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                        <title>CPL Megapost - 2025</title>
                        <link>https://bobtait.com.au/community/cpl/cpl-megapost---2025-8018/</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, I’ve just passed CMET today and also finished all my CASA exams for the year. For context, I’m doing an integrated course and started my PPL training earlier this year. This yea...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi everyone, I’ve just passed CMET today and also finished all my CASA exams for the year. For context, I’m doing an integrated course and started my PPL training earlier this year. This year I was able to do 4 CPL exams (CHUF, CADA, CSYA,CMET). I’ve got Law, Performance, Nav and IREX next year but thankfully I won’t have to worry about them for 4+ months. I thought now that I’ve passed, I believe it’s best to help everyone out who may be about to sit these exams.

CHUF (93%)
My first CPL exam. This subject wasn’t too bad, apart from TEM. I used Bobs book and PPE mostly for this, and I also referred to CASA’s TEM bookletTEM booklet for a further deep dive, as well as their AC on teaching and assessing non-technical skills so I knew the exact terminology to use. Some of the TEM questions in the exam literally depended on you having read these linked documents, so if you’re sitting CHUF and want to score high or pass, these are a must. Apart from that, it was mostly basic questions in eyes, ears, sleep credits, effects of alcohol and drugs, visual illusions on approach, monitored cockpits and crew coordination, etc. Nothing too new or out of left-field in this one as long as you read the question properly.

CADA (98%)
Aerodynamics, my favourite subject, but obviously, there’s more behind the score. Before I sat this, I read through so many posts on this forum, and that helped orient me for the kinds of questions I was going to be asked. Buying Bobs practice exams helped as well, and reading through the book and doing the exercises was a godsend. Reading CASA’s AC on wake turbulence was very helpful too. What I didn’t expect, at least for CADA, was that this exam felt nearly nothing different to Bobs practice exams. There were a couple of unique questions especially on aircraft stability and wake turbulence, but I found that If you just read Bob’s book carefully, take extensive notes, and in your spare time watch some videos on topics you’re struggling on, this subject will be very kind to you.

CSYA (95%)
From the get-go, I knew this subject was going to be content-heavy. It’s the only CPL subject (so far) that I bought Rob Avery’s practice exams for. Nevertheless, I found AGK to be really enjoyable - I feel like this is the only CPL subject that is “truely CPL” rather than just PPL + a couple of minor additions tacked on. Learning about hydraulics, turbochargers, fire protection systems in particular was all cool stuff. I found the exam to be nicely balanced amongst all the things in Bob Tait’s textbook, except they were a bit heavy on turbochargers, MP and CSUs (rightfully so). Overall, if you know your carburettor icing, CHT indicatons, fuel systems, fire protection systems, fuel grades, fuel transducers, DG precession, electrical system indications, the effects of advancing throttle, or climbing or descending through critical altitude in a turbocharger with either a fixed or automatic waste gate you should be fine. Also be wary of a couple questions on mixture control and boost pump operations as well because I thought I had the hang of those but they still showed up on my KDR.

CMET (88%)
Honestly my least favourite subject. Not really because of the operational meteorology but rather the general MET stuff got me in the exam. CASA can ask you anything they want and it showed. Whether it be a line taken out from a pdf BOM document or Bob Tait’s book or PPE, be prepared to get asked anything, with their “most correct” scheme being added to the questions too. In a sense, I would say it’s good to have half the exam just be operational MET and TAFs and GAFs and GPWTs because it’s really the science part of met where things get ambiguous, at least for me. Anyhow, I’m still happy to get it out of the way.

Extra tidbits of advice -

1. DON’T second guess yourself, especially on the exam. This occurred a lot with CMET and you just have to compare that result with the other subjects to know that it statistically won’t help you. I knew this fact from the beginning, but still did it. Honestly, you have to “train”yourself to stick to your first answer. Just like training a muscle at the gym!
2. You can use ChatGPT to make sure you’re ingesting the material. I know people are mixed on this, but you can ask AI to generate a multiple choice exam based on the subject. Sometimes it’ll get a concept blatantly wrong, but you can use that as an opportunity to use your understanding of the subject to explain why it is wrong.
3. Use flash card apps like Anki, so you’re engaging your mind and going through those “ah crap! It was x instead of y” moments. That moment is going to be seared into your head much more than passively reading a sentence. That’s the whole point of flash cards anyway.
4. Read through these forums deeply. Reading these forums should be part of your study for any CASA exam.
5. Take breaks during your study. I didn’t with CMET.
6. Watch a LOT of South Park. In particular, you should pay attention to a big-boned, small kid in a red coat with a light-blue beanie. He sits on the couch eating Cheezy Poofs all day. That’s the person at CASA who writes these exams.

All jokes aside, I want to thank Bob Tait for his commitment and diligence, and everyone on this forum for your insights and your experiences. I love this industry as much as you all, and I’m excited for what lies ahead!

For those who are about to sit these exams, I’m happy to explain further if you still have any questions.

But until then, I’m off to 4 months of holidays and flying! Onwards and Upwards!]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Study order</title>
                        <link>https://bobtait.com.au/community/cpl/study-order-7488/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:48:19 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi all, 
About to start self study for the CPL exams, I have heard some say there is an order that is best to study &amp; complete the subjects in. Does anyone have any recommendations on this?]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi all, 
About to start self study for the CPL exams, I have heard some say there is an order that is best to study & complete the subjects in. Does anyone have any recommendations on this?]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>7/7 Passed First Go</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I wanted to pass on my thanks to Bob et al for putting together such helpful and practical texts. After just under two years, I&#039;ve finally completed my last exam - CFPA (Performance).

My ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[I wanted to pass on my thanks to Bob et al for putting together such helpful and practical texts. After just under two years, I've finally completed my last exam - CFPA (Performance).

My journey has been entirely self-study and (clearly) at a slower pace. I'm in my 30s, have a young family, a very hectic career and volunteer commitments - so if I can do it with Bob's texts, you definitely can too!

All told, I average 88% across my exams with my worst result being CADA (Aerodynamics) at 78% and strongest result being CSYA (Aircraft Gen. Knowledge) at 95%. I'm proud (and lucky!) that I didn't fail a single exam.

In the interests of paying it forward, here's some tips that worked for me:

When Studying

Book your exam three weeks out to keep the study period intense and avoid procrastination.

Try and book your exam for your peak performance time. If you work best in the morning, don't book an afternoon exam!

Work out your best learning time. In my case I got up at 4.30am every day for 1.5-2hrs of uninterrupted study before work.

Use the Pomodoro method. There's plenty of free timers about or apps for you phone. 

Do a chapter at a time and then make sure you're getting nearly all the exercises correct before proceeding.

Use physical or digital flash cards for key concepts. Ask a family member to test you on them by.

Consider using some paid practice exams. I've used Rob Avery and PilotPracticeExams. 

Try and chair fly the subject matter to make it more memorable and 'real'. For instance, do some P-charts for a random airport you've always wanted to visit. Plan out the fuel requirements for a Part 135 charter flight that your mates have hired you to take to Hamilton Island. Randomly check TAFs and METARs in NAIPS and decode them aloud. 

On The Day - Before The Exam

Arrive at the exam centre early and read over your notes and flash cards. Don't waste time chatting or getting anxious with others.

Down a coffee about 10 minutes before you enter the exam centre, but don't over-caffeinate.

When you're checked in to the exam centre, stand and stretch until they start reading the rules - you're going to be sitting for a while!

When they're reading the rules, do some quiet breathing exercises, clear your mind, and get focussed.

On The Day - During The Exam

Before you answer a question, write down any key formulas or concepts on the scribble paper.

Generally, I did all 1 mark questions first, skipping bigger questions.

If you aren't sure of an answer, mark the question and return later.

I used every minute available for every exam. Where I finished early, I took time to go back and review all my answers to check for CASA trick wording or errors in my working.

Good luck to anyone sitting these exams, and thanks again to Bob & Co for all that you do.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Performance</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[IMG_20230329_0001.pdf

Here it is. question 3 IMG_20230329_0001.pdf]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[IMG_20230329_0001.pdf

Here it is. question 3 IMG_20230329_0001.pdf]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Performance</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[G&#039;day Bob.
Busy studying away day after day. Even dreaming it in my sleep.

On Performance Exercise  5.11 question 3. IMG_20230329_0001.pdf 
Question states...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[G'day Bob.
Busy studying away day after day. Even dreaming it in my sleep.

On Performance Exercise  5.11 question 3. IMG_20230329_0001.pdf 
Question states, Find the minimum ballast fuel after using hard ballast.
I put 30 kg hard ballast in the nose
and then using your flow chart I put 15 kg hard ballast in the wing compartments.
This bought the CG in limits without using any ballast fuel.

However, on your answer it shows 17kg ballast fuel in the main tanks with no mention of using the wing compartments.

I am just unsure how I should answer during the exam.
I've attached a copy of my scribble sheet.

Love your work
Regards
Nic]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>CASA Time Limit on acquiring CPLH</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi,

I have seen somewhere online that there is a two year time limit to complete the 7 theory subjects for a CPLH.  2 years from the pass date of the first exam to be exact.

Is that ti...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi,

I have seen somewhere online that there is a two year time limit to complete the 7 theory subjects for a CPLH.  2 years from the pass date of the first exam to be exact.

Is that time limit just on the theory component?  Or the whole license including flight training and the final flight examination?

I'm on track to get the theory component done, but very slim chance of completing the lot.  Working full time, moving house etc.

Cheers]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Navigation</title>
                        <link>https://bobtait.com.au/community/cpl/navigation-7106/</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi guys !
can anybody explain to me what is true direction.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi guys !
can anybody explain to me what is true direction.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>All 7 CPL&#039;s done with the help of Bob and Co</title>
                        <link>https://bobtait.com.au/community/cpl/all-7-cpl&#039;s-done-with-the-help-of-bob-and-co-7101/</link>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hi all,

I finished all 7 CPL exams at the end of September, I&#039;ve been meaning to write this message for a while but have been busy studying for
IREX.

I took 5.5 months to complete all...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi all,

I finished all 7 CPL exams at the end of September, I've been meaning to write this message for a while but have been busy studying for
IREX.

I took 5.5 months to complete all 7, no fails, working part time and flying. The results are as follows and in order that i sat them;

CHUF - 93%
CADA - 85%
CSYA - 90%
CFPA - 96%
CMET - 85%
CNAV - 90%
CLWA - 83%

I would like to thank Bob and the team for all of your support and guidance during my studies, i will definitely recommend you to other pilots. Now it's time to continue my study with IREX so you can expect to hear a lot more from me in the forums haha!

Many thanks! :)]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>CPL Exams Passed 7/7</title>
                        <link>https://bobtait.com.au/community/cpl/cpl-exams-passed-7-7-6924/</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hello  BT Team, 

I passed my CHUF Exam today - last one of the CPL set. 
Just want to thank you for the excellent online practice exams and the effort that has gone in making them. 
Rig...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello  BT Team, 

I passed my CHUF Exam today - last one of the CPL set. 
Just want to thank you for the excellent online practice exams and the effort that has gone in making them. 
Right from the text books to the practice exams - they were really very helpful. 

Furthermore, BT Forum was very very helpful as well. 

Thanks once again for all your help. 

I am much relieved and looking to start studying IREX and then on ATPL.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>ALL EXAMS DONE AND DUSTED</title>
                        <link>https://bobtait.com.au/community/cpl/all-exams-done-and-dusted-6747/</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:16:16 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[After a few years of stop start, dummy spits, opting for PPL but only to realise quitting isn&#039;t an option, yesterday marked the completion of my CPL theory exams.  While I won&#039;t discuss any ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[After a few years of stop start, dummy spits, opting for PPL but only to realise quitting isn't an option, yesterday marked the completion of my CPL theory exams.  While I won't discuss any exam content (Hi Gavin et al, if you're reading!) everything you need are in Bobs books and practice tests......i say again, practice tests.  Some of my last 3 had exact questions.   While i have my own opinion on the exams, such as relevance to the real world (that i've actually been flying in for a few years), but if I can pass on one thing, do not try and memorise the content you need to understand it.  

I want to thank Bob and Stuart for answering all the questions and helping out.

Also, if you're remote and can't attend class, GET THE VIDEOS!  They are invaluable!!!!!

I have 16 flight hrs left (as per the syllabus) and getting closer each day.

 Good luck to all, there is light at the end of the tunnel...

Left you all a present as an attachment]]></content:encoded>
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