Test Guides
Start your preparation for the CBAT with guides for all twenty-three tests, written and regularly updated by successful candidates.
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Supplimentary CBAT Information
Read supplimentary information about the CBAT, including the scoring system and battery requirements, a typical visit to RAF Cranwell and the special equipment used during the test.
Results and Scores
Explanation of the CBAT scoring system, including the required scores for each role.
Guide to RAF Cranwell
A document of a typical candidate visit to RAF Cranwell for testing.
CBAT Equipment
A guide to using the special equipment used throughout the CBAT.
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Practice Resources
If you have read all the guides and still don’t feel prepared, try out some of the recommended practice resources.
Other Forces
The guides and information throughout this website may also be helpful to Royal Navy FAA, British Army AAC, RCAF, RAAF/ADF and NPAS Pilot applicants as all of these services use the same or similar tests to the RAF CBAT.
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About
I took the CBAT in Q1 of 2018 and successfully passed for several roles. I created this website to help candidates seeking further information regarding the test. Since then, other successful candidates have provided information to keep the website up to date.
This guide gives my personal experiences and thoughts on the CBAT. Tests, scores and any other information given here may have changed by the time you take your test. This guide is NOT a replacement document for the Official Candidates CBAT Guide PDF provided by RAF/AFCO; you should read the official information in detail in order to have a basic understanding of the tests, and most importantly to ensure that the information you have is accurate and up-to-date.
Thanks for reading my posts, and good luck!
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