RPL/PPL - Bob Tait Aviation Theory Forum

RPL-N exam study

Justin — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:11:50 +0000

Hi guys,

I’m studying for my RPL-N exam. To make the most efficient use of my time, is there a recommendation of what chapters to study from volume 1 and 2 please?

Cheers!

How much of RPL/PPL study guide volume 2 is required for the RPL exam?

Mohammed Ali — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:58:12 +0000

As the title suggests I'm studying for my RPL exam and would like to know how much of Volume 2 is required for the RPL exam? Thanks.

Prepping for RPL exam. Besides Bob Tait's Book 1 and PPE, any other suggestions?

Mohammed Ali — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:46:16 +0000

Hi all, I'm currently studying and preparing for my RPL theory exam and revising Bob Tait's book 1 plus doing the pra ctice exams over at PPE. I also have a physical copy of the VFRG. Any other suggestions or recommendations that will assist with the exam? Appreciate any assistance, thanks!

Takeoff chart help

Josh — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:58:32 +0000

I'm trying to help my student, can someone explain how the answer is 785kg? Screenshot 2025-10-20 at 23.57.35.png Screenshot 2025-10-20 at 23.21.35.png

CPL Performance.

Michael — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:18:47 +0000

Hi team. Quick question when doing take off and landing charts for the test should one be applying the safety factors from 135MOS chapter 10.08 and 10.11 to ones answers? Thanks in advance.

CPL performance PNR

Michael — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:18:11 +0000

When calculating PNR Is contingency subtracted along with start/taxi, holding and final reserves? Thanks team!

Devonport NDB coverage

Peter — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:37:29 +0000

Hello all, I found this question in PPL Vol 2, page 405, question 56. It's asking for the range of the Devonport NDB during the day over sea. There is no mention of this information in the AIP, or anywhere else I can find. Other aerodromes have range information for their NDB. Without an explicit answer in the AIP, I would guess that the maximum number in the list of possible answers (130 nm) is probably correct, as the question asks "...over the sea during the day.". The 130 nm option is the correct one according to the book. Am I approaching this correctly? Is the information somewhere else? Thank you! Peter

Flying over water - PPL/RPL Vol 2 Part 6 Q113

Peter — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:24:48 +0000

Hello, I'm working on Q113 at the end of Vol 2, which asks this: A pilot is planning a private flight from one island to another in a single-engine aircraft. The total distance for the flight is 45 nm but the aircraft will be beyond gliding distance from land over part of the route. Which statement is correct regarding the planning requirements for this flight? I went for "A flight plan must be submitted before take-off", but the correct answer is indicated as "if continuous radio communication is not possible during the overwater stage an ELB must be carried", citing CASR 91 MOS 26.14. I looked at MOS 26.48 and 9.02, as well as VFRG v 7.2, page 155 which, the way I understand it, seems to also suggest that flight plan should be submitted in such case. Perhaps regulations have changed since the book was written? I have December 2021 edition. Or am I reading it wrong? Thank you!

Choosing a map/ground feature for ground speed check

Peter — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 09:01:26 +0000

Hello, in RPL/PPL Volume 2, Part 6 question 52, we must select a feature for the "most accurate speed check between WEE WAA and YSGE". I went for the Moonie River crossing, since it's around 60 nm from WEE WAA and the map depicts it as large enough to set apart from other features in the area. However, the correct answer is indicated to be the Gwider Highway crossing, which is an additional ~40 nm flight time. My thinking for the river is big enough to not miss, and I'd cross it earlier in the flight so I can get an earlier speed check. I can see good reasons for picking the highway. For example, the river's water may fluctuate over time, making it smaller or large, therefore a variable feature, whereas the highway looks always the same. Could you help me understand that thinking behind choosing the highway instead of the river in this case? Thank you!

PPL Volume 2 - Part 6 question 43

Peter — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:32:11 +0000

Hello, I have RPL/PPL Volume 1 & 2 revised in December 2021. I have found an error in question 43 (see pg 404 of Vol 2). This question references the correct answer in page 206 of Volume 1. However, in the 2021 edition of the book, the correct answer is in page 211 of Volume 1. If there is a better way to provide you any bugs I find please let me know. Thank you!