Brunei DCA CPL(A) Performance exam-day guide
Brunei DCA CPL(A) Performance · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID and licence documents
Bring your passport or national ID plus your Brunei CPL(A) licence and medical certificate. Confirm with the provider which specific documents the examiner will ask to see, and whether copies are acceptable.
Examination/assessment appointment confirmation
Carry the written confirmation or authorisation from your training organisation or the DCA. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is accepted.
Current aeronautical charts and flight planning tools
Bring the charts, plotter, navigation computer, and any performance/planning documents the provider specifies. Confirm with the provider which chart editions and planning materials are permitted or supplied on the day.
Approved calculator and writing materials
Bring a non-programmable calculator, pens, pencils, and eraser. Confirm with the provider whether programmable calculators, spare batteries, or specific models are prohibited.
Aircraft Flight Manual / performance data extracts
If the assessment includes aircraft performance calculations, bring the relevant AFM or performance data the provider has authorised. Confirm with the provider which extracts are supplied and which you must bring.
Knowledge of the assessment format and pass criteria
Review the provider's briefing on the structure, time allowed, and scoring. Confirm with the provider the pass mark, whether sections are scored separately, and the retake policy.
Personal medication and permitted comfort items
Bring any prescribed medication and water. Confirm with the provider whether food, drinks, or personal items are allowed in the assessment room.
Backup calculator or batteries
Carry a spare approved calculator or fresh batteries. Confirm with the provider whether spare devices may be kept at your desk.
Contact details for your training organisation
Keep your flight instructor or school contact number available in case of last-minute questions about documentation. Confirm with the provider whom to contact on the day if an issue arises.
Rest and readiness plan
Plan a normal night's sleep and a light meal before the assessment. Confirm with the provider whether there are any restrictions on arriving early or using waiting areas.
Review of weak performance topics
Bring concise personal notes on take-off, landing, climb, cruise, and obstacle-clearance performance topics. Confirm with the provider whether personal notes may be consulted during the assessment or only beforehand.
Transport and arrival time plan
Confirm the venue, parking, and reporting time. Confirm with the provider the latest arrival time and what happens if you are delayed.
Plan the day
Re-read the assessment briefing and confirm all documentation. Work through practice performance calculations under timed conditions, focusing on weak areas. Prepare your kit bag and check chart editions and calculator function. Confirm with the provider any last-minute changes to venue, time, or permitted materials.
Do a light review of key formulas and definitions only; avoid cramming new material. Check transport, set out clothes and documents, and get a full night's sleep. Confirm with the provider the reporting time and whether you should arrive earlier for registration.
Eat a normal meal, arrive with time to spare, and present your ID and documents at registration. Listen carefully to the invigilator's instructions and ask clarifying questions before the assessment begins. Confirm with the provider where to store bags and phones.
Read each question fully, allocate time according to the marks, and show working where required. If a question is unclear, ask the invigilator only for procedural clarification, not for content help. Keep an eye on the clock and leave time to check answers. Confirm with the provider the procedure for leaving the room and for reporting technical problems.
Rules to check
Bring and present the identification and licence documents required by the provider; confirm with the provider the exact list and whether expired or copied documents are accepted.
Follow all invigilator instructions on seating, materials, and timing; confirm with the provider any rules about bringing personal notes or reference material into the assessment room.
Electronic devices such as phones and smart watches must normally be switched off and stored away; confirm with the provider where devices are kept and whether they may be accessed during breaks.
Breaks are usually only permitted at times set by the invigilator; confirm with the provider whether unscheduled breaks are allowed and whether the clock stops during them.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the provider; confirm with the provider the pass mark, whether individual sections must be passed, and how partial credit is awarded.
Academic integrity rules apply; confirm with the provider what constitutes misconduct and the consequences of a breach.
If you feel unwell or face an emergency, notify the invigilator immediately; confirm with the provider the procedure for deferral or special consideration.
Do not discuss or share assessment content afterwards in a way that could compromise future assessments; confirm with the provider any confidentiality expectations.