The Dispatch for Aspiring Pilots activity, which provides mathematical questioning influenced by real-world aviation scenarios and aids preparation for the first stage of the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy as well the latter stage of the TUI UK MPL Cadet Scheme, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Questioning on a broad collection of topics, ranging from aircraft performance, fuel calculations and meteorological mathematics, to descent and climb planning, weight and balance, as well as speed, distance and time.
- Difficulty equivalent to mathematical knowledge at GCSE Higher Level or above, representing ideal preparation for aspiring pilots and cadet scheme selection processes.
- 200+ Questions, sorted in to 8 topics, and accompanied by comprehensive Explanations, accessible during Training Mode or provided in Feedback when using Normal Mode.
- A Customisation Mode which permits adjustment of activity duration, question quantity and those topics presented to the candidate.
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
A Search Function is introduced to the Activity sections of our software, enabling candidates to rapidly search for activities by aptitude test, airline, flying school, cadet or scheme or skill.
This function compliments the existing structured sections of our software, ensuring that candidates preparing for a particular assessment may expeditiously find the resources they need to fly past the competition.
The Situational Judgement activity, which aids preparation for the first stage of the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Questioning incorporating an extensive collection of different aviation workplace scenarios, helping candidates to familiarise themselves with this style of testing and to improve decision-making, judgement and understanding of appropriate responses.
- Topics incorporate assessment of decision-making, professional judgment, safety priorities, communication skills, crew resource management, adherence to procedures, security awareness and customer service.
- 200+ Questions are accompanied by comprehensive Explanations, accessible during Training Mode or provided in Feedback when using Normal Mode.
- A Customisation Mode which permits adjustment of activity duration and question quantity.
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
Owing to the popularity of our preparation software, a comprehensive upgrade to our server infrastructure is implemented and provides the following benefits:
- Greatly improved software loading times, particularly during busier periods, preventing interruption or delay to preparation.
- Increased capacity for further concurrent users, ensuring that more pilot candidates may use our software.
- Improved reliability and stability for all devices.
- Future capability to implement more complex functionalities that will aid candidate preparation.
The PFD activity, which provides realistic simulation of both the Advanced COMPASS™ Test and the latter stage of the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy assessment, undergoes substantial modification to incorporate the following improvements:
- Improved Flight Mechanics, including a Realism Toggle to better simulate the operation of a modern jet aircraft.
- Improved Accuracy Logging and use of Standardised Results accompanied by Chart Breakdown.
- Improved Intensity Adjustment to permit graduated preparation and use of Easy, Normal and Hard settings.
- Re-worked Training Mode with improved user interface and greater accessibility on a variety of devices.
- Re-worked Flight Director function to provide automated guidance in pitch and bank.
- Re-worked Controller Settings to provide full compatibility with the Logitech X52/X56 Flight Control System as well as other joystick, rudder pedal and throttle controller combinations.
- Introduction of a 3D External View function to display a 3D-rendered representation of a view from the cockpit window, aiding in spatial awareness and familiarity with aircraft control.
- Introduction of a North-Orientated Plan View of the aircraft flightpath, viewed from an isometric perspective and shown with a target heading line to aid spatial awareness.
- Introduction of Throttle Gauges to improve situational awareness and understand delay in engine response to throttle changes.
A new section containing those activities which provide support for the Predictive Index (PI), a blended assessment typically employed by Vueling as part of their selection process, is added to our software to enable preparation for this test type. In particular, the various question types of this assessment are broken down in to different activities, permitting focused preparation by candidates. These activities include the following features:
- A broad range of Question Types that effectively and realistically emulate the styles of questioning posed in the real assessment.
- Comprehensive and extensive Explanations are provided for each question,
- Additional functionality such as Training Mode and Customisation Mode to further preparation.
- Compatibility across all devices and screen sizes to permit access by all candidates.
A series of bug fixes and improvements are applied to the 'Manoeuvre' activity, which provides realistic preparation prior to computerised assessments undertaken at organisations such as FTE Jerez.
In particular, improvements are made to the rendering and sizing of those movable objects displayed on screen to ensure greater compatibility with a broader range of devices.
Our server and database management are improved to accommodate an increase in pilot candidates using our software to prepare for pilot assessments, ensuring faster delivery to web browsers.
- Caching is introduced server-side to permit faster delivery of the software to web browsers.
- Usage of a Content Delivery Network is increased to support the growing variety of activities offered by the software.
- Expansion Plans for hardware are established to accommodate the increasing number of clients and maintain software performance.
The Patterns activity, which aids preparation for the Sova Assessment most commonly found within the TUI UK Cadet Pilot Programme selection process, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Questioning incorporating an extensive collection of differing types of questioning, helping to exercise candidate understanding of grid-based inductive reasoning, and in particular, the ability to decode positioning and transformative relationships.
- 45 Questions are accompanied by comprehensive Explanations, accessible during Training Mode or provided in Feedback when using Normal Mode.
- A Customisation Mode which permits adjustment of activity duration and question quantity.
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
The Abstract activity, which aids preparation for the Sova Assessment most commonly found within the TUI UK Cadet Pilot Programme selection process, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Questioning incorporating an extensive collection of differing types of questioning, helping to exercise candidate understanding of abstract reasoning, and in particular, the decoding of complex visual patterns and spatial relationships portrayed using a varied assortment of geometric elements, symbols and binary states.
- 100+ Questions are accompanied by comprehensive Explanations, accessible during Training Mode or provided in Feedback when using Normal Mode.
- A Customisation Mode which permits adjustment of activity duration and question quantity.
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
The Problem Solving activity, which aids preparation for the airBaltic Pilot Academy assessment, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Questioning incorporating a broad variety of scenarios, helping to exercise candidate understanding of linear ordering, solving of age-related problems, probabilistic questions and aiding familiarisation of distribution and arrangement, set theory and counting, as well as cost and share distribution questions.
- 200+ Questions are accompanied by Explanations, accessible during Training Mode or provided in Feedback when using Normal Mode.
- A Customisation Mode which permits selection of questions from different topics, as well as adjustment of activity duration and question quantity.
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
The Coordination activity, which aids preparation for the Vienna Test System assessment such as that used by Smartwings and LOT Polish Airlines, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- Multiple difficulties and time limits available.
- A Training Mode which offers the ability to pause and resume gameplay, as well as to enable or disable various types of motion - e.g. roll, lateral and size-based.
- Plug-and-play compatibility with USB joystick controllers and USB rudder pedals.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
The Path activity, which aids preparation for the Vienna Test System assessment such as that used by Smartwings and LOT Polish Airlines, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- Infinite path generation, ensuring limitless preparation opportunities for pilot candidates.
- A Training Mode which offers the ability to pause and resume gameplay, reverse path direction, display colour-coded accuracy zones, regenerate the path and demonstrate progression of the ball along the path.
- Plug-and-play compatibility with dual USB joystick controllers.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
A further 120 questions on Speed, Distance & Time, The Rule of Three and Percentages are added to the Word Problems activity, helping to prepare candidates for assessment at FTE Jerez and aiding preparation for undertaking the DLR, as well as Vienna Test System assessments.
- Questions are modelled on real-world aviation scenarios and are representative of those questions posed in testing found in the FTE Jerez, DLR and Vienna Test System assessments.
- All questions are accompanied by Explanations, accessible during Training Mode or provided in Feedback when using Normal Mode.
A further 70 questions on Logarithms are added to the Maths for TestAir360™ activity, helping to prepare candidates for assessment at the Wizz Air Pilot Academy.
- Questions span basic evaluation and properties of logarithms, changing of base formulae, domain considerations, equations and real-world applications.
- All questions are accompanied by Explanations, accessible during Training Mode or provided in Feedback when using Normal Mode.
The Simulate activity, which emulates a test module found within the DLR assessment used by Lufthansa, Luxair and Turkish Airlines, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- Function to display an Artificial Horizon to aid improvement of situational awareness.
- Options to modify Intensity on a scale, to enable or disable Realism and to apply Turbulence to each instrument.
- A Training Mode which offers the ability to pause and resume gameplay, as well as to disable and enable instruments.
- Plug-and-play compatibility with USB joystick controllers.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
The Tasks activity, which emulates a test module found within the Vienna Test System assessment such as that used by Smartwings and LOT Polish Airlines, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- Infinite question generation, ensuring limitless preparation opportunities for pilot candidates.
- A Training Mode which offers the ability to pause and resume gameplay, and receive real-time feedback.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
The question count for our ATPL & Technical Knowledge activities more than doubles in size, helping to provide greater preparation for experienced pilot candidates.
- Each area of the ATPL syllabus receives a large quantity of new questions, representative of questioning posed in assessments and interviews at airlines.
- All questions are accompanied by contextually-written Explanations that aim to assist pilot candidates with expanding subject area knowledge.
The Colours activity, which emulates a test module found within the Vienna Test System assessment such as that used by Smartwings and LOT Polish Airlines, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- Comprehensive compatibility with USB Foot Pedals with option to establish Custom Keys/Keyboard Layouts.
- A Training Mode which offers the ability to disable and tasks, as well as to pause and resume gameplay.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
The Syllogisms activity, which tasks candidates with evaluating statements about groups, conditions, and properties to identify valid conclusions from given premises, and which emulates a test module found within the KLM Flight Academy assessment, is created and incorporates the following features:
- 100+ Questions on a variety of Syllogisms, accompanied by comprehensive Explanations.
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- A Training Mode which offers instant feedback and the ability to pause and resume gameplay.
A series of bug fixes and improvements are applied to the 'Crew Room' collaborative forum to improve usability for pilot candidates.
In particular, improvements are made to forum functionality on iPad and smartphone, and the forum is made more efficient to reduce loading times on all devices.
The Analogies activity, which tasks candidates with identifying the relationship between a given pair of words and emulates a test module found within the KLM Flight Academy assessment, is created and incorporates the following features:
- 100+ Questions on a variety of Word Analogies, accompanied by easy-to-understand Explanations.
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- A Training Mode which offers instant feedback and the ability to pause and resume gameplay.
A collaborative forum, appropriately named the Crew Room, is introduced, providing a space for pilot candidates at all stages of their careers to connect, support and motive each other. This forum is provided to new and existing clients at no cost, and is offered with life-time access, permitting a client to continue engaging with other candidates after their subscription has elapsed. The Crew Room includes the following features:
- Dedicated sections for each Airline, Flying School and Cadet Scheme assessment.
- Unique and automated aviation-themed username generation to maintain privacy.
- Offered on a life-time access basis, and moderated hourly by staff.
- Compatibility across all devices and screen sizes to permit access by all candidates.
- UI/UX which enables fast topic creation and responses, ensuring candidates can focus on their preparation.
The Checking activity, which emulates a test module found within the SHL assessment and first stage of the BA Speedbird Pilot Academy selection process, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Emulation of three different question styles - Table Comparison, Code Sheet Checking and Data Comparison.
- Infinite and randomised question generation to permit extensive practice.
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- A Training Mode which offers instant feedback and the ability to pause and resume gameplay.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
Following a last-minute client request, we've created the Recognition activity, which emulates a test module found within the Aon/Cut-E assessment, and in particular, the Ryanair assessment. This activity incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- Advanced logic to generate infinite questioning of varying complexity.
- A Training Mode which offers instant feedback, in-game explanations when an Explanation Button is used and the ability to pause and resume gameplay.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
The Manoeuvre activity, which emulates a test module found within the Aon/Cut-E assessment, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- A Training Mode which offers the ability to pause and resume gameplay and a Hint Button to reduce the difficulty of particularly-challenging questions.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
Our Real-Time Support function is improved to provide a better user-experience and now incorporates Signposting which enables us to provide support and guidance with greater clarity during conversation.
The Jump activity, which emulates a test module found within the Vienna Test System assessment such as that used by Smartwings and LOT Polish Airlines, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- A Training Mode which offers the ability to pause and resume gameplay.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
The Sonic activity, which emulates a test module found within the Aon/Cut-E assessment, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- A Training Mode which allows increase or decrease of speed, as well as the option to enable or disable tasks and the ability to pause and resume gameplay.
- Accompanying User Guide, Visual Walkthrough and Explainer Video to aid with candidate preparation.
An Equate activity, which emulates a test module found within the TestAir360 and DLR assessments, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- A Training Mode which allows display of Explanations during gameplay.
- A Customisation Mode which permits selection of questions of varying difficulty, as well as adjustment of activity duration and question quantity.
A unique Real-Time Support system is introduced, permitting clients to speak directly with the team from within our software. The Real-Time Support system may be accessed from nearly every part of the software, operating in a similar way to contemporary instant messaging and enables our team to provide fast, friendly and comprehensive support on-demand to clients between 9AM to 9PM UK time.
The Numbers activity, which emulates a test module found within the TestAir360 and DLR assessments is modified to provide greater realism.
- An additional mode, 'Normal', is introduced to better mimic the testing included in TestAir360 assessments.
- The existing functionality, which is suitable for preparation prior to DLR assessments, is now contained within a mode called 'Reverse'.
The Rotating Cubes activity, which emulates a test module found within the TestAir360 and DLR assessments is joined by a Rotating Cubes Simulator that displays a cube in 3D space and enables manipulation by the user.
This simulator may be used to manipulate the cube on computer, tablet and smartphone, and may also demonstrate the rotations applied to a cube from an audio statement presented within the Rotating Cubes activity, thus permitting enhanced user preparation for this particular test module.
A Rotating Cubes activity, which emulates a test module found within the TestAir360 and DLR assessments, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- A Training Mode which allows display of Explanations during gameplay.
- Inclusion of an accompanying Rotating Cubes Simulator to demonstration rotation of each cube in 3D space.
A Feedback System is introduced, permitting clients to provide feedback regarding their recently completed assessments. On submission of feedback, the client automatically receives a complimentary three-day subscription as a token of appreciation, both from ourselves and on behalf other pilot candidates.
The Capacity activity, which provides realistic simulation of the British Airways EAGLE Test is further modified to incorporate a Virtual Keyboard, enhancing user experience on iPad and tablet devices.
The PFD activity, which provides realistic simulation of a Primary Flight Display is modified to incorporate the following improvements:
- Turbulence Setting which may be enabled or disabled by axis to increase or decrease difficulty.
- Realism Setting to further enhance realistic flight dynamics of the simulated aircraft.
- Axis Selection to enable further fine-tuning of connected USB Controllers.
An Announcement System is introduced, enabling delivery of important messages, announcements and updates directly to clients within the software.
A Balance activity, which emulates a test module found within the TestAir360 assessment, is created and incorporates the following features:
- Full iPad compatibility using on-screen buttons.
- A Training Mode which allows for a reduction in difficulty during client familiarisation.
- Realistically simulated physics used in-activity.
The Capacity activity, which provides realistic simulation of the British Airways EAGLE Test is modified to incorporate the following improvements:
- Inclusion of TRK Miles (Track Miles) Calculations during activity duration.
- Realistic and Random Modes to enable further preparation.
- Expansion of activity timings, allowing for between 5 and 30 minutes of interaction.
- Introduction of Maths for Capacity standalone activity, enabling practice of TRK Miles and ROC/ROD questioning.