Gillie1985
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Thanks for the information, I Take the test on Tuesday. I hope all this information and what I've got for the AW's so far will help.
Sorry if it was not clear... the stick orientation matches that of an airplane. Pull aft (towards your body) on the stick, and the crosshair moves up on the screen. Push forward on the stick, and the crosshair moves down on the screen.What you are saying that your Y axis on the joystick was not inverted? Am I interpreting this correctly?
Thank you for your answer. I find it interesting that either test location, or other factors provided test takers two settings. Most that I have spoken to, had the inverted Y axis and some did not.Sorry if it was not clear... the stick orientation matches that of an airplane. Pull aft (towards your body) on the stick, and the crosshair moves up on the screen. Push forward on the stick, and the crosshair moves down on the screen.
1. Depends on how well you do. Remember that the test evolves depending on how many correct or incorrect answers you provide.1. Will the mathematic portion truthfully contain Logarithms and possibly matrices - or any other more complex arithmetic? I've heard conflicting statements regarding this.
Hey AW community. Like some of the earlier posts I've read, I wish I would've discovered this site sooner. I stumbled upon user Nate's post regarding his experience with the ASTB-E/APEX-4 and naturally I have some questions of my own. At most, I require reassurance. His post caught me off guard in regards to the material (primarily the mathematics portion), so I'm kind of curious as to where I stand in regards to preparation and future chances of being selected. I'm a fan of constructive criticism and being brash, so please, don't hold back your thoughts.
I graduated this past December with a BS in Criminology and with a GPA of 3.29. I'm also an Eagle Scout with Order of the Arrow. I only have 4.2 hours or so of flight experience (it's hard on a college budget), but I've worked around airplanes for 4 years (Delta Airlines and private airports) so I possess a vast amount of knowledge on the subject.
I've been studying from Barron's Military Flight Aptitude Tests. I'm pretty sure it's outdated due to the 2011 timestamp and the fact that a new test came out in 2013. Anyway, while I know the tests will not be similar to the practice tests I have been taking, I wanted to provide my practice scores in order for you, the experts out there in the AW community that have been through the process, to kind of gauge how I may or may not do on the actual ASTB-E. This is quite a last minute request, considering my test date is January 15, 2015 (tomorrow!), but it is my 1st attempt, so there is room for improvement. Here are my practice test scores as of Saturday, Jan 10, 2015:
Mathematics: 23/30
Reading: 20/27
Mechanical: 22/30
Spatial Apperception: 27/30
Aviation/Nautical Info: 26/30
Aviation Supplemental Test: 28/34
Those scores were total correct vs total questions. Also, all sections were completed within the allotted time frames - most with 8+ minutes left to check work.
Also, a few questions I have regarding the ASTB-E:
1. Will the mathematic portion truthfully contain Logarithms and possibly matrices - or any other more complex arithmetic? I've heard conflicting statements regarding this.
2. On the reading portion, since it is on the computer, are candidates able to view the questions/answers prior to reading the passage or are they able to go between the passage and question? My strategy is to read the question first, and then double back, but if such a strategy cannot be implemented, then I need to obviously reevaluate.
I apologize if any of these comments or questions are redundant, considering there are 194 pages of comments on this particular thread. I'm at work and I just don't have the time to read it all.
If anyone is able or willing to provide valuable insight or advice on the aforementioned topics, I will be incredibly grateful!
Thanks y'all. KCCO
V/r, Travis
What are you applying for? That will greatly effect the advice you receive on here in regards on what to focus on and helpful hints/suggestions.
The parking lot targeting is important - make sure you have a full understanding of that.
Now, I've read many posts regarding it, even user Nate's breakdown, but it is difficult to convert the explanations into an image. Any suggestions?
Use the practice questions until you get the hang of it and can answer in ~2 seconds. You have unlimited practice attempts, so just keep doing them until you feel ready to start that section. the practice is identical to the actual questions. Regarding your initial question, the math is sort of random. Doing well is gonna result in harder questions, plain and simple. Be happy when you start seeing really hard questions, it means you're doing well! For the reading, you will see the paragraph with all answers listed below it on the same screen. You will be able to read the answers before the paragraph if you wish, as they are all going to be in front of you at the same time. However, once a question is answered, there is no going back, and this is true on every section of the test.Now, I've read many posts regarding it, even user Nate's breakdown, but it is difficult to convert the explanations into an image. Any suggestions?