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Buy Preparation SoftwareIntroduced in 1997 by People Technologies Ltd, PILAPT® (Pilot Aptitude Test) is a computerised pilot aptitude test that serves to assess pilot candidates for a multitude of roles in the commercial and military aviation industries.
Consisting of up to eight different tests, the PILAPT® computerised pilot aptitude test is used worldwide, undertaken by more than 70,000 candidates in twenty countries and offered in eleven different languages.
Like Aon (Cut-e), ADAPT and COMPASS, the PILAPT® assessment is a popular method of assessment used in the evaluation of professional pilot candidates.
The PILAPT® Pilot Assessment includes the following modules:
The Mathematics test module incorporated in the PILAPT® pilot assessment evaluates candidate ability in mathematical comprehension, requiring application of basic and advanced mathematical concepts to calculate the required answers.
This test module comprises questioning in areas such as complex operation, conversion of units, fractions and percentages, estimation of mean and mode, as well as probability, powers, roots, calculation of areas, volumes and spaces, and also includes questioning which require understanding of equations used in speed, distance and time calculations.
No. of Questions: 15
Time Available: 10 Minutes
Use our Maths for PILAPT® activity in both Normal Mode and Training Mode to benefit from realistic simulations of questioning, as well as the exact topics presented in the above module.
Additionally, use this activity in Customisation Mode to manipulate your exam environment and in CoPilot Mode to isolate and improve your weaknesses.
The Deviation Indicator test module incorporated in the PILAPT® pilot assessment evaluates candidate hand-to-eye coordination (also known as motor control) competencies, requiring candidate input to centre an erratically moving crosshair on to a fixed target.
In addition to the above task, this test module also requires concurrent completion of a secondary task, requiring the candidate to listen to a series of numbers.
This test module specifically evaluates Compensatory Tracking, a key competency required of the professional pilot role.
No. of Tasks: Infinite
Time Available: 10 Minutes
Use our Crosshairs activity in Normal Mode to engage with realistic simulations of the above module.
Additionally, use a USB Joystick when using this activity on computer, or manipulate On-Screen Joysticks when using this activity on iPad or Android tablet.
The Concentration test module incorporated in the PILAPT® pilot assessment evaluates candidate monitoring ability and the ability to concentrate, requiring observation of a changing collection of coloured letters or symbols contained within a grid.
In this test module, the candidate must confirm when those coloured letters or symbols shown correspond with a horizontal and vertical axis.
No. of Tasks: Infinite
Time Available: 10 Minutes
Use our Coloured Letters activity in Normal Mode to engage with realistic simulations of the above module.
The Hands test module incorporated in the PILAPT® pilot assessment evaluates candidate ability in spatial transformation, requiring observation of audio statements and subsequent interrogation of three figures, each holding a square or circle, to confirm the quantity of those figures which comply with the statement.
No. of Tasks: Infinite
Time Available: 10 Minutes
Use our Puppets activity in Normal Mode to engage with realistic simulations of the above module.
The Patterns test module incorporated in the PILAPT® pilot assessment evaluates candidate ability to concentrate, requiring interrogation of two images and subsequent identification of the presence of an outlined shape.
In this test module, each of the two images are comprised of a number of connecting lines, and either one, both or neither of the images contain an outlined shape.
No. of Tasks: Infinite
Time Available: 10 Minutes
Use our Hidden 1 and Hidden 2 activities in both Normal Mode and Training Mode to benefit from realistic simulations of the above module.
The Trax test module incorporated in the PILAPT® pilot assessment evaluates candidate hand-to-eye coordination (also known as motor control) competencies requiring candidate input to fly an aircraft through a series of procedurally-generated boxes.
This test module specifically evaluates Pursuit Tracking, a key competency required of the professional pilot role.
No. of Tasks: Infinite
Time Available: 10 Minutes
Use our Tracking activity in both Normal Mode and Training Mode to improve your hand-to-eye coordination in preparation for the above module.
Additionally, use a USB Joystick when using this activity on computer, or manipulate On-Screen Joysticks when using this activity on iPad or Android tablet.
The Capacity test module incorporated in the PILAPT® pilot assessment evaluates multi-tasking and hand-to-eye coordination (also known as motor control) competencies, incorporating the previously-undertaken Deviation Indicator, along with two other concurrent tasks.
In this test module, the two secondary tasks require the candidate to monitor a changing countdown, announced audibly and observe a collection of changing coloured shapes.
No. of Tasks: Infinite
Time Available: 10 Minutes
Use our Shapes and Crosshairs activities in Normal Mode to engage with realistic simulations of the above module.
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What is the pass mark for the PILAPT® pilot assessment?
Many pilot aptitude tests do not have a fixed threshold (or pass mark), but rather indicate the pilot candidate's overall performance and suitability using a variety of different methods - many of which are emulated within our software. Rather than worrying about a specific pass mark, the better approach is to focus on comprehensive preparation that maximizes your chances of success within each part of the PILAPT® pilot assessment. Our industry-leading pilot preparation software provides that comprehensive preparation, helping you to develop the essential sklls, familiarity with assessment and confidence needed to perform at your best. If you have any questions about the PILAPT® pilot assessment, please contact us.
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