Good afternoon,

This time I'll tell you something about the licence for radio communication.

Last wednesday (April the 23rd), I've passed the test. The test contains 2 different parts, a theoretical and a practical part. The guy asked me the classic questions, for example what is the regional QNH, what are the different parts of the circuit, ...

After finishing these questions, you have to make a flight (I had to 'fly' EBOS-EBAW via NIK on FL 50) on a very compact simulator. The only working thing in it is the radio. You don't have to fill in your squawkcode either, just repeat it.

The test took about 15 - 20 minutes.


Dennis

Hi all,

Last sunday, I have flown the Ka 7 (OO-ZMJ), in Zwartberg (EBZW). The weather was very good. After our climb to 1600 meters (up to 5 m/s max) we have been flying around the airfield for about 30 minutes. In the picture below, you can get a small impression of my experience.

Dennis

SFA

Hi there,

Since I have finished the layout etc, I'll try to inform you about the selection tests which you have to do before you can start at Sabena Flight Academy (SFA).


PHYSICS TEST

This test will be done in a class room, together with all the other candidates. Make sure you know the subjects to know which you can find on the SFA website, and this test will not be a problem for you. If necessary, you can follow the free Physics refresher course at SFA. Don't forget your calculator!


ENGLISH TEST

The english test contains 2 parts, an oral and a written part. For the oral part, you will be interviewed by someone who lives/lived in the UK. This interview will take 5 minutes. For the written part, you will have to answer 30 multiplechoice questions on a computer.


PSYCHOMETRIC TEST

The Psychometric tests have to be done on the same computer. No flying experience is required to perform well in the tests. The psychometric test contains the following subjects:
1. Control: A compensation task looking at basic hand/foot/eye co-ordination.
2. Slalom: A tracking task looking at hand/eye co-ordination.
3. Mathematics: A test of basic calculations.
4. Memory: In this test, you will have to memorize a couple of numbers in a couple of seconds.
5. Task Manager: You will have to scan the screen and manage other tasks at the same time.
6. Orientation: You have to retrieve your position by a couple of basic instruments, which are explained before the test starts.


PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST

The psychological test contains 2 things as well. The first thing is to solve a problem in group, together with 5 or 6 other candidates. After this, you will be interviewed personally.


SCAN SKILL TEST

After a 30 min briefing, you have to fly a boeing 737-200 full flight simulator. Of course you don't have to do this on your own, the instructor will help you doing it.


FINAL INTERVIEW

If you passed all the tests above, you will be interviewed again. This time by the training staff and management.



So, this was a small introduction in the selection tests. I did them a couple of weeks ago, and I am allowed to apply promotion 11 (september 2008), which I will certainly do. If you have any questions, shoot!


Dennis

Hi all,

As you can see, I have made a new blog.
In this blog, I'll try to inform you as much as possible about my career as future pilot.
Since I'm still working on the blog itself, you will receive my first real message(s) in a couple of days!

Enjoy your stay!

Dennis