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Summary: I used this book and it worked for me
Review: I decided after being a helicopter crewchief for 8 years that I wanted to attend flight school. My friends that were doing the same recommended this book to me- so I bought it. I already knew much of the material, but it did help me. This book contains tests for all services; I took the AFAST (Army Flight Aptitude Screening Test).
As I recall, the practice test was not exactly what I found when I took the exam (which is good so the test is not COMPLETELY compremised)but it was close enough that I had minimal problems with it. In some cases (the control stick position portion) the real test seemed much simpler than the version in the book.
Each time I come across someone who is interested in going to Army flight school, the first thing I do is recommend this book to them. Not only is it a good tool for practice and it explains the answers to the reader, but it is the only book in existence that I know of that points the reader in the right direction for the exam.
You can't walk in to take the AFAST without knowing something about rotary- winged flight. This book explains a little about retreating blade stall, dynamic rollover, translating tendancy, etc. so if you don't know these things, you can have a basic understanding of what they are. Without a clue of what some of these things are and how they pertain to helos, you won't have a chance when test time comes. Good luck!
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Summary: A decent first start
Review: I have taken two tests out of this book, the Army AFAST, and the Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Battery, in real life. Contextually, the book is dead on, however, do not rely on it as your soul source of information. If you are serious about becoming a pilot, READ READ READ. Go out and get books on the aircraft you want to fly (i.e. fixed wing or rotary). This book is good in that it will show you exactly what the formats look like, but it does not do a lot in preparing you for the questions on the test beyond what is in the book. If you are looking to get high scores on your aptitude tests, practice, read, and absorb everything you can about the tests that are in the book. Find your weaknesses, and focus your attentions on them. I speak from experience. By studying hard for both tests, I was able to achieve above the 99 percentile on both tests. You can do it as well, but not with just one book, not with just any book. This book is a good start, and as such will allow you to format what you have to do. The text of the book is very easy to read, and is almost word for word what is in the pamphlets the test repairers will give you. Still, I would read it cover to cover. Even if you are just going to do the Army's AFAST, it does not hurt to be proficient in the Air Forces or the Navy/Marine Corps Tests. Everything you learn will always be a help.
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Summary: A MUST buy for taking the AFOQT
Review: I purchased a bunch of test prep books for taking the AFOQT.
I bought ...and the Arco Military Flight Aptitude Test book. Out of all these books, the Arco Military Flight Aptitude Test Book did the best job for preparing me for the AFOQT.
It has ALL the subtests (not just the academic aptitude sections) so you get a very good idea of how the test is run. I scored a 94 on both the Pilot and Nav sections, and had only 2 weeks to prepare for the AFOQT.
I have ZERO knowledge of Piloting but the book helped with the other sections that help determine the Pilot/Nav composite scores. This book should be the FIRST on your list of prep books for the AFOQT.
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Summary: How to ace the AFOQT
Review: I purchased this study guide in order to prepare me for the Air Force Officer's Qualifying Test (AFOQT). It gave me everything necessary to ace the test (it also contains a complete AFOQT sample test). When I took the AFOQT I scored a 95 out of a possible 99 on the pilot composite. Trust me get this book if you want a pilot slot. This book also contains valuable information on Army, Navy/Marine Flight Aptitude test.
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Summary: Good Book
Review: This book helped me score a Pilot/NFO slot for the Navy; however, this book does contain a few errors so stay sharp when you are studying for the test. Also keep in mind that there are three different tests in this booklet. This booklet concentrates more on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test. Do not think this book alone will help you score high. You also need to review basic aerodynmics, aviation and nautical navigation, parts of a plane, and parts of a ship (for navy and marine flight aptitude battery). This book is great for mathematics and verbal preparation. I think its worth the money.
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