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Ground examinations for CPL balloons

Details of exam dates and how to register

  • Initial issue and resits

    All examinations are conducted at the CAA, Aviation House, Gatwick.

    Examination timetable

    2021

     Date of examinations  Closing date for applications
     15 October  01 October
     10 December  26 November

    2022

     Date of examinations  Closing date for applications
     18 February  04 February
     08 April  25 March
     17 June  01 June
     12 August  29 July
     14 October  30 September 
     09 December  25 November

     

    Application Process

    Please use application form SRG 1142.

    Applications should be submitted to  fcl-eexams@caa.co.uk.

    Examination fees are in accordance with the CAA Scheme of Charges.

    Please submit the Payment Form FCS1500 with your examinations application.

    Please note - The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as the Competent Authority for Examinations is in the process of introducing electronic examinations (e-Exams) to replace the paper-based system. This transition has begun with Flight Crew Professional examinations for Aeroplane & Helicopter ATPL, CPL and IR.