CNAV

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CNAV – CPL Navigation examination

Time permitted 1 hours 45 minutes. Pass mark, not less than 70%

Aspeq Invigilation fee $101.90 + CASA fee $65 = $166.90

Permitted material required to be supplied by the candidate:

A candidate may use either the Airservices ListOR the Jeppesen List of permitted materials ONLY. All other combinations of materials are NOT permitted.

Airservices List

  • AIP Book
  • ERSA complete
  • AUS PCA
  • ERC LOW 1/2 and 3/4 only (2 ERC Lows)
  • Hobart/Launceston VTC
  • Brisbane-Sunshine Coast/Gold Coast VTC
  • Sydney WAC
  • Navigation equipment
  • A ‘Basic calculator’
  • No other references or material permitted

Jeppesen List

  • Jeppesen Airway Manual
  • AUS PCA
  • Hobart/Launceston VTC
  • Brisbane-Sunshine Coast/Gold Coast VTC
  • Sydney WAC
  • Navigation equipment
  • A ‘Basic calculator’
  • No other references or material permitted
Permitted material to be provided by the Invigilator with the examination, which must be returned on completion of examination:

Pen, pencil, ruler, eraser and scribble pad only.

Exam time

The CASA allocated time for CNAV is 105 minutes. The average time taken for candidates to complete the exam is 93 minutes. CASA has assessed that the allocated time is adequate.

Pass percentage and pass rate

The percentage score required for a pass is 70%.

The score band percent of candidates for Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Navigation – CNAV exam.
% Score band Pass rate
0 - 54
(%)
55 - 59
(%)
60 - 64
(%)
65 - 69
(%)
70 - 74
(%)
75 - 79
(%)
80+
(%)
2014 4.54 2.81 3.82 6.13 8.07 14.42 60.20 82.70%
2015 5.04 2.66 7.27 6.33 11.37 13.60 53.74 78.71%
2016 4.55 3.04 6.70 7.02 10.06 12.08 56.55 78.68%
2017 7.06 3.47 6.39 9.13 10.31 14.01 49.64 73.95%
2018 4.89 4.23 6.17 10.45 17.62 18.90 37.75 74.26%

Subject feedback

The vast majority of the syllabus areas have been well handled. The following represents some important areas that candidates appear to be inadequately prepared. They are:

  • Calculate a required ROC/ROD
  • Understanding of latitude and longitude and associated problems
  • Determine fuel requirements

OK Captain, time for some seriously good fun, CNAV! Let's start with recapping some PPL then move on to the nitty gritty of the CPL side. Once ready, attempt the final exams below. You're going to smash this!
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