PNG CASA CPL Air Law exam-day guide
PNG CASA CPL Air Law · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Current photo identification
Bring the original photo ID in the name you used to enrol. Passport or PNG driver licence are the usual documents, but the exact list of accepted IDs is set by CASA and the testing provider, so confirm with the provider before test day that your chosen document is acceptable. A photocopy or a photo on your phone will not do.
Admission or booking confirmation
Carry the booking confirmation or admission letter from CASA or the approved testing provider showing your name, the paper (Air Law), and the session time and venue. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is accepted.
Exam fee receipt or payment evidence
If you paid separately from the booking, bring proof of payment. Confirm with the provider how the fee must be settled (prepaid, invoiced, or on the day) and whether any receipt must be presented at the desk.
Approved calculator
Air Law has limited calculation (e.g. time, fuel, simple conversions), but bring a non-programmable calculator if permitted. Confirm with the provider which calculator models are allowed and whether the test centre supplies one or a built-in on-screen calculator is provided.
Writing materials
Bring pencils, an eraser, and a pen. Some providers supply these and some do not; confirm with the provider what is provided at the desk so you are not caught short.
Reference material rules
Find out in advance whether any reference documents (e.g. extracts of legislation or a formula sheet) are supplied on screen. Do not bring your own notes, textbooks, or annotated material unless the provider has expressly permitted them.
Know the venue and arrival time
Confirm the exact address, building access, parking, and the reporting time. Arrive early enough to complete ID checks and any security screening. If you are unsure of the reporting time, confirm with the provider.
Personal items plan
Plan where your phone, watch, bag, and notes will go. Many centres require phones switched off and stored away from the desk. Confirm with the provider what must be left outside the test room.
Medical or access arrangements
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, these must be arranged in advance with the provider. Confirm with the provider the deadline and evidence required; do not expect to arrange this on the morning.
Rest and logistics
Plan travel, sleep, and food so you arrive fresh. Know how you will get home and allow buffer time after the test in case the session runs long.
Syllabus familiarity
Know the Air Law syllabus areas in advance: licensing, registration and airworthiness, rules of the air, airspace and ATC, aerodromes, and relevant PNG legislation and CARs. Confirm with the provider the current syllabus and any permitted reference documents.
Post-test plan
Know how results are issued (on screen, by email, or through the provider portal) and what you need to do if you need to resit. Confirm with the provider the result timeline and resit rules.
Plan the day
Re-read the current PNG Civil Aviation Act and Civil Aviation Rules extracts that your course covers, plus the syllabus topics you find weakest: licensing, rules of the air, airspace classification, and aerodrome procedures. Work through practice questions under timed conditions and review every wrong answer against the source text. Confirm your booking, venue, reporting time, and accepted ID with the provider now, so any problem can be fixed before the day. Check your calculator against the permitted list.
Do a light review only: key definitions, licence validity and medical requirements, right-of-way rules, and ATC clearances. Pack your ID, booking confirmation, payment evidence, calculator, and writing materials in one place. Check travel and parking arrangements. Avoid learning new material late. Get a full night's sleep and set two alarms.
Eat properly and arrive at the venue with time to spare for ID checks and security. Switch your phone off and store it as directed. Use the toilet before you start. At the desk, read the instructions and confirm the time allowed and how to flag a question for review. Take a few slow breaths and start with questions you find straightforward.
Read each question twice and watch for words like 'except', 'most likely', and 'minimum'. Answer the easy questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Eliminate obviously wrong options. Manage the clock: aim to leave time to review flagged questions and check you have answered every question. If the system allows review, use it before submitting. If something goes wrong with the equipment, raise your hand and ask the invigilator rather than trying to fix it yourself.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID accepted by the provider; without acceptable ID you may be refused entry. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider in advance.
Follow all invigilation instructions. Do not talk to other candidates during the test, do not look at others' screens, and raise your hand if you need the invigilator.
Electronic devices, notes, textbooks, and unauthorised reference material must be switched off and stored as directed. Using unauthorised material or another person's work is misconduct and can lead to the result being cancelled.
Only use the calculator or reference material that the provider permits. If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, ask before the test starts.
Ask the invigilator about breaks and toilet access before you begin; rules vary between centres, so confirm with the provider rather than assuming a break is allowed.
Understand the scoring before you sit: confirm with the provider the pass mark, whether questions are equally weighted, whether wrong answers are penalised, and how and when results are issued.
If you believe there is a fault with a question or the equipment, report it to the invigilator at the time and note it; follow the provider's process for disputes or appeals.
Do not discuss or share exam content afterwards in a way that breaches the provider's confidentiality rules; confirm with the provider what you may and may not disclose.