UK CAA Part-66 Module 8 — Basic Aerodynamics (B1.1) — Information & Free Practice
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About UK CAA Part-66 Module 8 — Basic Aerodynamics (B1.1)
UK CAA Part-66 Module 8 — Basic Aerodynamics (B1.1) · GB
Key exam facts
- Provider
- UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sets the UK Part-66 standard. Examinations are conducted by the CAA or an appropriately approved UK Part-147 training organisation.
- Format
- Knowledge examination: 20 multiple-choice questions, each with three alternatives and one correct answer; no essays. CAA delivery uses supervised e-exams at examination venues.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 20.
- Time limit
- 25 minutes of answering time. CAA requires arrival at least 30 minutes before the scheduled examination, separately from answering time.
- Passing score
- 75% for the module multiple-choice examination; penalty marking is not used.
- Exam fee
- GBP £60 per attempt at a written module or part-module examination conducted by the CAA (ORS5 No. 446, effective 1 April 2026). This CAA tariff does not establish independently charged Part-147 provider fees.
Topics covered
Physics of the Atmosphere
Aerodynamics
Theory of Flight
Flight Stability and Dynamics
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Knowledge examination: 20 multiple-choice questions, each with three alternatives and one correct answer; no essays. CAA delivery uses supervised e-exams at examination venues.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 20.
How long is the exam?
25 minutes of answering time. CAA requires arrival at least 30 minutes before the scheduled examination, separately from answering time.
What is the passing score?
75% for the module multiple-choice examination; penalty marking is not used.
How much does the exam cost?
GBP £60 per attempt at a written module or part-module examination conducted by the CAA (ORS5 No. 446, effective 1 April 2026). This CAA tariff does not establish independently charged Part-147 provider fees.
Official sources and references
- UK Part-66 Appendix I — Basic Knowledge Requirements
Appendix I, Module 8, 8.1–8.4
- UK Part-66 Appendix I — Basic Knowledge Requirements
Appendix I, Knowledge Level 2
- UK Part-66 Appendix II — Basic Examination Standard
Appendix II, 2.8, Category B1
- UK Part-66 Appendix II — Basic Examination Standard
Appendix II, 1.2
- UK Part-66 Appendix II — Basic Examination Standard
Appendix II, 1.7
- UK Continuing Airworthiness Regulation — CAA consolidated edition
66.A.25(a), printed page 630
- CAA Scheme of Charges — Personnel Licensing, ORS5 No. 446
Section 12.1, Table 60(f), printed page 42
- CAA Aircraft maintenance licence examinations
Important examination information
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