CAAB CPL Theory Exam case studies
CAAB CPL Theory Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The CAAB CPL Theory Exam is the ground-subject examination set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh for candidates working toward a Commercial Pilot Licence. It is intended for student pilots who have completed (or are completing) approved ground training at a CAAB-recognised flying school and who need to demonstrate theoretical knowledge before and alongside their flight training. The syllabus follows the nine classic ATPL/CPL knowledge areas - air law, aircraft general knowledge, flight performance and planning, human performance, meteorology, navigation, operational procedures, principles of flight, and communications - and the papers are sat as separate subjects, so progress is incremental rather than one monolithic test. Most sittings are multiple-choice, though some subject sittings may include written/descriptive papers, and the authority sets its own pass mark and validity rules. The CAAB CPL Theory Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 3,808 words.
1Hot, High and Uphill: A Take-off That Does Not Add Up
Cessna 172S at 1,150 kg departing Runway 07 from a 1,180 m dry-grass strip. Aerodrome elevation 1,200 ft, QNH 1005 hPa, OAT 30 °C.
708 words, about 4 min2Density Altitude and a Ridge: The 1500 Departure
An unpressurised, normally aspirated light aircraft departs an aerodrome at elevation 4,500 ft with QNH 1013 hPa. At 0900 the OAT is 28 °C and the dewpoint 12 °C.
730 words, about 4 min3Night, Heat On, Headache: Recognising CO in the Cockpit
Night VFR in a Cessna 182RG over flat, dark terrain with few ground lights. It is the third leg of the day: 9 hours on duty, 5.2 hours flown, one sandwich at midday.
808 words, about 4 min4Fuel, Reserves and a TEMPO: Is 360 kg Enough?
You are captain of a twin-engine aeroplane on a commercial IFR charter. Cruise fuel flow 120 kg/h total at TAS 150 kt.
796 words, about 4 min5The 60-Degree Turn on Final
Cessna 172, landing configuration, 1,050 kg. AFM stall speed in the landing configuration is 45 kt CAS and Va is 105 kt.
766 words, about 4 min