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Recreational Pilots Licence RPL / BAK Pilot Practice Exams
To pass your RPL exams, you need to make sure you cover:
- The RPL Syllabus; and
- The BAK Syllabus; and
- Basic – GAF, GWPT, TEM, GNSS; and
- Charts (takeoff landing, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie); and
- Do the basics of New fuel reg’s for day VFR private flights: and
- Then do the final prep exams, until you are scoring mid 90’s; and
- Only after these, should you look to do textbook or paper based exams, to cover all bases
You are not ready until you can consistently score 93% plus, on a wide variety of exams.
1. RPL Final Prep Exams
RPL Final Prep 1
Do 40 of 94 questions. Use these last, just prior to exam. Build knowledge with others first!
RPL Final Prep 2
Do 40 of 84 questions. Use these last, just prior to exam. Build knowledge with others first!
RPL Final Prep 3
Do 30 of 69 questions on licence limits and requirments, power plants and GNSS.
RPL Final Prep 4
Do 40 of 124 questions on flight rules and conditions.
RPL Final Prep 5
Do 40 of 87 questions on aerodynamics
RPL Final Prep 6
Do 40 of 120 taxiing, takeoff, landing, direction, distance, velocity, time, units and physics.
RPL Final Prep 7
Do 40 of 69 questions on fuel, perfromance and loading charts.
RPL Final Prep 8
Do 40 of 87 questions on meteorology
RPL Final Prep 9
Do 30 of 68 questions on Human Factors and TEM
RPL Final Prep 10
Do 40 of 106 questions on aircraft systems from BAK
RPL Final Prep 11
Do 30 questions of 116 questions
On Radio drawn from all over the site
taken from RAA RPL PPL Section
The RPL Syllabus Practice Exams
Licence Limits & Requirements
RPL Lic Limits & Req’s
41 questions on RPL power plant, carb ice, licence limitations and requirements (added Dec 2018)
Flight Rules And Air Law
The VFRG will be your best buddy in the exam for air law or flight rules questions, CASA regularly runs out of stock. Order one ASAP, you will want it for RPL and PPL.
Rules & Flight Cond’s 1
38 questions on rules and flight conditions (added Dec 2018)
Rules & Flight Cond’s 2
44 questions on rules and flight conditions (added Dec 2018)
Rules & Flight Cond’s 3
42 questions on rules and flight conditions (added Dec 2018)
RPL Air Law 1
Do 13 questions
Student Pilot Rules
Alcohol, Smoking
RPL Air Law 2
Do 7 questions
Aerodrome Markings
Runways & Others
RPL Air Law 3
Do 10 questions
Right Of Way
Giving Way
RPL Air Law 4
Do 15 questions
Student Pilot Rules
& Requirements
RPL Air Law 5
Do 15 questions
Passengers, Children
& Infants
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Aerodynamics, Climbing, Descending & Manoeuvres (Aero)
RPL Aerodynamics 1
39 questions on RPL Aerodynamics. The latest Syllabus questions (added Dec 2018)
RPL Aerodynamics 2
48 more questions on RPL Aerodynamics. The latest Syllabus questions (added Dec 2018)
RPL Aerody.. Controls
Aerodynamic Controls
Do 20 questions in exam 1 of 2
Aerodynamics, Control Surfaces
RPL Aerody. Controls 2
Aerodynamic Controls
Do 20 questions in exam 2 of 2
Yaw, Roll, Pitch, Axis of rotation
RPL Aerodynamic Design
Do 23 questions, exam 1 of 2
Flaps, Balancers, Drag
Flap Types, Flutter
RPL Aerodynamic Design 2
Do 22 questions, exam 2 of 2
Trim, Tail Draggers
Slipstream, Pressure
RPL Aerody.. Forces
Do 21 questions, exam 1 of 3
Aerodynamics Forces, Vectors
A of A, Stalling, Airfoils
RPL Aerody.. Forces 2
Do 22 questions, exam 2 of 3
C of G, Weight, Thrust, Lift
A of A, Drag,Ground Effect
RPL Aerody.. Forces 3
Do 22 questions, exam 3 of 3
C of G, Weight, Thrust, Lift
A of A, Drag,Ground Effect
RPL Taxiing, TOFF & LDG
23 questions on taxiing, takeoff & landing. (added Dec 2018)
RPL Climbing
Do 15 questions
Angle, Rate
Performance, Scenarios
RPL Descending
Do 10 questions
Descending, Power, Weight
Wind, Wind Shear
RPL Manoeuvres 1
Do 15 questions, exam 1 of 2
Turns, Bank Angle, Balance
Load Factors, Calculations
RPL Manoeuvres 2
Do 26 questions, exam 2 of 2
Wind In Turns, Stalling IAS
Stalls, Wake Turbulence
Meteorology & Local Meteorology (MET)
RPL Meteorology 1
40 questions on RPL Meteorology (added Dec 2018)
RPL Meteorology 2
47 more questions on RPL Meteorology (added Dec 2018)
RPL Local Meteor…1
Do 10 questions
Fog & Frost. For BAK
taken from PPL Section
RPL Local Meteor…2
Do 15 questions
Storms. For BAK
taken from PPL Section
GAF & GPWT
This exam covers the new (Nov 17) GAF & GPWT. Refer to feedback half way down page.
Performance & Loading
Know the new fuel requirements, mainly for private day VFR fixed reserves.
Know your takeoff and landing performance charts well. You will definitely get TO and LDG charts, and probably an Alpha, Bravo or Charlie loading system chart.
New Fuel Nov 2018
Major new fuel reserve times were introduced in Nov 2018. Use this for the latest style of calculations.
RPL C of G
Do 15 questions
C of G, Moments
Envelope
Loading Systems
Loading Questions, this exam is in early development, pls provide feedback.
Charts Advice
CASA identified charts as a cause of fails. Make sure you read this section.
RPL Loading & Performance
50 questions. Make sure you download the PPL/CPL Workbook here. Know Alpha Bravo Charlie Day VFR Workbook and TO & LDG perfromance charts..
RPL PPL CPL Workbook
Make sure you know this workbook inside out and back to front except the Echo loading system.
RPL Performance 1
Do 16 questions
Density & Pressure Alt
TORA, TODA, Charts etc
RPL Performance 2
Do 16 questions
Takeoff Performance
Surfaces etc
RPL Perfromance 3
Do 40 questions, IAS, TAS, CAS
Calculations,Taken from PPL
Human Factors & TEM
You wont get examined very deeply on any of these, but expect to see some Human Factors about hypoxia, vision, smoking and alcohol. TEM just know the basics of the 3 types and an example of each.
Human Factors
Use these RAA HF exams. Focus on Final Prep 1 & 2 and pay close attention to times for alcohol and hypoxia.
TEM
Threat and error management used to be CPL. CASA is sneaking more and more of it into RPL and PPL.
Radio
RTF Alphabet
Do 26 questions
As Multi choice or
Fill In the Blank
RPL Radio & Comm’s
Do 20 questions
Radio & Communications
Mayday Pan. More at bottom↓
RPL Navigation
RPL Navigation
Do 15 questions
Navigation. For BAK
taken from PPL Section
Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) Syllabus Exams
RPL GNSS
28 questions on GNSS ( GPS & GLONASS ) (added Dec 2018)
BAK Direction Distance Speed Velocity
Do 33 questions on direction, distance velocity (added Dec 2018)
BAK Fuel Oil & Engine Handling
Do 29 questions on fuel oil and engine handling (added Dec 2018)
BAK Time Units Physics
Do 35 questions on time, time conversion, units of measure, basic physics (added Dec 2018)
RPL Engine & Carby
Do 15 questions
Engine, Strokes
Carby, Carb Ice
RPL Oil & Magneto
Do 20 questions
Oil System, Oils
Magneto, Spark Plugs
RPL Electrical System
Do 20 questions
Battery, Alternator, Circuit Breakers
Starter, Bus Bar, Fuses
RPL Fuel System
Do 15 questions
Octane, Mixture, Gravity
Pumps, Contamination
RPL Instruments
Do 25 questions
Gyro, AH, AI, DG
Turn & Bank, Compass
RPL Cockpit
Do 10 questions
IAS, Artificial Horizon
Weights & Configurations
Helicopter Exams
Helicopter
New – July 2018
Helicopter specific questions for RPL (H) and PPL (H)
Reference: VFRG (H)
Helicopter 2
New – July 2018
Helicopter specific questions for RPL (H) and PPL (H)
Reference: VFRG (H)
Do these and the RPL Syllabus first. You must be able to score in the mid 90’s in every one of these, or you are not ready.
Tips for candidates whose schools have internal BAK exams.
PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THIS WITH NON MEMBERS
The BAK is usually an internal set exam and does vary from flight school to flight school.
Topics to cover include:
Aerodrome symbols and markings
Right of way
Flights over water
VMC for different classes of airspace
How low can you fly to the ground
Privileges and limitations of RPL
Smoking near aircraft
Drugs and alcohol
Max operating altitude
Last light requirements
Prohibited, restricted and danger areas
Low flying
Aerobatic flights
Control airspace separation
Airspace classes
Where to find airfield information
Flight above clouds
Formation flying
VTC chart symbology
Accidents and incidents
Carriage of passengers
Transponder codes
Aircraft eligible to fly in controlled airspace
See and avoid.
Which way to turn in emergency collision avoidance
Fuel and pre-flight check requirements
Distance from aerodrome allowed
Local radio frequencies
These will be in our RPL and PPL section
PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THIS WITH NON MEMBERS
IMPORTANT – Recent Feedback
PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THIS WITH NON MEMBERS
Distance behind other aircraft for takeoff weighing 2000kg on a 1000m runway – crosses the upwind end of the runway
Minimum hours required for RPL 25
When are land breezes most likely –evening
Stall angle is determined by – airflow over wings, stall angle unaffected by weight, etc
How much does x number of litres of avgas weigh refer to conversion table in vfrg
How low can you fly over water 500 ft
What cones indicate a damaged tarmac area – red and white
When to wear a seat belt below 1000 ft
Pressure height, density height you need to calculate an exact figure
What type of rain associates with nimbocumulus cloud heavy rain?
Dangers of wind-shear – loss of headwind?
Interpret a synoptic chart
3 marks – Takeoff chart – max takeoff weight – exact figure
3 marks – landing chart – distance required – exact figure
3 marks – loading system bravo – how much baggage can be carried based on set figures…ensure litres are converted to pounds conversion table in the vfrg. exact figure
How is a moment calculated?
The voltage is provided by alternator and battery etc
Level out from climb, what do you need to do to the aoa as the speed increases
Wake turbulence is worse on a – still day, wet day, windy day etc
Dangers of incorrect fuel – detonation etc
Where does the oil go If the oil filer is blocked – I selected the oil filter bypass?
What happens to the instruments when you turn on the ground – AH, turn co-ordinator, balance ball etc
Number of landings to carry passengers – 3 take off and landings in 90 days?
Strongly Advise: print out the ppl/cpl casa workbook to practice the loading sheets, borrow a vfrg to become familiar with it
PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THIS WITH NON MEMBERS
CASA Exam information
Contains info on times, cost, permitted materials and more.
RPL and PPL go here : https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/rpl-and-ppl-exams
For CPL go here: https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/cpl-exams
Visual Flight Rules Guide (aka VFRG)
The VFRG is going to be incredibly useful in the RPL and PPL exams. You must have an official hard copy.
The online version is available here: http://vfrg.casa.gov.au/
Highly Relevant CAAP’s
CAAP 92-1 ALA’s
CAAP 234 Guidelines For Aircraft Fuel Requirements
Draft version of CAAP 234-2 Guidelines For Aircraft Fuel Requirements has excellent fuel reserve diagrams, last 2 pages
CAAP 235 Carriage & Restraint Of Small Children In Aircraft
CAAP 166 Operations In The Vicinity Of Non-Controlled Aerodromes
CASA is preparing a CAAP for flight crew on the effects of scuba diving on flying
All CASA legislative and advisory instruments available here
CASA is preparing a CAAP for flight crew on the effects of scuba diving on flying
Advice on scuba diving information
CASA is preparing a CAAP for flight crew on the effects of scuba diving on flying, including recommendations on how long an aircrew member should not fly following a particular scuba diving session. This CAAP will provide recommendations based on recent medical findings. Until this is published, only the general aspects of the effect of scuba diving on flying (but not the associated time constraints) will be examined. When the CAAP is published, candidates and instructors shall refer to the CAAP as the ‘master’ reference for the study of this CPL topic.
In the meanwhile, for readers seeking guidance on how long they should not fly after a scuba diving session, they are advised to refer to their own aviation medical experts.
Even though the above is on the CASA CPL Exams page, I know for a fact they have questions on the heights that scuba recommendations affect and the hours between deco or non-deco dives and flying.
Highly Relevant CAO’s
Most of the CAO’s 20. ######
20.2 Precautions Before Flight
20.11 Emergency Equipment & Pax Control In emergencies
CAO 20.16.3 Carriage Of Persons
CAO 20.7.4 Aeroplane Weight & Performance Limitations < 5700kg Private
CAO 20.9 Precautions In Refueling….
CAO 29.5 Air Services Operations – Dropping Articles From Aircraft
All CASA legislative and advisory instruments available here
Highly Relevant CASR
61.112 – 61.118 Flying As A Student Pilot
61.120 / 61.125 Operations Wwith/without Radio Licence
61.16 Grant Of Flight Crew Licences
61.375 / 61.380 / 61.390 / 61.395 Limitations On Exercise Of Privileges Of Pilot Licence
61.400 Flight Reviews
61.405 / 61.410 Medical Requirements
61.420 Documents To Be Carried
61.422 English Language Requirements
61.755 Design Features Requiring Endorsements
61.430 Taxi, 61.435 / 61.1227 Radio
61.460 – 61.500 RPL
61.505 – 61.515 PPL
61.525 Training Requirments
67.235 Pregnancy
67.265 / 67.272 Obligations To Tell CASA Of Medical Changes / Impaired Flying
All CASA legislative and advisory instruments available here
Highly Relevant AIP
The AIP is to big to list all relevant items, know whats in it and how to find things in it during your exam. The VFRG will be quicker for most things.
****Learn to use the contents starting on approx page 19*****
AIP ENR 1.4-1 to 13 Airspace Classifications
AIP ENR 1.14-1 to 10 Accidents and Incidents and Reporting
All CASA legislative and advisory instruments available here
Highly Relevant CAR
Part 1 Reg 2 (6) – (10) Definitions ~
CAR’s For Flight Rules 149-159 Towing, Dropping, Picking Up People, Parachute Ops, Public Gatherings, Low Flying, Radio Failure
CAR 143 -144 Firearms Carriage & Discharge
CAR 150 Dropping Articles
CAR 156 Flight Over Public Gatherings
CAR’s For Rules Of The Air 161 – 163 Right Of Way & Collision Prevention
CAR 166-166E For Non-Controlled Aerodromes & CAR 167 Is Controlled Aerodromes
CAR 170 – 174D VFR Rules 175-181 IFR Rules
CAR 182-203 Signals, 226 Dual Controls**** , 227 -248 Know where to find them if needed.
General Ops CAR’s 249 Prohibited Pax, 251 Seatbelts***, 252 Emergency Systems, 252A ELT,, 254 Do Not Obstruct Exits,
255 Smoking** , 253 Life Saving Equipment****** , 256 Intoxicate Pilots**** , CAR 256A Carriage Of Animals***, 257 Aerodrome Met Minima
258 Flights Over Water ******
Schedule 8 Maintenance That Can Be Carried Out By Pilots ~pg37
All CASA legislative and advisory instruments available here
CAR is allowed int he exam and can be very useful if you to used the index.
Highly Relevant Charts & Nav Gear For PPL
Sydney, Townsville & Bourke WACs, AUS PCA, ERSA, Learn To Use Your Flight Calculator (Dist, Time, Fuel)
General Helpful
CAAP’s Civil Aviaiton Advisory Publications – Read In Conjunction With CAR’s
CAR Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 Most Needed Stuff Is In Vol 3
CAR Volume 3 Covers Radio, Aerodromes, ATS, Flight Rules****, Signals and more.
CAA Civil Aviation Act – Mainly Aimed At Regulators Not Pilots
The RPLA exam is based primarily on the requirements of Part 61, MOS Schedule 3, Units 1.1.1 BAKC and 1.1.2 RBKA.
Unit 1.1.1 BAKC: Basic aeronautical knowledge – all aircraft categories
Unit 1.1.2 RBKA: Basic aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane
You will also need a hard copy of THE VISUAL FLIGHT RULES GUIDE [VFRG]
Available from a range of places including http://www.vfrg.com.au