I recently sat my Operational Procedures exam, and I am pleased to say it went really well. To prepare, I once again used easyPPL, which has become my main study resource for the PPL exams. I would highly recommend it to anyone going through their theory. The material is concise, easy to follow, and the question banks are great for reinforcing key concepts and checking understanding.
Operational Procedures is one of those subjects that links closely to Air Law, and I noticed a lot of crossover between the two. Air Law gives you the rules, while Operational Procedures explains how those rules are applied in real-world flying. It felt like a natural continuation, building on the knowledge I already had but with a more practical focus on how to operate safely within those regulations.
The subject covered a wide range of topics, including runway data and performance terminology, such as the different measures used to determine safe take-off and landing distances. Understanding these helped me see how runway length, slope, and conditions affect aircraft performance and decision-making. I also learned about marshalling signals, which are the hand signals used by ground staff to guide pilots during taxi and parking. It was interesting to see how these are standardised internationally and how important they are in keeping ground operations safe and coordinated.
Other areas included wake turbulence separation, collision avoidance, radio failure procedures, controlled and uncontrolled airspace operations, and how to respond to emergencies and abnormal situations. Each topic reinforced how pilots maintain safety through awareness, communication, and adherence to procedure.
When it came to the exam, all the preparation paid off. I scored 91%, which is one question wrong, which I was really pleased with. It gave me a solid confidence boost and showed that my study methods are working well.
Overall, this was a very rewarding exam to complete. It tied together the theory from Air Law with the practical procedures I am starting to experience in the cockpit, and it has given me a deeper understanding of how to operate confidently and safely as I continue through my training.
Modular Pilot Kiran 