The PPL Learning Objectives
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 25
The CAA's GA e-Exams system is used for Part-FCL PPL(A) and PPL(H) theoretical knowledge exams. The same PPL(H) exams also support LAPL(H).
The exams are computer based and drawn from the CAA's question bank. The published learning objectives define the theoretical knowledge covered in each subject and provide the references used by the exam system.
When you score more than 50%, your Knowledge Deficiency Report (KDR) lists the learning-objective references for questions answered incorrectly. Cross-check those codes against the relevant CAP2090 syllabus to identify the areas to revise. A code such as 021.02.01.01 takes you to a precise line in the syllabus without revealing the exam question or answer. The CAA keeps question wording and answers secure.
PPL learning objectives
The learning-objective PDFs for each subject are attached below, so you can download them directly from this article and keep them to hand while you study.
Together, the documents cover nine exam subjects: Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Flight Performance and Planning, Human Performance, Meteorology, Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight and Communications. Aeroplanes and helicopters share most of the learning objectives, with the relevant documents provided below.
In which order should you take the PPL exams?
There is no prescribed order for the nine PPL exams. A practical sequence is:
Air Law
Operational Procedures
Human Performance
Aircraft General Knowledge
Principles of Flight
Meteorology
Navigation
Communications
Flight Performance and Planning
How many questions are in each PPL exam and how long do they take?
The exams contain 12 to 16 questions and last 20 to 50 minutes:
Air Law: 16 questions, 35 minutes
Operational Procedures: 12 questions, 30 minutes
Human Performance: 12 questions, 25 minutes
Aircraft General Knowledge: 16 questions, 35 minutes
Principles of Flight: 12 questions, 35 minutes
Meteorology: 16 questions, 50 minutes
Navigation: 12 questions, 45 minutes
Communications: 12 questions, 20 minutes
Flight Performance and Planning: 12 questions, 45 minutes
You need at least 75% to pass each exam.
How should you prepare for the PPL exams?
Start with the attached learning objectives and use your KDR codes to focus any revision after an exam. QuizAero Bitesize is our online ground school, covering the PPL theoretical knowledge subjects with concise lessons and realistic practice questions that reflect the e-Exam format. The short video below shows how QuizAero can support your preparation across all nine subjects.
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