ANAC Aerodesport Pilot Theoretical Exam (Piloto Aerodesportivo - CPA) exam-day guide
ANAC Aerodesport Pilot Theoretical Exam (Piloto Aerodesportivo - CPA) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID
Bring the same identity document you used for registration (national ID card or passport). Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a copy is permitted.
Exam admission confirmation
Print or save the scheduling/admission document the school or examining body issued to you, in case identity or payment needs to be verified on arrival.
Payment or fee receipt
Some providers require proof that exam fees are settled before seating. Confirm with the provider whether payment happens in advance or on the day.
Approved calculator or none at all
Ask the provider in advance whether any calculator is allowed. If the answer is no, practise the arithmetic (fuel, weight and balance, time-distance) by hand so you are not dependent on one.
Writing materials
Bring two pens or pencils and an eraser in case the answer sheet is filled by hand. Confirm with the provider whether materials are supplied.
Printed study summary
Bring a one- or two-page condensation of formulas, speeds, and definitions for the final review. Leave it outside the exam room or in your bag as instructed.
Water and a light snack
Hydration and a small snack for before or after the session help concentration. Check whether food and drink are allowed in the waiting area and the exam room.
Know the location and route
Confirm the exact address, building entrance, and room with the provider. Do a route check the day before and add buffer time for traffic and security checks.
Arrival time confirmed
Ask the provider how early you must arrive for registration and identity checks; arriving late may mean losing your seat.
Rest and normal routine
Sleep a full night and eat a normal meal. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material the night before; review only what you already know.
Personal medication and comfort items
Bring any prescribed medication and reading glasses if you use them. Ask the provider about rules for bringing personal items into the room.
Plan for devices
Switch off and stow your phone and smartwatch before entering, as required. Confirm with the provider where devices must be left.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Review your own error log and the summary sheet, redo a small set of representative questions under timed conditions, and confirm logistics: address, arrival time, ID, fees, and allowed materials with the provider. Protect sleep and avoid all-nighters.
Do one light review pass over formulas, definitions, and regulations you tend to forget. Prepare your bag with ID, admission document, pens, and confirmation of the schedule. Check the route and weather, set two alarms, and go to bed at your normal time.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive with buffer time, and complete registration and identity checks. Keep conversation light and avoid comparing preparation with other candidates. Use the waiting time only for a calm skim of your summary sheet.
Read the instructions and scoring rules before starting. Answer the questions you are sure of first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Read each stem fully, watch for negatives and units, and manage the clock so you leave time to transfer and check answers. Ask the invigilator only about procedural matters, never about content.
Rules to check
Bring valid photo identification matching your registration and present it when requested; without acceptable ID you may be refused entry. Confirm the accepted documents with the provider.
Follow the provider's rules on personal items, phones, smartwatches, notes, and bags. Devices should be switched off and stored as instructed, and unauthorized material in the exam room can lead to invalidation.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not look at others' papers. Raise your hand and address the invigilator if you need assistance.
Ask about breaks and toilet procedures before the test begins, since rules on leaving the room and pausing the clock vary; confirm the specific policy with the provider.
Understand the scoring and pass rule in advance: how many questions there are, whether wrong answers are penalized, and what mark is required. Confirm these details with the provider rather than assuming.
If you believe a question is defective or ambiguous, note it and continue; report it through the official channel afterward rather than arguing during the session.
Arrive by the stated time. Late arrival may result in lost time or refusal of entry, so confirm the provider's cutoff policy in advance.
If you are unwell or cannot attend, contact the provider as early as possible to ask about rescheduling or refund rules; do not simply fail to appear.