Overview
Course Description
CPL Aerodynamics (Aeroplane) – CADA Exam Preparation
Exam Overview
The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Aerodynamics (Aeroplane) exam (CADA) assesses your understanding of aerodynamic principles based on the Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) Schedule 3.
You will be tested through:
- Multiple-choice questions, and
- Whole number entry questions (type a number into a box).
Exam Details
- Time allowed: 1.5 hours (90 minutes)
- Passing mark: 70% minimum
Permitted Materials
You may bring:
- A basic calculator (no scientific calculators).
The invigilator will provide (and collect after the exam):
- Pen
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Eraser
- Scribble pad
Common Areas of Difficulty
Candidates often lose marks in the following areas:
- Spoilers and vortex generators
- Range and endurance flying
- Wing design (anhedral, dihedral, aspect ratio, wash-out)
- Aircraft stability factors
- Flow dynamics (pressure changes with angle of attack)
- Ground effect (impact on take-off and landing performance)
Strong preparation in these topics is essential.
Practice Exams and Portal Package
To ensure candidates are fully prepared, a complete online portal has been created, offering a comprehensive CPL Aerodynamics (Aeroplane) Preparation Package.
This package includes:
✅ Final Test 01, 02, and 03
- Designed to closely match the real CADA exam in style and difficulty
- Includes multiple-choice and numeric answer questions
- Covers the full syllabus from Part 61 MOS Schedule 3
- Focused practice on the most commonly failed topics
✅ Portal Access
- Online access to all practice exams and study materials
- Instant feedback with correct answers and explanations
Exams
AERODYNAMICS FINAL TEST No 1
Commercial pilot licence aerodynamics (aeroplane) exam – CADA
The exams include multiple-choice questions and questions where you type a whole number in a box.
You have 1.5 hours to complete the exam.
To pass, you will need to get at least 70% of the marks.
Preparing for your exam
The exams will test your knowledge on the syllabus in Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) schedule 3.
Common errors
The following areas have been weak areas for candidates:
- spoilers and vortex generators
- knowledge of range and endurance flying
- wing design – anhedral, dihedral, aspect ratio, wash-out
- factors affecting aircraft stability
- flow dynamics – pressure changes with changes in angles of attack
- take-off and landing – 'ground effect' and how it effects aeroplane performance.
AERODYNAMICS FINAL TEST No 2
Commercial pilot licence aerodynamics (aeroplane) exam – CADA
The exams include multiple-choice questions and questions where you type a whole number in a box.
You have 1.5 hours to complete the exam.
To pass, you will need to get at least 70% of the marks.
Preparing for your exam
The exams will test your knowledge on the syllabus in Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) schedule 3.
Common errors
The following areas have been weak areas for candidates:
- spoilers and vortex generators
- knowledge of range and endurance flying
- wing design – anhedral, dihedral, aspect ratio, wash-out
- factors affecting aircraft stability
- flow dynamics – pressure changes with changes in angles of attack
- take-off and landing – 'ground effect' and how it effects aeroplane performance.
AERODYNAMICS FINAL TEST No 3
Commercial pilot licence aerodynamics (aeroplane) exam – CADA
The exams include multiple-choice questions and questions where you type a whole number in a box.
You have 1.5 hours to complete the exam.
To pass, you will need to get at least 70% of the marks.
Preparing for your exam
The exams will test your knowledge on the syllabus in Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) schedule 3.
Common errors
The following areas have been weak areas for candidates:
- spoilers and vortex generators
- knowledge of range and endurance flying
- wing design – anhedral, dihedral, aspect ratio, wash-out
- factors affecting aircraft stability
- flow dynamics – pressure changes with changes in angles of attack
- take-off and landing – 'ground effect' and how it effects aeroplane performance.