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CBAT Preparation
Preparing for the RAF CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) is very different from studying for a traditional written exam. The assessment measures your ability to process information quickly, manage multiple tasks, and recognise patterns under time pressure.
The best way to improve these skills is through targeted practice tests that mirror the structure of the real CBAT assessments.
The practice tests on this page are designed to help you understand how each CBAT task works and to give you an opportunity to experience the type of challenges candidates face during the assessment.
What the CBAT Measures
The CBAT battery is designed to evaluate a wide range of cognitive abilities used in aviation and aircrew roles. These include:
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Spatial awareness
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Numerical reasoning
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Pattern recognition
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Multitasking and workload management
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Reaction speed and accuracy
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Short-term memory and information processing
Each task focuses on a specific ability, and the overall assessment measures how well you can maintain performance across a range of different mental challenges.
CBAT Practice Questions
Below are a selection of questions from various simpler tests found in the CBAT. This allows you to understand what will be demanded from you during the day. Note that the high complexity tests involving managing systems cannot be shown on a simple webpage and should be practiced using CBAT Ready.
Angles, Bearings & Degrees (ABD)
Use the image below to determine the angle
Answer: C Options A, D, and E can be eliminated immediately as they are clear distractors, leaving B and C. By visualising what a 90° angle would look like, it becomes clear that B (45°) is too small. This leaves C as the correct answer.
Instrument Comprehension
Use the instruments below to determine which option must be selected.
Answer: 220 knots, bearing sharp left (unbalanced), right bank 30 - slightly descending, flying at 6000 feet, travelling SE Explanation: The knot indicator shows a speed of 220 knots. The bearings indicator shows as slightly descending with a slight right bank at 30º The altimeter shows a height of 6000 feet (the big hand is at 0 and the small hand at 6) The bearings indicator shows a sharp left bearing whilst being unbalanced The compass shows South East
Airborne Numerical Test (ANT)
Use the images below to extract distances between locations and speed from package weight in relation to miles per minute to determine the arrival time
Answer: Arrival Time = 04:31 Explanation: Let's firstly work out the Total Distance. We're provided with Journey details which state that our journey is as follows: Echo -> Bravo -> Charlie. This allows us to extract the seperate distance elements from the graph: Echo - Bravo = 217 miles Bravo - Charlie = 96 miles Total = 217 + 96 = 313 miles (Distance) Next, we can work out the speed by using the provided Package Weight of 700 Kg to derive the Miles per Minute from the Speed and Parcel Weight graph on the right. The graph states that 700 Kg = 3 Miles per Minute (Speed) Now that we have Distance and Speed, we can calculate the Time it takes to arrive at the destination (Time = Distance / Speed) Time = 313 / 3 Time = 104.33 minutes Time (Rounded down as per test conditions) = 104 minutes Converted to hours, Time = 1 hour 44 minutes Based on the question's Time Now of 02:47 and the Journey Time of 1 hour 44 minutes, Arrival time = 04:31
A) 30º B) 45º C) 60º D) 10º E) 80º
Full CBAT Preparation
While individual practice questions are useful for learning the format of each test, effective preparation requires consistent practice across multiple CBAT tasks.
The CBAT Ready app provides:
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Full practice tests for every CBAT section
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Timed simulations that mirror the real assessment
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Performance tracking to identify weak areas
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Progress monitoring over time
This allows you to practise the same types of challenges candidates encounter during the actual CBAT assessment.
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