THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION AND SKILL TEST FOR THE PPL
(a)Theoretical knowledge examination
(1)The examinations should comprise a total of 120 multiple-choice questions covering all the subjects.
(2)Communication practical classroom testing may be conducted.
(3)The period of 18 months mentioned in FCL.025(b)(2) should be counted from the end of the calendar month when the applicant first attempted an examination.
(b)Skill test
Further training may be required following any failed skill test or part thereof. There should be no limit to the number of skill tests that may be attempted.
(c)Conduct of the test
(1)If the applicant chooses to terminate a skill test for reasons considered inadequate by the FE, the applicant should retake the entire skill test. If the test is terminated for reasons considered adequate by the FE, only those sections not completed should be tested in a further flight.
(2)Any manoeuvre or procedure of the test may be repeated once by the applicant. The FE may stop the test at any stage if it is considered that the applicant’s demonstration of flying skill requires a complete retest.
(3)An applicant should be required to fly the aircraft from a position where the PIC functions can be performed and to carry out the test as if there is no other crew member. Responsibility for the flight should be allocated in accordance with national regulations.