How I Passed My PPL Skills Test (UK) — What to Expect + Tips for Success

This video is a re-upload from my Spectrum Geeks channel, filmed just a few days after I passed my PPL Skills Test on 16th May 2023. Everything was still fresh, so I wanted to share exactly what the experience was like, how I prepared, and the tips that helped me stay calm and focused on the day.

If you’re training for your Private Pilot Licence or getting ready for your Skills Test here in the UK, I hope these insights help you feel more confident. I cover mindset, flight preparation, common worries, and what your examiner is really looking for.

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DP-1 Wind Star - http://www.digital-innovations.co.uk/...
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Safety Sense Care of Passengers - https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/...

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Timecodes:
0:00 – Intro
1:08 – What we will cover in this video
1:36 – Future video on cost to get my licence
2:19 – Recommend a mock skills test
3:07 – How many hours flying before skills test
3:52 – What to expect in the skills test
5:55 – How my skills test went
6:12 – Get to the airfield early
7:04 – Skills test route
7:21 – Planning your Nav route
7:28 – Check the weather for the route
8:14 – Plan your PLOG
8:34 – Tip for diversion wind (Wind Star)
9:29 – Consider a RNP-1 for diversions
9:56 – Weights and balance
10:50 – Remember NOTAMs
11:14 – Accurate plane weights
11:59 – How long is the skills test
12:14 – Pilot Owners Handbook and Tech Log
12:49 – Plane Walk around Inspection
13:27 – Explain planned route and communications
14:13 – Safety Briefing
15:03 – Additional recommended reading
17:01 – Examiner explanation of the test
17:44 – Clear constant communication
18:09 – My personal skills test experience
31:41 – Hope this video helped
32:37 – Thanks for watching