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Sensory Motor Apparatus Test
CBAT Sensory Motor Apparatus (SMA) : What to Expect & How to Prepare
The CBAT Sensory Motor Apparatus (SMA) test assesses your eye–hand–foot coordination and fine control. You’ll use a joystick and foot pedal to manage the horizontal and vertical movement of a drifting target, with the aim of keeping the moving circle as close to the centre of the cross-hair as possible.
This page explains how the test works and what you’ll be required to do during the control task. As the exercise is straightforward and largely about coordination rather than technique, this page is kept brief.
Sensory Motor Apparatus Format & Conditions
You have 8 minutes for this test, whereby you must keep the ball as close to the centre of the crosshairs as possible during the allotted time.
You will have foot pedals to control the x axis movement, as well as a joystick to handle the y axis movement,
(Image taken from RAF "Flying Aptitude Test - Notes for Guidance")
What Candidates Highlight After Taking CBAT
Based on feedback from candidates who passed CBAT, SMA was another of the easier and more enjoyable tests of the day. There are no common technical difficulties or tips for this section as it relies purely on your hand-eye coordination therefore look forward to it.
Sensory Motor Apparatus FAQs
How do I prepare for Sensory Motor Apparatus? As this test is a pure hand-eye coordination test, you'll struggle to improve on your current abilities. If you have enough preparation time you could look at practicing with video games of your choice. Any shooter or flying game with a handheld controller or joystick would be sure to help.