Guidance on theoretical examinations

The CAA only accepts the following forms of identification for exam candidates registering on the CAA customer portal:

• Valid passport
• UK photo driving licence

Important Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the same ID they registered with on the portal to the exam for verification.

If you need to change your ID, please ensure this is done at least 7 days prior to the exam. Request to change your ID outside of this timeframe will not be accepted and you may be turned away on the day of your exam if your ID does not match the ID you registered with.

There are rules about what you can take into an exam.

You will be supplied with the following items:
• Rough working paper
• Workbooks

Depending on the specific exam you are taking, you may be allowed to bring the following approved items:

• Clear plastic ruler
• Approved calculators (the approved models are: Casio FX 82/83/85/300 series; Sharp EL-W531/531 series; Citizen SR-260 series; Texas Instruments TI-30X/XB/XS)
• Approved flight computers – CRP-1; CRP-5/CR-3/CR-6; ARC-2; E6B:
• Jeppesen General Student Pilot Route Manual (GSPRM)
• Protractor / plotter
• Compass and dividers (without case)
• Fine tip marker
• One clear plastic pen (Bic biro or similar)
• One eraser tipped pencil and pencil sharpener

You cannot bring the following prohibited items into the exam:

• A pencil case
• Any electronic devices including mobile phones
• Watches
• Recording or communication equipment/devices
• Any written notes, including but not limited to, notes in your GSPRM or on your person

Examination results are released once all exams at a particular venue have concluded.

For example, if exams are delivered Monday to Friday, the results will be released on the following Monday. If exams are delivered Monday to Wednesday, the results will be released on the Thursday.

Technical Review Request

Candidates and Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) may raise concerns or challenge the accuracy and effectiveness of an examination question or supporting materials. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) thoroughly reviews all such instances via the following two protocols and results may be amended where genuine issues are identified.

To maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the examination content.

This includes:

• Routine review of all presented questions
• Statistical analysis
• Trend monitoring of question results
• A review of all candidate comments

Candidates are able to make comments during an examination.
Entering a comment during the examination does not constitute a Full Review but every comment is reviewed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

A candidate can request a full review which is a comprehensive investigation into the accuracy and integrity of examination content and materials delivered to the candidate during a specific test.

• The full review must be formally instructed by the candidate by clicking on the ‘Request Review’ button on their results portal page.
• It must be requested within 14 calendar days of the examination in question.

The full examination review fee (£160) should be paid by the candidate at the time of request, which is fully refundable if an error is found and the candidate marks are adjusted accordingly.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) endeavours to complete this service within 10 workings days of receipt of the request. A message notification, explaining the findings and closing actions will be added to the 'User Messages' area in the candidate e-Exam portal.

Important Information

Candidates who have submitted a request for a review are strongly advised against resitting or rebooking the examination until the outcome of the review has been communicated. Should candidates choose to proceed with the examination while their review is still under consideration, please be aware that if the initial result is subsequently upgraded to a pass, the second result will be voided.