At GoFly all exams are free to take, and you can take them again if you do not pass (a pass is a grade of 80% or higher). GoFly students with PREMIUM access to GoFly Online, will also be able to access our interactive Easy Books which will save students hundreds of dollars as they no longer need to buy any text books.
These are the names of the four exams you will need to take and the order in which they will most likely be taken:
- Pre-solo Air Legislation
- Radio
- Air Legislation
- Basic Aeronautical Knowledge
You can find the four Easy Books here, and they cover the following topics:
- Pre-solo & Air Legislation
- Radio Operations
- Basic Aeronautical Knowledge
- Human Factors (there are human factors questions spread throughout all four exams)
Exams 1 + 2: Pre-Solo and Radio Operations
We would recommend you sit the Pre-Solo and Radio exams after completing the first couple of circuit sessions so you’re ready for your first solo flight! The pass mark is 80%.
You should read the online Pre-solo & Air Legislation Easy Book plus the Human Factors Easy Book before your pre-solo exam.
You should read the Radio Operations Easy Book before your radio exam. To complement your Easy Books, there are theory practice exams on your GoFly Online website to help you with your Pre-solo and Radio exams.
Please revise this content for the Pre-Solo and the Air Legislation exams:
(1) The Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) which is accessed via download the CASA website: Amongst other topics, please make sure you are familiar with the following – VMC requirements, Light Signals and Rules for prevention of collision.
There are several ways to get a copy of the VFRG guide:
- You can download an interactive version to use via your tablets
- download a print friendly PDF copy
- buy a copy from our Online Store
- RA-Aus Operations Manual
(2) Here are the GoFly Online Easy Books for Pre Solo and Air Legislation can be found here
(3) Please also look at this link which will help with the Radio exam.
Exam 3: Air Legislation + Exam 4: Basic Aeronautical Knowledge
You will need to sit the Air Legislation and then the Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) exams after logging around 2-3 hours of solo time. The pass mark is 80%.
Read the Human Factors and the Air Legislation Easy Books for the Air Legislation Exam.
Read the Human Factors and BAK Easy Books, for the BAK exam.
To complement your Easy Books, there are theory practice exams on your GoFly Online website to help you with your Air Leg and BAK exams.
If you need clarification about any answers, your instructor will be able to help you.