at the airport for the TAF and asked what weather you could expect at that time. The GAFs were pretty easy actually, just a route from one airport to another and what weather could you expect on the way. quite a few in SW WA interestingly….. The GPWTs were tricky – basically one airport to another – certain altitude and what conditions you could expect. The main issue with the GAFs and the GPWTs were that on the screens at Highett, you are not able to magnify the view, so it makes pinpointing the two locations quite difficult, some asked for winds along the route, another asked for max and min temp along the route. I had two photos of cloud types and asked to identify. I got a question on sea fog (!), hail outside of thunderstorms, and questions on definitions of convection and advection, couple of questions on hoar frost – but the nuisance was that there was no mention of whether the plane was in flight or not!! I think, and I don’t know how hard this is, that there needs to be more ambiguity in your questions in CMET – the CASA questions really don’t seem to conform to a particular pattern, be it Bob Tait, Rob Avery or yourself. It could be just me, I’m a very average pilot and exam taker(!), but I’d say that at least after the GAT, TAF and GPWT questions, which i didn’t have an issue with, 80% of the others were real head scratchers – requiring not just recall of facts, but to apply the knowledge to the scenario presented – does this make sense? It’s not just a case of learning which clouds could cause icing, but in a scenario of flying from A to B, with certain conditions, what are likely to be encountered…… Interpolation – Estimating ExpandWith the new GPWT giving winds at 1000, 2000, 5000, 7000, 10000 and FL140 it is highly likely that winds between layers need to be estimated using interpolation.
Gavin from CASA confirmed in Sept 2020: “You will not need to interpolate between levels in the exam“.
Update July 2018 GAF and GPWT ExpandKnow GPWT and exactly what each item is
You will get GAFs and GPWT
For flight from X to Y which GAF or GPWT chart is required.
Flight from A to B, through 3 GPWT boxes, what is Groundspeed, freezing level, winds, strongest winds.
Questions give a flight route and GAF then ask what is the:
-lowest visibility expected in Area B
– lowest cloud ceiling in _____
– is an alternate required
-what is the lowest ________ in area ___
TAF Metar TAF3 SPECI INTER TEMPO Expand
You need to be able to read and decode these like they are written in English.
Know thunderstorms and where the safest side to fly near thunderstorms (upwind and clear of anvils) or stay clear and as far as possible away. Downwind and under the anvil are dangerous.
You Will Not Be Given References In Questions ExpandIn law exams or law parts of exams it is extremely unlikely that you will be given any law references.
We sometimes include them in the questions to help candidates towards the beginning of their study find things.
A huge part of law is you knowing how to find things quickly. Read and check the legislation and DO NOT rely on memory for answers.
PPE’s Ultimate Law Guides Expand
This google sheet PPE’s Ultimate Law Guide, will become the ultimate study buddy, for locating the laws and ticking off that you know them.
For ATPL Law Only – Anthony’s Guide
PPE Law Extracts & Permitted Materials ExpandRead this carefully before every exam and check for the latest permitted matrials on this first link:
You are welcome to self print and bind these, but, YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY for making sure they comply, before trying to enter an exam room with them.
CPL Law expect 3-4 FDP questions.
Categories Of Flight Operations ExpandTo Categorise flight operations you have to dig through the CASR dictionary / definitions and the following pages. To my knowledge there is no one location that clearly sums them all up in the detail you are after for each.
Part 91 applies to all aviation operations except drones.
There are additional rules for pilots operating under an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) or other certificate, or those conducting defined activities such as aerial work, aerial application and some recreational aviation activities. These rules are in other CASR Parts and may add to or turn off some Part 91 requirements – either completely or partially.
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https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/rules/part-121-casr-australian-air-transport-operations-larger-aeroplanes
Part 121 generally applies to air transport operations in aeroplanes with a seating capacity of more than 9 seats, or a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of more than 8,618 kg.
Subpart 121.Z applies to air transport operations in single-engine aeroplanes with a seating capacity of more than 9 seats and a MTOW of 8,618 kg or less.
All operators and pilots also need to comply with Part 91 – General operating and flight rules, noting that Part 121 may add to or turn off some Part 91 requirements – either completely or partially.
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Part 135 of CASR applies to air transport operations in aeroplanes with a maximum seating capacity of nine and a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 8,618 kg or less.
Subpart 121.Z applies if you are operating single-engine aeroplanes with a seating capacity of more than 9 seats. However, you must comply with the majority of Part 135.
Some operators may be able to operate an aeroplane with up to 13 seats if they are already conducting these operations and meet the requirements.
All operators and pilots also need to comply with Part 91 of CASR General operating and flight rules, noting that Part 135 may add to or turn off some Part 91 requirements – either completely or partially.
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Part 133 applies to air transport operations in helicopters, gyroplanes or powered lift aircraft.
All operators and pilots also need to comply with Part 91 of CASR General operating and flight rules, noting that Part 133 may add to or turn off some Part 91 requirements – either completely or partially.
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All operators and pilots also need to comply with Part 91 of CASR General operating and flight rules, noting that Part 138 may add to or turn off some Part 91 requirements – either completely or partially.
Aeroplane operators may choose whether to conduct dispensing operations under Part 138 or Part 137 of CASR Aerial application operations. Requirements for the dropping or releasing of any substance overlap for Part 138 and Part 137. Note: Part 137 only applies to aeroplanes.
PPE Law Reference PDF Expand CAO 20.16.3.5 Adjustment Of SeatsVFRG AIP ENR 1.2 ADIZ
Vol 3 CAR 257 Aerodrome Meteorological Minima
Vol 3 CAR 256A Animals
CAO 20.11.14 Briefing Of Passengers
CAO 20.16.2.6 Cargo In A Pilot Compartment
CAO 20.16.2.5 Cargo On A Passenger Seat
CASR 61.31 Carriage Of Documents
CAO 20.16.3.13 Carriage Of Infants & Children
CAO 20.16.3.15 Carriage Of Parachutists
CASR 61.57 CPL privileges
Vol 4 CAR SCHED5 Daily Inspection
Vol 3 CAR Vol Day To Day Stuff &
Vol 3 CAR 139 Documents To Be Carried
CAO 29.5.2 Dropping Of Articles
Vol 3 CAR 150 Dropping Of Articles
CAO 20.2.4 Dual Controls
Vol 3 CAR 253 Emergency Equipment
Vol 3 CAR 252A Emergency Locator Transmitters
CAO 20.11.6 Emergency Signalling Equipment
Vol 3 CAR 143 Firearms
CAO 48 Flight Duty Periods
Vol 3 CAR 258 Flight Over Water
Vol 3 CAR 172 Flight Visibility & Distance From Cloud
CAO 20.2.6 Fuel Quantity Measurement
CAO 20.2.5 Fuel System Inspection
CAO 20.9.4 Fuelling Of Aircraft
CAO 20.9.4.2 Fuelling With Passengers
Vol 3 CAR 189 Ground Signals
CAO 20.1 Hot Refuelling (Cao 95.7 Para 7)
CAO 20.18 VI Instruments Required For Vfr
Vol 3 CAR 256 Intoxicated Persons
CASR 61.1075 Kinds Of Low Level
Vol 2 CAR Vol 2 Licensing
CAO 20.11.5.2 Life Rafts
Vol 3 CAR 187 Light Signals
CASR 61.375 Limitations
CASR 61.345 Logbooks
CAO 20.16.3.9 Loose Articles
Vol 3 CAR 157 Low Flying
CASR 61.104 Low Level Ratings
Vol 1 CAR Vol 1 Maintenance
Vol 4 CAR SCHED8 Maintenance A Pilot Can Do
Vol 3 CAR 166A Manoeuvring Area/Vicinity Of Non Controlled Aerodrome
CASR 61.42 Medical – Carriage Of Documents
CASR 61.415 Medical – Commercial
CASR 61.41 Medical – Private
CASR 61.405 Medical – Recreational
CASR 61.955 Night VFR
Vol 3 CAR 215 Operations Manual
CAO 20.11.5 Over Water Flight
CAO 20.4.6 Oxygen
CAO 20.16.3.12 Passenger Capacity
CAO 20.16.3.11 Passenger In A Control Seat
CAO 20.16.1.7 Passenger Lists
Vol 3 CAR 151 Picking Up Person/Articles
Vol 3 CAR 309 Pilots Powers
Vol 3 CAR 140 PRD areas
Vol 3 CAR 245 Pre Take-Off Checks
Vol 3 CAR 156 Public Gatherings
Vol 3 CAR 159 Radio Failure Procedure
CASR 61.435 Radio Operation
CASR 61.395 Recent Experience For Passenger Flight
CAO APNDX III Remote Areas
CAO 20.2 Removal Of Locking & Safety Devices
Vol 3 CAR 233 Responsibility Of Pilot Before Flight
CAO 20.16.2.3 Restraint Of Cargo
CASR 61.355 Retention Of Logbook
Vol 3 CAR 161 Right Of Way
CAO 20.9.4.3 Safety Precautions During Refuelling
Vol 4 CAR VOL Schedules
Vol 3 CAR 251 Seat Belts
CAO 20.16.3.4 Seat Belts & Harnesses
CAO 20.16.3.3 Seats
CAO 20.2.3 Security Of Doors & Hatches
CAO 20.16.3.14 Sick Or Injured Passengers
CAO 20.16.3.8 Smoking
Vol 3 CAR 255 Smoking
CAO 20.9.5 Starting Engines & Ground Operation
Vol 3 CAR 166B Straight In Approach
CASR 61.113 Student Pilots
CAO 20.11.7 Survival Equipment
CAO 48.0.1 Tour Of Duty Limitations (Old)
Vol 3 CAR 174A VFR equipment
Vol 3 CAR 171 VFR flight
Vol 3 CAR 166E Vicinity Of Certified/Military Aerodrome
Vol 3 CAR 185 Visual Signals Am I Exam Ready PDF Expand
AIP & ERSA Highlighting & Tagging Guide Expand
Warning: overhighlighting may make your AIP unusable. However, we do suggest highlighting the sections you use to study.***
RPL & PPL Light & Time Guide Expand PPL Flight & Ground Theory Test ExpandBe sure to check in the Main Menu > Other > Flight Test > PPL
PPE Navigation Cheat Sheet PDF ExpandThis is a one page PDF to get you all the basics in one place.
Calculation of ETP and Asymmetric ETP are for CPL upwards only.
Note only very basic ETP would be in CNAV. Any hard ETP or PNR will be in CFPA exams only. At one stage CASA slipped a few into CNAV, but we believe that error has been rectified.
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