CAAP CPL Knowledge Exam study guide
CAAP CPL Knowledge Exam · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The CAAP Commercial Pilot Licence Knowledge Examination is the theoretical stage a pilot in the Philippines must clear before holding a Commercial Pilot Licence. It is aimed at holders of a valid Private Pilot Licence who are building toward flying for hire, flight instruction, or a professional flying career, and at cadets in an approved integrated course. The CAAP CPL Knowledge Exam study guide has 9 sections and about 2,723 words.
01Air Law and Regulations
This domain tests your command of the Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR), ICAO Annex standards and the rules that govern a CPL holder in the Philippines. Expect licensing privileges, documents, rules of the air, airspace, medical validity and reporting.
323 words, about 2 min02Aircraft General Knowledge (Airframe, Systems, Powerplant, Electrics)
This domain covers the airframe, systems, powerplant and electrics at the level needed to manage a light twin or single-engine aircraft safely and to answer systems questions, not to design components. Powerplant and propeller.
315 words, about 2 min03Flight Performance and Planning (Mass and Balance, Performance)
This domain tests mass and balance and aircraft performance: can the aircraft carry the load, is the CG inside limits, and can it take off, climb and land within the available distances? Start with basic empty weight and arm, add crew, passengers, baggage, fuel and cargo, and compute moments.
308 words, about 2 min04Human Performance and Limitations
This domain examines how the pilot’s body and mind affect flight safety: hypoxia, hyperventilation, decompression, disorientation, fatigue, vision, hearing, decision-making and crew resource management. Hypoxia is insufficient oxygen at the tissues; symptoms include euphoria, poor judgement, cyanosis and headache.
285 words, about 1 min05Meteorology
This domain tests weather theory and practical interpretation for Philippine operations: ITCZ, monsoons, typhoons, thunderstorms, altimetry, METAR/TAF and hazard avoidance. The ITCZ brings widespread convective cloud and rain near the equator.
315 words, about 2 min06Navigation (General, Radio, Instrument)
This domain covers general, radio and instrument navigation: map reading, dead reckoning, the wind triangle, VOR/NDB/DME, GNSS and instrument approach fundamentals. Convert between true, magnetic and compass headings: variation is the angle between true and magnetic north; deviation is the aircraft’s own compass error.
286 words, about 1 min07Operational Procedures
This domain tests the practical conduct of a flight: pre-flight, fuel planning, alternates, MEL, emergencies, search and rescue and dangerous goods. Fuel must include taxi, trip, contingency, alternate and final reserve.
310 words, about 2 min08Principles of Flight
This domain explains how forces, stability and control affect the aircraft: lift, drag, stalls, load factor, stability and high-speed flight. Lift increases with angle of attack up to the critical angle, then decreases.
313 words, about 2 min09Communications (VFR and IFR)
This domain tests VFR and IFR radiotelephony: standard phraseology, clearances, readback, position reporting, distress and urgency, and transponder procedures. Phraseology and clearances.
268 words, about 1 min