Mozambique IACM Private Pilot (PPL-A) exam-day guide
Mozambique IACM Private Pilot (PPL-A) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo identification
Bring the original photo ID used on your application (passport or national ID). Confirm with the provider which documents they require and whether photocopies are accepted.
Pilot logbook
Bring your personal logbook with all training flights signed off by your instructor, since examiners typically review it before the practical test.
Medical certificate
Carry your valid Class 2 (or higher) medical certificate. Confirm with the provider the exact validity and class required for issue of the licence.
Knowledge test / written exam results
Bring proof of passing the theoretical examinations, if already issued as a separate document. Confirm with the provider the format they accept.
Training records and certificate of completion
Carry your training file or course-completion statement from the flight school, including the recommendation for the practical test.
Current aeronautical charts and flight-planning tools
Bring the charts, plotter, flight computer, and navigation equipment you normally use, in case the oral or flight portion includes planning tasks. Confirm with the provider what materials are supplied versus what you must bring.
Headset, kneeboard, and personal flight gear
Bring your own headset if permitted, plus pen, notepad, and a watch. Confirm with the provider whether aircraft headsets are provided.
Aircraft documents check (if you are responsible)
Know where the certificate of registration, certificate of airworthiness, and aircraft radio licence are kept in the aircraft. Confirm with the provider or school who is responsible for these documents.
Weather and NOTAM briefing
Obtain a fresh weather and NOTAM briefing on the day; be ready to discuss it during the oral portion.
Rest and fitness
Get adequate sleep the night before and arrive well rested and fit to fly. Do not fly if you are unwell, fatigued, or under the influence of any substance.
Arrival time and location
Confirm with the provider the reporting time, meeting point, and examiner contact details at least 24 hours in advance.
Fees and paperwork
Confirm with the provider whether any examination fees are payable on the day and what payment methods are accepted.
Plan the day
Re-read the practical test standards and the manoeuvres and knowledge areas listed by the provider. Review weak areas from your training record and your written exam results. Confirm with the provider the reporting time, location, and any documents they require.
Complete any remaining administrative items: verify your medical certificate validity, logbook signatures, and that your training file is complete. Contact the school if anything is missing.
Prepare your bag with ID, logbook, medical certificate, charts, plotter, flight computer, headset, pen, and notepad. Lay out your documents so nothing is forgotten.
Check the forecast and plan for possible weather delays. Confirm with the provider the procedure if weather prevents the flight portion.
Get a full night's sleep. Avoid alcohol and any medication that could affect your fitness to fly.
Eat a proper meal and arrive early. Obtain a current weather and NOTAM briefing and be ready to explain it.
Present your documents to the examiner, complete any pre-test paperwork, and confirm the sequence of the oral and flight portions.
Listen carefully to each instruction. Use checklists, make clear radio calls, and verbalise your decision-making where appropriate. If you make an error, correct it calmly and continue.
If you do not understand a question or instruction, ask for clarification. Do not guess silently.
Ask the examiner for a debrief, note any items to improve, and confirm with the provider the next steps for licence issue and any retest requirements.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo identification used on your application and present it to the examiner on arrival. Confirm with the provider which specific documents are mandatory.
Arrive at the agreed reporting time. Late arrival may result in the test being postponed; confirm with the provider their policy on lateness.
Follow the examiner's instructions and the aircraft's checklists at all times. The examiner may take control if safety is compromised.
Do not fly if you are unwell, fatigued, or under the influence of alcohol or any impairing substance. Disclose any such condition to the examiner before the flight.
Ask the examiner before taking breaks during a long oral portion. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are permitted and how they affect the schedule.
Do not discuss or share the specific contents of the test with other candidates afterwards.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the provider and the national authority. Ask the examiner to explain the marking scheme before the test begins, and confirm with the provider any retest or appeal procedure.
Keep your logbook and training records accurate and up to date, as they may be inspected during the test.