CAA-B Air Law exam-day guide
CAA-B Air Law · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the exact form of identification the testing provider requires (typically a current passport or government-issued photo ID). Confirm the accepted document types and name-matching rules with the provider before test day.
Admission / confirmation document
Carry your appointment confirmation or admission letter if the provider issues one. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is acceptable.
Appointment time and test centre address
Write down the exact reporting time (usually earlier than the start time for check-in) and the full address, including building and room. Confirm reporting time with the provider.
Travel and parking plan
Plan the route and a backup option, and allow buffer time for traffic, security checks, and finding the room. Do a dry run if the location is unfamiliar.
Permitted reference materials
Some air law exams permit specific supplied documents or charts; others allow nothing. Do not bring your own annotated materials unless the provider explicitly permits them. Confirm with the provider.
Knowing what is prohibited
Phones, smart watches, notes, and study material are normally not allowed in the test room. Confirm the provider's rules on storage of personal items.
Rest and nutrition
Sleep adequately the night before and eat a normal meal beforehand; avoid trying new caffeine levels on exam day.
Light final-review sheet
Bring a one-page summary of key definitions and numbers (e.g. units, speeds, distances, categories) for pre-entry review only, then stow it as instructed. Confirm whether any personal notes may be brought into the building.
Calculator policy
If a calculator is needed or permitted, confirm with the provider whether you must use a supplied one or may bring your own approved type.
Water and medication
Bring water and any necessary medication, but confirm the provider's policy on items allowed at the desk. needs_review
Backup transport and contact number
Save the test centre contact number in case of delay, and know the provider's policy on late arrival or rescheduling. Confirm with the provider.
Arrival buffer
Arrive with margin before the reporting time; late arrivals may be refused entry under provider rules. Confirm the exact cut-off with the provider.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details: date, reporting time, address, ID requirements, and permitted/prohibited items with the provider. Resolve any uncertainty now rather than on the day.
Do a final pass over weak topics using practice questions and your own summary sheet; stop learning brand-new material.
Plan travel: route, parking or public transport, and a backup. Check for roadworks or events that could affect timing.
Take one timed practice set under exam-like conditions, then review errors rather than re-drilling everything.
Pack ID, confirmation document, and any permitted items in one place. Charge devices you rely on for travel, but plan to stow them as required.
Light review of key definitions and figures only; avoid cramming new content late in the evening.
Set alarms, confirm the reporting time once more, and aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, re-check ID and documents, and leave with buffer time. Avoid last-minute heavy study.
Report at the stated time, follow check-in and ID verification instructions, and stow prohibited items as directed.
Read the instructions and question wording carefully; note the time limit and question count, and pace yourself. Flag uncertain items and return to them if the format allows.
Answer every question if there is no penalty for guessing, and use any review time to check flagged items and misread qualifiers such as 'not' or 'except'.
Follow the provider's instructions on leaving the room and collecting results; confirm the results process with the provider.
Rules to check
Bring only the identification the provider accepts; name and photo must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider in advance.
Do not bring unauthorized notes, phones, smart watches, or study material into the test room; stow personal items exactly as instructed.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and test-centre staff; failure to comply can lead to removal or invalidation of your result under provider rules.
Arrive by the reporting time; late arrival may result in refused entry or rescheduling. Confirm the late-arrival policy with the provider.
Break policy varies by provider and test length; confirm in advance whether breaks are scheduled, optional, or not permitted, and whether the clock stops during breaks.
Scoring rules, including pass marks and whether unanswered questions count against you, are set by the provider; confirm the exact scoring and pass criteria before the exam.
If you believe there is a technical or administrative problem during the test, raise it immediately with the invigilator rather than after leaving.
Do not discuss or share exam content afterwards in a way that breaches the provider's confidentiality rules; confirm what you may and may not disclose.