This is a topic that comes up often… what’s the best way to tackle the flight planning exam?

You’ve spent all this time studying, making sure you’re planning the most efficient way, let’s make sure you are sitting....

One of the most common questions I get from people studying ATPL Flight Planning is… “What is the tolerance for the exam?”

While it may sound like a straightforward question, the answer is not quite so simple...

You’ve gotten to that point, you may have just finished your CPL or you may have been working in the industry for years, but you’ve got to the point where you want to sit your ATPL’s and progress your career...

Becoming a pilot is tough. You’ve earned your private license and passed your commercial exams. You’re on your way to realising your dream of flying for an airline...

ATPL Flight Planning is a very time-critical exam. There are a few things you can do to save valuable time. The most important thing is being confident in the exam and knowing what steps to take for every question. If you still find yourself stumbling through exams, keep practicing!

The ATPL Performance and Loading exam is often regarded as one of the easier exams- but I dare to challenge this misconception! It has a varied syllabus that includes extensive theory, as well as the practical application of the Boeing 727 charts.

While it sounds like a boring and straight forward topic, using your calculator to its full potential can save you huge amounts of time in the exam!

Specific ground range (SGR) is very important for the ATPL Flight Planning exam, especially relating to PNR questions. SGR is a measurement of the kilograms of fuel burnt per nautical mile flown.